---

Brysh (Brys), Theodore
Businessman. Born in Poland. Came to U.S. when a year old. Studied at local schools. Worked 16 years at International Silver Co. In 1925 in partnership with Adam Galemo and Ladislaus Kopacz formed the Hampden Bottling Works. In 1936, elected assemblyman to the state legislature of Connecticut; reelected in 1938 by Democratic Party. Member of Hampden Bottling Works:
Director Puritan Bank and Trust Co. of Meriden. In 1929 married Florence Lynch and has a son and two daughters. Member of Polish Falcons, Knights of St. Stanislaus Parish, Eagles. Loyal Order of Moose.
Residence: 318 Broad St., Meriden, Conn.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

---