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Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) 1626–1687

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Claire) 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jun 1626 · Down, Clare, Ireland
Died 1 Jun 1687 · Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Father Catherine Morgan
Spouse Sarah Elizabeth Kingel Berryman
Children Cornelius Joseph Bryan, David Bryan, Edward Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Francis Bryan, James Bryan, Jane Bryant, John Bryan, Lewis Bryan, Morgan Bryan, Samuel Bryan, Susanna Bryan, Thomas Bryan, William Bryant Sr

Researchers connected through Sir Claire) 1626–1687

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir Claire) 1626–1687

Biography

The story of Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) began in 1626 in Down, Clare, Ireland. Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) married sarah elizabeth kingel berryman, and had children including cornelius joseph bryan, david bryan, edward bryan, elizabeth bryan, francis bryan, james bryan, jane bryant, john bryan, lewis bryan, morgan bryan, samuel bryan, susanna bryan, thomas bryan, william bryant sr. Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) passed away in 1687 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Church Records Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  5. 5
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  6. 6
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  9. 9
    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  10. 10
    Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Maine, U.S., Marriage Index

  12. 12
    Marriage Records Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  13. 13
    Baptism Records Caribbean, Select Births and Baptisms

  14. 14
    Record Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1922

Life Timeline

1626
Birth of Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) in Down, Clare, Ireland
Birth
1687
Death of Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Claire) (1626–1687) was born in Down, Clare, Ireland and died in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 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.

Sir Claire)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Knight John Francis Bryan III (imm; Knight of Claire) PTP
1626–1687
Down, Clare, Ireland
Parents
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Sir Claire)'s Descendants