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Elizabeth Bryson 1787–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Apr 1787

Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1872

Death Location: Swain, North Carolina, USA

Father: Andrew Bryson

Mother: Agnes Nail

Spouse(s): William Cathey

Children(s): William Cathey, James Cathey, Andrew Cathey, Samuel Cathey, Rebecca Cathey

The story of Elizabeth Bryson began in 1787 in Rowan, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth Bryson resided in District 85, Union, Georgia. In 1870, Elizabeth Bryson resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina. Elizabeth Bryson married William Cathey, and had children including Andrew Dever Cathey, James Cathey, Rebecca H Cathey, Samuel B Cathey, William H Cathey. Elizabeth Bryson passed away in 1872 in Swain, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Bryson began in 1787 in Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Bryson resided in District 85, Union, Georgia.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Bryson resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina.
  • Elizabeth Bryson married William Cathey, and had children including Andrew Dever Cathey, James Cathey, Rebecca H Cathey, Samuel B Cathey, William H Cathey.
  • Elizabeth Bryson passed away in 1872 in Swain, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Bryson
1752–1835
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Agnes Nail
1753–1796
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
AN

Spouses(s)

William Cathey
1782–1850
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
WC

Children(s)

William Cathey
1815–1878
Birth Location: Pigeon, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
WC
James Cathey
1812–1887
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
JC
Andrew Cathey
1809–1882
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
AC
Samuel Cathey
1818–1848
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
SC
Rebecca Cathey
1820–1872
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
RC

Elizabeth Bryson's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Bryson
1787–1872
Birth Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Andrew Bryson
1752–1835
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Agnes Nail
1753–1796
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Bryson's Descendants

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Elizabeth Bryson (03 Apr 1787–1872) m. William Cathey (15 Apr 1782–1850)
  1. 1. William (H) Cathey 1815–1878 m. Nancy (Matilda) Carter 1814–1890
    1. 1. Alonzo (R) Cathey 1860–
    2. 2. Jesse Cathey 1845–
    3. 3. Josiah (Andrew) Cathey 1841– m. Samantha (H) Davis 1860–1935
      1. 1. Arthur (J) Cathey 1882–
      2. 2. Annie (W) Cathey 1891–
      3. 3. William (J) Cathey 1880–
      4. 4. Alice (J) Cathey 1889–
      5. 5. Andrew (Lee) Cathey 1889– m. Carrie (B) Cathey 1891–
        1. 1. Thelma Cathey 1917–
        2. 2. Joseph Cathey 1914–
        3. 3. Gordon Cathey 1923–
        4. 4. Emma (L) Cathey 1909–
        5. 5. Emily Cathey 1910–
      6. 6. Nancy Cathey 1898–
      7. 7. Martha Cathey 1895–
      8. 8. Josiah (Linley) Cathey 1893–
      9. 9. John (M) Cathey 1886–
      10. 10. Hattie (J) Cathey 1879–1968 m. John (Franklin) Dobbins 1875–1958
        1. 1. Thelmer Dobbins 1900–
        2. 2. Thelma (Jane) Dobbins 1900–1978 m. Alfred (Hal) Hunt 1901–1958
        3. 3. Mary (Alice) Dobbins 1897–
        4. 4. Chiner Dobbins 1910–
        5. 5. Allace Dobbins 1898–
        6. 6. Agness Dobbins 1905–
        7. 7. Mack Dobbins 1903–
        8. 8. Laird Dobbins 1909–
        9. 9. Ethel Dobbins 1907–
    4. 4. Martha (Lou) Cathey 1850– m. Nathan (T.) Sawyer 1836–
      1. 1. Martha (J.) Sawyer 1864–
      2. 2. Lovelen (E) Sawyer 1885–
      3. 3. Candace (S.) Sawyer 1871–
      4. 4. Amanda (E.) Sawyer 1868–
      5. 5. William (J) Sawyer 1889–
      6. 6. Mary (R.) Sawyer 1879–
    5. 5. Rebecca (Caroline) Cathey 1838–1904
    6. 6. Lavina (E) Patterson 1844–1917
  2. 2. James Cathey 1812–1887 m. Emily Brown 1827–
    1. 1. James (Byers) Cathey 1870–1871
    2. 2. Lucius (Hillman) Cathey 1854–1865
    3. 3. Nancy (Marinda) Cathey 1862–1919
    4. 4. John (Andrew) Cathey 1866–
    5. 5. Julius (Young) Cathey 1847–1929
    6. 6. Rachel (Elizabeth Jane) Cathey 1850–1887
    7. 7. William (Cornellius) Cathey 1859–1927
  3. 3. Andrew (Dever) Cathey 1809–1882 m. Mary (Jefferson) Allison 1808–1878
    1. 1. Marquis (Lafayette) Cathey 1855–1937
    2. 2. Montreville (B) Cathey 1851–
    3. 3. Benjamin (Hamilton) Cathey 1836–1907
    4. 4. John (Galletin) Cathey 1845–1901
    5. 5. Margaret (Rebecca) Cathey 1842–1934
    6. 6. Frances (Marion) Cathey 1838–1912
    7. 7. James (D) Cathey 1836–1862
    8. 8. William (Hillman) Cathey 1834–1890
    9. 9. Wilson (Harrison) Cathey 1844–1910
    10. 10. Samuel (Taylor) Cathey 1848–1888
    11. 11. Sarah (Elizabeth) Cathey 1839–
  4. 4. Samuel (B) Cathey 1818–1848
  5. 5. Rebecca (H) Cathey 1820–1872

Elizabeth Bryson's Timeline

4 Records

1787
03 Apr 1787
Birth of Elizabeth Bryson in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 63
Elizabeth Bryson resided here in District 85, Union, Georgia
District 85, Union, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 83
Elizabeth Bryson resided here in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
1872
1872
Age 85
Death of Elizabeth Bryson in Swain, North Carolina, USA
Swain, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Apr 1787
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 85, Union, Georgia; Roll: M432_84; Page: 219; Image: 316.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1787; Birth city: Rowan; Birth state: NC.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 85, Union, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 85, Union, Georgia; Roll: M432_84; Page: 219; Image: 316.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Swain, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1787; Birth city: Rowan; Birth state: NC.
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