Near Ona in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Bryan Family

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018

1. The Bryan Family Marker

Inscription. North of here (1826-28) lived John and Nancy Bryan, grandparents of William Jennings Bryan, the Great Commoner. They moved to Gallipolis Ferry where they died; John, 1834; Nancy in 1832. Buried nearby in the Yatesmont Cemetery.

Erected 1979 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 38° 25.071′ N, 82° 13.698′ W. Marker is near Ona, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Marker is on Midland Trail (U.S. 60) just east of Sherry Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ona WV 25545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woody Williams Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Old Toll House (approx. 3.6 miles away); D.A.R. Toll House Museum (approx. 3.6 miles away); Battle of Barboursville (approx. 3.6 miles away); Mayors Corner (approx. 3.6 miles away); A Salute To Veterans (approx. 3.6 miles away); Nancy Cartmill Gardens (approx. 3.6 miles away); 1854 (approx. 3.7 miles away).

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William Jennings Bryan was an American orator and politician from Nebraska. Beginning in 1896, he emerged as a dominant force in the Democratic Party, standing three times as the party’s nominee for President of the United States. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and as the United States Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson. Just before his death he gained national attention for attacking the teaching of evolution in the Scopes Trial. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, he was often called “The Great Commoner.” —Wikipedia

Additional keywords. William Jennings Bryan

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 29, 2018

2. The Bryan Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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