George Seabrook Bryan (May 22, 1809 – September 28, 1905) was a

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of the

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Education and career

Born in Charleston,

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, Bryan read law to enter the bar.

Federal judicial service

On February 9, 1866, Bryan was nominated by President

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to a seat on the

vacated by Judge

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. Bryan was confirmed by the

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on March 12, 1866, and received his commission the same day. Bryan's service was terminated on September 1, 1886, due to his retirement.

Death

Bryan died on September 28, 1905, in Flat Rock, Henderson County,

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bryan, George Seabrook 1809 births 1905 deaths Judges of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina United States federal judges appointed by Andrew Johnson 19th-century American judges Lawyers from Charleston, South Carolina People from Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina