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I (Marty Grant) am a 1st cousin 7 times removed to William Bryson.
Special thanks to Lawrence Wood (1937-1997), Ethel Updike (1899-?) and James Hardy Bryson (1870-1941) for their various write-ups on this family.
First of all I should note that there were several men named "William Bryson" in Western NC in the early to mid 1800's. However, this William seems to be the only one (for a couple of decades anyway) in the Haywood and Macon County area for some time. I don't think that I have confused him with any of the other Williams. For the record, his Uncle William M. Bryson (c1750) remained in the Buncombe County area (now Henderson County), His cousins of the same name also lived in different counties, though not too far away.
William Bryson was born ca 1775/80 (per census analysis). Ethel Updike lists "ca. 1778", which fits within the range given by the census records. I'm not sure where he was born for he died prior to the 1850 census (which listed birth places). His three children who survived to the 1880 census showed different birth places for their father. Two of them showed North Carolina (which works) and one showed Virginia (which seems unlikely). Based only on this, I'd say that William was likely born in North Carolina, probably in either Rowan (now Iredell) County, or in Lincoln (now Catawba) County. I don't know for sure where his parents were residing in the late 1770's.
William 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 William as James' son, and I see no reason to doubt it. He does fit there circumstantially as well.
It seems very likely that William was named for his Uncle William M. Bryson (c1750).
William's parents were in Lincoln (now Catawba) County in the 1780's, and they left Lincoln County between 1787 and 1790 and moved to Pendleton District, South Carolina. William undoubtedly grew up in both of these places.
William would have been between 10 and 15 years old by the 1790 census, and was apparently home with his parents in Pendleton District, SC aged "under 16" (born ca 1774/90).
In the late 1790's, William's parents moved to Buncombe County, North Carolina and settled near the French Broad River.
William would have been between 10 and 25 years old by the time of the 1800 census. He seems to be listed with his parents for that census in the age 16-25 age group (born ca 1774/84).
William Bryson married Elizabeth Turner sometime between 1800 and ca 1802 in Buncombe County. She was born ca 1780/90 (per census analysis) in North Carolina (county unknown). She is a proven child of Joseph Turner and Mary ---, as proven by a deed from 1815.
In 1806, residents of Western Buncombe County made a petition requesting the formation of a new county (Haywood County), and William Bryson was one of the signers. This is most likely this William, for the other William (his Uncle) did not live in that part of Buncombe County. The new county was created in 1808, and many of the Buncombe County Brysons fell into the new county, or moved there shortly afterwards.
For the 1810 census, William Bryson was listed in Haywood County. Unfortunately only his name is legible, but his enumerations are not. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who their neighbors were, nor where they might have been living.
In late 1819, William's nephew William H. Bryson (1798) came of age, and he lived nearby, so there is the possibility of mixing up their records, though the younger William almost always used his middle initial.
William was listed on the 1820 census in Haywood County. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who their neighbors were, nor where they might have been living.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Haywood Co, NC pg 213 William Bryson 320010-30110 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) William BRYSON (1775/80) s/o James & Sarah 2 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) James M. BRYSON (1804/10) son? Thomas Jefferson BRYSON (1806) son --> Hd 1830 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) John Turner BRYSON (c1808) son > hd 1830 William Hailing BRYSON (1814/15) son Joseph Byers BRYSON (1819/20) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Elizabeth TURNER Bryson (1780/90) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Mary BRYSON (c1802) daughter > m by 1824 3 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Martha BRYSON (1809) daughter Elizabeth BRYSON (1811) daughter Sarah BRYSON (1813) daughter
Elizabeth Bryson was listed on the Register of Members for the First Baptist Church (now in Macon County) for 1826. William did not appear on the list until 1833, so apparently he didn't join this church right away. I'm assuming this is the same Elizabeth, but it is possible it is someone else. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1827. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
In 1828 a Petition was filed by Haywood County residents requesting the formation of Macon County from the Southwestern part of Haywood. Among the signers were William Bryson, who listed his family as containing 2 males over 21, 2 males under 21, 4 females, and 1 "colored" person. This works out to be: 2 Males over 21 (born before ca 1807): William himself and son James; 2 males under 21 (born ca 1807/1828) being sons William and Joseph, and the 4 females being wife Elizabeth, and daughters Sarah, Elizabeth and Martha.
In 1828, Macon County was formed from the western portion of Haywood County, and included the area where the William Bryson family resided.
On 24 Sep 1828, William Bryson (and Gray Crowe) witnessed a deed from David Peake to John Lamm. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 9 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.)
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1828. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1829. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
William Bryson was listed on the 1830 census in Macon County. He was not listed near other Brysons, though several were just a page away. His neighbors on either side were Ebenezer Scroggs and Barcley Willson.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Macon Co, NC pg 24 William Bryson 0020000100000-0012001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) William BRYSON (1775/80) s/o James & Sarah 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) William Hailing BRYSON (1814/15) son > m 1835 Joseph Byers BRYSON (1819/20) son 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Elizabeth TURNER Bryson (1780/90) wife 2 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Martha BRYSON (1809) daughter m by 1840 Elizabeth BRYSON (1811) daughter m by 1831 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Sarah BRYSON (1813) daughter m by 1831
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1830. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1831. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
Elizabeth Bryson was listed as a member of the First Baptist Church in 1832. This same year (on 6 Oct 1832), William Bryson was received as a member. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
William and Elizabeth Bryson were listed on the 1833 membership list of the First Baptist Church. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
On 8 Oct 1833, William Bryson Sr and several others made a bond of $10,000 for John Tatham to become Clerk of Court for the next term. The other bondsmen were Richard Wilson Sr, Thomas Tatham Sr, John Wilson, John Dobson, John Dillard, Zachariah Cabe, James Poteet, and Christopher Setser. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 204).
William and Elizabeth Bryson were listed on the 1834 membership list of the First Baptist Church. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
William and Elizabeth Bryson were listed on the 1835 membership list of the First Baptist Church. I did not read the film beyond this year. (First Baptist Church Register, Microfilm copy at North Carolina Archives).
William Bryson voted in the 1835 Congressional Elections. He was listed as having voted in Macon County in Franklin Precinct.
William Bryson died on 27 Feb 1837 (source?) in Macon County, and is supposedly buried at Sugar Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Although he was dead by then, William received a State Land Grant on 15 Dec 1838 for 50 acres on Sugartown Fork of Tennessee River "at Head of John Bryson's branch", entered 2 May 1836. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book B page 1108).
On 24 Dec 1838, William Bryson and Barrack Norton, Thomas Millsapps and John Dobson received a 50 acre State Land Grant on White Water Creek. On the same date, the same men (plus David Millsaps) received a 100 acre grant on Toxaway River. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book B page 723, 724).
Widow Elizabeth Bryson was listed as head of household on the 1840 census in Macon County. She was next door to son William Bryson, and next to Elijah Cox. No other Brysons were close by.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Macon Co, NC pg 149 Elizabeth Bryson 0000100000000-0000000100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Joseph Byers BRYSON (1819/20) son --> Hd 1850 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Elizabeth TURNER Bryson (1780/90) wd/o William
On 10 Jul 1843, Elizabeth Jane Bryson received a State Land Grant of 200 acres on George's Creek of Toxaway River, entered 27 Aug 1843 (after it was granted? One of these dates must be wrong). I don't know who this is for sure, but it could be Elizabeth, widow of William Bryson, however, I think this should actually say Elizabeth Jane Cunningham instead since the land adjoined two of her sisters (Magdelena Cunningham Bryson and Mary Ann Cunningham Bryson). I could be wrong about this, but I've seen nothing (so far) to indicate that Elizabeth Turner Bryson had a middle name of "Jane". (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1665).
On 10 Sep 1844 the heirs of William Bryson deeded several tracts to Elijah Kimzey (also an heir). They were listed as: Elizabeth Bryson, Mary Murry, Jefferson Bryson, John T. Bryson, John Phillips and wife Elizabeth, William Bryson and Joseph Bryson. The tracts were on Sugarfork River between Elijah (Ellijay) and Nickajack, being 50 acres and 48 acres. Witnesses were Peter McClure and Henry Barrony. George McClure witnessed for Joseph Bryson, and J. R. Siler witnessed Phillips and wife. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 4)
I did not find Elizabeth on the 1850 census.
William Bryson and Elizabeth Jane Turner had seven children as proven by several sources, including some deeds in the 1840's. Ethel Updike added three more children: James M. Bryson and Nancy Bryson Honnicutt (c1805), wife of Jehodiah Honnicutt and Martha Bryson Tatham. I can accept James, but I don't think Nancy belongs here, for she was not named in any of the deeds among William's heirs, nor does she fit based on census analysis. However, I'm leaving her for the time being. Hardy Bryson mentioned only sons Jefferson, Joseph and John. He did mention James or William nor any of the daughters of William Bryson Sr.
Thomas Jefferson Bryson (1806)
William Hailing Bryson (c1815)
Mary "Polly Bryson was born ca "1802" (source?), presumably in Buncombe (now Haywood) Co, NC. She is a proven child of William Bryson as proven by an 1843 deed and an 1844 deed, both naming her as an heir.
She was probably with her parents for the 1810 census, though that census is illegible. She was apparently home with them in 1820 (age 16-25, born ca 1794/1804).
She married John M. Murray between 1820 and ca 1824, presumably in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC. No marriage record was found. The 1843 and 1844 deeds I mentioned earlier prove that Mary was married to a "Murry", but do not list her husband's given name.
They were listed on the 1830 census in Macon County just a couple of houses from brother Jefferson Bryson and from John's widowed mother Margaret.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Macon Co, NC pg 31 John M. Murry 1000100000000-1200100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) John M. MURRAY (1800/10) 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) William Columbus MURRAY (1827) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Mary BRYSON Murray (1800/04) wife 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Elizabeth Alice MURRAY (1824) daughter Margaret E. MURRAY (1825) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Mary Malinda MURRAY (1829) daughter
On 19 Dec 1834, John Murry of Macon sold land to John Redman. Witnesses were Daniel Cook and John T. Bryson (brother-in-law). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 248).
I was unable to locate them on the 1840 census, but they may have been in Union Co, GA then, though not listed on the census that year.
John M. Murray seems to have died between ca 1841 and ca 1843, probably in Union Co, GA.
On 26 Jan 1843 Mary Mury of Union Co, GA sold "all my right" in the estate of William Bryson, deceased, on Sugar Fork, to Elijah Kimzey (brother-in-law), for $80. She signed with a mark. Witnesses were John Brown and Ebenezer Fain. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1893).
On 10 Sep 1844, Mary Murry and her mother and siblings sold more of the William Bryson estate. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 4).
Mary Bryson Murray died between 1844 and 1850 in Union Co, GA.
All of the unmarried children were living together in Union Co, GA in 1850. They were two houses from John Redmon whom their father had sold land in Macon Co, NC in 1834. Perhaps they were related somehow.
1850 UNION CO, GA Page 274 House/Family # 1004/1004 - Twp MURRAY W C 23 M W FARMER NC 1826/1827 MURRAY BETSEY 25 F W NC 1824/1825 MURRAY MARINDA 20 F W NC 1829/1830 MURRAY JANE 18 F W NC 1831/1832 MURRAY PERRY 15 M W LABORER NC 1834/1835 MURRAY REBECCA 12 F W NC 1837/1838 MURRAY JOHN 10 M W NC 1839/1840
William and sister Elizabeth and brother John were listed on the 1860 census in Fannin Co, GA (formed 1854 from Union and Gilmer). I found one sibling in neighboring Rabun Co, GA, but I did not find the rest in 1860.
James M. Bryson was born ca 1804/10 (per census analysis), presumably in Haywood Co, NC. He is not a proven son of William and Elizabeth, but both Updike and Wood list him here. They said that other descendants in the William family remembered there being a brother named James. He does match up with an unknown son per the 1820 census, and he did marry a sister of Mary Bryson Murray's husband. That does not prove they were siblings, but it is suggestive of such.
He was probably with his parents for the 1810 census, though that census is illegible. He was apparently home with them in 1820 (age 10-15, born ca 1804/10). He did not seem to be at home in 1830. He would have been over 21 then, so could have been anywhere. Someone his age was with James Holmes Bryson (1740/50) (his grandfather) in 1830 and that could be James M. Bryson, but there is no way to be sure.
On 20 Nov 1832, James M. Bryson obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Margaret Murray daughter of James (his name was on bond as her father). Margaret is a sister to James M. Murray who married Mary Bryson, James M. Bryson's sister.
On 20 Dec 1833, James M. Bryson sold 52 acres to John Tatham land apparently being land which Tatham conveyed "to my wife Margaret, by name of Margaret Mury". I'm not sure what this means, but apparently Tatham had already deeded it to Margaret, but James was paying for it? Witnesses were William F. McKee and William Sorrells. I don't know which John Tatham this was. The elder John (1774) was married to a Murray, probably an Aunt of Margaret. The younger John (1799) was soon to become James' brother-in-law. William F. McKee later married a first cousin of James', being a daughter of James Bryson Sr (1775/80). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 167).
Before 20 Feb 1837 (date deed was registered), a mortgage deed was made by several parties, and James M. Bryson was mentioned. It is not clear who was the main party to this deed: Joseph Welch of Macon to John H. Chinnof Monroe Co, TN of 2nd Part, John McGhee of Monroe CO, TN of 3rd part, note executed by Welch and James M. Bryson, James Angel, Edmond McElder, Thomas Welch, James Truet and Robert Hall. Witnessed by S. McDowell and J. K. Gray. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 317).
James was not listed on the 1840 census in Macon County. There was a James M. Bryson in Gilmer Co, GA in 1840. His age is right, so this may be him. He was three houses from an apparent widow Jane Bryson (c1790). I have not been able to identify her yet. She was obviously closely related to James M. Bryson. If it turns out that he is not a son of William and Elizabeth, then could Jane be his mother? There is also the possibility that this is not the same James M. Bryson. He was next door to Jacob Stewart (1777).
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Gilmer Co, GA pg 14 James M. Bryson 0000010000000-1000010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) James M. BRYSON (1800/10) s/o William & Elizabeth 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Margaret MURRY Bryson (1800/10) wife 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Daughter? (1835/40)
James M. Bryson was not named in the 1844 deed where the heirs of William Bryson sold their shares. This could mean that he was dead by then, or that he was not an heir.
He was dead before 1850, for Margaret was listed as head of household on the census that year in Gilmer Co, GA.
1850 GILMER CO, GA Page 405B House/Family # 805/ 805 - SUBDIVISION NO 33 Twp BRYSON MARGARET 48 F W NC 1801/1802 BRYSON ALFRED J 15 M W FARMER NC 1834/1835
I did not find Margaret on the 1860 census. There was a Joseph A. Bryson listed in 1860 in Gilmer who was the same age as Alfred J. Bryson. Is it the same person? The initials and age match.
Nancy Bryson was born ca 1804/05 (per 1850 and 1860 census), in North Carolina somewhere. I have serious doubts as to whether Nancy belongs in this family. She was not named in any of the Estate divisions of William Bryson (in the early 1840's), yet she lived long past that time. She also does not fit into William's 1820 census household. However, Ethel Updike and Lawrence Wood included her in this family based on the word of Elizabeth Wright Prince (1893), a Great Granddaughter of William Bryson. She referred to her as "Aunt Nancy" and Lawrence Wood said that she (Nancy) planted the seeds for an Apple Tree at William Bryson's home, the fruit of which was later called the "Cullasaja Apple".
There could be several explanations for this. First, she could be a child of William and Elizabeth, but not listed in the 1844 deed naming the heirs. That could be perhaps because she had already disposed of her share. Secondly, she may be an "Aunt" in name only, as in an elder friend of the family affectionately called "Aunt". Third, she could be an Aunt, but not via the Bryson family, but through another connection. Since the family tradition is all we have to go on, I'm going to leave her here in this family, but with a serious need for some proof. Does anyone have any evidence for these two facts: 1- Is Nancy a Bryson? What is the evidence?. 2- Is she William and Elizabeth's daughter? What is the evidence?
I have recently found several Honnicutt (Hunnicutt) researchers who list this Nancy as a McCall. None of them had any proof to go with it, but I would bet this is correct. In case it is not, I'll still outline this family here, but you will note that Nancy is not included in the Register Report below.
Nancy may have been home with her parents for the 1810 census, unfortunately the enumerations for William Bryson in 1810 are illegible.
In 1820 William Bryson had three daughters "under 10" or born ca 1810/20, and none in the 10-15 group (born ca 1804/10), and one in the 16-25 group (born ca 1794/1804). The three younger daughters are proven to be Martha (c1809), Elizabeth (1811) and Sarah (1813). The older one is Mary (c1802). That leaves no room for Nancy in the home. Since she was about 15 then, she could easily have been living with another family as a servant or house keeper.
Nancy married Jehodia Honnicutt before ca 1827, presumably in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC. He was born ca 1799/1800 (per 1850 census) in North Carolina somewhere. I don't know who his parents were, but there was a James Honnicutt (c1785) in Macon in 1830. He may be too young to be his father, but could be an older brother or Uncle. James had moved to Rabun Co, GA shortly after 1830. I think they are probably brothers, for both Jehodia and James were School Teachers, and occupations often "ran in the family".
I have not been able to find Jehodia Honnicutt on the 1830 census. James Honnicutt was the only one of that surname in Macon County that year. There was a William Honeycut (1800/10) in Franklin Co, GA in 1830. You'll understand why I mention this as you read on.
Based on the birth places of their children, I can track this family somewhat, however there is some contradictory data. Daughter Amanda was born ca 1827 in NC (per 1850 and 1880 census). Son Warren was born ca 1832 in Georgia (per 1850 census) or in North Carolina (per 1860 census). Son Madison was born ca 1835 in GA (per 1850 census) or in South Carolina (per 1860 census). It seems certain that this family was in Georgia by 1839.
The 1840 census shows Jehodia Honnicutt in Franklin County, Georgia. I don't know what drew them there, but I mentioned before that a William Honnicutt had been there in 1830 (but he was gone by 1840). I don't know what (if any) relationship there was between them, but they could certainly be brothers. There were no Brysons in Franklin Co, GA that I'm aware of.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Franklin Co, GA pg 317 Jehoyta Honycut 2100001000000-1020010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Jehodia HONNICUTT (1799/1800) 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Warren L. HONNICUTT (1831/32) son 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Madison HONNICUTT (1834/35) son William J. HONNICUTT (1838/39) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Nancy BRYSON Honnicutt (1804/05) wife 2 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Amanda HONNICUTT (1826/27) daughter Daughter? (1825/30) > gone by 1850 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Daughter? (1835/40) > gone by 1850
By 1850, the Honnicutts had moved to nearby Union County, Georgia where many Brysons were living. They were living somewhere near Gum Log or Ivy Log which is close to Cherokee Co, NC border. Their neighbors included several relatives of mine (but not related to the Brysons) including my Uncle and Aunt Thomas Erwin and wife Mary Patterson Erwin and my ancestor Mary Murphy Wright just two houses away. Although there were several Brysons in Union County in 1850, none of them were nearby. They all lived in the sections that became Fannin County (in 1854) and Towns County (in 1856). The Honnicutts lived in the section that remained Union County, but close to the Towns County line. They were the only ones of their surname in the county in 1850.
1850 UNION CO, GA Page 213 House/Family # 157/ 157 - 85TH DISTRICT Twp HONEYCUT GEHOIDA 50 M W TEACHER NC 1799/1800 HONEYCUT NANCY 45 F W NC 1804/1805 HONEYCUT AMANDA 23 F W NC 1826/1827 HONEYCUT WARREN 18 M W FARMER GA 1831/1832 HONEYCUT MADISON 15 M W FARMER GA 1834/1835 HONEYCUT WILLIAM 11 M W GA 1838/1839 HONEYCUT ALBERT 7 M W GA 1842/1843 HONEYCUT ROBERT 3 M W GA 1846/1847 HONEYCUT FLOYD 1 M W GA 1848/1849
They were still in Union County for the 1860 census. They did not seem to be in the same area as in 1850.
1860 UNION CO, GA Page 521 House/Family # 638/ 640 -- Twp YOUNG CANE P.O. HUNEYCUTT J 61 M W SCHOOL TEACHER 100 NC 1798/1799 HUNEYCUTT NANCY 55 F W NC 1804/1805 HUNEYCUTT MADISON 24 M W SC 1835/1836 HUNEYCUTT WILLIAM J 21 M W GA 1838/1839 HUNEYCUTT ALBERT A 17 M W GA 1842/1843 HUNEYCUTT ROBERT R 12 M W GA 1847/1848 HUNEYCUTT FLOYD M 11 M W GA 1848/1849
There must have been some sort of ancestral connection with Franklin Co, GA, because several members of this family moved back to that area in the 1860's. In 1853 Hart County was formed from the eastern portion of Franklin, and this seems to be the area where they moved back to. I'm only assuming that was where they had lived in the 1840's.
I was unable to find Jehodia and Nancy in 1870. I don't have an 1870 census index, but they were not in Union County that year, nor in Shoal Creek Township of Hart County (where daughter Amanda was living in 1870 and 1880). They may have died in the 1860's, or been somewhere else in Georgia in 1870.
I was unable to locate them in 1880 either, so they were probably dead by then.
Thomas Jefferson Bryson was born 27 Nov 1806 (source?) in Buncombe (now Haywood) Co, NC. He is a proven son of William and Elizabeth as named in an 1844 deed.
He married Ellen Sidney Tatham before ca 1827. They lived in Macon Co, NC, later in Cherokee Co, NC, and then moved to Georgia, living in Forsyth and Dekalb Co, GA.
See their own page for additional information.
John Turner Bryson was born "1808" (source?) in Haywood Co, NC. He is a proven son of William and Elizabeth as named in an 1844 deed.
He married Susan Redmond in the 1820's. They lived in Macon Co, NC later in Union (now Fannin) Co, GA.
See their own page for additional information.
Martha Bryson was born ca 1809 (source?) presumably in Haywood County. I don't know what proof there is that Martha was a Bryson, nor what proof there is that she was a child of William and Elizabeth. She was not named in the 1844 deed naming the heirs of William Bryson. Ethel Updike did not include her in this family, but Lawrence Wood did, but offered no sources as to why he put her here. She does not fit very well into the census enumerations of her parents, so that also works against including her here.
My personal belief is (pending evidence to the contrary) is that she does not belong in this family, but for the sake of argument, I'll leave her "attached" until this is solved. She married John Tatham before ca 1845 and apparently lived in Cherokee Co, NC and Missouri and California. I have not been able to find them on the 1850 census. They were in Butte Co, California for the 1860 census. Their children were born ca 1845 and ca 1846 in MO, ca 1852 and ca 1856 in California. That means they were probably in Missouri for the 1850 census, or between there and California.
Elizabeth Bryson was born 20 May 1811 (source?) in Haywood Co, NC. She is a proven child of William and Elizabeth, named in the 1844 deed naming his heirs. She was apparently home with her parents for the 1820 census ("under 10", born ca 1810/20), and apparently home in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15).
Elizabeth married John Phillips ca 1830-1831, presumably in Macon County (no marriage record found). Their marriage is proven by the 1844 deed naming the heirs of William Bryson which names Elizabeth Phillips and husband John Phillips. John was born 18 Aug 1802 (source?), son of Phillip Phillips and Mary Oneal. I don't know the source for his parents, but Phillip and Mary were just a few houses from John and Elizabeth in 1850.
They were listed on the 1840 census in Macon County. They were not listed near any of the Brysons.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Macon Co, NC pg 159 John Phillips 0100010000000-0100010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) John PHILLIPS (1802) 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Nathaniel G. PHILLIPS (1831) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Elizabeth BRYSON Phillips (1811) wife 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Mary Jane PHILLIPS (1832/33) daughter
John and Elizabeth signed the deed dated 10 Sep 1844 where the William Bryson heirs sold their shares of his estate.
At some point in the 1840's, John and Elizabeth moved to neighboring Cherokee County, and were listed there on the 1850 census. They were just a couple of houses from his parents.
1850 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page 18B House/Family # 231/ 231 - Twp PHILLIPS JOHN 49 M W FARMER NC 1800/1801 PHILLIPS ELIZABETH 40 F W NC 1809/1810 PHILLIPS NATHANIEL G 19 M W FARMER NC 1830/1831 PHILLIPS MARY J 17 F W NC 1832/1833
They were still in Cherokee for the 1860 and 1870 census. ** I don't have those entries typed up yet.
John Phillips died on 6 Jan 1874 in Cherokee County.
Elizabeth Bryson Phillips was listed on the 1880 census in Cherokee County with daughter Mary and her family. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Elizabeth died on 22 Feb 1896 in Cherokee Co, NC.
Sarah Bryson was born 20 Sep 1813 (source?) in Haywood Co, NC. She is a proven child of William and Elizabeth, named in an 1849 deed where she and her husband sold their share of the William Bryson estate. Her husband was named in an 1843 and 1844 deed where the other heirs sold him their shares, but those two deeds didn't mention Sarah.
She was apparently home with her parents for the 1820 census ("under 10", born ca 1810/20), and apparently home in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15).
Sarah Bryson married Elijah Kimsey (or Kimzey) between 1830 and 1831 in Macon Co, NC (no record found). He was born 4 Feb 1812 (source?) in Haywood Co, NC, son of Thomas Kimsey and Nancy McClure (sources?).
On 15 Nov 1832, M. D. Kimbrough of Anderson Dist, SC sold Elijah Kimsey 52 acres in Macon County. Witnessed by Thomas Kimsey (father) and James Kimsey (brother?). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 122).
They moved to Union Co, GA between 1835 and 1837.
They were listed on the 1840 census in Union Co, GA.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Union Co, GA pg 9 Elijah Kimsy 0300100000000-2000100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Elijah KIMSEY (1812) 3 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) William W. KIMSEY (1831) son Thomas J. KIMSEY (1833) son David P. KIMSEY (1835) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Sarah BRYSON Kimsey (1813) wife 2 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Nancy E. KIMSEY (1837) daughter Amanda KIMSEY (1840) daughter
On 26 Jan 1843 Mary Murry (Sarah's sister) of Union Co, GA sold Elijah Kimzey her share of the William Bryson Estate in Macon Co, NC. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1893).
On 10 Sep 1844 the other Bryson heirs sold their share to Elijah Kimsey. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 4).
On 10 Mar 1849, Elijah Kimzey and wife Sarah of Union Co, GA, sold to Alfred B. Angel of Macon, several tracts of land inherited from William Bryson on Ellijah and Nickajack. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 86).
They were listed on the 1850 census in Union Co, GA.
1850 UNION CO, GA Page 215 House/Family # 183/ 183 - 85TH DISTRICT Twp KIMSEY ELIJAH 38 M W BAPTIST PREACHER 3000 NC 1811/1812 KIMSEY SARAH 37 F W NC 1812/1813 KIMSEY WILLIAM 18 M W FARMER NC 1831/1832 KIMSEY THOMAS 16 M W NC 1833/1834 KIMSEY DAVID 14 M W NC 1835/1836 KIMSEY NANCY 12 F W GA 1837/1838 KIMSEY AMANDA 10 F W GA 1839/1840 KIMSEY JOSIAH 6 M W GA 1843/1844 KIMSEY CAROLINE 4 F W GA 1845/1846
I didn't find them in 1860, but in 1870 and 1880 they were in Towns Co, GA. ** I don't have these entries typed up yet.
Sarah Bryson Kimsey died on 1 Sep 1886 in either Union or Towns County. Elijah died on 7 May 1896.
fWilliam Hailing Bryson was born ca 1814/15 in Haywood Co, NC. He is a proven son of William and Elizabeth as named in an 1844 deed.
He married Mary C. Loudermilk in 1835. They lived in Macon and Cherokee Co, NC.
See their own page for additional information.
Joseph Byers Bryson was born ca 1819/20 in Haywood Co, NC. He is a proven son of William and Elizabeth as named in an 1844 deed.
He married Mary Caroline Phillips in the 1840. They lived in Macon Co, NC.
See their own page for additional information.
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1. William1 Bryson, born 1775/80 in NC; died 27 Feb 1837 in Macon Co, NC, son of James Holmes Bryson and Sarah Countryman. He married in 1800/02 in Buncombe Co, NC Elizabeth Turner, born 1780/90 in NC; died aft 1844 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Joseph Turner and Mary (---).
Children of William Bryson and Elizabeth Turner were as follows:
+ 2 i Mary "Polly"2 Bryson, born 1802 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died bef 1850 in Union Co, GA. She married John McClain Murray.
+ 3 ii James M2 Bryson, born 1804/10 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died 1840/44 in Gilmer Co, GA (now Fannin Co, GA). He married Margaret Murray.
+ 4 iii Thomas Jefferson2 Bryson, born 27 Nov 1806 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died 7 Sep 1894 in Dekalb Co, GA. He married Ellen Sidney Tatham.
+ 5 iv John Turner2 Bryson, born 1808 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1870 in CO. He married (1) Susan Redmond; (2) Eleanor McMinn.
+ 6 v Martha2 Bryson, born 1809 in Haywood Co, NC; died 25 Oct 1879 in CA. She married John Tatham.
+ 7 vi Elizabeth2 Bryson, born 20 May 1811 in Haywood Co, NC; died 22 Feb 1896 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married John Phillips.
+ 8 vii Sarah2 Bryson, born 20 Sep 1813 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1 Sep 1886 in Union Co, GA. She married Elijah Kimsey.
+ 9 viii William Hailing2 Bryson, born 1814/15 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1856/60 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Mary C Loudermilk.
+ 10 ix Joseph Byers2 Bryson Pvt, born 1819/20 in Haywood Co, NC; died 20 Nov 1862 in Winchester, VA, Civil War. He married Mary Caroline Phillips.
Generation 2
2. Mary "Polly"2 Bryson (William1), born 1802 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died bef 1850 in Union Co, GA. She married in 1820/24 in Haywood Co, NC John McClain Murray, born 1800/10; died 1841/43 in Union Co, GA, son of James Murray and Margaret McClain.
Children of Mary "Polly" Bryson and John McClain Murray were as follows:
11 i Elizabeth Alice3 Murray, born 23 Jan 1824 in Haywood Co, NC; died 3 Sep 1871 in Pueblo Co, CO. She married aft 1860 in Fannin Co, GA Jesse McMinn Dr, died in Union Co, GA.
+ 12 ii Margaret E3 Murray, born 14 Oct 1825 in Haywood Co, NC. She married James M Quillan.
+ 13 iii William Columbus3 Murray, born 16 Jun 1827 in Haywood Co, NC; died aft 1872 in Union Co, GA. He married Adelia U Killian.
14 iv Mary Malinda3 Murray, born 7 Mar 1829 in Macon Co, NC. She married aft 1850 (---) Bryson.
15 v Jane A3 Murray, born 26 Jul 1832 in Macon Co, NC. She married aft 1850 Ira Bradley.
16 vi James Perry3 Murray, born 7 Apr 1835 in Macon Co, NC; died 30 Nov 1917 in Pueblo Co, CO. He married on 24 Aug 1865 Martha Amanda Sease, born Jan 1843 in Cass Co, MO; died 25 Mar 1910.
17 vii Rebecca A3 Murray, born 18 Mar 1838 in Macon Co, NC. She married (1) aft 1850 (---) Hunnicutt; (2) William Dow.
18 viii John Davis3 Murray, born 4 Apr 1841 in Macon Co, NC; died 5 Jun 1884. He married aft 1860 Mary Ann Graham, born 5 Apr 1850 in Atlanta, GA; died Mar 1940 in Santa Paula, CA.
3. James M2 Bryson (William1), born 1804/10 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died 1840/44 in Gilmer Co, GA (now Fannin Co, GA). He married on 20 Nov 1832 in Macon Co, NC Margaret Murray, born 1801/02 in NC; died 1850/60 in Fannin Co, GA, daughter of James Murray and Margaret McClain.
Children of James M Bryson and Margaret Murray were as follows:
19 i Alfred J3 Bryson, born 1834/35 in Macon Co, NC.
4. Thomas Jefferson2 Bryson (William1), born 27 Nov 1806 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Haywood Co, NC); died 7 Sep 1894 in Dekalb Co, GA. He married in 1820/28 in Haywood Co, NC Ellen Sidney Tatham, born 6 Jul 1806 in Haywood Co, NC; died 12 Dec 1890 in Dekalb Co, GA, daughter of John Thomas Tatham and Ann Murray.
Children of Thomas Jefferson Bryson and Ellen Sidney Tatham were as follows:
20 i Thurzal Caroline3 Bryson, born 9 Dec 1827 in Haywood Co, NC; died 2 Feb 1903.
21 ii Matilda J3 Bryson, born 19 Jun 1829 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Jun 1863.
22 iii Arminda A3 Bryson, born 9 Feb 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died 8 Dec 1904.
+ 23 iv Thomas Marion3 Bryson, born 24 Oct 1832 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 6 Aug 1897. He married Honor Elizabeth Hardy.
24 v William Columbus3 Bryson, born 30 Sep 1834 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 17 Dec 1848 in Forsyth Co, GA.
25 vi Elizabeth Ann3 Bryson, born 4 Feb 1837 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 22 Dec 1886. She married in Towns Co, GA Thomas H Fincher.
26 vii Franklin L3 Bryson, born 12 Aug 1839 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 25 Nov 1848 in Forsyth Co, GA.
27 viii John A3 Bryson, born 21 Nov 1841 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 31 May 1862.
28 ix Martha J3 Bryson, born 1 Nov 1843 in Forsyth Co, GA.
+ 29 x James Turner3 Bryson, born 25 Sep 1848 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 27 Sep 1934. He married Cassie L Brown.
5. John Turner2 Bryson (William1), born 1808 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1870 in CO. He married (1) in 1820/30 in Haywood Co, NC Susan Redmond, born 1810/15 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1840 in Union Co, GA, daughter of John Redmond and Elizabeth Peek; (2) on 8 Aug 1841 in Union Co, GA Eleanor McMinn, born 25 Jan 1822 in NC; died Aug 1914 in Lemoore, Kings Co, CA, daughter of Jesse McMinn and Effa Kuykendall.
Children of John Turner Bryson and Susan Redmond were as follows:
30 i E Martha3 Bryson, born 1830 in Macon Co, NC.
31 ii William Washington3 Bryson, born 20 Sep 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died 19 Aug 1912 in Prescott, AZ.
32 iii Abigail3 Bryson, born abt 1833 in Macon Co, NC; died Child in Macon Co, NC.
33 iv Moultrie3 Bryson, born 1836 in Union Co, GA.
34 v Socrates3 Bryson, born 1839 in Union Co, GA.
Children of John Turner Bryson and Eleanor McMinn were as follows:
+ 35 i Jesse Montgomery3 Bryson, born 3 May 1842 in Union Co, GA; died 12 Mar 1912 in Kings Co, CA. He married Sarah Prater.
36 ii Sarah Parthenia3 Bryson, born 1843/44 in Union Co, GA.
37 iii Harriett3 Bryson, born 1846.
+ 38 iv Christopher Columbus3 Bryson, born 14 Dec 1848 in GA; died 14 Jul 1937 in Kings Co, CA. He married Elizabeth Harris.
39 v Adaline3 Bryson, born 1850; died 1859.
40 vi Susanna3 Bryson, born 5 Dec 1852 in Union Co, GA; died 28 Nov 1941 in Hanford, Kings Co, CA.
41 vii Commadore Perry3 Bryson, born 25 Jan 1856 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co, GA; died 10 Oct 1936 in Ada Co, ID. He married on 3 Aug 1878 Annie Marie Lucas, born 19 Apr 1863 in Indian Town, PA; died 28 Nov 1938 in Ada Co, ID.
42 viii Jane3 Bryson, born 25 Jul 1859 in Fannin Co, GA; died in San Jose, CA.
43 ix Daniel Morgan3 Bryson, born 25 Apr 1860 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co, GA; died in Santa Paula, CA. He married aft 1884 Mary Ann Graham, born 5 Apr 1850 in Atlanta, GA; died Mar 1940 in Santa Paula, CA.
6. Martha2 Bryson (William1), born 1809 in Haywood Co, NC; died 25 Oct 1879 in CA. She married in 1840/45 in Cherokee Co, NC John Tatham, born 6 May 1799 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 14 Jun 1863 in Butte Co, CA, son of John Thomas Tatham and Ann Murray.
Children of Martha Bryson and John Tatham were as follows:
44 i Thomas Benton3 Tatham, born 2 Sep 1845 in MO; died 10 Mar 1865.
45 ii William Clinton3 Tatham, born 1845/46 in MO.
46 iii Lucretia Ann3 Tatham, born 5 Sep 1852 in Butte Co, CA; died 9 May 1917.
47 iv John A3 Tatham, born 1855/56 in Butte Co, CA.
7. Elizabeth2 Bryson (William1), born 20 May 1811 in Haywood Co, NC; died 22 Feb 1896 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married in 1830/31 in Macon Co, NC John Phillips, born 18 Aug 1802 in Iredell Co, NC; died 6 Jan 1874 in Cherokee Co, NC, son of Phillip Phillips and Mary Oneal.
Children of Elizabeth Bryson and John Phillips were as follows:
+ 48 i Nathaniel Greene3 Phillips Cpt, born 25 Nov 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died 24 Aug 1915. He married Elizabeth E Martin.
49 ii Mary Jane3 Phillips, born 1832/33 in Macon Co, NC. She married (1) in 1850/60 in Cherokee Co, NC Isaac Ingram, born 1833/34 in McMinn Co, TN; (2) in 1860/70 in Cherokee Co, NC Humphrey Posey Adams, born 22 Feb 1822 in Haywood Co, NC; died 13 Oct 1905, son of David Price Adams and Elizabeth Wood.
8. Sarah2 Bryson (William1), born 20 Sep 1813 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1 Sep 1886 in Union Co, GA. She married in 1830/31 in Macon Co, NC Elijah Kimsey, born 4 Feb 1812 in Haywood Co, NC; died 7 May 1896 in Union Co, GA, son of Thomas Kimsey and Nancy McClure.
Children of Sarah Bryson and Elijah Kimsey were as follows:
+ 50 i William Washington3 Kimsey, born 14 Dec 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1860 in Towns Co, GA. He married Lavina (---).
51 ii Thomas Jefferson3 Kimsey, born 4 Jul 1833 in Macon Co, NC.
52 iii David P3 Kimsey, born 29 May 1835 in Macon Co, NC.
53 iv Nancy E3 Kimsey, born 22 Dec 1837 in Union Co, GA.
54 v Amanda Z A3 Kimsey, born 28 Apr 1840 in Union Co, GA.
+ 55 vi Josiah T3 Kimsey, born 13 Apr 1844 in Union Co, GA. He married Miry L (---).
56 vii Arminta Caroline3 Kimsey, born 23 Sep 1846 in Union Co, GA.
57 viii Elisha Hedden3 Kimsey, born 18 May 1851 in Union Co, GA.
58 ix Sarah T3 Kimsey, born 21 Jun 1855 in Union Co, GA.
59 x Marshall T3 Kimsey, born 1857/58 in Towns Co, GA.
9. William Hailing2 Bryson (William1), born 1814/15 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1856/60 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 18 Jul 1835 in Macon Co, NC Mary C Loudermilk, born Feb 1818 in Haywood Co, NC; died aft 1900 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of George Loudermilk and Charity Patience Irons.
Children of William Hailing Bryson and Mary C Loudermilk were as follows:
60 i Margaret E3 Bryson, born 1835/36 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1850 in Cherokee Co, NC.
+ 61 ii William Hailing3 Bryson, born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1870 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Sarah (---).
+ 62 iii Thomas A3 Bryson, born 1838/39 in Macon Co, NC; died 1861/64 in Civil War. He married Cynthia A (---).
+ 63 iv Frances Marion3 Bryson Pvt, born 1840/41 in Union Co, GA; died in Polk Co, TN. He married (1) Esther W Adaline Powell; (2) Tempa Caroline Kilburn.
+ 64 v Charity Amanda3 Bryson, born 1841/42 in Macon Co, NC; died 21 Dec 1907 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married Russell G Tate.
65 vi Josephine3 Bryson, born 1843/44 in Union Co, GA; died 1860 in Cherokee Co, NC.
+ 66 vii Harriett Haseltine3 Bryson, born 1845/46 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married William Rose.
+ 67 viii John Turner3 Bryson, born 14 Jan 1849 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 31 Jan 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Lucinda J Roberts.
+ 68 ix George L3 Bryson, born 1851/52 in Cherokee Co, NC; died in Union Co, GA. He married Margaret Dinkins.
+ 69 x Alfred Judson3 Bryson, born 1855/56 in Cherokee Co, NC; died in ID. He married Mary Elizabeth (---).
10. Joseph Byers2 Bryson Pvt (William1), born 1819/20 in Haywood Co, NC; died 20 Nov 1862 in Winchester, VA, Civil War. He married on 17 Oct 1840 in Macon Co, NC Mary Caroline Phillips, born 19 Dec 1819 in Haywood Co, NC (now Macon Co, NC); died bef 3 Feb 1893 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Jonathan Phillips and Nancy A Randolph.
Children of Joseph Byers Bryson Pvt and Mary Caroline Phillips were as follows:
+ 70 i Elizabeth A3 Bryson, born 26 Aug 1841 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Jackson Co, NC. She married Alexander Washington Zachary.
71 ii Nancy E3 Bryson, born 28 Feb 1843 in Macon Co, NC. She married Columbus Zachary.
72 iii Sarah C3 Bryson, born 13 Dec 1844 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 31 Aug 1865 in Macon Co, NC William Alexander Holbrook, born 18 Aug 1837 in Macon Co, NC; died 10 Aug 1931 in Macon Co, NC, son of William Talifero Holbrook and Catherine Setzer.
73 iv William Taylor3 Bryson, born 18 Sep 1846 in Macon Co, NC; died 1893 in Macon Co, NC.
+ 74 v John Turner3 Bryson, born 20 Jul 1850 in Macon Co, NC; died 29 Jan 1936 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Salem Cem, Macon Co, NC. He married Martha Jane Deal.
75 vi Harriet Laura3 Bryson, born 31 Oct 1852 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Apr 1915. She married on 31 Dec 1874 Alfred H Wilson.
76 vii James H3 Bryson, born 13 Mar 1854 in Macon Co, NC. He married aft 1870 Allie Hall Yore.
+ 77 viii Julia Ann3 Bryson, born 5 Jan 1856 in Macon Co, NC. She married Marion Wright.
Generation 3
12. Margaret E3 Murray (Mary "Polly"2 Bryson, William1), born 14 Oct 1825 in Haywood Co, NC. She married on 10 Nov 1846 in Union Co, GA James M Quillan, born 1822/23 in GA.
Children of Margaret E Murray and James M Quillan were as follows:
78 i John4 Quillan, born 1846/47 in Union Co, GA.
79 ii Sarah4 Quillan, born 1848/49 in Union Co, GA.
13. William Columbus3 Murray (Mary "Polly"2 Bryson, William1), born 16 Jun 1827 in Haywood Co, NC; died aft 1872 in Union Co, GA. He married on 30 Aug 1851 in Union Co, GA (now Fannin Co, GA) Adelia U Killian, born 1828/29 in GA; died 27 Mar 1872 in San Carlos Co, CO, daughter of Daniel Killian and Mary (---).
Children of William Columbus Murray and Adelia U Killian were as follows:
80 i William4 Murray, born 1851/52 in Union Co, GA (now Fannin Co, GA).
81 ii Mary4 Murray, born 1853/54 in Union Co, GA (now Fannin Co, GA).
82 iii John4 Murray, born 1855/56 in Fannin Co, GA.
83 iv Perry4 Murray, born 1858/59 in Fannin Co, GA.
23. Thomas Marion3 Bryson (Thomas Jefferson2, William1), born 24 Oct 1832 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 6 Aug 1897. He married on 8 Nov 1860 in Towns Co, GA Honor Elizabeth Hardy, born 27 Feb 1840.
Children of Thomas Marion Bryson and Honor Elizabeth Hardy were as follows:
84 i Mary Ellen4 Bryson, born in Towns Co, GA.
85 ii Honor Elizabeth4 Bryson, born 19 May 1865 in Towns Co, GA.
86 iii Thomas Marion4 Bryson, born 11 Jul 1867 in Towns Co, GA.
87 iv Katie4 Bryson, born 26 Nov 1868 in Towns Co, GA; died 6 Dec 1869 in Towns Co, GA.
88 v William4 Bryson, born in Towns Co, GA.
89 vi James Hardy4 Bryson, born in Towns Co, GA; died 24 Nov 1941.
90 vii Annie4 Bryson, born abt 1874 in Towns Co, GA.
29. James Turner3 Bryson (Thomas Jefferson2, William1), born 25 Sep 1848 in Forsyth Co, GA; died 27 Sep 1934. He married on 13 May 1880 in Green Co, GA Cassie L Brown.
Children of James Turner Bryson and Cassie L Brown were as follows:
91 i Ethel Lucile4 Bryson, born 20 Feb 1881 in Green Co, GA.
92 ii Thomas Jefferson4 Bryson, born 1883 in Green Co, GA; died 1939.
93 iii Marion Turner4 Bryson, born 11 Nov 1888 in Green Co, GA; died 3 Jan 1941.
35. Jesse Montgomery3 Bryson (John Turner2, William1), born 3 May 1842 in Union Co, GA; died 12 Mar 1912 in Kings Co, CA. He married on 9 Mar 1871 in Pueblo Co, CO Sarah Prater, born 2 Apr 1852 in GA; died 8 Jul 1937 in Pendleton, OR.
Children of Jesse Montgomery Bryson and Sarah Prater were as follows:
94 i Samuel4 Bryson, born 1871/72 in Pueblo, CO.
95 ii Ida4 Bryson, born 1873/74 in Pueblo, CO.
96 iii Aaron4 Bryson, born 1875/76 in Pueblo, CO.
97 iv Della4 Bryson, born 1877/78 in Pueblo, CO.
98 v Edward4 Bryson, born 1879/80 in Pueblo, CO.
38. Christopher Columbus3 Bryson (John Turner2, William1), born 14 Dec 1848 in GA; died 14 Jul 1937 in Kings Co, CA. He married in 1874 in Pueblo Co, CO Elizabeth Harris, born 5 Dec 1847 in Decatur, GA; died 1903 in Kings Co, CA.
Children of Christopher Columbus Bryson and Elizabeth Harris were as follows:
99 i Ellen4 Bryson, born 1876/77 in Pueblo, CO.
100 ii Edna4 Bryson, born 1877/78 in Pueblo, CO.
48. Nathaniel Greene3 Phillips Cpt (Elizabeth2 Bryson, William1), born 25 Nov 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died 24 Aug 1915. He married in 1850/53 in Cherokee Co, NC Elizabeth E Martin, born 23 Oct 1831 in Wilkes Co, NC; died 27 Nov 1884, daughter of Henry Martin and Martha "Patsy" (---).
Children of Nathaniel Greene Phillips Cpt and Elizabeth E Martin were as follows:
101 i Martha A4 Phillips, born 25 Nov 1854 in Cherokee Co, NC.
102 ii Eliza J4 Phillips, born 2 Apr 1857 in Cherokee Co, NC.
103 iii William E4 Phillips, born 30 Sep 1859 in Cherokee Co, NC.
104 iv Elizabeth Josephine4 Phillips, born 18 Feb 1862 in Cherokee Co, NC.
105 v John H4 Phillips, born 22 Dec 1866 in Cherokee Co, NC.
106 vi Julia C4 Phillips, born 27 Dec 1869 in Cherokee Co, NC.
107 vii Florence H4 Phillips, born 16 Mar 1873 in Cherokee Co, NC.
108 viii Burton T4 Phillips, born 3 Nov 1876 in Cherokee Co, NC.
50. William Washington3 Kimsey (Sarah2 Bryson, William1), born 14 Dec 1831 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1860 in Towns Co, GA. He married bef 1858 in Towns Co, GA Lavina (---), born 1830/31 in NC.
Children of William Washington Kimsey and Lavina (---) were as follows:
109 i Joseph J4 Kimsey, born 1857/58 in Towns Co, GA.
110 ii Alice D4 Kimsey, born 1863/64 in Towns Co, GA.
111 iii James J4 Kimsey, born 1865/66 in Towns Co, GA.
55. Josiah T3 Kimsey (Sarah2 Bryson, William1), born 13 Apr 1844 in Union Co, GA. He married in 1860/64 in Towns Co, GA Miry L (---), born 1844/45 in GA.
Children of Josiah T Kimsey and Miry L (---) were as follows:
112 i Robert A4 Kimsey, born 1863/64 in KY.
113 ii John E4 Kimsey, born 1865/66 in Towns Co, GA.
114 iii Berry T4 Kimsey, born 1868/69 in Towns Co, GA.
61. William Hailing3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1870 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married in 1860/61 in Cherokee Co, NC Sarah (---), born 1842/43 in NC.
Children of William Hailing Bryson and Sarah (---) were as follows:
115 i Mary4 Bryson, born 1861/62 in Cherokee Co, NC.
116 ii William Morris4 Bryson, born 1863/64 in Cherokee Co, NC.
117 iii Robert4 Bryson, born 1865/66 in GA.
118 iv Charity4 Bryson, born 1866/67 in GA.
119 v James4 Bryson, born 1867/68 in GA.
120 vi Susan4 Bryson, born Mar 1870 in Cherokee Co, NC.
62. Thomas A3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1838/39 in Macon Co, NC; died 1861/64 in Civil War. He married in 1850/60 in Cherokee Co, NC Cynthia A (---), born 23 Jan 1841 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 21 Dec 1905 in Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Valleytown Cem, Cherokee Co, NC.
Children of Thomas A Bryson and Cynthia A (---) were as follows:
121 i Delia4 Bryson, born 24 Feb 1859 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 16 Jan 1860 in Cherokee Co, NC.
63. Frances Marion3 Bryson Pvt (William Hailing2, William1), born 1840/41 in Union Co, GA; died in Polk Co, TN. He married (1) in 1860/67 in Cherokee Co, NC Esther W Adaline Powell, born 1852/53 in NC; died bef 1899 in Cherokee Co, NC; (2) on 21 May 1899 in Cherokee Co, NC Tempa Caroline Kilburn, born 29 Mar 1839 in SC; died 27 Feb 1915 in Cherokee Co, NC.
Children of Frances Marion Bryson Pvt and Esther W Adaline Powell were as follows:
122 i William4 Bryson, born 1868/69 in Cherokee Co, NC.
123 ii Mary Louisa4 Bryson, born 1870/71 in Cherokee Co, NC.
+ 124 iii John W4 Bryson, born Feb 1872 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Mollie Barnett.
125 iv Leander J4 Bryson, born 1874/75 in Cherokee Co, NC.
+ 126 v David N4 Bryson, born Jul 1875 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Josephine Roberts.
127 vi Lillie Ann4 Bryson, born 1876/77 in Cherokee Co, NC.
128 vii Nancy Avaline4 Bryson, born 1878/79 in Cherokee Co, NC.
129 viii Allie4 Bryson, born Apr 1883 in Cherokee Co, NC.
130 ix Andrew Marion4 Bryson, born 8 Nov 1883 in Cherokee Co, NC.
131 x Maggie4 Bryson, born Jun 1887 in Cherokee Co, NC.
132 xi Millard4 Bryson, born Jun 1888 in Cherokee Co, NC.
64. Charity Amanda3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1841/42 in Macon Co, NC; died 21 Dec 1907 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married in 1860/70 in Cherokee Co, NC Russell G Tate, born 1842/43 in Cherokee Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC.
Children of Charity Amanda Bryson and Russell G Tate were as follows:
133 i Joseph4 Tate, born Oct 1869 in Cherokee Co, NC.
66. Harriett Haseltine3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1845/46 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 7 Jul 1872 in Cherokee Co, NC William Rose, born 1843/44 in Cherokee Co, NC, son of John Johnson Rose and Rebecca Hensley.
Children of Harriett Haseltine Bryson and William Rose were as follows:
134 i Luther W4 Rose, born 1876/77 in Cherokee Co, NC.
67. John Turner3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 14 Jan 1849 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 31 Jan 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 11 Jan 1874 in Cherokee Co, NC Lucinda J Roberts, born 28 Jul 1852 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 18 May 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of John Roberts and Elizabeth Crow.
Children of John Turner Bryson and Lucinda J Roberts were as follows:
+ 135 i Viola Catherine4 Bryson, born 2 Jul 1875 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married John B Walker.
+ 136 ii Jethro Napoleon4 Bryson, born 31 Mar 1878 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 21 Jul 1915 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Bessie Bryson.
137 iii Cicero H Judson4 Bryson, born 18 Oct 1879 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 1 Sep 1900 in Cherokee Co, NC Charlotte Victoria McMillion.
138 iv Thomas Deveero4 Bryson, born 1 Oct 1882 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married in Cherokee Co, NC Grace (---).
139 v Sarah Elizabeth4 Bryson, born 10 Dec 1884 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married (1) aft 1900 in Cherokee Co, NC William Surredge; (2) in Cherokee Co, NC Ervin Crumby.
140 vi Alzea Carolina4 Bryson, born 21 Mar 1886 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 2 Dec 1912 in Cherokee Co, NC Isaac Elliott.
141 vii Minnie E4 Bryson, born 26 Feb 1888 in Cherokee Co, NC; died Child in Cherokee Co, NC.
142 viii Ida Lucinda4 Bryson, born 15 Oct 1891 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 14 Oct 1909 in Cherokee Co, NC William "Dock" Bryson, born Mar 1887 in Cherokee Co, NC, son of Goldman Bryson and Nancy Thompson.
143 ix Grover Conway4 Bryson, born 15 Dec 1893 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married in Cherokee Co, NC Winnie (---).
68. George L3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1851/52 in Cherokee Co, NC; died in Union Co, GA. He married on 19 Feb 1871 in Cherokee Co, NC Margaret Dinkins, born 1860/61 in NC.
Children of George L Bryson and Margaret Dinkins were as follows:
144 i Emory4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
145 ii Luther4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
146 iii Noah4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
147 iv Patrick4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
148 v Carrie4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
149 vi Mae4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
150 vii Frank4 Bryson.
151 viii Daisy4 Bryson, born in Union Co, GA.
69. Alfred Judson3 Bryson (William Hailing2, William1), born 1855/56 in Cherokee Co, NC; died in ID. He married in 1870/78 in Cherokee Co, NC Mary Elizabeth (---), born 1857/58 in TN.
Children of Alfred Judson Bryson and Mary Elizabeth (---) were as follows:
152 i Mary Jane4 Bryson, born 1877/78 in Cherokee Co, NC.
153 ii Perry4 Bryson, born 1879 in Cherokee Co, NC.
154 iii Charles4 Bryson, born in Cherokee Co, NC.
155 iv Alonzo4 Bryson, born 1884 in Cherokee Co, NC.
156 v Winslow4 Bryson, born in Cherokee Co, NC.
157 vi Wiley4 Bryson, born in Cherokee Co, NC.
70. Elizabeth A3 Bryson (Joseph Byers2, William1), born 26 Aug 1841 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Jackson Co, NC. She married on 8 Dec 1861 in Macon Co, NC Alexander Washington Zachary, born 1837 in NC.
Children of Elizabeth A Bryson and Alexander Washington Zachary were as follows:
158 i Ida Kansas4 Zachary, born 1864/65 in Jackson Co, NC.
159 ii Byers Grant4 Zachary, born 1866/67 in Jackson Co, NC.
160 iii Mary Bell Callie4 Zachary, born 1868/69 in Jackson Co, NC.
161 iv Keorie Laura4 Zachary, born 1870/71 in Jackson Co, NC.
162 v Charles L4 Zachary, born 1872/73 in Jackson Co, NC.
163 vi Lela4 Zachary, born 1874/75 in Jackson Co, NC.
164 vii Lawton4 Zachary, born 1877/78 in Jackson Co, NC.
165 viii Claude4 Zachary, born in Jackson Co, NC.
166 ix Walter Bulen4 Zachary, born 5 May 1886 in Cashiers, Jackson Co, NC.
74. John Turner3 Bryson (Joseph Byers2, William1), born 20 Jul 1850 in Macon Co, NC; died 29 Jan 1936 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Salem Cem, Macon Co, NC. He married on 29 Mar 1874 in Macon Co, NC Martha Jane Deal, born 14 Dec 1850 in Macon Co, NC; died 27 Oct 1954, daughter of William Deal and Martha Jennings.
Children of John Turner Bryson and Martha Jane Deal were as follows:
167 i William Marion4 Bryson, born 6 Dec 1875 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 18 Aug 1901 in Macon Co, NC Mary Emm Bell, born 1878.
+ 168 ii Charles Byers4 Bryson, born 16 Jan 1877 in Macon Co, NC. He married Margaret Gregory.
169 iii Martha Annie4 Bryson, born 5 Jul 1878 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Sep 1947. She married on 5 Nov 1902 in Macon Co, NC Robert A Vanhook, born 1873.
170 iv George Edgar4 Bryson, born 22 Oct 1880 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 10 Feb 1907 in Macon Co, NC Fannie Bell Thomas, born 1887.
171 v Samuel Alexander4 Bryson, born 7 Nov 1882 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 26 Oct 1910 in Macon Co, NC Olive Emaline Pearson.
172 vi John Bulon4 Bryson, born 21 Nov 1885 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 24 Dec 1905 in Macon Co, NC Tulula Grace Penland.
173 vii Cora4 Bryson, born 4 Feb 1887 in Macon Co, NC; died 4 Feb 1887 in Macon Co, NC.
174 viii James Elbert4 Bryson, born 30 Nov 1888 in Macon Co, NC.
175 ix Joseph Taylor4 Bryson, born 16 Jun 1890 in Macon Co, NC. He married in Macon Co, NC Grace (---).
176 x Nellie4 Bryson, born 4 Dec 1891 in Macon Co, NC; died 4 Dec 1891 in Macon Co, NC.
177 xi Thomas Newton4 Bryson, born 5 Feb 1894 in Macon Co, NC; died 16 Oct 1953. He married on 8 Feb 1918 in Macon Co, NC Leona Evans.
77. Julia Ann3 Bryson (Joseph Byers2, William1), born 5 Jan 1856 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 17 Feb 1881 in Macon Co, NC Marion Wright, born 1846/47 in NC, son of James Wright and Jemima (---).
Children of Julia Ann Bryson and Marion Wright were as follows:
178 i Laura Jean4 Wright, born 7 Feb 1882 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 3 Apr 1960.
+ 179 ii Frank4 Wright, born 2 Nov 1882 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 29 Nov 1916. He married Annie Reece.
180 iii Mary Caroline4 Wright, born 13 Sep 1885 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 8 Aug 1963.
181 iv James Robert4 Wright, born 5 Feb 1887 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 18 Apr 1966.
182 v Joseph Lawrence4 Wright, born 29 Jan 1889 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 19 Apr 1956.
183 vi William Taylor4 Wright, born 12 Oct 1891 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 11 Jan 1956.
184 vii Elizabeth Louise4 Wright, born 16 May 1893 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC. She married (---) Prince.
185 viii Kitty Pearl4 Wright, born 2 Oct 1895 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 20 Jan 1952.
186 ix Clara Annie4 Wright, born 9 Nov 1898 in Sugar Fork, Macon Co, NC; died 11 Jul 1951.
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