Son of John Charles & Nancy June (Lillard) Bryan. Married 04 Nov 1852, Salem, Ill. to Mariah Elizabeth Jennings. They were the parents of the following children:
1. Virginia Bryan
2. John Bryan
3. Hiram Lillard Bryan
4. Russell Jones Bryan
5. Francis Mariah Bryan Baird (18 Mar 1858 - 06 Dec 1934)
6. William Jennings Bryan
7. Charles Wayland Bryan (10 Feb 1867-4 Mar 1945) moved to Lincoln, Neb
8. Nancy Lillard Bryan (Nov 4 1869 - Jan 1904)
9. Mary Elizabeth Bryan (14 May 1872 - )
"Silas, of Scotch-Irish and English stock, was an avid Jacksonian Democrat. Silas won election to the Illinois State Senate, but was defeated for re-election in 1860. He did win election as a state circuit judge, and moved to a 520-acre (210.4 ha) farm north of Salem in 1866, living in a ten-room house that was the envy of Marion County." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Jennings_Bryan
The following obit supplied by Jane Morrison #46857866:
Salem-Herald Advocate, IL, Friday, April 2, 1880, pg. 1, col. 2
MARION COUNTY'S CALAMITY
One of her Noblest Citizens and Greatest Benefactors Gone.
A Death that casts a Gloom over all Southern Illinois.
HON. SILUS L. BRYAN NO MORE.
The startling intelligence was received in this city, on Tuesday morning last, that Hon. Silus L. Bryan, one of our oldest and most honored citizens, had departed this life, at Jacksonville, whither he had gone for medical aid and to witness the graduating ceremonies of his eldest son, William. The particulars of his last moments, and other important data, we have not obtained yet, and can only give the matter a passing note at this time, but will refer to if fully next week. In company with Mr. George H. Webster he started to Jacksonville on Thursday of last week, arriving there in the best of spirits and feeling better than he had in some time. Mr. Webster returned home, leaving him greatly encouraged. On Monday morning when Dr. Jones visited his room he found Judge Bryan in an unconscious state as the result of brain paralysis, from which he did not recover, and death ensued about 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning. His devoted wife had been dispatched for and accompanied by Judge B. F. Marshall, started immediately; but the Judge died half an hour before she reached his side.
The remains were brought to Salem on Tuesday, arriving at 10 o'clock at night, and were met at the depot by a large crowd of people, and reverently followed to the family residence.
About ten o'clock Thursday morning the body was brought to the courthouse and laid in state till the hour of the funeral--the court house being draped in mourning. In compliance with a proclamation by Major Feltman, all the business houses were closed from 2 to 4 o'clock; and the city council attended the funeral in a body in token of the city's respect. At half past one o'clock school was dismissed and the children marched in procession to the court house and took a last look at their old and faithful friend.
The remains were encased in an elegant casket with a silver plate on top inscribed, "Our Father, Silus L. Bryan" and on which was placed a cross and a beautiful wreath of flowers.
At 2 o'clock P.M., while the bells of all the churches were tolling, the remains were borne to the C. P. Church where the funeral rites were performed. Elder I. H. Elkin, of Clay county, the minister who baptized the deceased more than a century ago, preached the discourse--being assisted by Rev. F. L. Tompson of this city. The scripture read was the 112th Psalm--the deceased's favorite. The text used, was also selected by him--2nd Tim. iv, verses 6, 7 and 8; and the music sung, were his favorite songs. The attendance was very large, embracing people from all part of this and adjoining counties; the church could not accommodate the half of them. After the ceremonies, the body was followed to the cemetery and laid to rest.
The following gentlemen were the pallbearers:
Judge M. Schaeffer, Salem.
Judge Amos Watts, Nashville.
Gen. L. B. Parsons, Flora.
Gen. Jas. S. Martin, Salem.
Judge W. Walker, Odin.
H. C. Goodnow Esq., Salem.
Hon. G. Van Hoorebeke, Carlyle.
Jno. B. Kagy Esq., Salem.
D. Kingsbury, Esq. Salem.
Hon. T. E. Merritt, Salem.
W. D. Farthing, Esq. Odin.
Hon. S. L. Dwight, Centralia.
Judge Bryan was one of the greatest and most worthy citizens, not only of Marion county, but of Southern Illinois. He was a man of great intellect and decided opinions; and his views were expressed in a way that could not be misunderstood. A man of indomitable courage he met adversity like a lion, and conquered. A pioneer, he overcame the drawbacks of frontier life, raised himself from an humble school teacher to positions which commanded the respect of the whole State; and by his fervence and ardor, stamped his morality and his politics upon the whole latitude of his associations. A man of untiring energy, he labored to the very close of his long and busy life. Noble in heart and generous, he was a friend to the poor and the rich alike, and improved every opportunity to do good. Generous in impulse and liberal with his means, strictly honest, conscientious in all his dealings, and devoutedly religious--he was a man whose place few in Southern Illinois can fill.
Marion county to-day, mourns the man to whom, more than to say other one man, she owes the proud position she occupies; and we trust and believe it will be many years before his good counsels are forgotten.
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Chicago Tribune, IL, Thursday, April 1, 1880, pg. 2, col. 6
S. L. BRYAN
Special Dispatch the The Chicago Tribune.
ASHLEY, Ill., March 31.--The venerable jurist and pioneer of Southern Illinois, Silas L. Bryan, of Salem, died Tuesday at the residence of Dr. Jones, in Jacksonville. Judge Bryan had passed his three-score and died full of honors. He was several terms a member of the General Assembly and helped frame the Constitutions of 1848 and 1870, and was twelve years on the Circuit Bench. He was an active Democratic politician, though he never attained his long-cherished desire of a seat in Congress. He leaves a widow and five children. He was an exemplary Christian and prayed three times each day with his face toward the East, no matter under what circumstances he was placed.
One of Silas Bryan's siblings was Russell Bryan
1. Virginia Bryan
2. John Bryan
3. Hiram Lillard Bryan
4. Russell Jones Bryan
5. Francis Mariah Bryan Baird (18 Mar 1858 - 06 Dec 1934)
6. William Jennings Bryan
7. Charles Wayland Bryan (10 Feb 1867-4 Mar 1945) moved to Lincoln, Neb
8. Nancy Lillard Bryan (Nov 4 1869 - Jan 1904)
9. Mary Elizabeth Bryan (14 May 1872 - )
"Silas, of Scotch-Irish and English stock, was an avid Jacksonian Democrat. Silas won election to the Illinois State Senate, but was defeated for re-election in 1860. He did win election as a state circuit judge, and moved to a 520-acre (210.4 ha) farm north of Salem in 1866, living in a ten-room house that was the envy of Marion County." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Jennings_Bryan
The following obit supplied by Jane Morrison #46857866:
Salem-Herald Advocate, IL, Friday, April 2, 1880, pg. 1, col. 2
MARION COUNTY'S CALAMITY
One of her Noblest Citizens and Greatest Benefactors Gone.
A Death that casts a Gloom over all Southern Illinois.
HON. SILUS L. BRYAN NO MORE.
The startling intelligence was received in this city, on Tuesday morning last, that Hon. Silus L. Bryan, one of our oldest and most honored citizens, had departed this life, at Jacksonville, whither he had gone for medical aid and to witness the graduating ceremonies of his eldest son, William. The particulars of his last moments, and other important data, we have not obtained yet, and can only give the matter a passing note at this time, but will refer to if fully next week. In company with Mr. George H. Webster he started to Jacksonville on Thursday of last week, arriving there in the best of spirits and feeling better than he had in some time. Mr. Webster returned home, leaving him greatly encouraged. On Monday morning when Dr. Jones visited his room he found Judge Bryan in an unconscious state as the result of brain paralysis, from which he did not recover, and death ensued about 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning. His devoted wife had been dispatched for and accompanied by Judge B. F. Marshall, started immediately; but the Judge died half an hour before she reached his side.
The remains were brought to Salem on Tuesday, arriving at 10 o'clock at night, and were met at the depot by a large crowd of people, and reverently followed to the family residence.
About ten o'clock Thursday morning the body was brought to the courthouse and laid in state till the hour of the funeral--the court house being draped in mourning. In compliance with a proclamation by Major Feltman, all the business houses were closed from 2 to 4 o'clock; and the city council attended the funeral in a body in token of the city's respect. At half past one o'clock school was dismissed and the children marched in procession to the court house and took a last look at their old and faithful friend.
The remains were encased in an elegant casket with a silver plate on top inscribed, "Our Father, Silus L. Bryan" and on which was placed a cross and a beautiful wreath of flowers.
At 2 o'clock P.M., while the bells of all the churches were tolling, the remains were borne to the C. P. Church where the funeral rites were performed. Elder I. H. Elkin, of Clay county, the minister who baptized the deceased more than a century ago, preached the discourse--being assisted by Rev. F. L. Tompson of this city. The scripture read was the 112th Psalm--the deceased's favorite. The text used, was also selected by him--2nd Tim. iv, verses 6, 7 and 8; and the music sung, were his favorite songs. The attendance was very large, embracing people from all part of this and adjoining counties; the church could not accommodate the half of them. After the ceremonies, the body was followed to the cemetery and laid to rest.
The following gentlemen were the pallbearers:
Judge M. Schaeffer, Salem.
Judge Amos Watts, Nashville.
Gen. L. B. Parsons, Flora.
Gen. Jas. S. Martin, Salem.
Judge W. Walker, Odin.
H. C. Goodnow Esq., Salem.
Hon. G. Van Hoorebeke, Carlyle.
Jno. B. Kagy Esq., Salem.
D. Kingsbury, Esq. Salem.
Hon. T. E. Merritt, Salem.
W. D. Farthing, Esq. Odin.
Hon. S. L. Dwight, Centralia.
Judge Bryan was one of the greatest and most worthy citizens, not only of Marion county, but of Southern Illinois. He was a man of great intellect and decided opinions; and his views were expressed in a way that could not be misunderstood. A man of indomitable courage he met adversity like a lion, and conquered. A pioneer, he overcame the drawbacks of frontier life, raised himself from an humble school teacher to positions which commanded the respect of the whole State; and by his fervence and ardor, stamped his morality and his politics upon the whole latitude of his associations. A man of untiring energy, he labored to the very close of his long and busy life. Noble in heart and generous, he was a friend to the poor and the rich alike, and improved every opportunity to do good. Generous in impulse and liberal with his means, strictly honest, conscientious in all his dealings, and devoutedly religious--he was a man whose place few in Southern Illinois can fill.
Marion county to-day, mourns the man to whom, more than to say other one man, she owes the proud position she occupies; and we trust and believe it will be many years before his good counsels are forgotten.
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Chicago Tribune, IL, Thursday, April 1, 1880, pg. 2, col. 6
S. L. BRYAN
Special Dispatch the The Chicago Tribune.
ASHLEY, Ill., March 31.--The venerable jurist and pioneer of Southern Illinois, Silas L. Bryan, of Salem, died Tuesday at the residence of Dr. Jones, in Jacksonville. Judge Bryan had passed his three-score and died full of honors. He was several terms a member of the General Assembly and helped frame the Constitutions of 1848 and 1870, and was twelve years on the Circuit Bench. He was an active Democratic politician, though he never attained his long-cherished desire of a seat in Congress. He leaves a widow and five children. He was an exemplary Christian and prayed three times each day with his face toward the East, no matter under what circumstances he was placed.
One of Silas Bryan's siblings was Russell Bryan
Son of John Charles & Nancy June (Lillard) Bryan. Married 04 Nov 1852, Salem, Ill. to Mariah Elizabeth Jennings. They were the parents of the following children:
1. Virginia Bryan
2. John Bryan
3. Hiram Lillard Bryan
4. Russell Jones Bryan
5. Francis Mariah Bryan Baird (18 Mar 1858 - 06 Dec 1934)
6. William Jennings Bryan
7. Charles Wayland Bryan (10 Feb 1867-4 Mar 1945) moved to Lincoln, Neb
8. Nancy Lillard Bryan (Nov 4 1869 - Jan 1904)
9. Mary Elizabeth Bryan (14 May 1872 - )
"Silas, of Scotch-Irish and English stock, was an avid Jacksonian Democrat. Silas won election to the Illinois State Senate, but was defeated for re-election in 1860. He did win election as a state circuit judge, and moved to a 520-acre (210.4 ha) farm north of Salem in 1866, living in a ten-room house that was the envy of Marion County." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Jennings_Bryan
The following obit supplied by Jane Morrison #46857866:
Salem-Herald Advocate, IL, Friday, April 2, 1880, pg. 1, col. 2
MARION COUNTY'S CALAMITY
One of her Noblest Citizens and Greatest Benefactors Gone.
A Death that casts a Gloom over all Southern Illinois.
HON. SILUS L. BRYAN NO MORE.
The startling intelligence was received in this city, on Tuesday morning last, that Hon. Silus L. Bryan, one of our oldest and most honored citizens, had departed this life, at Jacksonville, whither he had gone for medical aid and to witness the graduating ceremonies of his eldest son, William. The particulars of his last moments, and other important data, we have not obtained yet, and can only give the matter a passing note at this time, but will refer to if fully next week. In company with Mr. George H. Webster he started to Jacksonville on Thursday of last week, arriving there in the best of spirits and feeling better than he had in some time. Mr. Webster returned home, leaving him greatly encouraged. On Monday morning when Dr. Jones visited his room he found Judge Bryan in an unconscious state as the result of brain paralysis, from which he did not recover, and death ensued about 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning. His devoted wife had been dispatched for and accompanied by Judge B. F. Marshall, started immediately; but the Judge died half an hour before she reached his side.
The remains were brought to Salem on Tuesday, arriving at 10 o'clock at night, and were met at the depot by a large crowd of people, and reverently followed to the family residence.
About ten o'clock Thursday morning the body was brought to the courthouse and laid in state till the hour of the funeral--the court house being draped in mourning. In compliance with a proclamation by Major Feltman, all the business houses were closed from 2 to 4 o'clock; and the city council attended the funeral in a body in token of the city's respect. At half past one o'clock school was dismissed and the children marched in procession to the court house and took a last look at their old and faithful friend.
The remains were encased in an elegant casket with a silver plate on top inscribed, "Our Father, Silus L. Bryan" and on which was placed a cross and a beautiful wreath of flowers.
At 2 o'clock P.M., while the bells of all the churches were tolling, the remains were borne to the C. P. Church where the funeral rites were performed. Elder I. H. Elkin, of Clay county, the minister who baptized the deceased more than a century ago, preached the discourse--being assisted by Rev. F. L. Tompson of this city. The scripture read was the 112th Psalm--the deceased's favorite. The text used, was also selected by him--2nd Tim. iv, verses 6, 7 and 8; and the music sung, were his favorite songs. The attendance was very large, embracing people from all part of this and adjoining counties; the church could not accommodate the half of them. After the ceremonies, the body was followed to the cemetery and laid to rest.
The following gentlemen were the pallbearers:
Judge M. Schaeffer, Salem.
Judge Amos Watts, Nashville.
Gen. L. B. Parsons, Flora.
Gen. Jas. S. Martin, Salem.
Judge W. Walker, Odin.
H. C. Goodnow Esq., Salem.
Hon. G. Van Hoorebeke, Carlyle.
Jno. B. Kagy Esq., Salem.
D. Kingsbury, Esq. Salem.
Hon. T. E. Merritt, Salem.
W. D. Farthing, Esq. Odin.
Hon. S. L. Dwight, Centralia.
Judge Bryan was one of the greatest and most worthy citizens, not only of Marion county, but of Southern Illinois. He was a man of great intellect and decided opinions; and his views were expressed in a way that could not be misunderstood. A man of indomitable courage he met adversity like a lion, and conquered. A pioneer, he overcame the drawbacks of frontier life, raised himself from an humble school teacher to positions which commanded the respect of the whole State; and by his fervence and ardor, stamped his morality and his politics upon the whole latitude of his associations. A man of untiring energy, he labored to the very close of his long and busy life. Noble in heart and generous, he was a friend to the poor and the rich alike, and improved every opportunity to do good. Generous in impulse and liberal with his means, strictly honest, conscientious in all his dealings, and devoutedly religious--he was a man whose place few in Southern Illinois can fill.
Marion county to-day, mourns the man to whom, more than to say other one man, she owes the proud position she occupies; and we trust and believe it will be many years before his good counsels are forgotten.
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Chicago Tribune, IL, Thursday, April 1, 1880, pg. 2, col. 6
S. L. BRYAN
Special Dispatch the The Chicago Tribune.
ASHLEY, Ill., March 31.--The venerable jurist and pioneer of Southern Illinois, Silas L. Bryan, of Salem, died Tuesday at the residence of Dr. Jones, in Jacksonville. Judge Bryan had passed his three-score and died full of honors. He was several terms a member of the General Assembly and helped frame the Constitutions of 1848 and 1870, and was twelve years on the Circuit Bench. He was an active Democratic politician, though he never attained his long-cherished desire of a seat in Congress. He leaves a widow and five children. He was an exemplary Christian and prayed three times each day with his face toward the East, no matter under what circumstances he was placed.
One of Silas Bryan's siblings was Russell Bryan
1. Virginia Bryan
2. John Bryan
3. Hiram Lillard Bryan
4. Russell Jones Bryan
5. Francis Mariah Bryan Baird (18 Mar 1858 - 06 Dec 1934)
6. William Jennings Bryan
7. Charles Wayland Bryan (10 Feb 1867-4 Mar 1945) moved to Lincoln, Neb
8. Nancy Lillard Bryan (Nov 4 1869 - Jan 1904)
9. Mary Elizabeth Bryan (14 May 1872 - )
"Silas, of Scotch-Irish and English stock, was an avid Jacksonian Democrat. Silas won election to the Illinois State Senate, but was defeated for re-election in 1860. He did win election as a state circuit judge, and moved to a 520-acre (210.4 ha) farm north of Salem in 1866, living in a ten-room house that was the envy of Marion County." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Jennings_Bryan
The following obit supplied by Jane Morrison #46857866:
Salem-Herald Advocate, IL, Friday, April 2, 1880, pg. 1, col. 2
MARION COUNTY'S CALAMITY
One of her Noblest Citizens and Greatest Benefactors Gone.
A Death that casts a Gloom over all Southern Illinois.
HON. SILUS L. BRYAN NO MORE.
The startling intelligence was received in this city, on Tuesday morning last, that Hon. Silus L. Bryan, one of our oldest and most honored citizens, had departed this life, at Jacksonville, whither he had gone for medical aid and to witness the graduating ceremonies of his eldest son, William. The particulars of his last moments, and other important data, we have not obtained yet, and can only give the matter a passing note at this time, but will refer to if fully next week. In company with Mr. George H. Webster he started to Jacksonville on Thursday of last week, arriving there in the best of spirits and feeling better than he had in some time. Mr. Webster returned home, leaving him greatly encouraged. On Monday morning when Dr. Jones visited his room he found Judge Bryan in an unconscious state as the result of brain paralysis, from which he did not recover, and death ensued about 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning. His devoted wife had been dispatched for and accompanied by Judge B. F. Marshall, started immediately; but the Judge died half an hour before she reached his side.
The remains were brought to Salem on Tuesday, arriving at 10 o'clock at night, and were met at the depot by a large crowd of people, and reverently followed to the family residence.
About ten o'clock Thursday morning the body was brought to the courthouse and laid in state till the hour of the funeral--the court house being draped in mourning. In compliance with a proclamation by Major Feltman, all the business houses were closed from 2 to 4 o'clock; and the city council attended the funeral in a body in token of the city's respect. At half past one o'clock school was dismissed and the children marched in procession to the court house and took a last look at their old and faithful friend.
The remains were encased in an elegant casket with a silver plate on top inscribed, "Our Father, Silus L. Bryan" and on which was placed a cross and a beautiful wreath of flowers.
At 2 o'clock P.M., while the bells of all the churches were tolling, the remains were borne to the C. P. Church where the funeral rites were performed. Elder I. H. Elkin, of Clay county, the minister who baptized the deceased more than a century ago, preached the discourse--being assisted by Rev. F. L. Tompson of this city. The scripture read was the 112th Psalm--the deceased's favorite. The text used, was also selected by him--2nd Tim. iv, verses 6, 7 and 8; and the music sung, were his favorite songs. The attendance was very large, embracing people from all part of this and adjoining counties; the church could not accommodate the half of them. After the ceremonies, the body was followed to the cemetery and laid to rest.
The following gentlemen were the pallbearers:
Judge M. Schaeffer, Salem.
Judge Amos Watts, Nashville.
Gen. L. B. Parsons, Flora.
Gen. Jas. S. Martin, Salem.
Judge W. Walker, Odin.
H. C. Goodnow Esq., Salem.
Hon. G. Van Hoorebeke, Carlyle.
Jno. B. Kagy Esq., Salem.
D. Kingsbury, Esq. Salem.
Hon. T. E. Merritt, Salem.
W. D. Farthing, Esq. Odin.
Hon. S. L. Dwight, Centralia.
Judge Bryan was one of the greatest and most worthy citizens, not only of Marion county, but of Southern Illinois. He was a man of great intellect and decided opinions; and his views were expressed in a way that could not be misunderstood. A man of indomitable courage he met adversity like a lion, and conquered. A pioneer, he overcame the drawbacks of frontier life, raised himself from an humble school teacher to positions which commanded the respect of the whole State; and by his fervence and ardor, stamped his morality and his politics upon the whole latitude of his associations. A man of untiring energy, he labored to the very close of his long and busy life. Noble in heart and generous, he was a friend to the poor and the rich alike, and improved every opportunity to do good. Generous in impulse and liberal with his means, strictly honest, conscientious in all his dealings, and devoutedly religious--he was a man whose place few in Southern Illinois can fill.
Marion county to-day, mourns the man to whom, more than to say other one man, she owes the proud position she occupies; and we trust and believe it will be many years before his good counsels are forgotten.
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Chicago Tribune, IL, Thursday, April 1, 1880, pg. 2, col. 6
S. L. BRYAN
Special Dispatch the The Chicago Tribune.
ASHLEY, Ill., March 31.--The venerable jurist and pioneer of Southern Illinois, Silas L. Bryan, of Salem, died Tuesday at the residence of Dr. Jones, in Jacksonville. Judge Bryan had passed his three-score and died full of honors. He was several terms a member of the General Assembly and helped frame the Constitutions of 1848 and 1870, and was twelve years on the Circuit Bench. He was an active Democratic politician, though he never attained his long-cherished desire of a seat in Congress. He leaves a widow and five children. He was an exemplary Christian and prayed three times each day with his face toward the East, no matter under what circumstances he was placed.
One of Silas Bryan's siblings was Russell Bryan
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Virginia Ann Bryan
1853–1857
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John Hillard Bryan
1856–1857
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Frances Mariah Bryan Millson Baird
1858–1934
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William Jennings Bryan
1860–1925
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Hiram Lillard Bryan
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Russell Jones "Russie" Bryan
1864–1881
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Charles Wayland Bryan
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Nancy Lillard "Nannie" Bryan
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Mary Elizabeth Bryan Allen
1872–1962
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