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Mary Bryan 1715–1816

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1715 · Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Died 23 Jan 1816 · Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Father Alice Needham
Spouse Lazarus Whitehead
Children Mary Polly Whitehead

Researchers connected through Mary Bryan 1715–1816

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Bryan 1715–1816

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Mary Bryan began in 1715 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Mary Bryan married lazarus whitehead, and had children including mary polly whitehead. Mary Bryan passed away in 1816 in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Mary Bryan in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1816
Death of Mary Bryan in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Bryan

This ancestor line traces from , Shropshire, , England (1656) to Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA (1715) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Bryan (1715–1816) was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA and died in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.

Mary Bryan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Bryan PTP
1715–1816
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Bryan's Descendants

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Mary Bryan PTP 1715–1816