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Charles W. Bryan
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Bryan, c. 1920–1925
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| 20th and 23rd Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 8, 1931 – January 3, 1935 |
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| Lieutenant | Theodore Metcalfe Walter H. Jurgensen |
| Preceded by | Arthur J. Weaver |
| Succeeded by | Roy Cochran |
| In office January 3, 1923 – January 8, 1925 |
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| Lieutenant | Fred Johnson |
| Preceded by | Samuel McKelvie |
| Succeeded by | Adam McMullen |
| 23rd and 30th Mayor of Lincoln | |
| In office 1935–1937 |
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| Preceded by | Fenton Fleming |
| Succeeded by | Oren S. Copeland |
| In office 1915–1917 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Zehrung |
| Succeeded by | John Miller |
| Personal details | |
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Charles Wayland Bryan
February 10, 1867 Salem, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1945 (aged 78) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Brokaw |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Silas Bryan Mariah Elizabeth |
| Relatives | William Jennings Bryan (Brother) |
| Education | Illinois College University of Chicago |
Charles Wayland Bryan (born February 10, 1867 – died March 4, 1945) was an American politician. He served as the Governor of Nebraska two times. He was also the Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1924, he ran for Vice President of the United States. His older brother was William Jennings Bryan, a famous politician too.
Early Life and Family
Charles Wayland Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois, on February 10, 1867. His parents were Silas Lillard Bryan and Mariah Elizabeth Bryan. His father, Silas, was a lawyer. He became a judge in Illinois. The family moved to a large farm in 1866.
Charles was one of nine children. Four of his siblings lived to be adults. His family had roots in Scotland, Ireland, and England. His father was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. This political interest was passed on to Charles and his brother, William.
Charles went to University of Chicago and Illinois College. On November 29, 1892, he married Elizabeth Louise Brokaw. They had three children together. Before politics, Charles worked in different jobs. He sold tobacco and insurance. He also farmed and raised animals.
Political Career
In 1889, Charles Bryan moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. There, he worked for his brother, William Jennings Bryan. He helped manage his brother's business and political work. From 1901 to 1923, Charles was in charge of his brother's newspaper, The Commoner.
Charles Bryan became involved in local government. He was elected to the Lincoln City Commission in 1915 and 1921. He also served as the Mayor of Lincoln from 1915 to 1917. He became mayor again later, from 1935 to 1937.
Bryan first tried to become governor in 1916 but did not win. In 1922, he was elected Governor of Nebraska. He served from 1923 to 1925. In 1924, he was chosen to run for Vice President of the United States. He was the running mate for John W. Davis. They lost the election to Calvin Coolidge.
He ran for governor again in 1926 and 1928 but did not win. However, he won the election in 1930 and 1932. He served as governor from 1931 to 1935. During his time as governor, Nebraska's economy grew. The state also spent less money and lowered taxes. After this, he ran for other offices but was not successful.
Death
Charles Bryan passed away on March 4, 1945. He died in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is buried at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln.
