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I (Marty Grant) am a 5th Great Grand Nephew of James Nail Bryson.
James N. Bryson was born ca 1794/95 (per 1850 and 1870 census) in South Carolina (per 1850 and 1870 census), presumably in Pendleton District (now Anderson County). James' middle name is generally listed as "Naill" or "Nail" after his mother's maiden name, but I don't know if this is proven or not.
James is a son of Andrew Bryson (c1752) and Agness Nail as proven by a Pension application that James N. Bryson applied for in 1853 based on his father's Revolutionary War Service (it was rejected), but that proves he was a son of Andrew Bryson.
James N. Bryson was born somewhere in old Pendleton District, SC where his father was living at the time. He went with the family back to Iredell Co, NC for a few years, but probably did most of his growing up in Haywood County (now Jackson County), NC.
James was apparently home with his parents for the 1800 census, aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800). Shortly after this, the family joined most of the rest of the family in Buncombe (later Haywood) County.
James was probably with his parents in 1810, but I have not yet found his parents on that census.
James Bryson (listed as "James Bryson Jr") obtained a marriage bond on 22 Dec 1813 in Haywood Co, NC to marry Anna Gross. The marriage bond listed her as a daughter of Thomas Gross. William Morrow was the bondsman. I don't know how or if William Morrow was related to the Bryson family. He could have been related to the Gross family, or not related to either family, just a friend or neighbor. (Usually a bondsman is someone close). Anna was born ca 1796/97 (per 1850 census) somewhere in South Carolina (per 1850 and 1870 census). Her father was Thomas Gross, but I don't know who her mother was. Her father Thomas Gross married Sarah Bryson in the 1810's (Sarah was James N. Bryson's first cousin, daughter of James H. Bryson).
James Bryson was listed on the 1820 census in Haywood Co, NC. He lived in the area that is now part of Caney Fork Township in Jackson County. This census was alphabetized, so we can't be sure who his neighbors were, nor where he lived exactly.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Haywood County, NC pg 214 James Bryson 300110-10100 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) James Nail BRYSON (1794/95) s/o Andrew & Agness 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Brother? Brother-in-law? (1794/1804) 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Thomas J. BRYSON (1813/14) son Son? (1810/15) Andrew BRYSON (1816/17) son 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Ann GROSS Bryson (1796/97) wife m 1813 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Daughter? (1815/20)
He was still in the same area of Haywood County for the 1830 census. No other Bryson households were nearby, however three of his brothers-in-law were nearby, who married his sisters (James Cathey and William Cathey and William Hooper).
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Haywood County, NC pg 364 James Bryson 0121110000000-2110020000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) James Nail BRYSON (1794/95) s/o Andrew & Agness 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Brother? (1800/02) same as 1794/1802 in 1820 --> gone 1840 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Thomas J. BRYSON (1813/14) son --> hd 1840 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Andrew BRYSON (1816/17) son --> hd 1840 Son? (1815/20) 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/25) 2 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Ann GROSS Bryson (1796/97) wife Sister? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1840 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20) --> gone by 1840 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Daughter? (1820/25) 2 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Elizabeth BRYSON (1825/26) daughter Sarah BRYSON (1828/29) daughter
On 29 Jul 1831 James Cathey (James N. Bryson's brother-in-law) sold land to James N. Bryson, in Macon County. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A, page 116).
The next day, 30 Jul 1831, James N. Bryson ("of Haywood") sold this land to his cousin William H. Bryson. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A, page 117).
James Bryson was listed as a Voter in the 1835 Congressional Elections, from Caney Fork Precinct of Haywood County.
In 1836 James N. Bryson witnessed a deed between Andrew Cathey and Henry Queen (both of Macon Co, NC). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A, page 288).
James N. Bryson was still in Haywood Co, NC for the 1840 census. His sons Andrew Bryson and Thomas Bryson were listed just two and three houses away.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Haywood County, NC pg 112 James Bryson 1101101000000-1112001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) James Nail BRYSON (1794/95) s/o Andrew & Agness 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Son? (1815/20) --> gone by 1850 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/25) --> gone by 1850 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) James BRYSON (1830/31) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Joseph H. BRYSON (1840) son 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Ann GROSS Bryson (1796/97) wife 2 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Daughter? (1820/25) --> gone by 1850 Elizabeth BRYSON (1825/26) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Sarah BRYSON (1828/29) daughter 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Rachel BRYSON (1833/34) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Caroline BRYSON (1836/37) daughter
On 29 Sep 1840, Eli McKee, the Sheriff of Macon Co, NC sold 55 acres of land on Elijah Creek that belonged to James N. Bryson. It was sold at public auction to satisfy a court judgment. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book C page 1540).
On 29 Mar 1842 James N. Bryson ("of Haywood") sold 55 acres in Macon Co, NC to Zachariah Peak. He mentioned it was land he had purchased in 1822 at a land sale in Waynesvile. The witnesses were Abraham Moore and Jacob Stuart. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book C page 1531).
Between 1842 and 1850 James moved his family to Union Co, GA where he was listed on the 1850 census. Based on his neighbors, I believe he was in the section of Union County that became Towns County in 1856.
1850 UNION CO, GA Page 238B House/Family # 513/ 513 - 85TH DISTRICT Twp BRYSON J N 55 M W FARMER SC 1794/1795 BRYSON ANN 53 F W SC 1796/1797 BRYSON ELIZABETH 24 F W NC 1825/1826 BRYSON SARAH 21 F W NC 1828/1829 BRYSON JAMES 19 M W LABOR NC 1830/1831 BRYSON RACHEL 16 F W NC 1833/1834 BRYSON CAROLINE 13 F W NC 1836/1837 BRYSON JOSEPH 9 M W NC 1840/1841
Although this region of Union County became Towns County in 1856, James and family weren't there to see the change. They had moved to neighboring Gilmer County, GA before 1853. James N. Bryson declared himself a resident of Gilmer Co, GA in 1853 when he applied for a Revolutionary War Pension based on his father's service. The Pension was rejected based on lack of proof of the service.
I have not been able to locate them on the 1860 census yet.
James and family were back in the Caney Fork Creek region in Jackson County, NC for the 1870 census. This was the same area where they had lived before (when the area was still part of Haywood County).
1870 JACKSON CO, NC Page 232B House/Family # 154/ 154--CANEY FORK Twp EAST LAPORT P.O. BRYSON JAMES M 75 M W FARMER SC 1794/1795 BRYSON ANN 74 F W SC 1795/1796 BRYSON JAMES M 30 M W FARMER NC 1839/1840 BRYSON NANCY 28 F W NC 1841/1842 BRYSON UDORA A 9 F W NC 1860/1861 BRYSON MARY E 7 F W NC 1862/1863 BRYSON JAMES 5 M W NC 1864/1865 BRYSON ROSE L 4 F W NC 1865/1866 BRYSON IRA M A 2 F W NC 1867/1868
I don't know when James and Ann died, but since I was unable to locate them on the 1880 census, I suspect they died in the 1870's in Jackson County, NC.
James and Ann had numerous children, per the various census records. Some apparent children, as listed in the 1820-1840 records have not been identified. Ethel Updike included 10 children, and Lawrence included 9 children. I believe I have identified one or two more. Not all of these children are proven to be theirs, as far as I know.
Thomas J. Bryson was born ca 1813/14 in Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). Both Ethel Updike and Lawrence Wood had Thomas J. Bryson as a son of John Bryson, based only on the "W.T.J. Bryson" who was named as a brother of Andrew Bryson in his estate papers (1884). However, that "W.T.J. Bryson" is not the same as Thomas J. Bryson. I have no direct proof that Thomas is a son of James N. Bryson, but it seems highly likely. He was listed just three houses from James on the 1840 census. In 1850 he was in Cherokee Co, NC in the same area just over the border from where James N. Bryson was residing in Union Co, GA (Brasstown area, now Towns Co, GA). The bondsman for Thomas' marriage was Samuel B. Cathey a son of Elizabeth Bryson Cathey, a sister of James N. Bryson. In 1860 Thomas was still in the Brasstown area, but this time in Towns Co, GA. By 1870 he was back in the Caney Fork area of Jackson Co, NC just a few houses from James N. Bryson and family. Like I said, no direct proof, but circumstantial evidence showing it to be likely. I ran this theory by Lawrence Wood and he told me he was always troubled by Thomas J. Bryson being listed where he had him, because he just didn't fit there. He liked my theory, and said it was probably correct. Hopefully we can find some direct proof someday. See Thomas' own page for additional information.
Andrew Bryson was born ca 1815/16 in SC (probably Pendleton District). Ethel Updike listed a son "Andrew" for James N. Bryson, and listed him born ca 1822, but with no additional data on him. Lawrence Wood also included a son Andrew, but had no additional data. I'm not sure that this Andrew is the correct one, but he seems to be the only one around who fits. See Andrew's own page for additional information.
Elizabeth Bryson was born ca 1825/26 in the Caney Fork area of Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). She was home with her parents for the 1850 census. She was gone by 1860, so probably married or died by then. Both Updike and Wood mention her, but neither list who she married.
Mary Bryson was born ca 1826 (per E. Updike, page 140). She married Jacob Schuy (per E. Updike, page 140) of Jefferson Co, TN. She mentions that Mary was seen in Knoxville, TN in 1894. They must have married before 1850, and went to TN right away, as I didn't find them in Union Co, GA with the rest of the family. Lawrence Wood mentioned Mary Bryson, but gave no additional information on her.
Sarah Bryson was born ca 1828/29 in the Caney Fork area of Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). She was home with her parents for the 1850 census. She was gone by 1860, so probably had married by then. Ethel Updike mentioned her (page 140) and that she married a Mr. Brock and lived in Knoxville, TN. I have the name "Blaine Brock" from somewhere, perhaps Lawrence Wood told me that, but it isn't in his book. He mentions Sarah, but gives no additional data.
James Nail Bryson (Jr) was born ca 1830/31 in the Caney Fork area of Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). He was home with his parents for the 1850 census. By 1860 he was married to Mary Reynolds (maiden name per E. Updike page 141) and living in Cherokee Co, NC.
1860 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page 412 House/Family # 507/ 507 -- SHOAL CREEK Twp BRYSON JAMES 26 M W FARMER 170 MACON 1833/1834 BRYSON MARY 22 F W MACON 1837/1838 BRYSON ADRA 0 F W 10/12 CHEROKEE 1859/1860 STROUD JOHN 20 M W TOWNS CO, GA 1839/1840
Ethel Updike has additional data on this family on page 171 of her book. She shows that they moved to IN.
Isabella Bryson was born ca 1831 (per E. Updike page 140). E. Updike shows that she lived in Knoxville, TN. She was not with her parents in 1850. L. Wood also mentions her, but offers no additional information.
Rachel Bryson was born ca 1833/34 in the Caney Fork area of Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). She was home with her parents for the 1850 census. She was gone by 1860, so married or died by then. She isn't mentioned by Lawrence Wood in his book. E. Updike includes her, and on page 141 stats she married Feb 1851 to "Stephen Southie", however, this is an error, as that was a different Rachel Bryson, a daughter of John Bryson and Jane Rogers. I don't know what became of this Rachel.
Tempey Caroline Bryson was born 29 Mar 1839 (per E. Updike page 141) and died 27 Feb 1915, a spinster (same source). She was mentioned by L. Wood as well, but no details given. She was home with her parents for the 1850 census.
Joseph Holmes Bryson was born 16 Jul 1840 (per E. Updike page 141 and L. Wood page 140) in the Caney Fork area of Haywood Co, NC (now Jackson County). He married Nancy Caroline Cruise on 22 Feb 1861 (per E. Updike, page 141) in Cherokee Co, NC. Nancy Cruise is my 1st cousin 4 times removed, and more closely related to me than her husband. They were listed twice on the 1870 census in Jackson Co, NC, once in household # 80, and again in household # 154 (with his parents).
1870 JACKSON CO, NC Page 227 House/Family # 80/ 80--CANEY FORK Twp BRYSON JOSEPH 30 M W FARMER NC 1839/1840 BRYSON N C 28 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1841/1842 BRYSON E A 8 F W AT HOME NC 1861/1862 BRYSON M E 7 F W NC 1862/1863 BRYSON J M 5 M W TN 1864/1865 BRYSON R L 3 F W NC 1866/1867 BRYSON A M A 2 F W NC 1867/1868
By 1880 they were in Macon Co, NC in Nantahala Township, living next door to Nancy's widowed mother.
1880 MACON CO, NC Page 548 House/Family # 143/ 145 -- NANTAHALA Twp BRISON JOSEPH W M 33 HD M FARMER NC NC NC 1846/1847 BRISON NANCY W F 37 WF M KEEPING HOUSE NC TN NC 1842/1843 BRISON EMILY W F 17 D S HELPS MOTHER NC NC NC 1862/1863 BRISON JAMES W M 15 S S WORKS ON FARM TN NC NC 1864/1865 BRISON BOOTH W M 13 S S TN NC NC 1866/1867 BRISON ALCEDONA W F 11 D S NC NC NC 1868/1869 BRISON WILLIAM W M 9 S S NC NC NC 1870/1871 BRISON ADA W F 7 D S NC NC NC 1872/1873 BRISON BENTON W M 6 S S NC NC NC 1873/1874 BRISON WINFREY W M 5 S S NC NC NC 1874/1875 BRISON JOSEPH W M 2 S S NC NC NC 1877/1878 BRISON LILLIE W F 0 D S 4/12 FEB 1880 NC NC NC 1879/1880
For the 1900 census they were in Cherokee Co, NC in Valleytown Township.
1900 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page House/Family # 233/ 233--VALLEYTOWN Twp BRYSON JOSEPH H HD W M JUL 1840 0 M 39 NC NC NC BRYSON NANCY C WF W F NOV 1842 0 M 39 14 13 NC NC NC BRYSON ALLIE D W F NOV 1874 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON ADDIE D W F OCT 1876 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON WINT K S W M JUN 1878 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON JODIE M S W M APR 1880 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON LILLIE D W F OCT 1882 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON CLEMENTINE D W F MAY 1884 0 S NC NC NC BRYSON NORA D W F MAY 1886 0 S NC NC NC
They were still in Cherokee Co, NC for the 1910 census.
1910 CHEROKEE CO, NC House/Family # 449/ 449 -- VALLEYTOWN Twp BRYSON JOSEPH H HD M W 68 M 49 NC NC NC 1841/1842 BRYSON NANCY C WF F W 67 M 49 14 13 NC TN NC 1842/1843 BRYSON ALLIE A D F W 36 S NC NC NC 1873/1874 LEDFORD NORMA GD F W 5 S NC NC NC 1904/1905
Nancy Caroline Cruise Bryson died 19 Jun 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC (per death certificate), and Joseph H. Bryson died there 23 Jul 1917. His death certificate listed his father as "James N. Bryson".
Both Lawrence Wood and Ethel Updike included data on this family and their descendants.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. James Nail1 Bryson , born 1794/95 in Pendleton Dist, SC; died aft 1870 in Jackson Co, NC, son of Andrew Bryson and Agness Naill . He married on 22 Dec 1813 in Haywood Co, NC Ann Gross , born 1796/97 in SC; died aft 1870 in Jackson Co, NC, daughter of Thomas Gross .
Children of James Nail Bryson and Ann Gross were as follows:
+ 3 ii Andrew2 Bryson , born 1815/16 in Pendleton Dist, SC. He married Lydia (---) .
4 iii Elizabeth2 Bryson , born 1825/26 in Haywood Co, NC.
5 iv Mary2 Bryson , born abt 1826 in Haywood Co, NC; died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN. She married bef 1850 Jacob Schuy , died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN.
6 v Sarah2 Bryson , born 1828/29 in Haywood Co, NC; died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN. She married in 1850/60 in Towns Co, GA Blaine Brock , died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN.
+ 7 vi James Nail2 Bryson , born 1830/31 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1875. He married (1) Mary Reynolds ; (2) Margaret Ann Hargis .
8 vii Isabella2 Bryson , born abt 1831 in Haywood Co, NC; died in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN.
9 viii Rachel2 Bryson , born 1833/34 in Haywood Co, NC.
10 ix Tempey Caroline2 Bryson , born 29 Mar 1839 in Haywood Co, NC; died 27 Feb 1915.
+ 11 x Joseph Holmes2 Bryson , born 16 Jul 1840 in Haywood Co, NC; died 23 Jul 1917 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Nancy Caroline Cruise .
2. Thomas J2 Bryson (James Nail1), born 1813/14 in Haywood Co, NC. He married on 6 Apr 1839 in Haywood Co, NC Susannah Berrong , born 1813/14 in Haywood Co, NC, daughter of Henry Berrong .
Children of Thomas J Bryson and Susannah Berrong were as follows:
13 ii Eliza Jane3 Bryson , born 1841/42 in Union Co, GA.
14 iii Mary "Polly"3 Bryson , born 1843/44 in Union Co, GA.
+ 15 iv Artesa A3 Bryson , born 1844/45 in Union Co, GA. She married Nathan Queen .
+ 16 v Harvey B3 Bryson , born 1 Nov 1846 in Union Co, GA; died 31 May 1922 in Jackson Co, NC. She married Margaret Brown .
17 vi Nancy Adaline3 Bryson , born 1847/48 in Union Co, GA.
18 vii Caroline Roxena3 Bryson , born 1850/51 in Union Co, GA.
+ 19 viii Daniel E3 Bryson , born 1853/54 in Union Co, GA. He married Martha A Cathey .
3. Andrew2 Bryson (James Nail1), born 1815/16 in Pendleton Dist, SC. He married in 1830/37 in Haywood Co, NC Lydia (---) , born 1816/17 in SC.
Children of Andrew Bryson and Lydia (---) were as follows:
21 ii William3 Bryson , born 1838/39 in Haywood Co, NC.
22 iii James3 Bryson , born 1840/41 in Union Co, GA.
23 iv Mary3 Bryson , born 1843/44 in Union Co, GA.
24 v Jesse3 Bryson , born 1845/46 in Union Co, GA.
25 vi Sarah3 Bryson , born 1849 in Union Co, GA.
26 vii Isabell3 Bryson , born 1853/54 in Whitfield Co, GA.
27 viii Henry3 Bryson , born 1855/56 in Whitfield Co, GA.
7. James Nail2 Bryson (James Nail1), born 1830/31 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1875. He married (1) in 1850/60 in Cherokee Co, NC Mary Reynolds , born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC; died 1861/65 in IN; (2) in 1865/68 Margaret Ann Hargis .
Children of James Nail Bryson and Mary Reynolds were as follows:
29 ii Benjamin Franklin3 Bryson , born abt 1862 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 1861/65 in IN.
Children of James Nail Bryson and Margaret Ann Hargis were as follows:
30 i Charles Lee3 Bryson , born 10 Mar 1868 in Dade Co, MO; died 18 Apr 1949.
31 ii Thomas Jackson3 Bryson , born 1870.
32 iii Ira Francis3 Bryson , born abt 1872.
11. Joseph Holmes2 Bryson (James Nail1), born 16 Jul 1840 in Haywood Co, NC; died 23 Jul 1917 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 22 Feb 1861 in Cherokee Co, NC Nancy Caroline Cruise , born 19 Oct 1842 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 19 Jun 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of William Cruise and Emaline "Emily" Winfrey .
Children of Joseph Holmes Bryson and Nancy Caroline Cruise were as follows:
+ 34 ii Mary Emaline3 Bryson , born 22 Feb 1863 in Jackson Co, NC; died 28 Mar 1932 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married Charles A Pace .
+ 35 iii James Holmes3 Bryson , born 17 Mar 1865 in Monroe Co, TN; died 18 Mar 1949 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Gertrude Palmer .
36 iv Rosa Lee3 Bryson , born 12 Mar 1867 in Monroe Co, TN; died 19 Sep 1940 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 4 Mar 1894 in Cherokee Co, NC Milton W Watson , born 7 Jul 1867 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 26 Jan 1939 in Cherokee Co, NC.
37 v Arabella M Alcedona3 Bryson , born 6 Nov 1869 in Macon Co, NC; died 4 Jul 1934 in Cherokee Co, NC.
+ 38 vi William Andrew "Bud"3 Bryson , born 3 Apr 1871 in Macon Co, NC. He married Mary Mae Matheson .
+ 39 vii Adaline Caroline3 Bryson , born 30 Oct 1872 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 18 Jul 1910 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married Rance D Almond .
+ 40 viii Millard Benton3 Bryson , born 10 Aug 1874 in Macon Co, NC. He married (1) Ollie Vandora Barnes ; (2) Dora Watson .
+ 41 ix Winfrey Carl3 Bryson , born 3 Apr 1876 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Apr 1954 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. He married Martha Edna Adams .
+ 42 x Joseph Millard3 Bryson , born 12 Feb 1878 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 22 Oct 1941. He married Leila Wilson .
+ 43 xi Lillie Teresia3 Bryson , born 10 Feb 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 13 Dec 1929. She married (1) Walter R Ledford ; (2) William M Tabor .
+ 44 xii Lisa Clementine3 Bryson , born 10 Feb 1882 in Cherokee Co, NC; died Feb 1969. She married Joseph Hascall Ladd .
+ 45 xiii Nora Texie3 Bryson , born 28 Jun 1884 in Marble, Cherokee Co, NC; died abt 1971. She married Virgil Lee Coffey .
46 xiv Luella Etta3 Bryson , born 6 Apr 1886 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 13 Jul 1887 in Cherokee Co, NC.
12. Samuel Columbus3 Bryson (Thomas J2, James Nail1), born 1838/39 in Haywood Co, NC. He married on 21 Dec 1865 in Jackson Co, NC Margaret C Wilson , born 25 Dec 1840 in NC; died 10 Oct 1920, daughter of Thompson Wilson and Mary "Polly" Hooper .
Children of Samuel Columbus Bryson and Margaret C Wilson were as follows:
48 ii William H4 Bryson , born 1868 in Jackson Co, NC.
+ 49 iii Henry Harlin4 Bryson , born 1871 in Jackson Co, NC. He married (1) Arlesia Drucilla Bryson ; (2) Dena Franks .
50 iv Mary Ruetta4 Bryson , born 1873 in Jackson Co, NC.
15. Artesa A3 Bryson (Thomas J2, James Nail1), born 1844/45 in Union Co, GA. She married on 8 Jan 1874 in Jackson Co, NC Nathan Queen , born 1841.
Children of Artesa A Bryson and Nathan Queen were as follows:
52 ii Garlen4 Queen .
16. Harvey B3 Bryson (Thomas J2, James Nail1), born 1 Nov 1846 in Union Co, GA; died 31 May 1922 in Jackson Co, NC. She married on 26 Dec 1875 in Jackson Co, NC Margaret Brown , born 26 Jan 1845 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1 Apr 1915 in Jackson Co, NC, son of John Brown and Violet Fortner .
Children of Harvey B Bryson and Margaret Brown were as follows:
54 ii William4 Bryson , born 1878 in Jackson Co, NC.
55 iii Ida4 Bryson , born 23 Jan 1882 in Jackson Co, NC; died 20 Jun 1930 in Jackson Co, NC. She married on 23 Apr 1899 in Jackson Co, NC Samuel Mills .
19. Daniel E3 Bryson (Thomas J2, James Nail1), born 1853/54 in Union Co, GA. He married on 26 Feb 1875 in Jackson Co, NC Martha A Cathey , born 21 Aug 1854 in Jackson Co, NC, daughter of James N Cathey and Elizabeth Brown .
Children of Daniel E Bryson and Martha A Cathey were as follows:
33. Eudora Ann3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 10 Jul 1861 in Jackson Co, NC; died 11 Oct 1938 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 16 Oct 1879 in Cherokee Co, NC William Ross Hensley , born 6 Jun 1856 in Cherokee Co, NC, son of Ralzamore Markham Hensley and Sarah Morgan .
Children of Eudora Ann Bryson and William Ross Hensley were as follows:
58 ii Oscar4 Hensley .
59 iii Ross4 Hensley , born 1892/93 in NC.
60 iv Mary G4 Hensley , born 1893/94 in NC.
61 v Maggie4 Hensley , born 1895/96 in NC.
62 vi Bessie4 Hensley , born 1897/98 in NC; died abt 1954. She married in Cherokee Co, NC John Bunyan Moore .
34. Mary Emaline3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 22 Feb 1863 in Jackson Co, NC; died 28 Mar 1932 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 13 Nov 1881 in Macon Co, NC Charles A Pace , born Oct 1859 in Macon Co, NC, son of Stephen Pace and Duveny (---) .
Children of Mary Emaline Bryson and Charles A Pace were as follows:
35. James Holmes3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 17 Mar 1865 in Monroe Co, TN; died 18 Mar 1949 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 28 Feb 1897 in Cherokee Co, NC Gertrude Palmer , born 20 Jul 1877 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 7 Jul 1922 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of Phillip Palmer and Cordelia Moss .
Children of James Holmes Bryson and Gertrude Palmer were as follows:
+ 65 ii Carl B4 Bryson , born 5 Nov 1899 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Mildred A Reed .
66 iii Arnold4 Bryson , born 9 Oct 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 1 Nov 1924 in Cherokee Co, NC Myrtle West .
67 iv Nannie4 Bryson , born 4 Feb 1904 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married in Cherokee Co, NC Vernon Palmer .
68 v John Vernon4 Bryson , born 24 Jul 1908 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married in Cherokee Co, NC Clarabelle Truitt .
69 vi Margie4 Bryson , born 26 Sep 1911 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married in Cherokee Co, NC Herman H West .
70 vii (---)4 Bryson , born 14 May 1914 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 14 May 1914 in Cherokee Co, NC.
71 viii James Holmes4 Bryson (Jr) , born 30 Sep 1915 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 17 Apr 1941 in Cherokee Co, NC Ruby Henry Hall .
38. William Andrew "Bud"3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 3 Apr 1871 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 16 Feb 1895 in Cherokee Co, NC Mary Mae Matheson , born 18 Feb 1877 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 10 Dec 1949 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of Conley Matheson and Margaret London .
Children of William Andrew "Bud" Bryson and Mary Mae Matheson were as follows:
73 ii Snow Delma4 Bryson , born 25 Sep 1899 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 25 Sep 1933 in Cherokee Co, NC Charles Ballard .
74 iii Lula Josephine4 Bryson , born 20 Jul 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 8 May 1923 in Cherokee Co, NC Lewis Stewart .
75 iv Shirley John4 Bryson , born 18 Jul 1904 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 5 Jul 1928 in Cherokee Co, NC Maude Dudley .
76 v Icie Clay4 Bryson , born 8 Sep 1906 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married (1) on 2 Feb 1924 in Cherokee Co, NC Samuel Wiggins ; (2) on 21 May 1946 in Cherokee Co, NC Charles Davis .
77 vi William Taft4 Bryson , born 30 Dec 1908 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 19 May 1934 in Cherokee Co, NC Ruby Cabe .
78 vii Bonnie Levada4 Bryson , born 27 Jul 1915 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 15 Jun 1933 in Cherokee Co, NC Norman Fletcher .
79 viii Eugene Andrew4 Bryson , born 14 Dec 1920 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 25 May 1946 in Cherokee Co, NC Jetta Williamson .
39. Adaline Caroline3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 30 Oct 1872 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 18 Jul 1910 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 2 Aug 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC Rance D Almond , born 21 Dec 1867 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 7 Feb 1935 in Cherokee Co, NC.
Children of Adaline Caroline Bryson and Rance D Almond were as follows:
40. Millard Benton3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 10 Aug 1874 in Macon Co, NC. He married (1) on 1 Jan 1896 in Cherokee Co, NC Ollie Vandora Barnes , born 1877/78 in Cherokee Co, NC; died bef 1919 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of James Melville Barnes and Harriett E Coffey ; (2) on 26 Dec 1919 in Cherokee Co, NC Dora Watson , born 1883 in Lancaster, SC.
Children of Millard Benton Bryson and Ollie Vandora Barnes were as follows:
+ 82 ii Gordon Melvin4 Bryson , born 13 Jul 1900 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 1974 in Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. He married Esther Ann Pittman .
83 iii Ellen4 Bryson , born 9 Feb 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC.
84 iv Estelle4 Bryson , born 3 Nov 1912 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 11 Sep 1941 in Cherokee Co, NC Grady Horace Farmer .
Children of Millard Benton Bryson and Dora Watson were as follows:
85 i Glenn Daniel4 Bryson , born 2 Jan 1922 in Cherokee Co, NC.
86 ii Mary Alice4 Bryson , born 3 May 1924 in Cherokee Co, NC.
87 iii Sarah Martha4 Bryson , born 17 Jun 1932 in Cherokee Co, NC.
41. Winfrey Carl3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 3 Apr 1876 in Macon Co, NC; died 23 Apr 1954 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. He married on 4 Jun 1904 in Cherokee Co, NC Martha Edna Adams , born 7 Apr 1886 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 22 Dec 1969 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, daughter of John Quincy Adams and Melvina Jane Taylor .
Children of Winfrey Carl Bryson and Martha Edna Adams were as follows:
89 ii Fred Herbert4 Bryson , born 7 Feb 1908 in Cherokee Co, NC.
42. Joseph Millard3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 12 Feb 1878 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 22 Oct 1941. He married on 15 Mar 1903 in Cherokee Co, NC Leila Wilson .
Children of Joseph Millard Bryson and Leila Wilson were as follows:
43. Lillie Teresia3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 10 Feb 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 13 Dec 1929. She married (1) on 14 Nov 1903 in Cherokee Co, NC, divorced Walter R Ledford ; (2) on 12 Mar 1909 William M Tabor .
Children of Lillie Teresia Bryson and Walter R Ledford were as follows:
44. Lisa Clementine3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 10 Feb 1882 in Cherokee Co, NC; died Feb 1969. She married on 19 Apr 1903 in Cherokee Co, NC Joseph Hascall Ladd .
Children of Lisa Clementine Bryson and Joseph Hascall Ladd were as follows:
45. Nora Texie3 Bryson (Joseph Holmes2, James Nail1), born 28 Jun 1884 in Marble, Cherokee Co, NC; died abt 1971. She married on 2 Jul 1903 in Cherokee Co, NC Virgil Lee Coffey , born 1879 in Cherokee Co, NC.
Children of Nora Texie Bryson and Virgil Lee Coffey were as follows:
94 ii Roscoe Lee4 Coffey , born 9 Jun 1909 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married in Cherokee Co, NC Marjorie Young .
95 iii Hattie Kate4 Coffey , born 28 Jul 1912 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married in Cherokee Co, NC Gudger Kirkland .