John Melvin Bryan Sr. (August 4, 1886[1] – May 5, 1940[2]) was a printer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver from 1924 to 1928 and Mackenzie from 1937 to 1940 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Liberal.
He was born in Lucknow, Ontario, the son of James Bryan and Elizabeth Seli, and was educated there. In 1920, Bryan married Ethel Christine White. He was vice-president of the typographical union and also served on the North Vancouver municipal council.[1] Bryan ran unsuccessfully for reelection to the assembly in 1933.[3] He died in office in North Vancouver.[2]
His son, John Melvin Bryan Jr., was also a member of the provincial assembly.
Bryan Arm, now included in the Nechako Reservoir, was named in his honour.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Normandin, A L (1926). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1926.
- ^ a b "Vital Event Death Registration". BC Archives. Retrieved 2011-09-17.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Bryan Arm". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
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