Charles W. Bryan
| Charles W. Bryan | |
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| 30th Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Fenton B. Fleming |
| Succeeded by | Oren S. Copeland |
| 23rd Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 8, 1931 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Lieutenant | Theodore Metcalfe Walter H. Jurgensen |
| Preceded by | Arthur J. Weaver |
| Succeeded by | Robert Leroy Cochran |
| 20th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 3, 1923 – January 8, 1925 | |
| Lieutenant | Fred G. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Samuel R. McKelvie |
| Succeeded by | Adam McMullen |
| 23rd Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska | |
| In office 1915–1917 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Connell Zehrung |
| Succeeded by | John Eschelman Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1867 Salem, Illinois |
| Died | March 4, 1945 (aged 78) Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Louise Brokaw |
| Alma mater | Illinois College |
| Religion | Baptist |
Charles Wayland Bryan (February 10, 1867 – March 4, 1945) was an American politician who served non-consecutive terms as Governor of Nebraska and Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1924. He was the younger brother of Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, who was the Democratic nominee for President in 1896, 1900, and 1908. The Bryans are the only brothers who have been nominated for President or Vice President by a major political party.
Born in 1867 in Salem, Illinois, Bryan attended both the University of Chicago and Illinois College in Jacksonville. He married Elizabeth Louise Brokaw on November 29, 1892.[1] They had three children.
Career
Moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1889, Bryan worked as a tobacco broker and an insurance salesman. He also farmed and raised purebred livestock. He was business manager and political secretary for his brother, William Jennings Bryan until William's death in 1925. From 1901 to 1923, he was publisher and associate editor of the "Commoner". Elected to the Lincoln City Commission in 1915 and 1921, he also served as mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska from 1915 to 1917 (again from 1931 to 1935).[2]
Bryan was elected the 20th and 23rd Governor of Nebraska from 1923 to 1925 and again from 1931 to 1935. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1926, 1928, and 1938. During his tenure, the state's economy flourished, state spending was limited, and taxes were reduced.[3]
Bryan was also notable as the Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1924, where he was picked largely because of his name to serve as running mate to conservative easterner John W. Davis. The ticket was overwhelmingly defeated by Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge and his running mate Charles G. Dawes.
Death
Bryan died in 1945 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is interred at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln.[4]
References
- ↑ "Charles W. Bryan". Find A Grave. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ Charles W. Bryan. Encyclopedia of Nebraska. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ "Charles W. Bryan". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ "Charles W. Bryan". Find A Grave. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
External links
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- Charles W. Bryan at Find A Grave
- Encyclopedia of Nebraska
- National Governors Association
- Nebraska History.org
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Connell Zehrung |
Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska 1915–1917 |
Succeeded by John Eschelman Miller |
| Preceded by Samuel R. McKelvie |
Governor of Nebraska 1923–1925 |
Succeeded by Adam McMullen |
| Preceded by Arthur J. Weaver |
Governor of Nebraska 1931–1935 |
Succeeded by Robert Leroy Cochran |
| Preceded by Fenton B. Fleming |
Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska 1935–1937 |
Succeeded by Oren Sturmon Copeland |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Democratic vice presidential nominee 1924 |
Succeeded by Joseph T. Robinson |
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