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Hardy Bryan 1753–1820

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hardy Bryan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jun 1753 · Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Died 1 Jun 1820 · Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Father William Bryan (1757–1838)
Mother ELIZABETH SMITH (1729–1792)
Siblings Arthur Bryan, Blake Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Ester Bryan, Frederick Bryan, John Bryan, Lewis Bryan, Mary Bryan, Mary Polly Bryan, Philemon Bryan, Sarah Bryan, Susannah Bryan, William Bryan

Researchers connected through Hardy Bryan 1753–1820

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Hardy Bryan was born in 1753 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States, the child of william bryan and elizabeth smith. Hardy Bryan passed away in 1820 in Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1753
Birth of Hardy Bryan in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1820
Death of Hardy Bryan in Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hardy Bryan

This ancestor line traces from Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, United States (1724) to Johnston, North Carolina, United States (1753) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hardy Bryan (1753–1820) was born in Johnston, North Carolina, United States and died in Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hardy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Hardy Bryan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hardy Bryan PTP
1753–1820
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Bryan PTP
1757–1838
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
ELIZABETH SMITH PTP
1729–1792
Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Bryan PTP
1757–1838
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
ELIZABETH SMITH PTP
1729–1792
Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Hardy Bryan's Descendants

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Hardy Bryan PTP 1753–1820