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JOHN TURNER BRYSON 1849–1916

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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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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN BRYSON in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1849 · CHEROKEE CO., NC
Died 31 Jan 1916 · UNAKA CEMETARY
Father William Bryson
Mother Polly Loudermilk
Spouse Lucinda Jane Roberts
Children Allie Bryson, Allie C Elliott, Cicero Judson Bryson, Elbert Bryson, Grover Clifford Bryson, Ida Bryson, Newton Bryson, Sam Bryson, Sarah Elizabeth Surridge, Thomas D Bryson, Viola C Bryson
Siblings Annie Bryson, Elizabeth Bryson, John Bryson, Marion Bryson, Ruth Bryson, Taylor Bryson

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Biography

In 1849, JOHN TURNER BRYSON entered the world in CHEROKEE CO., NC, born to william bryson and polly loudermilk. In 1850, JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. JOHN TURNER BRYSON married lucinda jane roberts, and had children including allie bryson, allie c elliott, cicero judson bryson, elbert bryson, grover clifford bryson, ida bryson, newton bryson, sam bryson, sarah elizabeth surridge, thomas d bryson, viola c bryson. JOHN TURNER BRYSON passed away in 1916 in UNAKA CEMETARY.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records North Carolina, Death Certificates

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    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

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    Marriage Records Utah, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1849
Birth of JOHN TURNER BRYSON in CHEROKEE CO., NC
Birth
1850
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1860
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1880
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Beaver Dam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1900
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1910
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Elijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1916
Death of JOHN TURNER BRYSON in UNAKA, CHEROKEE CO., NC
Death
1920
JOHN TURNER BRYSON resided here in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Residence

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Frequently Asked Questions

JOHN BRYSON (1849–1916) was born in CHEROKEE CO., NC and died in UNAKA CEMETARY. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN 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 1 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.

JOHN BRYSON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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JOHN TURNER BRYSON PTP
1849–1916
CHEROKEE CO., NC
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JOHN BRYSON's Descendants

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JOHN TURNER BRYSON PTP 1849–1916