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John G. Bryan was born in Rowan County and resided in Alexander County where he enlisted at the age of 53 in Company G on October 9, 1861. He was elected captain on the same date and held this position until being elected major and transferred to the field and staff on November 20, 1861. He retained this post until resigning on March 3, 1862, by reason of "asthma." His resignation was accepted on March 14, 1862. Major Bryan is buried in the Cemetery of the Silver Shoals Baptist Church in Banks County, Georgia.

 

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