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of early Barbour Co, AL, Georgia & Louisiana

There obviously were at least 3-4 separate Bryan families in Montgomery/Dallas/Lowndes Co, AL in the early 1800's - early 40's, My Henry Bryan's family (formerly of Georgia) being one - Rev Richard Bryan's widow & children (formerly of SC) being another. Then there were David Bryan, Edward Bryan (formerly of NC), Nathan Bryan, Redding Bryan (of GA), Samuel Bryan, Stephen Bryan and Wade Bryan (formerly of SC) all either owning land or appearing on the 1830-1840 census that do not have a direct lineage that I can find to my Henry nor Rev Richard Bryan. Some of Henry's descendants moved to Arkansas, Louisiana & Texas (my Allen moved to Texas). Some moved from Lowndes & Russell Co, AL to Georgia, where they died early.

If you know how they fit into a family, please email me at bryan@bryansite.com

Barbour Co, AL | Muscogee Co, GA | Randolph Co, GA | Louisiana

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Also see Unknown Bryans of early Lowndes, Montgomery & Russell Co, Alabama

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Barbour County, Alabama

1860 Barbour Co, AL Census
Lot 12      
Bryan, Etheosist? 61 NC 1799
...Levinna 21 GA 1839
...Joxphil 11 AL 1849
...Saphronia 9 AL 1851
...Theolphius 20 GA 1840
       
Lot 13      
Bryan, Frederick 31 GA 1829
...Senintha 25 GA 1835
...Josephine 9 AL 1849
...Theophilus 7 AL 1853
...Margaret 5 AL 1855
...Henry 2 AL 1858
Lot 79      
Johnston, John W 38 GA 1822
...Louisa (Bryan?) 31 SC 1829
...John W 9 AL 1849
...Edward B 6 AL 1854
...David A 4 AL 1856
Bryan, Mariah 22 SC 1838
Lot      
Bryan, Wm 37 NC 1823
J.T. (male) 35 NC 1825
Margaret 35 GA 1825

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1860 Barbour Co, AL Census

BRYAN, Wm 48 1813 GA married 05 Dec 1844 died abt 1871 - reported
buried Barbour Co, AL
... Epsey (Epsey Malissa Hill) 28 1830 AL   buried Mt Ararat Cem,
Union Parish, LA
... Ann (Sarah Ann) 13 1847 AL    
... Frances (Frances Louisa) 12 1849 AL    
... Needham (Needham Russell) 7 1853 AL died 1938 - married Sarah Bagwell  
... Ephsay V (Epsey Victoria) 5 1855 AL married 1871 Russell Co, AL to Henry Green JSB Bryant was testator
... Josephine (Josephine Edney) 4 1857 AL married John Russell Simpson  
... James (James Wm) 2 1858 AL    
GILL, Wm 16 1844 AL    
Other children not born aft 1860          
... Elijah Betts   1862 AL    
... Ella Uila   1863 AL    
... Emma Louisa   1867 AL    
 

End of Barbour County, AL

Lee Co, GA

Buried Bryan Cemetery, Lee Co, GA
NAME Born Died Comments
Bryan, Needham (abt 1797) 01 Apr 1852 age abt 55 yrs
Bryan, Mary A (Harris) (abt 1793) 08 Nov 1853 age abt 60
Bryan, Infant 22 Aug 1850 22 Aug 1850 infant of Moses W & Permelia BRYAN
Laramore, Thomas A 08 Jun 1842 13 Sep 1852 son of John L & Mary E (Bryan) Laramore
Laramore, N.B. (Needham?) 09 Dec 1819 30 Nov 1850 son of P.W. & H.M. (Bryan) Laramore

Needham that married Mary Ann (A.M.) HARRIS 23 Dec 1819 in Jefferson Co, GA were 1st cousins.
There was also a Needham that married Mary Anna GREEN who was in Buck Co, NC 1820. Children reportedly Wm, Needham, Sabra Ann & Elizabeth?

The above graves are the only ones found in the Old Bryan Cemetery, so it is more likely than not, that the mothers of Thomas & N.B. Laramore (Mary & H.M.) were BRYAN women that married LARAMORE men (John L & P.W.). Also, N.B. Laramore (1819-1850) was probably named Needham.

1850 Lee Co, GA
15th Dist - Sept 1850		 1850 Lee Co, GA
15th Dist - Sept 1850		 1850 Lee Co, GA
15th Dist - Sept 1850
Bryan, Needham 61 GA 1789 farmer
...Mary A 65 NC 1785  
...Moses M 25 GA 1825 farmer
...Permilia* 22 GA 1828  
...Thomas 23 GA 1827  

  • *Permilia was the wife of Moses.

  • Moses is found as Moses W and Moses M.

Bryan, B.B. 27 GA 1823 farmer
...Frances 40? GA    
...Fem ? GA    
...Elizabeth ? GA    

living next to Needham
possibly a son
Bryan, John W 29 GA 1821
...Nancy? 7 GA  
...Sarah 30 GA 1820
... John 3 GA  
...Mary A 1    

Living down from B.B. Bryan
possibly a son of Needham

End of Lee Co, GA

Macon Co, GA

A Lucius Bryan appears listed on the 1850 Macon Co, AL Slave Census as slave owner of 14 slaves. Also listed was his brother Charles Bryan listed as slave-owner of 13. He was killed in 1860. NOTE: Needham's son, Lucius, was listed on the Russell Co, AL 1850 census. Macon Co, AL borders Russell County. Since I have found NO OTHER Lucius in that area during that time frame, I am curious as to who this Lucius was.

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Last Will & Testament of Nathan Bryan
23 Oct 1867 - Macon Co. GA
son of Unknown Bryan

Named In Will:

End of Macon Co, GA

Muscogee Co, GA
Also see Deeds in Muscogee Co, GA

The below Thomas is more than likely the brother or nephew of my Henry Bryan

Thomas BRYAN died bef 1839 - married Sarah JOHNSON died bef 1839
CHILDREN:
1. Wm H BRYAN
2. John (F?) BRYAN
3. Mary Ann BRYAN
married 28 Jun 1838 Russell Co, AL
James A SCARBOROUGH
(My NOTE: D.C. (Decalb) BRYAN, son of Henry was witness on marriage bond of James Scarborough & Mary Ann Bryan)
Pitt County, NC - Deed Book KK Page 98
Wm. Bryan, John Bryan, James A. Scarborough & wife Mary Ann (Bryan), all of Muskogee Co., Ga.; 28 Mar 1839. They are heirs of Thomas Bryan & wife Sarah, and of Holland Johnson, dec'd.; mentioned, Raccoon Creek seine hole. - - - - Stephen Brooks land to Holland Johnson, share of Thomas Gwaltney, dec'd, heirs

above furnished me by Lea. L. Dowd

Notes for Thomas P BRYAN & Sarah Johnson:
[Notes for THOMAS P BRYAN [died Pitt Co, NC] - from Lea L Dodd & Dianna Rogers:]

James A. Scarborough appointed administrator of Thomas P. Bryan's estate

  • 04 Oct 1841 - To sell real estate of Thomas Bryan dec'd
  • 16 Dec 1845 - John Sims, James A. Scarborough, Alsey Durham, James Allen
  • July Term 1848 James A. Scarborough administrator of estate for Thomas P. Bryan petition for sale of land
  • James A. Scarborough administrator of Thomas P. Bryan dec'd sold land of dec'd to John Bryan

Heirs of Thomas P Bryan:

  • Wm H. Bryan
  • John F. Bryan
  • Mary Ann Scarborough, wife of James A. Scarborough of Russell County AL
  • Ann Dasher wife of Jackson Dasher of Lo??? County GA
  • Louisa M. Turner, wife of Lucian H. Turner of Macon County AL
  • minor - Malvina Bryan of Stewart County GA
  • minor - Amanda Bryan of Russell county AL

Distribution:

  • James A. Scarborough in right of wife (Mary Bryan) $ 105.57
  • Wm H. Bryan 105.57
  • John F. Bryan 105.57
  • Jackson Dasher in right of wife 105.57
  • L. H. Turner in right of wife 105.57
  • Hardy F. Scarborough in right of wife 105.57
  • Amanda Bryan 105.57

  • Pitt Co., NC Stephen Brooks land to Holland Johnson, share of Thomas Gwaltney, dec'd., heirs
    [II, p. 14]

  • "Folder: 1792 Information: Appearance bond for Reading BLOUNT with Holland JOHNSON and Wm GAWLAY (signed GWALTNEY), bondsmen, to appear for trial. Date: March 1792 Date of: Bond County: Not given" Pitt Co, NC

  • Wm. Bryan, John Bryan, James A. Scarborough & wife Mary Ann, all of Muskogee Co, Ga.; Mar. 28, 1839. They are heirs of Thomas Bryan & wife Sarah, and of Holland Johnson, dec'd.; mentioned, Raccoon Creek seine hole. [Pitt Co., NC Deed Book KK, p. 98]

Pitt County, NC, 1750-1800

  • __ Aug 1784 - George Falconer to Holland Johnson - ½A. lott #49; £20. Wit.: Jno. Lesslie, Sam Simpson | Pitt Bk.I-366

  • 17 Nov 1788 - Ann Salter to Holland Johnson, son-in-law, and Polly Johnson, granddaughter -- Negroes Prince & Rachel; love and aff. Wit.: Thos. Arm- strong, Purnel Johnson -- Pitt Bk.M-31

  • 6 Aug 1761 - Granville Bk.6 pg.82 - John Chalcraff - 325 acres in Pitt County on the N side of Tar river, joining Barrows Corner, Benjn Ellis, Thomas Gwaltney Jr, William Brady, the side of the sd river, and Peter Reeves -- SCC: William Brady, William Brady Jr -- Wits: Alex Stewart, John Simpson -- PT-4319

Land Deeds for Wm H Bryan

  • 04 Oct 1830 - Wm H Bryan (of Muscogee, GA) - District 33, #74
    Muscogee Co, GA - Deed Book A. P. 589 - Wm H. Bryan     of Muscogee to James A. SCARBOROUGH, one tract lying in 33rd District originally in Lee Co, now in Muscogee #74 in County Survey containing 20 acres more or less for $30.
    Signed Wm H. BRYAN. - Witnesses: John F. BRYAN, Nelson TRASK, Thomas ROLAND, J.P.
  • 04 Oct 1830 - Wm H Bryan (of Muscogee, GA) - District 33, #26, 27, 28 & Lot 273 & 244
    Muscogee Co, GA - Deed Book A. P. 589 - Wm H. Bryan     of Muscogee to James A. SCARBOROUGH for $1,025 tract lying in 33rd District originally in Lee Co, now in Muscogee 800 acres more or less known as #26, 27, 28 & Lot #273 & 244.
    Signed Wm H. BRYAN. - Witnesses: John F. BRYAN, Nelson TRASK, Thomas ROLAND, J.P.
  • 28 Mar 1839 - Wm (H) Bryan - Pitt County, NC - Deed Book KK - Page 98 -
    Wm. Bryan    , John Bryan, James A. Scarborough & wife Mary Ann, all of Muskogee Co., Ga.; Mar. 28, 1839. They are heirs of Thomas Bryan & wife Sarah, and of Holland Johnson, dec'd.; mentioned, Raccoon Creek seine hole.
  • A Wm BRYAN (b 1820) is found living with the James Scarborough family 1850 Russell Co, AL census

1850 Russell Co, AL Census

697 Mitchell, Wm 38 GA  
  ...Martha (Bryan?) 37 GA 1813
  ...Susan 16 GA  
  ...Henry 15 GA GA
  ...Wm 13 GA GA
  ...James 10 GA GA
  ...Edward 8 GA GA
  ...Frank 4 GA GA
  Bryant, John 30 NC 1820
699 Scarbrough, James 40 NC 1810
  ...Mary Ann (Bryan) 35 NC 1815
  ...John (Franklin) 10   1840
  ...Louisa 8   1842
  ...Susan 7   1843
  ...(Sarah) Ailsey 5   1845
  Bryan, Amanda 18 AL 1832
  Bryan, Wm 20 AL 1830

Mary was the dau of Thomas Bryan & Sarah Johnson

Russell Co, AL Marriages

Mary A Bryan 28 Jul 1838 James Scarbrough by D.C. Bryan

End of Muscogee Co, GA

Randolph Co, GA

1846 Edward S LANGMADE, Simon L BRYAN, $500, 06 Jul 1846 - Edward S LANFMADE, admr of estate of Susan SINQUIEFILED

1846 Simon BRYAN, Tillman SIURFIELD, Hansel MORRIS, $1,500., 07 Sept. 1846. Simon BRYAN, guardian of Lucy BRYAN, orphan of Milton BRYAN. Recd. 10 Sept. 1846

1847 Benjamin D PITTMAN, Lemon DUNN, Simon BRYAN & Thomas M CARDIN, $1,500., 15 Jan 1847. Benjamin D PITTMAN, admr. estate of Ezekial BRYAN

05 Nov 1845 Will of Samuel JONES naming Wm SLATON in trust for Elizabeth BRYANT, $500 yearly .. after her death to go to Mrs Lucy HAYNES. Named daus of Wm -- Sarah & Mary SLATON.

Randolph County, Georgia
Deeds

Randolph Co, GA Timeline

  • 1822 James BRYAN was a Sheriff in Randolph Co, GA
  • 1835-1838 Alexander BRYAN on Deeds
  • 1835 - W.L. BRYANT on Deed
  • 1843 Ezekiel BRYAN was a Justice of Peace in Randolph Co, GA
  • 1845 Nov 05 - Will of Samuel JONES naming Wm SLATON in trust for Elizabeth BRYANT, $500 yearly .. after her death to go to Mrs Lucy HAYNES.
    Named daus of Wm -- Sarah & Mary SLATON.
  • 1846 Simon L BRYAN, guardian of Lucy BRYAN, orphan of Milton BRYAN, are recorded
  • 1847 Benn Pittman is admin of Ezekial BRYAN's will

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1850 Randolph Co, GA
8th dist - pg 407		 1850 Randolph Co, Ga
5th district		 1850 Randolph Co, GA
8th dist - pg 411
Martin, James? 42 GA 1808
...Lucretia 32 GA 1818
...M.L. 8 GA 1842
...L.F. (T?) 5 GA 1845
...A.L 3 GA 1847
...C.C. 1 GA 1849
Regester, Narcisa 21 GA 1829
BRYAN, Wm 26 GA 1824
Bryan, Joshua 36 NC 1814
Hexann 28 GA 1822
Jno J 13 GA 1837
Rebecca 11 GA 1839
George 9 GA 1841
Lucindy 7 GA 1843
Mary 5 GA 1845
Georgeann 2 GA 1848
BRYAN, Thomas 30 NC 1820
...Ann 26 FL 1824
...Layfaette 2 GA 1848
...Dolly 67 NC 1783
  • Thomas S BRYAN b 1821 NC was in Randolph Co, GA by 1848 & appears on the 1850 Randolph Co, GA census in the 8th district. He married Ann UNKNOWN born 1824 FL
  • Thomas S Bryan's son - Thomas LaFayette BRYAN 1848 GA-1930 Birmingham, AL
    married Margaret WARREN 1852 GA-1931 Birmingham, AL
  • Thomas LaFayette's son - Morgan LaFayette BRYAN 1883- 1930 B'ham, AL
    married Gussie Mae WHITE born 04 Jan 1884 TN-died 09 Sep 1962 B'ham, AL
  • Morgan LaFayette's son - Jack Warren BRYAN 1916-1988
    married Willie Helen TULLY 1918-1996 B'ham, AL

End of Randolph Co, GA

Houston & Marion Co, Georgia & Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Needham & Eliza's children were:

  1. Nancy BRYAN 1839
    married 1851 Wm H CHAPMAN
  2. Mary BRYAN 1842
    no further info
  3. Martha BRYAN 1846
    married 1867/68 Hopewell H BRADY
  4. Eliza Jane BRYAN 1848
    no further info
  5. Needham Bacon BRYAN 1849
    married Anna "Mary" Eliza PERRY
  6. Louisa BRYAN 1853
    no further info
  7. Wm R BRYAN 1857
    no further info
Bryan, Needham Lot 234
Bryan, Miles Lot 236
Bryan, Reddick Lot 244 - 245

End of Houston & Marion Co, Georgia & Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Ouachita Parish, LA

Wm Henry BRYAN 1822 AL married 1841 Coosa Co, AL Amanda SHEPPERD - moved to Ouachita Parish, La by 1845
..... Children:
......1. Henry Marlin BRYAN 1845-Ouachita Parish, La - died Iredale, TX
......2. Martha BRYAN aft 1841
......3. Amanda BRYAN aft 1841
......4. Laura BRYAN aft 1841

Above information on Wm Henry was furnished by Randall Bryan.

End of Ouachita Parish, LA

Union Parish, LA

Name born died buried
BRYAN, Alexander - son of Nathan 23 Jun 1832 29 Dec 1909 Crossroads Cem, Union, La
BRYAN, Epsey (Hill) (wife of Wm Bryan) 1830   Mt Ararat Cem, Union Parish, La
BRYAN, Nancy A (Carter) 07 Aug 1847 10 Dec 1911 Crossroads Cem, Union, La
wife of Alexander
BRYAN, W.P. 1827 1877 died age 50, Claiborne Parish, La

Alexander. son of Nathan Bryan (1788-1874) & Nancy Smith (1789-1874) of Johnston Co, NC, was a Confederate soldier. Alexander married Nancy A. Carter, who was a Civil War nurse. Their children were:

  • Nancy Elizabeth BRYAN 1869 LA
  • Martha Jane BRYAN aft 1870
  • Sarah (Sallie) "Susan" BRYAN aft 1870
  • Charles "Charlie" B BRYAN aft 1870
  • Thomas Jefferson BRYAN aft 1870
  • Margaret BRYAN aft 1870
  • Mary BRYAN aft 1870
  • Emma "Lydia" BRYAN aft 1870
  • Elijah David BRYAN aft 1870

There was a Wm P Bryant 1830 on the 1850 Russell Co, AL in the household of James Scarborough & Mary Ann Bryan, dau of Thomas P Bryan. Is this the same Wm?

July 1860 Union Parish, LA June & Aug 1870 Union Parish, LA
Wm P Bryant Alexander & Misc. Bryans
800 Hardin, M.D. family 32 1828 AL farmer
801 Parks, Alex 25 1835 AL Overseer $28,600
802 Brantly, Thomas 30 1830 AL farmer
  ...M.J. 18 1842 LA wife?
           
803 Bryant, Wm P 30 1830 AL farmer $260
  ...Eliza 30 1830 AL wife
  ...John 8 1852 LA son
  ...Ellen 6 1854 LA dau
  ...H.C. 4 1856 LA son
  Bryant, Alex 25 1835 AL farm labor
  ...Amanda 18 1842 LA wife?
           
804 Johnson, W.L. 28 1832 AL waggoner
  ...Emmett 19 1841 LA wife
  ...Charlott 3 1857 LA dau
  Evins, M 20 1840 AL female

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235 Foster, Susan family 45 1825 AL keeping house
           
236 Bryan, Alexander 39 1831 NC farmer
  ...Nancy A (Carter) 24 1846 MS wife
  ...Nancy E 1 1869 LA dau
           
237 Hendrick, David family 34 1836 MS farmer
           
47 Sett, Levi 38 1842 AL farmer
  ...Rachel 28 1852 AL wife