Henry Hunter Bryan

Henry Hunter Bryan (February 23, 1786 – May 7, 1835) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.

Henry Hunter Bryan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821
Preceded by	George W. L. Marr
Succeeded by	James T. Sandford
Personal details
Born	(1786-02-23)February 23, 1786 Martin County, North Carolina
Died	May 7, 1835(1835-05-07) (aged 49) Montgomery County, Tennessee
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse	Elizabeth Ann Averett Bryan
Children	Henry Hunter Bryan Jr. Harriet Bryan R. A. Virginia Bryan Marina Turner Bryan
Profession	politician

Biography

Bryan was born in Martin County, North Carolina and attended grammar and high school there. After he moved to Tennessee, he held several local offices.^[1] He married Elizabeth Ann Averett, daughter of Jesse Averett and Mary Grimes, in 1804.^[2]

Career

Bryan was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1819 to March 3, 1821.^[3] Although he had been re-elected to the Seventeenth Congress, he did not take the seat because he did not qualify.

Death

Bryan was a member of the Freemasons. He died in Montgomery County, Tennessee, on May 7, 1835 (age 49 years, 73 days). The location of his interment is unknown.^[4] His brother, Joseph Hunter Bryan, was also a U.S. Representative from the state of North Carolina.