The Dahlonega Nugget, Dahlonega, GA. - January 19, 1923 (Pg. 3, col. 2)
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Death of Mr. B. C. Bryan on January 14, 1923

Mr. B. C. Bryan, one of Lumpkin County's oldest citizens, died January 14, 1923, age 99 years, one month and 18 days.  He was born in Habersham County November 1, 1825.  His father James Bryan moved to Lumpkin when Uncle Clark was a small boy and settled in the northern part of the county where he resided until his death.  He was married to Barilla Free in 1844 and they were the parents of fifteen children, fourteen lived to be grown.  His wife died in 1898 at age of 70.  He joined Mt. Zion Church in Union County in 1857.  He was one of the charter members of New Bethel Church and was deacon in this church for 63 years.  During the war he and his three sons, Calloway, Josiah and Ransom, joined the Confederate forces and fought for the Southland.  He leaves eleven children to mourn his loss besides scores of grandchildren and other relatives.  He was quiet, hospitable and unassuming and Lumpkin County has lost one of her best citizens.

 

Submitted by Jeanne B. Insalaco