William O'Bryan

William O'Bryan (6 February 1778 – 8 January 1868) was a Methodist preacher and founder of the Bible Christian movement.

O'Bryan was born William Bryant at Gunwen farm, Luxulyan, Cornwall and was converted to Wesleyan Methodism.

In 1815 he changed his surname to O'Bryan, wishing to assert his presumed Irish ancestry.

Following his split from the Wesleyans in 1815 his family moved from Kilkhampton to Badash Farm, Launceston, Cornwall, where the Bible Christians held their first two conferences.

His movement spread mainly through North Cornwall, including Padstow, Bude and Launcells.