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I (Marty Grant) am a 1st cousin 7 times removed to Samuel D. Bryson.
Special thanks to Lawrence Wood (1937-1997), Ethel Updike (1899-?) and Thomas Clingman Bryson (1851-1940) for their various write-ups on this family. Thomas Clingman Bryson's write-up was a very good synopsis of the Samuel D. Bryson family.
Samuel D. Bryson was born ca 1794/95 (per 1850 census Mortality Schedule) in South Carolina (per 1850 census), presumably in Pendleton District, South Carolina. He was probably named for his Uncle Samuel Bryson (1754). Both Mr. Wood and Ms. Updike list him as "Samuel Decatur Bryson", though I have yet to find a public document that showed him with a middle initial (though I certainly could have missed something). Thomas Clingman Bryson (Samuel's grandson) did not mention Samuel's middle name or initial in his family history. For the sake of consistency, I'm going to continue to list him as "Samuel D. Bryson", in spite of lack of evidence of his middle initial being correct.
Samuel D. Bryson is a son of James Holmes Bryson (1740/50) and Sarah Countryman. I've seen no primary evidence proving this connection, but several early family histories (written in the 1800's) list this Samuel as James' son, and I see no reason to doubt it. He does fit there circumstantially as well. Samuel's grandson Thomas Clingman Bryson listed Samuel as a son of James, and he was much closer to the source than we are, so it seems to be correct.
Very shortly after his birth, Samuel's parents left Pendleton District, South Carolina for Buncombe County, North Carolina and settled near the French Broad River for a time.
Samuel would have been about 5 years old by the time of the 1800 census. He seems to be listed with his parents for that census in the age "under 10" age group (born ca 1790/1800).
In 1808, Haywood County was formed from western Buncombe, and many of the Buncombe County Brysons fell into the new county, or moved there shortly afterwards, including Samuel's parents.
For the 1810 census, Samuel would have been about 15 years old. He seems to still have been home with his parents for that census (in Haywood County), listed in the 16-25 age group (born ca 1784/94).
Samuel would have been about 25 years old for the 1820 census, so should be enumerated in the 16-25 age group (born ca 1794/1804). His parents did have one apparent son that age with them in Haywood County.
On 28 Dec 1820, Samuel Bryson obtained a marriage bond in Haywood County to marry Rebecca Calor. Rebecca Caylor was born ca 1799/1800 (per 1850 census) in Buncombe Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census), probably a daughter of Jacob and Martha (---) Caylor, though I don't know if her parents are proven. Her parents names were not given on her marriage bond, so she may have already been 21 when she married (if under 21, parents must give their consent).
In 1828, Macon County was formed from the western portion of Haywood County. I don't know if Samuel already lived in that section, or if he moved there right afterwards. I think he was already there (in present day Macon County) as early as ca 1821.
On 9 Jan 1829, Samuel Bryson received a State Land Grant of 153 acres. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 79 from "Records of Old Macon County, N.C. 1829-1850" compiled by Barbara Sears McRae, 1991. * Note: All deeds mentioned hereafter from books "A" through "E" are taken from this book.)
Samuel Bryson and William Bryson (don't know which one, probably his brother) were listed in Macon County Court in March 1829 on a road jury to lay off a road from Franklin to Tuckaseegee. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1829-1832 page 16).
Samuel Bryson was listed on the 1830 census in Macon County. He was two houses from his parents, and near several Caylors including George F. Caylor and Robert Caylor, both probably brothers-in-law of his. Father-in-law (probable) Jacob Caylor was on the same page.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Macon Co, NC pg 9 Samuel Bryson 1100010000000-1100100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Samuel D. BRYSON (1794/95) s/o James & Sarah 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) James BRYSON (1823) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Samuel Byers BRYSON (1828/29) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Rebecca CAYLOR Bryson (1799/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Martha C. BRYSON (1821) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Sarah BRYSON (1827) daughter
In Sep 1830 court, Samuel Bryson and others were exempted from working on state road. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1829-1832 page 136).
In March 1831, Samuel Bryson and others (including James Bryson Jr) were listed as jurors. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1829-1832 page 181).
Samuel Bryson was listed on the 1835 Congressional Voter list as having voted in Macon County in Franklin Precinct.
On 12 Dec 1836, Samuel Bryson received a State Land Grant of 55 acres on North East side of Tennessee River. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book B page 755)
On 30 Mar 1838, James Truett sold William Morrison and Samuel Bryson 52 acres on North East Bank of Tennessee River. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 592)
On the next day (31 Mar 1838), William Morrison and Samuel Bryson sold that 52 acres to Daniel West. Samuel signed with a mark (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 593)
On 15 Dec 1838, Samuel Bryson received a State Land Grant of 100 acres on the north side of Tennessee River. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book B page 766)
On 25 Jan 1839, Peter Miller sold Samuel Bryson 50 1/2 acres and 67 acres on George's Creek. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book B page 887)
Samuel Bryson was listed on the 1840 census in Macon County. He was not listed near any other Brysons.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Macon Co, NC pg 146 Samuel Bryson Sr 0011001000000-1211010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Samuel D. BRYSON (1794/95) s/o James & Sarah 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) James BRYSON (1823) son --> Hd 1850 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Samuel Byers BRYSON (1828/29) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Rebecca CAYLOR Bryson (1799/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Martha C. BRYSON (1821) daughter m 1842 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Sarah BRYSON (1827) daughter m 1847 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Rebecca Ellen BRYSON (1831/32) daughter Ruth Elizabeth BRYSON (1834/35) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Margaret Martha BRYSON (1837/38) daughter
In March 1840, Samuel Bryson and others (including William H. Bryson and Andrew Bryson) were listed as jurors. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 84).
In June 1840, Samuel Bryson and others (including William H. Bryson and Andrew Bryson) were listed as jurors. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 90).
In Jan 1842, Samuel Bryson and others (including William H. Bryson) were listed as jurors. (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 165).
On 26 Jun 1846, Samuel Bryson sold land to Frederick Raby Sr for 82 acres on Cowee Creek. Witnessed by George W. Dicky (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 238)
On 18 Mar 1848, Samuel Bryson, N. S. Jarrett, and George F. Caler sold land to John Roland (Rowland), 187 acres on Nantahala. Witnessed by S. H. Waters and J. R. Love. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 207).
Twice on 12 Apr 1848 and again on 13 Apr 1848, George W. Dickey sold Samuel Bryson land on Cowee Creek. The first deed did not give acreage but mentioned John West's land as adjoining. The second was 55 acres adjoining Thomas Shepherd and John Panther, and the third was 150 acres adjoining William Shepherd. All were witnessed by B. K. Dickey. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 398, 399, 402 from "Records of Macon County, N.C. 1849-1858 Deed Books F, G, H and I" Abstracted by Barbara Sears McRae, 1998. * Note: All deeds mentioned hereafter from books "F" through "I" are taken from this book.)
On 28 May 1849, William Morrison and Samuel Bryson received two State Land Grants, both on South East Side of Mill Creek, one for 56 acres, one for 57 acres. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 65, 66)
Around December 1849 (no date on deed), William Morrison and Samuel Bryson sold their 57 acres on Mill Creek to Solomon Truitt. Witnessed by E. Dowdle. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 68)
On 2 Jan 1850, John Panther sold Samuel Bryson 159 acres on the East side of Tennessee River. Witnessed by James Bryson (probably Samuel's son). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 466)
Samuel D. Bryson died in January 1850 as reported on the 1850 census Mortality Schedule. He was listed as Samuel Bryson" age 55, born SC, cause of death: Dropsy. Since he had a deed dated 2 Jan 1850, he must have died after the 2nd.
His widow Rebecca was listed on the 1850 census in Macon County with several children still at home. No other Brysons were listed nearby.
1850 MACON CO, NC Page 352B House/Family # 504/ 514 - TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp BRYSON REBECCA 50 F W 600 BUNCOMBE CO, NC 1799/1800 BRYSON REBECCA E 18 F W MACON CO, NC 1831/1832 BRYSON SAM B 21 M W LABORER MACON CO, NC 1828/1829 BRYSON RUTH E 15 F W MACON CO, NC 1834/1835 BRYSON MARY M 12 F W MACON CO, NC 1837/1838
On 9 Mar 1852, three tracts of Samuel's land was sold by his heirs. The first, 159 acres on NE Bank of Tennessee River, was sold to Henderson Parrish. The second, 150 acres on Cowee Creek to James Bryson. The third, 55 acres on Cowee, to James Bryson. The deeds did not name all the heirs. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book I page 85, 88, 89)
Rebecca was still in Macon for the 1860 census, and again not near any other Brysons.
1860 MACON CO, NC Page 261B House/Family # 465/ 477 -- TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp FRANKLIN P.O. BRYSON REBBECA 55 F W FARMER 3000 2370 BUNCOMBE 1804/1805 BRYSON SAMUEL B 28 M W LABORER MACON 1831/1832 CHILDERS ALLEN 23 M W LABORER MACON 1836/1837 SHEPHERD JAMES T 13 M W MACON 1846/1847
According to Ethel Updike, Rebecca Caylor Bryson died in 1868, for an Inventory of her estate was made that year. She also stated that Samuel and Rebecca are both buried at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery.
Samuel D. Bryson and Rebecca Caylor had seven children as listed by grandson Thomas Clingman Bryson. Four of those are confirmed by the 1850 census. Ms. Updike mentioned that there is an administration record dated 1856 that names the heirs. I have not seen it yet.
Margaret Martha Bryson (c1838)
Martha C. Bryson was born 20 Sep 1821 (source?) in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC or possibly in present Haywood. Her 1850 census lists her birth place as Macon, yet 1860 lists Haywood for her birth place. She was probably named for her grandmother Martha Caylor. I don't know what Martha's "C" initial stands for, but Caylor certainly sounds reasonable (but that is just a guess). I have not seen any direct evidence that Martha was Samuel's daughter, but Thomas Clingman Bryson included her in this family, and since she was his Aunt, he would certainly know for sure.
Martha was apparently home with her parents for the 1830 census (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25). She was still apparently home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25).
On 1 Nov 1842, John Ramsey obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Martha Bryson. John Ramsey was born 4 Jun 1814 (source?) in Burke Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census).
They were listed on the 1850 census in Macon County just three houses from her brother James Bryson. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
In 1860, they were still in Macon County. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I don't have them in 1870 yet.
John Ramsey died on 6 Feb 1873 (source?) in Macon County.
Martha and children were listed in Franklin Township for the 1880 census. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
James Bryson was born 15 Sep 1823 in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC.
He married Elizabeth Emaline Shepherd in 1843. See their own page for additional information.
Sarah Bryson was born ca 1827 (source?) in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC. She was probably named for her grandmother Sarah Countryman Bryson. I have not seen any direct evidence that Sarah was Samuel's daughter, but Thomas Clingman Bryson included her in this family, and since she was his Aunt, he would certainly know for sure. Also, Sarah's only child was living with Sarah's mother in 1860.
Sarah was apparently home with her parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30). She was still apparently home in 1840 (age 10-14, born ca 1825/30).
On 12 Jan 1847, Calvin Shepherd obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Sarah Bryson. Calvin G. Shepherd was born ca 1823/24 in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC. He is a son of Thomas Shepherd and Narcissa Welch.
Sarah Bryson Shepherd died sometime between giving birth to a child (ca 1847) and 9 Aug 1849 when Calvin remarried.
Sarah's only child James Thomas Shepherd (c1847) was with his father in 1850, and with his grandmother (Sarah Caylor Bryson) in 1860.
Samuel Byers Bryson was born 1829 (per Cowee Baptist Church records) in Macon Co, NC. He was apparently named (in part) for his father. I'm not sure where the "Byers" comes from, but several Brysons used that as a middle name.
Samuel was apparently home with his parents for the 1830 census (age "under 5", born ca 1825/30). He was still apparently home in 1840 (age 10-14, born ca 1825/30). In 1850 he was with his widowed mother ("Sam B." age 21, born Macon). He was still with his mother in 1860 ("Samuel B." age 28, born Macon).
On 11 Feb 1861, Samuel Bryson obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Mary Morrison. Mary A. Morrison was born 10 May 1841 (source?) in Macon Co, NC, daughter of William Morrison and Susannah Queen.
They were listed on the 1870 census in Cowee Township next door to his brother James Bryson.
1870 MACON CO, NC Page 288 House/Family # 85/ 86--COWEE Twp FRANKLIN P.O. BRYSON S B 39 M W FARMER 2000 800 NC 1830/1831 BRYSON MARY 30 F W NC 1839/1840 BRYSON ALICE M 9 F W NC 1860/1861 BRYSON JAMES L 7 M W NC 1862/1863 BRYSON WILLIAM A 5 M W NC 1864/1865 BRYSON CAROLINE S 3 F W NC 1866/1867 BRYSON CHARLES 1 F W NC 1868/1869
In 1880, Samuel was still in Cowee, and just two houses from his brother James.
1880 MACON CO, NC Page 539A House/Family # 5391/5391 -- COWEE Twp BRYSON SAMUEL B W M 50 M FARMER NC NC NC 1829/1830 BRYSON MARY A W F 38 WF M NC NC NC 1841/1842 BRYSON ALICE M W F 18 D S NC NC NC 1861/1862 BRYSON JAMES L W M 16 S S NC NC NC 1863/1864 BRYSON WILLIAM A W M 14 S S NC NC NC 1865/1866 BRYSON CORNELIUS L W M 12 S S NC NC NC 1867/1868 BRYSON CHARLES W M 10 S S NC NC NC 1869/1870 BRYSON SAMUEL D W M 8 S S NC NC NC 1871/1872 BRYSON LAURAH K W F 6 D S NC NC NC 1873/1874 BRYSON BULA B W F 2 D S NC NC NC 1877/1878
Samuel Byers Bryson died on 20 Oct 1895 in Macon Co, NC. Mary died 10 May 1911. I think they are both buried at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery.
Rebecca Ellen Bryson was born ca 1831/32 (per 1850 census) in Macon Co, NC.
Rebecca was apparently home with her parents for the 1840 census (age 5-9, born ca 1830/35). She was home in 1850 with her widowed mother ("Rebecca E." age 18, born Macon).
On 31 Aug 1854, William M. Parrish obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Rebecca E. Bryson. William M. Parrish was born ca 1830/31 (per 1850 census) in Orange Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census), son of William Parrish.
They were listed on the 1860 census in Macon County just a few houses from her mother. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
By ca 1866, they had moved to KY.
I don't have their 1870 census entry yet.
By ca 1871, they were in Arkansas, and by 1880 they were in Shackelford Co, TX.
Ruth Elizabeth Bryson was born 5 Mar 1835 (source?) in Macon Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census).
Ruth was apparently home with her parents for the 1840 census (age 5-9, born ca 1830/35). She was home in 1850 with her widowed mother ("Ruth E." age 15, born Macon).
On 29 Mar 1856, B. L. Duvall obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry R. E. Bryson. Benjamin Luther Duvall was born 12 Oct 1828 (source?) in Macon Co, NC (per 1860 census), son of Benjamin Duvall and Elizabeth Wood.
They were listed on the 1860 census in Macon. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I don't have their 1870 census entry yet.
Ruth died in May 1875 (source?) in Macon Co, NC.
Benjamin was listed on the 1880 census in Cowee Township with his children. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Margaret Martha Bryson was born 1837/38 (per 1850 census) in Macon Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census).
Margaret was apparently home with her parents for the 1840 census (age "under 5", born ca 1835/40). She was home in 1850 with her widowed mother ("Mary M." age 12, born Macon).
On 16 Aug 1856, Joseph Morrison obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Margaret M. Bryson. Joseph Morrison ca 1839/40 in Macon Co, NC, son of William Morrison and Susannah Queen.
They were listed on the 1860 census in Macon. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I don't have their 1870 census entry yet.
I didn't find them in 1880.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. Samuel Decater1 Bryson, born 1794/95 in Pendleton Dist, SC; died Jan 1850 in Macon Co, NC, son of James Holmes Bryson and Sarah Countryman. He married on 28 Dec 1820 in Haywood Co, NC Rebecca Caylor, born 1799/1800 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1868 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Jacob Caylor and Martha (---).
Children of Samuel Decater Bryson and Rebecca Caylor were as follows:
+ 2 i Martha C2 Bryson, born 20 Sep 1821 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 10 Aug 1901 in Macon Co, NC. She married John Ramsey.
+ 3 ii James2 Bryson, born 15 Sep 1823 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 6 Jun 1904 in Macon Co, NC. He married Elizabeth Emaline Shepherd.
+ 4 iii Sarah2 Bryson, born 1827 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 1847/49 in Macon Co, NC. She married Calvin G Shepherd.
+ 5 iv Samuel Byers2 Bryson, born 1829 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Oct 1895 in Macon Co, NC. He married Mary A Morrison.
+ 6 v Rebecca Ellen2 Bryson, born 1831/32 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Shackelford Co, TX. She married William M Parrish.
+ 7 vi Ruth Elizabeth2 Bryson, born 5 Mar 1835 in Macon Co, NC; died May 1875 in Macon Co, NC. She married Benjamin Luther Duvall.
+ 8 vii Margaret Martha2 Bryson, born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC. She married Joseph Morrison.
Generation 2
2. Martha C2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 20 Sep 1821 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 10 Aug 1901 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 1 Nov 1842 in Macon Co, NC John Ramsey, born 4 Jun 1814 in Burke Co, NC; died 6 Feb 1873 in Macon Co, NC, son of William Ramsey and Margaret Mason.
Children of Martha C Bryson and John Ramsey were as follows:
9 i Elvira J3 Ramsey, born 1844/45 in Macon Co, NC.
+ 10 ii Samuel T3 Ramsey, born 1846/47 in Macon Co, NC. He married Nancy E Parrish.
11 iii William A3 Ramsey, born 1848/49 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 21 Dec 1882 in Macon Co, NC R A West, born 1853/54 in Macon Co, NC.
12 iv Margaret O3 Ramsey, born 1850/51 in Macon Co, NC.
+ 13 v Emily R3 Ramsey, born 1852/53 in Macon Co, NC; died 1875/78 in Macon Co, NC. She married Robert L Porter.
+ 14 vi Martha M3 Ramsey, born 1854/55 in Macon Co, NC. She married David W Allen.
15 vii Elizabeth J3 Ramsey, born 1856/57 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 6 Sep 1883 in Macon Co, NC James E Hurst, born 1855/56 in Macon Co, NC.
16 viii J B3 Ramsey, born 1863/64 in Macon Co, NC.
3. James2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 15 Sep 1823 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 6 Jun 1904 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 13 Nov 1843 in Macon Co, NC Elizabeth Emaline Shepherd, born 11 Dec 1826 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 25 Sep 1920 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Thomas Shepherd II and Narcissa Welch.
Children of James Bryson and Elizabeth Emaline Shepherd were as follows:
17 i Margaret E3 Bryson, born 1 Apr 1843 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Sep 1918. She married on 30 Jan 1859 G B Dean, died 16 Oct 1905.
18 ii Samuel W3 Bryson, born 9 Dec 1844 in Macon Co, NC; died 18 Jun 1863 in Yazoo, MS, Civil War.
+ 19 iii Rebecca Matilda3 Bryson, born 13 Dec 1846 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Jul 1916. She married Joseph Manning Wild.
+ 20 iv Thomas A Clingman3 Bryson, born 1 Mar 1851 in Macon Co, NC; died 8 Nov 1940. He married (1) Mary S Morrison; (2) Eva Eldo Israel.
21 v Susannah T3 Bryson, born 19 Dec 1853 in Macon Co, NC; died 30 Aug 1915 in Macon Co, NC.
22 vi Arty Elizabeth3 Bryson, born 31 Oct 1858 in Macon Co, NC; died 5 Aug 1879 in Macon Co, NC.
23 vii George T3 Bryson, born 21 Jun 1861 in Macon Co, NC; died 12 Feb 1936 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 13 Nov 1887 in Macon Co, NC Rebecca Ella Matlock, born 1867 in Macon Co, NC; died 1944 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of John Matlock and Jane Elvira West.
24 viii Narcissa Catherine3 Bryson, born 1 Aug 1863 in Macon Co, NC; died 7 Jan 1936. She married on 23 Apr 1891 Eldred C Simpkins.
25 ix Adoninon Judson3 Bryson, born 9 Feb 1866 in Macon Co, NC; died Jun 1946 in NY. He married in NY Bertha May Senn, born 1876 in Monroe Co, NY.
26 x Robert Lafayette3 Bryson, born 1 Jun 1869 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Jun 1946 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC. He married on 7 Mar 1889 in Macon Co, NC Laura Haseltine Wild, born 1 May 1871 in Alamance Co, NC; died Sep 1962 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC, daughter of Posey Caler Wild and Elizabeth Franks.
4. Sarah2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 1827 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 1847/49 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 12 Jan 1847 in Macon Co, NC Calvin G Shepherd, born 1823/24 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died 1898, son of Thomas Shepherd II and Narcissa Welch.
Children of Sarah Bryson and Calvin G Shepherd were as follows:
27 i James Thomas3 Shepherd, born 1847 in Macon Co, NC.
5. Samuel Byers2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 1829 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Oct 1895 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 11 Feb 1861 in Macon Co, NC Mary A Morrison, born 10 May 1841 in Macon Co, NC; died 10 May 1911 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of William Morrison and Susannah Queen.
Children of Samuel Byers Bryson and Mary A Morrison were as follows:
28 i Alice Magdalene3 Bryson, born 19 Dec 1861 in Macon Co, NC; died 11 May 1938. She married on 23 Feb 1890 in Macon Co, NC J Wiley Rickman.
+ 29 ii James Lafayette3 Bryson, born 25 Aug 1863 in Macon Co, NC; died 9 Sep 1926 in Macon Co, NC. He married Fannie Mallonee.
30 iii William A3 Bryson, born 23 Aug 1865 in Macon Co, NC; died 2 Feb 1912. He married Kansas Matlock, born 1868 in Macon Co, NC; died 1963 in Saginaw, MI.
31 iv Cornelius L3 Bryson, born 9 Oct 1867 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Dec 1944. He married on 29 Feb 1912 Nannie Matlock.
32 v Charles S3 Bryson, born 27 Sep 1869 in Macon Co, NC; died 15 Jun 1942. He married on 7 Mar 1895 in Macon Co, NC Beulah Watkins, born 29 Mar 1878 in Macon Co, NC; died 26 Jun 1901 in Macon Co, NC.
33 vi Samuel D3 Bryson, born 1871/72 in Macon Co, NC.
34 vii Laura Rebecca3 Bryson, born 18 Mar 1874 in Macon Co, NC; died 18 Feb 1943. She married on 29 Aug 1913 in Macon Co, NC Jesse N Lowe.
35 viii Beulah B3 Bryson, born 16 Feb 1878 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Macon Co, NC.
+ 36 ix Pearl V3 Bryson, born 15 Nov 1880 in Macon Co, NC; died 31 Jul 1908. She married John F Raby.
37 x Robert Taylor3 Bryson, born 21 Aug 1884 in Macon Co, NC; died 2 May 1957. He married (1) on 23 Nov 1903 in Macon Co, NC Nora Etta West, born 1886 in Macon Co, NC; died 30 May 1920, daughter of William J West; (2) on 15 Apr 1923 in Macon Co, NC Illah Gibson, daughter of Joseph Carroll Gibson.
6. Rebecca Ellen2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 1831/32 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Shackelford Co, TX. She married on 31 Aug 1854 in Macon Co, NC William M Parrish, born 1830/31 in Orange Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Shackelford Co, TX, son of William Parrish.
Children of Rebecca Ellen Bryson and William M Parrish were as follows:
38 i James A3 Parrish, born 1855/56 in Macon Co, NC.
39 ii John T3 Parrish, born 1857/58 in Macon Co, NC.
7. Ruth Elizabeth2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 5 Mar 1835 in Macon Co, NC; died May 1875 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 30 Mar 1856 in Macon Co, NC Benjamin Luther Duvall, born 12 Oct 1828 in Macon Co, NC; died 2 Nov 1903 in Macon Co, NC, son of Benjamin Duvall and Elizabeth Wood.
Children of Ruth Elizabeth Bryson and Benjamin Luther Duvall were as follows:
40 i John B3 Duvall, born 1855/56 in Macon Co, NC.
41 ii Simeon W3 Duvall, born 1858/59 in Macon Co, NC.
42 iii Jane L3 Duvall, born 18 May 1863 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC; died 27 Jan 1950 in Emmett, ID. She married on 19 Feb 1892 in Graham Co, NC John Lafayette Hyde, born 13 Feb 1858 in TN; died 17 Dec 1929 in Emmett, ID, son of John Aron Hyde and Louisa E Davis.
43 iv Rebecca E3 Duvall, born 1864/65 in Macon Co, NC.
44 v James K3 Duvall, born 1869/70 in Macon Co, NC.
45 vi Martha D3 Duvall, born 1871/72 in Macon Co, NC.
8. Margaret Martha2 Bryson (Samuel Decater1), born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 17 Aug 1856 in Macon Co, NC Joseph Morrison, born 1839/40 in Macon Co, NC, son of William Morrison and Susannah Queen.
Children of Margaret Martha Bryson and Joseph Morrison were as follows:
46 i William C3 Morrison, born 1856/57 in Macon Co, NC.
47 ii Clingman3 Morrison, born 1859 in Macon Co, NC.
Generation 3
10. Samuel T3 Ramsey (Martha C2 Bryson, Samuel Decater1), born 1846/47 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 10 Oct 1869 in Macon Co, NC Nancy E Parrish, born 1846/47 in Macon Co, NC.
Children of Samuel T Ramsey and Nancy E Parrish were as follows:
48 i John H4 Ramsey, born 1871/72 in Macon Co, NC.
49 ii George F4 Ramsey, born 1872/73 in Macon Co, NC.
50 iii Florence A4 Ramsey, born 1874/75 in Macon Co, NC.
51 iv William R4 Ramsey, born 1877/78 in Macon Co, NC.
13. Emily R3 Ramsey (Martha C2 Bryson, Samuel Decater1), born 1852/53 in Macon Co, NC; died 1875/78 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 13 Oct 1874 in Macon Co, NC Robert L Porter, born 1851/52 in Macon Co, NC.
Children of Emily R Ramsey and Robert L Porter were as follows:
52 i B E4 Porter, born 1874/75 in Macon Co, NC.
14. Martha M3 Ramsey (Martha C2 Bryson, Samuel Decater1), born 1854/55 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 1 Sep 1875 in Macon Co, NC David W Allen, born 1853/54 in Macon Co, NC.
Children of Martha M Ramsey and David W Allen were as follows:
53 i Charles D4 Allen, born 1876/77 in Macon Co, NC.
54 ii Virgil H4 Allen, born 1877/78 in Macon Co, NC.
55 iii John A4 Allen, born 1878/79 in Macon Co, NC.
19. Rebecca Matilda3 Bryson (James2, Samuel Decater1), born 13 Dec 1846 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Jul 1916. She married on 6 Dec 1866 in Macon Co, NC Joseph Manning Wild, born 1838/39 in NC; died 31 Jul 1901 in Macon Co, NC, son of John J Wild and Margaret Hensley.
Children of Rebecca Matilda Bryson and Joseph Manning Wild were as follows:
56 i Virginia4 Wild, born 1867/68 in Macon Co, NC.
57 ii James B4 Wild, born 1869/70 in Macon Co, NC.
58 iii Ada J4 Wild, born 1872/73 in Macon Co, NC.
59 iv Helena C4 Wild, born 1873/74 in Macon Co, NC.
60 v Margaret E4 Wild, born 1875/76 in Macon Co, NC.
61 vi Albert C4 Wild, born 1878/79 in Macon Co, NC.
20. Thomas A Clingman3 Bryson (James2, Samuel Decater1), born 1 Mar 1851 in Macon Co, NC; died 8 Nov 1940. He married (1) on 29 Jan 1879 in Macon Co, NC Mary S Morrison, born 8 Apr 1863 in Macon Co, NC; died 8 Sep 1882 in Macon Co, NC; (2) on 13 Feb 1889 in Buncombe Co, NC Eva Eldo Israel, born 24 Aug 1864 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 14 Apr 1935, daughter of Jesse T Israel and Lavina Grace Young.
Children of Thomas A Clingman Bryson and Mary S Morrison were as follows:
62 i Hattie4 Bryson, born 1879 in Macon Co, NC.
29. James Lafayette3 Bryson (Samuel Byers2, Samuel Decater1), born 25 Aug 1863 in Macon Co, NC; died 9 Sep 1926 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 20 Dec 1888 in Macon Co, NC Fannie Mallonee, born 13 May 1867 in Macon Co, NC; died 11 Mar 1959 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Adam Mallonee and Margaret Cansler.
Children of James Lafayette Bryson and Fannie Mallonee were as follows:
63 i Archibald Floyd4 Bryson, born 26 Sep 1889 in Macon Co, NC. He married Hattie Raby.
64 ii William Horace4 Bryson, born 3 Feb 1891 in Macon Co, NC.
65 iii Joseph Pernell4 Bryson, born 17 Sep 1892 in Macon Co, NC. He married Arphia Raby.
66 iv Charles Thomas4 Bryson, born 7 Mar 1894 in Macon Co, NC. He married Mary Irene Higdon.
67 v James Fred4 Bryson, born 11 Apr 1895 in Macon Co, NC. He married Stella Morgan.
68 vi Mary Mamie Viola4 Bryson, born 7 Oct 1896 in Macon Co, NC. She married William Troy Sheffield.
69 vii Carrie Myrtle4 Bryson, born 14 Aug 1898 in Macon Co, NC. She married Alex Higdon.
70 viii Zula Belle4 Bryson, born 8 May 1900 in Macon Co, NC.
71 ix Jennie V4 Bryson, born 22 Aug 1902 in Macon Co, NC. She married Luther Raby.
72 x Alma Pearl4 Bryson, born 12 Nov 1903 in Macon Co, NC.
73 xi Edwina4 Bryson, born 23 Sep 1906 in Macon Co, NC. She married Clarence Edwin Cole.
36. Pearl V3 Bryson (Samuel Byers2, Samuel Decater1), born 15 Nov 1880 in Macon Co, NC; died 31 Jul 1908. She married on 19 Mar 1899 in Macon Co, NC John F Raby.
Children of Pearl V Bryson and John F Raby were as follows:
74 i Lena Mary4 Raby, born in Macon Co, NC.
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