Alonzo Bryant Celebrates 90th Birthday, 1902

Alonzo A. Bryant Celebrates 90th Birthday

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902

 

Alonzo A. Bryant

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alonzo A. Bryant, a venerable and respected resident of Norwich, celebrated the 90th anniversary of his birth at his home on Adelaide street last Saturday. The celebration was a very quiet affair, being participated in by a few friends and neighbors besides the immediate family.  Mr Bryant received numerous callers during the day who congratulated him upon the attainment of a ripe old age. The venerable gentleman was visibly affected by the tender greetings of his friends and the several telegrams and tokens that were received.  It was a season of mingled sunshine and rain.

 

Among the letters of congratulations was a characteristic one from the recipient's son, Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, the well-known and prominent physician of New York, which was accompanied by golden evidence of his filial affection in the shape of $90 in gold coin. Telegrams were received from several distinguished persons, among them the following from ex-president Cleveland, who is a personal friend of Dr. Bryant:

 

Stuart, Fla., March 29, 1902

A.A. Bryant, Norwich, N.Y.:

Please accept my hearty congratulations with every good wish for your happiness and welfare.

Grover Cleveland

 

Among other messages received were telegrams from Daniel S. La Mont, former secretary to President Cleveland, and also one from Congressman George W. Ray.  The happy old gentleman was also the recipient of numerous gifts.  Mr. Bryant was born in the adjoining town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and has resided in the county all of his life, excepting about four years spent in the west. The Globe joins in the congratulations of the citizens of Norwich, who have learned to know Mr. Bryant for his many estimable qualities, and wishes him may happy returns of the day.

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Obituary

Syracuse Journal, April 19, 1904

 

Norwich:  Alonzo A. Bryant, whose death was announced yesterday was born in 1812.  His father Ambrose Bryant, had twelve children.  They were a family of remarkable longevity.  He married Miss Henrietta Atkins, who died in 1878.  Dr. Joseph D.D. Bryant, of New York, ex-President Cleveland's physician, was their only son.  Mr. Bryant married the second time, his wife being Mrs. Pabodia, who survives him.  He was a member of the First Baptist church of Norwich for more than 50 years.  The funeral held this afternoon was conducted by Dr. J.L. Ray, and the interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

South New Berlin Bee, April 1904

Alonzo A. Bryant, the oldest resident of Norwich, died Sunday, aged 92 years, Mr. Bryant had lived in Norwich for many years and was highly respected. He had not been engaged in active business for a number of years.  He is survived by a son, Dr. James D. Bryant, a prominent physician and surgeon of New York city.