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William Bryan 1757–1838

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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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Bryan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 May 1757 · Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Died 28 Jul 1838 · Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Father William Bryan
Mother ELIZABETH SMITH (1729–1792)
Siblings Arthur Bryan, Blake Bryan, Elizabeth Bryan, Ester Bryan, Frederick Bryan, Hardy Bryan, John Bryan, Lewis Bryan, Mary Bryan, Mary Polly Bryan, Philemon Bryan, Sarah Bryan, Susannah Bryan, William Bryan

Researchers connected through William Bryan 1757–1838

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Bryan 1757–1838

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1757, William Bryan entered the world in Bladen, North Carolina, United States, born to william bryan and elizabeth smith. William Bryan passed away in 1838 in Bladen, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1757
Birth of William Bryan in Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1838
Death of William Bryan in Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bryan

This ancestor line traces from Claire, , , Ireland (1549) to Bladen, North Carolina, United States (1757) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bryan (1757–1838) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, United States and died in Bladen, North Carolina, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 7 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
1757–1838
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Bryan PTP
1757–1838
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
ELIZABETH SMITH PTP
1729–1792
Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Bryan PTP
1757–1838
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
ELIZABETH SMITH PTP
1729–1792
Smithfield, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Unknown
Unknown

William Bryan's Descendants

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William Bryan PTP 1757–1838