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Mary Lavina Bryant 1841–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 December 1841

Birth Location: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 2 December 1919

Death Location: Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Aron Bryant

Mother: Elizabeth Mantooth

Spouse(s): Felix Lewis

Children(s): Edwin Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, James Lewis, Mary Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Martin Jr, Charles Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Texas Lewis, Dr. Lewis, Annie Lewis

In 1841, Mary Lavina Bryant entered the world in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States, born to Aron Bryant And Elizabeth Betsy Monteith Mantooth. In 1870, Mary Lavina Bryant resided in Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA. In 1880, Mary Lavina Bryant resided in Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA. Mary Lavina Bryant married Felix Grundy Lewis, and had children including Andrew Jackson Lewis, Annie Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Charles Anderson Lewis, Dr William Francis Lewis, Edwin Lewis, Elizabeth Lizzie Lewis, James Felix Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Martin Grundy Lewis Jr, Mary Louella Lewis, Texas Lewis. Mary Lavina Bryant passed away in 1919 in Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Mary Lavina Bryant entered the world in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States, born to Aron Bryant And Elizabeth Betsy Monteith Mantooth.
  • In 1870, Mary Lavina Bryant resided in Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Lavina Bryant resided in Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA.
  • Mary Lavina Bryant married Felix Grundy Lewis, and had children including Andrew Jackson Lewis, Annie Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Charles Anderson Lewis, Dr William Francis Lewis, Edwin Lewis, Elizabeth Lizzie Lewis, James Felix Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Martin Grundy Lewis Jr, Mary Louella Lewis, Texas Lewis.
  • Mary Lavina Bryant passed away in 1919 in Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Bryant's Ancestors

Self
Mary Bryant
1841–1919
Birth Place: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Aron Bryant
1818–1887
Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth ((Betsy) (Monteith)) Mantooth
1818–1900
Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Tarlton Bryant
1785–1854
Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
Jane Henry
1790–1830
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
John (Thomas (Monteith)) Mantooth
1789–1866
Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Burke
1794–1842
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Bryan
1735–1799
Sarah Hardage
1716–1788
Robert Henry
1761–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hardage
1686–1749
Elizabeth Shivers
1685–1734
Judge Jr
1726–1796
Elizabeth McGill
1726–1785

Mary Bryant's Descendants

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Mary (Lavina) Bryant (7 December 1841–2 December 1919) m. Felix (Grundy) Lewis (8 Oct 1836–13 May 1909)
  1. 1. Edwin Lewis 1868–1955
  2. 2. Lawrence Lewis 1884–1958
  3. 3. James (Felix) Lewis 1878–1919
  4. 4. Mary (Louella) Lewis 1875–1952
  5. 5. Benjamin Lewis 1886–1946
  6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Lewis 1859–1927
    1. 1. Mary (E) Lewis 1887–
    2. 2. Mary (E) Lewis 1887–
  7. 7. Martin (Grundy Lewis) Jr 1873–1960
  8. 8. Charles (Anderson) Lewis 1881–1943
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lewis 1870–1961 m. Lee (Van) Smith 1868–1945
    1. 1. Mary (Emma) Smith 1904–1988
      1. 1. Emma (Ruth) Phillips 1923–2003
    2. 2. Leah (Mozelle) Simpson 1907–1986
    3. 3. Hugh (L.) Smith 1892–1970
    4. 4. Glenn (Andrew) Smith 1894–1980
    5. 5. Ray (Lewis) Smith 1897–1975
    6. 6. Mack Smith 1902–
    7. 7. Opal Smith 1912–
  10. 10. Texas Lewis 1864–1946 m. James (M) Coleman 1853–1925
    1. 1. William (Clarence) Coleman 1890–1966
    2. 2. Coy (Lee) Coleman 1896–1967
    3. 3. John (L) Coleman 1897–1987
    4. 4. Earl Coleman 1903–1978
    5. 5. Ruby McEwen 1905–
    6. 6. Berkley Coleman 1888–
    7. 7. Iva (L) Coleman 1892–
    8. 8. James (C) Coleman 1895–
    9. 9. Alta (O) Coleman 1901–
  11. 11. Dr. (William Francis) Lewis 1862–1918
  12. 12. Annie Lewis 1866–1904

Mary Bryant's Timeline

6 Records

1841
7 December 1841
Birth of Mary Lavina Bryant in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 29
Mary Lavina Bryant resided here in Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Mary Lavina Bryant resided here in Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Mary Lavina Bryant resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Mary Lavina Bryant resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
1919
2 December 1919
Age 78
Death of Mary Lavina Bryant in McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA
McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 December 1841
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: 1296; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 027
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Collin, Texas; Roll: M593_1579; Page: 335B; Family History Library Film: 553078
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241621
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375553
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Collin, Texas; Roll: M593_1579; Page: 335B; Family History Library Film: 553078

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: 1296; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241621

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375553

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1919
    Event Place: McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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