James Bryson, of Jefferson Township, was born in Perthshire, Scotland,
August 1802. Has always been a prominent man wherever he lived. Was
an elder in the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, was also in
Connecticut, where he located, after four years in Canada. In his
native country his occupation was running a linen factory, and after
coming to America was overseer of woolen mills. Settled in Paint
Creek Township in 1850, where he held various township offices, and
represented that and Jefferson Township in the Board of Supervisors
at different times. Was the first representative from Allamakee Co.
in the State Legislature. He was a man of firm and just character,
and in his prime took an active part in reforms. Was a strong
Abolitionist, and a personal friend of John B. Gough and others. In
1824 he married Miss Margaret Scott, who died in 1873, at Rossville.
She was of an exceedingly good family, had received a very liberal
education, and was a remarkable woman. When they came to this
country they had four children living: Elizabeth (now dead), Isabel,
John S. and Jane. Four children were born after reaching this
country: William, died before the war; James, of Chicago; Alexander,
of Ackley; and Margaret, who married John Henderson.
James
and Alexander
were in Co. I, 27th Regt. Ia. Vols.
History of Allamakee County
W.E. Alexander, 1882
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