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Sarah "Sallie" Bryan 1839–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 July 1839

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1930

Death Location: Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Bryan

Mother: Mary Morris

Spouse(s): Manuel Watts

Children(s): Virginia Watts, Cynthia Watts, Franklin Watts, John Watts, Gilson Watts, Joseph Watts, Maggie Watts, James Watts, Mary Watts

The story of Sarah "Sallie" Bryan began in 1839 in North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided in Alexander, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided in Alexander, North Carolina, USA. Sarah "Sallie" Bryan married Manuel Lafayette Watts, and had children including Cynthia Caroline Watts, Franklin Watts, Gilson Butler Watts, James Wilson Watts, John B Watts, Joseph Johnson Watts, Maggie May Watts, Mary Etta Watts, Virginia Lou Watts. Sarah "Sallie" Bryan passed away in 1930 in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah "Sallie" Bryan began in 1839 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided in Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided in Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sarah "Sallie" Bryan married Manuel Lafayette Watts, and had children including Cynthia Caroline Watts, Franklin Watts, Gilson Butler Watts, James Wilson Watts, John B Watts, Joseph Johnson Watts, Maggie May Watts, Mary Etta Watts, Virginia Lou Watts.
  • Sarah "Sallie" Bryan passed away in 1930 in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bryan
1807–1904
Birth Location: Alexander, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Morris
1811–1877
Birth Location: Ash County, North Carolina, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Manuel Watts
1840–1920
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MW

Children(s)

Virginia Watts
1858–1899
Birth Location: Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
VW
Cynthia Watts
1863–1932
Birth Location: Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
CW
Franklin Watts
1864–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FW
John Watts
1867–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Gilson Watts
1881–1955
Birth Location: Taylorsville-Bennion, North Carolina
GW
Joseph Watts
1878–1939
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JW
Maggie Watts
1876–1913
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MW
James Watts
1870–1930
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Mary Watts
1872–1916
Birth Location: Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
MW

Sarah Bryan's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Bryan
1839–1930
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Gilson Bryan
1807–1904
Alexander, North Carolina, United States
Mary Morris
1811–1877
Ash County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Lewis) Bryan
1776–1808
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) White
1780–1872
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
James (P) Morris
1784–1821
Wilkes, North Carolina
Sarah (Jane "Jennie") Hodges
1790–1820
Watauga Co.,North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Bryan
1727–1800
Sarah Hobby
1730–1800
William Morris
1755–1834
Sarah Peeples
1767–1851
Thomas Jr.
1750–1815
Elizabeth Cottrell
1755–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Morgan Bryan
1671–1763
Martha Strode
1690–1762
Thomas Hodge
1701–1754
Ann Bristol
1701–1737
Thomas Cottrell
1711–1763
Susanna Pattison
1715–1763

Sarah Bryan's Descendants

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Sarah ("Sallie") Bryan (22 July 1839–5 May 1930) m. Manuel (Lafayette) Watts (Oct 1840–10 August 1920)
  1. 1. Virginia (Lou) Watts 1858–1899 m. William (Pinkney) Echerd 1856–1907
    1. 1. Clarence (Getty) Echerd 1879–1929 m. Elsie (Melvina) Kline 1886–1970
      1. 1. Elsie (Louise) Echerd 1909–1998 m. Floyd Nichols 1905–2000 m. Finis (Claire "Frank") Meador 1902–1967
        1. 1. Dale (Wayne) Meador 1936–2019
    2. 2. Lynn (Franklin) Echerd 1890–1964 m. Mabel Nelson 1894–1964
    3. 3. Samuel (Lester) Echerd 1884–1956 m. Luella (M) Leonard 1883–1918 m. Nettie (A) McClurg 1875–1960
      1. 1. Hessie (M) Echerd 1911–1994 m. Robert (L) Graham 1930–1994
      2. 2. William (Paul) Echerd 1907–1974 m. Willa Watson 1909–1992
      3. 3. Olive (Lucille) Echerd 1916–1917
      4. 4. Clarence (Glen) Echerd 1905–1984 m. Ellen (Marguerite) Murphy 1908–1971
        1. 1. Samuel (Lynn) Echerd 1931–2011 m. Barbara (Ann) Ott 1934–1996
        2. 2. James (Glenn) Echerd 1940–2013 m. Joan (Maxine) Jones 1940–2005 m. Barbara (J) Bowler 1944–2013
      5. 5. Virginia (Hilda) Echerd 1913–2006 m. Gerald (Mclane) Bear 1898–1969
        1. 1. Gerald (Richard) Bear 1949–2000 m. Veronica (Bridget) McMorrow 1951–2012
    4. 4. Hester ("Hessie" Mabel) Echerd 1883–1969 m. Clarence (Lafayette) Wilson 1876–1964
      1. 1. Reba (Marice) Wilson 1916–2000 m. Chalmers (Eugene) Fox 1911–1938 m. Frank (Jacob) Deker 1915–1991
      2. 2. Flora (Lou) Wilson 1912–2008 m. Haderick (Dixon) Gragg 1910–1960 m. Wesley (Harold) Sherrill 1913–1989
        1. 1. Retta (Hoffmen) Sherrill 1936–1972
      3. 3. Rathmell (Ellis) Wilson 1907–1986 m. Lottie 1909–
      4. 4. Hadley (McDee) Wilson 1922–1985 m. Kathryn (Gray) McGimsey 1922–1990
      5. 5. Hilliard (Baxley) Wilson 1910–1961 m. Margot Hawkins 1917–1986
    5. 5. Beno (Guy) Echerd 1892–1964 m. Mildred (Mae) Wallace 1896–1960
      1. 1. Beno (Earl) Echerd 1926–2011
      2. 2. Mazie (Lou) Echerd 1931–1931
    6. 6. John (Edgar W) Echerd 1888–1975 m. Myrtle Wilson 1899–1960 m. Margaret (Olive “Olie”) Hogan 1889–1979
      1. 1. Clarence (Maurice) Echerd 1913–1938
      2. 2. James (Edgar) Echerd 1909–1998 m. Valeta (Belle) Moulton 1909–2001
        1. 1. George (Edgar) Echerd 1930–2016
        2. 2. Margaret ('Margie' Louise) Echerd 1935–2002 m. Hayden (Ralph) Pittman 1933–2013
  2. 2. Cynthia (Caroline) Watts 1863–1932 m. Robert (C.) Mann 1863–1932
  3. 3. Franklin Watts 1864–
  4. 4. John (B) Watts 1867–
  5. 5. Gilson (Butler) Watts 1881–1955 m. Mila Childers 1888–1928
  6. 6. Joseph (Johnson) Watts 1878–1939
  7. 7. Maggie (May) Watts 1876–1913
  8. 8. James (Wilson) Watts 1870–1930
  9. 9. Mary (Etta) Watts 1872–1916 m. Josephus (S “Joe”) Echerd 1867–1943

Sarah Bryan's Timeline

10 Records

1839
22 July 1839
Birth of Sarah "Sallie" Bryan in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 11
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 81
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 91
Sarah "Sallie" Bryan resided here in Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
1930
5 May 1930
Age 91
Death of Sarah "Sallie" Bryan in Alexander, North Carolina
Alexander, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 July 1839
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1282; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341406
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Page: 209C; Enumeration District: 006
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1121; Page: 230A; Family History Library Film: 552620
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241181
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 144; Family History Library Film: 803886
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375108
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 619; Page: 138b
    [9] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 619; Page: 138b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 144; Family History Library Film: 803886

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1121; Page: 230A; Family History Library Film: 552620

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Page: 209C; Enumeration District: 006

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241181

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1095; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375108

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1282; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341406

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1930
    Event Place: Alexander, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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