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E. B. Bryant was born in Carroll County, Mo., August 21, 1833, and is the son of Rial and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Bryant, natives of Georgia and Alabama, and of Irish and German descent, respectively. The former was born in 1799 and the latter February 24, 1809. The came to this county in 1836, and were among its early settlers, and here the father died about three years later. The mother is still living, and makes her home with her son, E. B. Bryant. He grew to manhood on the farm, and has followed the occupation of farming the principal part of his life. For about six years he was engaged in merchandising at Pleasant Hill, which he carried on in connection with farming. He established a cotton-gin in 1868, which is still running, and which he improved in 1873 by adding a grist-mill. On an average Mr. Bryant can gin seven bales of cotton per day. He owns 135 acres of land, and is a prosperous citizen. He was married in 1858 to Miss Elizabeth Hawkins, a native of Franklin County, born April 13, 1838 who died November 22, 1872, in communion with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. To them were born seven children, four now living: William E., Virgil C., Martha A. and Martin L. Mr. Bryant was married to his second wife, Miss Julia A. Evins, in 1875. She was born December 29, 1839. To this union were born three children: Ann Eliza, Clinton and E. B. Mr. Bryant started life in rather poor circumstances, but by hard work, and by the assistance of his good wives, he has surmounted all difficulties, and is today in good circumstances. Mrs. Bryant is a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He is a Democrat in politics.