Bryant Graves 
Location: Section 4, (SW ¼), Twp (54), Range (8W)

Compiled by: Ralph Gregory of Florida, Mo in Apr 1968 

1. Bryant, James  B. Jul 14, 1783

D. Jan 22, 1848

Age 64 yrs, 6 mos, 8 das 

Comments: Burial seems to be in an Indian burial mound. Signs of other burials of whites, but no other markers found. 

James Bryan was the first owner of the land, now owned by J.C. Roberts. He, it was, from whom Mark Twain’s grandfather bought a store in Florida in 1836. Was later handed on to Mark Twain’s father. 
Location: one mile west of Florida, Mo

Compiled by: Raymond McCreery of Stoutsville, Mo in Jun 1968 

2. Bryant, Sarah F.  Wife of J. Bryant

B. Jul 27, 1786

D. Mar 26, 1842

Age 55 yrs 5 mos 29 das