William Reuben Bryant 1766–1863
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Bryant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Bryant 1766–1863
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Reuben Bryant began in 1766 in Virginia, USA. In 1790, William Reuben Bryant resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1800, William Reuben Bryant resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. William Reuben Bryant married nancy tolleson, and had children including reuben bryant sr. William Reuben Bryant passed away in 1863 in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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6Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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7Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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8Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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9Record Family Data Collection - Births
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10Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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11Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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12Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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13Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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14Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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15Burial Records Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012
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16Marriage Records Virginia, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bryant
This ancestor line traces from Barnside, Lancashire, England (n/a) to Virginia, USA (1766) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Bryant (1766–1863) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 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 (A) 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 8 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.
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William Bryant's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record