About John Bryson
Lived 1849 – 1896 (aged 46). John Bryson was a Canadian politician, farmer and businessperson.
John Bryson (November 30, 1849 – January 20, 1896) was a Quebec lumberman, farmer and political figure. He represented Pontiac in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1891 and from 1892 to 1896 as a Conservative Party of Canada member.
He was born in Fort Coulonge, Canada East, In 1874, he married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Bryson. Bryson was mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract from 1882 to 1889 and mayor of Fort Coulonge from 1889 to 1890. He was defeated when he ran for reelection provincially in 1891 by Thomas Murray but, following an appeal of the election results, won the by-election held in 1892. Bryson died in office at the age of 46.
His brother George served as a member of the province's Legislative Council.
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Who was John Bryson?
Canadian politician (1849–1896)
When was John Bryson born?
John Bryson was born on 30 November 1849 in Paisley.
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John Bryson died on 20 January 1896.
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John Bryson was a politician, farmer and businessperson.
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John Bryson was Canadian.
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