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William Bryan 1747–1800

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 8 Jul 1747 · Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Died 14 Sep 1800 · Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Father Elizabeth Smith
Siblings Arthur Bryan, Blake Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Esther Bryan, Hardy Bryan, John Bryan, Lewis Bryan, Mary Polly Bryan, Susannah Bryan

Researchers connected through William Bryan 1747–1800

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Bryan 1747–1800

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1747, William Bryan entered the world in Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States, born to elizabeth smith. William Bryan passed away in 1800 in Bertie, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of William Bryan in Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1800
Death of William Bryan in Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bryan

This ancestor line traces from Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, United States (1724) to Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States (1747) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bryan (1747–1800) was born in Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States and died in Bertie, 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 William 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.

William Bryan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Bryan PTP
1747–1800
Johnston, Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Bryan's Descendants

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William Bryan PTP 1747–1800