Dr. Sammy R. Bryan was born in Fairfield and lived in Buffalo through the third grade, at which time his father, State Representative Jack C. Bryan, moved his wife, four sons, and daughter to Austin. One of Dr. Bryan’s fondest memories of living in Austin was serving as assistant sergeant-at-arms during legislative sessions at the Texas state capitol. By the age of 13, Sammy had decided he wanted to be a dentist.