14 Facts About Mason Brayman

Mason Brayman was an American attorney, newspaperman, and military officer.

The year after his admission to the bar, Mason Brayman married his wife, Mary.

Mason Brayman was a direct descendant of Roger Williams and the union produced two daughters and a son.

In Springfield, Brayman practiced law with Jesse B Thomas Jr.

In 1844, Mason Brayman gained statewide prominence by accepting a commission from Governor Thomas Ford to revise the Illinois legal code.

Mason Brayman had his horse shot out from under him twice.

Major General Mason Brayman was the highest ranking Civil War officer to have lived in the Lincoln's neighborhood.

Opinions of the governor changed when the 9th legislative session began in December 1876 and Mason Brayman promoted a number of administrative improvements and economic reforms.

Curtis, who Mason Brayman considered to be a leader of the Boise Ring, was guilty of wrongdoing.

Mason Brayman suggested involved parties come to out of court settlements as a means of speeding resolution.

Mason Brayman prevailed during the disbarment hearing but was publicly humiliated in the process.

Mason Brayman, believing the Chinese had acted in self-defense, choose to pardon the convicted workers.

Mason Brayman's departure did not end his influence on Idaho politics however.

Mason Brayman died of Bright's Fever in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 27,1895.