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Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan 1554–1611

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Bryan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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 10 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1554 · Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 7 Oct 1611 · Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Father Robert Bryan
Mother Lady Joane Robert Rider Smith Bryan Of Aylesbury
Spouse Frances Faith Bowlinge
Children Alexander Bryan, Alice Bryan, Amy Bryan, Anne Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Faith Bryan, Isabel Camp Bryan, John Bryan, Michael Bryan, Rebecca Bryan, Robert Bryan, Sarah Bryan, William Bryan
Siblings Ann Brian, Christopher Bryan, Joane Bryan, John Bryan, Margaret Bryan, Robert Bryan, Susan Bryan

Researchers connected through Sir Bryan 1554–1611

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Biography

The story of Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan began in 1554 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan married frances faith bowlinge, margaret bouchier, and had children including alexander bryan, alice bryan, amy bryan, anne bryan, elizabeth bryan, faith bryan, isabel camp bryan, john bryan, michael bryan, rebecca bryan, robert bryan, sarah bryan, william bryan. Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan passed away in 1611 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1554
Birth of Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1611
Death of Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Bryan

This ancestor line traces from England (1116) to Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, , England (1554) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Bryan (1554–1611) was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 16 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.

Sir Bryan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan PTP
1554–1611
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Bryan's Descendants

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Sir Thomas "Draper" Bryan PTP 1554–1611
  1. 1. Alexander Bryan PTP 1602–1679
  2. 2. Alice Bryan PTP 1609–1627
  3. 3. Elizabeth Bryan PTP 1516–1553
  4. 4. Rebecca Bryan PTP 1596–1619
  5. 5. Robert Bryan PTP 1587–1626
  6. 6. Amy Bryan PTP 1601–1619
  7. 7. Anne Bryan PTP 1586–1595