Bryan, Geo. D. Born 1875

BRYAN

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Date: 10/22/2020 at 12:36:46

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Source: History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth; 1882
Author: Western Publishing Company

Geo. D. Bryan, stock dealer and shipper, was born in Howard county, Ia., in
1857; moved with parents to Burritt, Ill.; thence in 1869 to Dunlap, Ia. In 1875
he was employed in Jackson's hardware store; in 1877 engaged in the stock
business with his brother, T. J., as partner. They bought and shipped from Col.
and Wyoming, as also in this vicinity. They also raised thoroughbred cattle. In
Dec., 1880, they shipped a car load to Chicago which averaged 2,080 lbs. Geo. D.
B. is now sole proprietor of the business at Dunlap. He is a member of the I. O.
O. F. order.