George Sidney Brydia (June 27, 1887 – June 5, 1970) was an American journalist, salesman, and politician. Born in

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, Brydia was educated in the

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public schools. He worked as a reporter for the ''Fairbury Local Record'' newspaper and was a linotype operator. In 1908, Brydia moved to

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and was a traveling salesman. He served as mayor of Prophetstown and was involved with the

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. Brydia served in the

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from 1939 until 1965. Brydia died at Prophets Riverview Center in Prophetstown, Illinois.

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