Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 1037.

REV. JOHN WALLACE BRYANT 

     resides in Klamath Falls and was born on July 19, 1847, in Wilson county,
Tennessee. His father, Elijah L. Bryant, was a native, of Tennessee and came
from English ancestry. He married Mary A. McConnell, a native of Tennessee. Her
parents were born in Ireland. Our subject was raised in Tennessee until the
close of the war when the family removed to Hart county, Kentucky, where the
father was drowned. Our subject received a good education, was graduated from
the theological course under the auspices of the Methodist church south, and
then in 1875, entered the ministry of that church.
     On December 23, 1869, Mr. Bryant married Miss Sarah N. DeWitt, who was born
and reared in Hart county, Kentucky, where also her wedding occurred. She was a
daughter of the Rev. Nelson C. DeWitt, a native of Bedford county, Virginia. He
was a teacher for years, was assessor of Hart county sixteen years and preached
locally for the Methodist church south. His father, James DeWitt, served in the
War of 1812 and his grandfather in the Revolution. They came from an English
family. Mrs. Bryant's mother was Henry Ann (Markham) DeWitt, also a native of
Virginia. Her father, John Markham, was in the War of 1812 and her grandfather
was a patriot in the Revolution. Her family also is from English ancestry. Mrs.
Bryant was educated in the public schools and in the seminary and taught school
for thirteen years while her husband preached the gospel. In March, 1889, they
emigrated to Klamath county, Oregon and for a few years, Mr. Bryant was engaged
in preaching. Next we see him in Applegate and later in Medford. After that, he
united with the Congregational church at Ashland, Oregon, and held various
pulpits in Jackson county and other places. Then he was Sunday school organizer
in Jackson county, Oregon, preached in California and also in various other
places. His home for eight, years has been constantly at Klamath Falls but he
has made trips to the various fields of labor. In the latter years, Mr. Bryant
has been retired from regular pastorate work, although he frequently holds
different pulpits still.
     To our subject and his wife, the following named children have been born:
Mary, the wife of Robert Williams in this county; Emily, wife of Henry Farrer of
Klamath Falls; James L. and William N., deceased; Theodore J., who married Eva
Steams of Klamath Falls; Elijah C., deceased ; Ella, the wife of Leon Lewis of
Klamath Falls; Sallie W. and J. F. DeWitt.
     Mr. Bryant is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the A. E. & A. M. Mrs. Bryant
is a member of the Rebekahs and holds the position of noble grand.
     Mr. and Mrs. Bryant have a comfortable residence with six lots in Klamath
Falls and in addition own a choice quarter section of land under the ditch,
which is very valuable for agricultural purposes.  They also have a five acre
tract of land in Medford, Oregon, well improved.  They are highly respected
people and have labored faithfully for the benefit of humanity, during many
years.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter has
no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.