| BRYAN, John Heritage, a Representative from North Carolina; brother-in-law to Charles B. Shepard
Born in New Bern, N.C., November 4, 1798; studied under private teachers and attended New Bern Academy; was graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1815; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1819 and commenced practice in New Bern, N.C.; member of the State senate in 1823 and 1824; trustee of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1823-1868
US House (NR-NC) 1825-1829
Resumed the practice of law in New Bern; moved to Raleigh in 1839 and continued the practice of law
Represented NC on the Whig National Committee 1856
Died in Raleigh, N.C., May 19, 1870; interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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