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George E. Bryant
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Portrait from the United States biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men; Wisconsin volume (1877)
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| Superintendent of Public Property of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 4, 1901 – February 16, 1907 |
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| Governor | Robert M. La Follette James O. Davidson |
| Preceded by | William A. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Charley C. Bennett |
| Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office August 1900 – May 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph B. Treat |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Connor |
| County Judge of Dane County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1866 – December 31, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Hood |
| Succeeded by | Alden Sprague Sanborn |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 7th district |
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| In office January 4, 1875 – January 1, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | John Anders Johnson |
| Succeeded by | George A. Abert |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 1st district |
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| In office January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel Bechtel |
| Succeeded by | E. Ray Stevens |
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| Born | February 11, 1832 Templeton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1907 (aged 75) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Susan A. Gibson
(m. 1858–1907) |
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| Education | Norwich University |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army Wisconsin National Guard |
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| Commands | 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Edwin Bryant (born February 11, 1832 – died February 16, 1907) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Bryant was also a brave officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he became a general in the Wisconsin National Guard. He also worked in the Wisconsin Legislature and was in charge of public property for Wisconsin.
Early Life and Education
George Bryant was born on February 11, 1832. His hometown was Templeton, Massachusetts. He went to college at Norwich University. While at Norwich, he shared a room with George Dewey. Dewey later became a very famous Admiral of the Navy. On September 27, 1858, George Bryant married Susie A. Gibson. They had three children together.
Military Service
George Bryant had a strong military career. He first served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Before the war, he was a captain of the Madison Guards. He was then given command of the 12th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He served in this role until 1864. Later, in 1880, Bryant became the Quartermaster General. This role was for the Wisconsin National Guard.
Political Career
Bryant was elected as a county judge in Dane County, Wisconsin. This happened in the spring election of 1865. He was re-elected two more times, serving for 12 years. While he was a judge, he also served in the Wisconsin State Senate. He represented the 7th State Senate district. This district covered the eastern part of Dane County. He served in the Senate during 1875 and 1876.
In 1898, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also attended the 1880 Republican National Convention. This was a big meeting for the Republican Party. Bryant was also the postmaster of Madison for several years. He held this job from 1882 to 1886, and again from 1890 to 1894. In 1900, he became the chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. After Robert M. La Follette became governor that year, Bryant was appointed Superintendent of Public Property. He held this important state job until he passed away.
Death and Burial
George Bryant died on February 16, 1907. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
