"Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981", p. 160 George L. and Zettie (McDowell) Bryant Family George L. Bryant was born Mar. 23, 1883. Zettie McDowell was born June 5, 1886. They were married April 7, 1903, in Leon, Iowa. To this union eleven children were born. Esther C. Wiley, Stanberry, Mo. 1903 Rose Wiley (deceased) 1906 Glenn L. Bryant (deceased) 1908 Cora M. Stubbs (deceased) 1910 Clarence G. Bryant (deceased) 1912 Harold H. Bryant Oraville, Calif. 1914 Opal I. Glazebrook, Ashland, Nebr. 1917 Phyllis A. Dukes, Mount Ayr., Ia. 1919 John E. Bryant, Buena Park, Calif. 1922 Ray E. Bryant, Simi Valley, Calif. 1924 Dwane L. Bryant, Anaheim, Calif. 1928 There were 45 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. They lived most of their married life in and around Grand River with the exception of six years on a farm near Harold, So. Dakota, in 1909-1915. Besides farming, they owned the stockyards in Grand River; and George bought and sold hogs in a four county area: Clark, Union, Ringgold and Decatur, shipping by rail and later by truck to Chicago and St. Joseph. He was president of the telephone company in Grand River from 1940 until his death. He was also mayor of Grand River for several years. They had the privilege of celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 1953 in their home with their family and friends. After retiring they spent their winters in California with their five sons and their families. George liked to raise a big garden and share it with his family and friends. They were faithful members of the Assembly of God Church. George passed away Mar. 5, 1963. Zettie lived in their home for one and one-half years, then sold it and moved to a private home in Creston, until the fall of 1967, when she had the misfortune of breaking her hip. After being hospitalized she went to the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa. She passed away Dec. 9, 1967, at the age of 81 years. They were both buried in the Grand River Cemetery. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker August 10, 2005