Hall County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1950
Add to My HeroesFerd Bryan
Sheriff Ferd Bryan suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a mentally ill subject in Flowering Branch, Georgia.
He was attempting to arrest the man when a struggle ensued. Sheriff Bryan passed away two days later.
Sheriff Bryan had been elected sheriff two years earlier and had served as a deputy sheriff for approximately eight prior years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Thursday, May 4, 1950
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsFerd Bryan was my great uncle (my maternal grandfather's only brother). We worked for the US Capitol Police in D.C. before returning to Hall County. He served as a Hall County Deputy Sheriff for about 8 years before eventually being elected Hall County Sheriff. Less than 2 years in office, he was involved in a physical struggle while aresting a "mentally disturbed" man. Shortly after the arrest, Sheriff Bryan complained of shortness of breath among other symptoms and was taken to a local hospital where he passed away less than 2 days later. Ferd Bryan is apparently the only Hall County Sheriff to die in the line of duty. In addition, his wife Connie Bryan, completed his term in office becoming the one and only female, to this day, to be Sheriff of Hall County.
Robert V Schick Jr
Family Member
February 10, 2025
