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     Isaac Bryson was born in 1817 at Switzerland. Birth year estimated from age on 1850 census. 1860 Census is only one that states his birth place as Switzerland, all others are Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Conover, daughter of Isaiah Conover and Esther Kaiser, between 1833 and 1848. Isaac Bryson married Margaret (?)³ Isaac Bryson died before 1905.⁴
     As of 1850, Isaac Bryson was also known as Brison Name is spelled Brison on 1850 Fed Census. He appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Mary Ann Brison appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 at Salisbury Township-Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living in this household was Hannah Conover, age 19. (relative of Mary?) Isaac doesn't appear to own property, and has $100 in personal estate value.² Isaac Bryson and Margaret (?) appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Kinzers, Paradise Twp., Lancaster.³ Isaac Bryson and Mary Ann Brison appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Isaac Bryson was a Laborer on 1 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵

     John Bryson was born on 20 June 1819 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Eveline Sentman, daughter of (?) Sentman and Mrs Sentman, circa 1842 at Pennsylvania.² John Bryson died on 11 October 1907 at age 88; Los Angeles Mayor. A native of Los Angeles, California, Bryson served as the Mayor of Los Angeles from December 10, 1888, until February 25, 1889. He was also a noted contractor, banker, builder, and carpenter. The Bryson Building located in Los Angeles, California, was built by him. He died in 1907, and was buried in the family crypt. (bio by: K.)³ He was buried on 14 October 1907 at Inglewood Park Cemetery in family crypt, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.³ John Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 10644109.³
     He and Eveline Sentman lived circa 1848 at Ohio. According to children's birth places, John's family left Pennsylvania about 1848 to migrate to Ohio in time for the 1850 census.² As of 1850, John Bryson was also known as Brysen.² He was a cabinet maker at age 31. on 9 August 1850.² He and Eveline Sentman appeared on the census of 9 August 1850 at Euphemia, Preble, Ohio. John's family name is spelled Brysen on this census. He owned real estate valued at $400.² John Bryson was a lumber merchant on 2 July 1860 at Washington, Iowa.⁴ He and Eveline Sentman appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Washington, Washington, Iowa. John owned $700 in real estate and $5645 in personal possessions at time of this census.⁴ John Bryson and Eveline Sentman appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Washington, Washington, Iowa.⁵ John Bryson and Eveline Sentman appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Washington, Washington, Iowa.⁶ John Bryson was a retired lumber dealer after July 1880 at Los Angeles, California.⁷ He witnessed (an unknown value) on 6 July 1883.⁸ He lived on 13 August 1892 at 1011 Flower Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.⁹ He was described as 73 years old, height, 5' 8 1/4 ", light complexion, gray eyes, and dark hair. on 13 August 1892 at Los Angeles, California.⁹

     Mary Anna Bryson was born on 17 July 1823 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She married Edward Clarkson Dorsey on 16 January 1845.^3,4 Mary Anna Bryson died on 23 August 1904 at Iowa at age 81.² She was buried on 26 August 1904 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa; information received from Tom Cooper by internet, a descendant of Mary Anna Bryson & Ed Dorsey.^5,2 Mary Anna Dorsey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 68858624.
     As of 16 January 1845,her married name was Dorsey.¹ She and Edward Clarkson Dorsey appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Harrison Township, Preble, Ohio.⁶ Mary Anna Dorsey and Edward Clarkson Dorsey appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.⁷ Mary Anna Bryson lived in 1903 at Adair, Iowa.³ FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LQRZ-KT3?

     Edward Clarkson Dorsey was born on 18 January 1825 at Maryland.^2,3 He married Mary Anna Bryson, daughter of Jesse Bryson and Margaret Myers, on 16 January 1845.^4,5 Edward Clarkson Dorsey died on 20 April 1903 at Iowa at age 78.² He was buried on 23 April 1903 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa; see note with Mary Anna Bryson's record.² Edward Clarkson Dorsey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 68858640.
     He was a carpenter on 12 August 1850 at Harrison Township, Preble, Pennsylvania.⁶ He and Mary Anna Dorsey appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Harrison Township, Preble, Ohio.⁶ Edward Clarkson Dorsey and Mary Anna Dorsey appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.³ Edward Clarkson Dorsey lived at Adair County, Iowa.¹

     William Myers Bryson was born on 22 March 1826 at Millwood, Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Margaret Patton, daughter of Linton Patton and Elizabeth Reel, on 17 October 1850 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ William Myers Bryson died on 2 June 1906 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 80. Cause of death listed on death certificate 'disease incident to old age, gradually weakened away contributory was Bronchial infection.^3,4,2 He was buried on 6 June 1906 at Ranck's UM Church, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,2 William Myers Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 26224344.
     He lived circa 1832 at Family Home, Millwood, Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He lived in 1835 at a Farm, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He lived in 1840 at Home Farm, Millwood, Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was learned trade as carpenter and practiced for 20 years before returning to farming
in 1850.¹ He appeared on the census of 23 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He and Margaret Patton appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ William Myers Bryson lived at Salisbury Township and settled at his own farm, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1862.¹ He began military service on 4 July 1863 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was mustered in on Jul 9, 1863. Age listed as 37 at enrollment.⁷ He ended military service on 13 August 1863. Place not listed for discharge.⁷ He and Margaret Patton appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 at Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; The name listed on census appears to be H. Linton age 9 (born circa 1861) and is listed as being blind. This may be Jesse who was blind according to his father's biography.⁸ Served as judge and inspector of elections, school director for 12 years, member of county board of supervisors for 9 years.^1,9 William Myers Bryson was retired in 1876 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was is a carpenter and cooper as of this census. on 22 June 1880.¹⁰ He and Margaret Bryson appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ William Myers Bryson witnessed On file at Lancaster Historical Society Archives is Renunciation of Letters of Administration for a Celia Coffroath, only daughter of Lydia Coffroath, deceased. New administrator for this account was named as William Bryson of Salisbury Twp., Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on 29 April 1899 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Jesse is listed as 38 years old and unable to read or write.¹²

     Margaret Bryson married James McGuire.¹
     Her married name was McGuire.¹

     Elizabeth Bryson died on 18 June 1845.^1,2
     Elizabeth Bryson was also known as Elisepeth Bryson.

     Jesse Bryson was born on 3 May 1837 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Anna Elizabeth Hagen on 15 April 1855 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 Jesse Bryson died on 12 August 1912 at Indianola, Warren County, Iowa.³ He was buried on 15 August 1912 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Warren, Iowa.⁶ Jesse Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 28902659.
     He and Anna Elizabeth Bryson appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 at Iowa City Township, Johnson, Iowa.⁷ Jesse Bryson was a Miller in August 1870 at Indianola, Iowa.^1,2 He lived in August 1870 at Indianola, Iowa.² He and Anna Elizabeth Hagen appeared on the census of August 1870 at Indianola, Warren, Iowa; Census states he owned real estate valued at $7500 and personal property valued at $1600.² Jesse Bryson was Mayor for a time. at Menlo, Iowa.⁸ He was operating a Flour Mill which his sons worked also. on 7 July 1880 at Indianola, Warren, Iowa.⁹ He and Anna Elizabeth Hagen appeared on the census of 7 July 1880 at Indianola, Warren, Iowa.⁹ Jesse Bryson witnessed I found this on USGENWEBBryson, Jesse Proprietor of the Novelty Mills, was born in Lancaster county, Penn May 3, 1837, and was raised there in the milling business, he came to Muscatine, Iowa and lived there one year, and in 1856 settled in IOwa City and lived there until 1869, when he removed to this city, in 1876 he built the above named mills at a cost, including ground, of $15,000, it is fitted up with the latest improved machinery, and the demand for his flour often necessitates the running of his mills day and night. He married Miss Eliza Hagens in 1855. She was born in Lancaster county, Penn. They have six children Frankie, now Mrs Shepherd, Charles L, Millie, Harry, Joie and Jessie. (I think Millie should be Willie or Billie for William, Carol) after August 1880. FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LQRP-H6C​.

     Samuel Bryson was born in 1839 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
     FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LKC3-8V9.

     John Bryson was born at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Margaret Patton was born on 22 October 1827 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married William Myers Bryson, son of Jesse Bryson and Margaret Myers, on 17 October 1850 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Margaret Patton died on 31 December 1894 at age 67.¹ She was buried on 4 January 1895 at Ranck's UM Church, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of 17 October 1850,her married name was Bryson.¹ She and William Myers Bryson appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Margaret Patton and William Myers Bryson appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 at Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; The name listed on census appears to be H. Linton age 9 (born circa 1861) and is listed as being blind. This may be Jesse who was blind according to his father's biography.⁵ Margaret Bryson and William Myers Bryson appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Linton Patton married Elizabeth Reel.¹ Linton Patton was born circa 1797 at Pennsylvania.² He died on 1 January 1868.³ He died on 1 January 1868; Died at age 71 years.^1,3
     He and Elizabeth Patton appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Linton Patton and Elizabeth Patton appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Elizabeth Reel married Linton Patton.¹ Elizabeth Reel was born in 1799.¹ She died on 8 January 1879; Died at age 80.^1,2 She was buried on 11 January 1879 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Elizabeth Reel Find-a-Grave.com ID # 39771332 + family links.
     Her married name was Patton.¹ She and Linton Patton appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Elizabeth Patton and Linton Patton appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     John Patton was born on 12 August 1820.² He married Eveline Parmer circa 1842.² John Patton died on 10 January 1896 at age 75.² He was buried on 13 January 1896 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Lydia Patton married Henry Coffroad.¹
     Her married name was Coffroad.¹

     Elizabeth Patton was born circa 1825.²
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Catherine Patton was born circa 1848 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     She appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Rachel Patton was born on 9 October 1831 at Pennsylvania. Dates on tombstone are 1 day off of death certificate dates.^2,3 She married John Elmer circa 1862.¹ Rachel Elmer died on 4 October 1919 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 87. Cause of death was cerebral degeneration.³ She was buried on 8 October 1919 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Rachel Elmer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40258970 + family links.
     She and John Elmer appeared on the census of 23 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living with this family are Catherine Elmer, age 40, and Catherine Elmer age 6. Assuming the older Catherine is John Elmer's mother. It appears that Wiliam Bryson was living with his wife-to-be's sister and her husband before his marriage to Margaret Patton.⁴ As of circa 1862,her married name was Elmer.¹

     John Elmer was born on 4 June 1826 at Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rachel Patton, daughter of Linton Patton and Elizabeth Reel, circa 1862.² John Elmer died on 14 May 1912 at age 85.¹ He was buried on 17 May 1912 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ John Elmer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40258933.
     He and Rachel Elmer appeared on the census of 23 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also living with this family are Catherine Elmer, age 40, and Catherine Elmer age 6. Assuming the older Catherine is John Elmer's mother. It appears that Wiliam Bryson was living with his wife-to-be's sister and her husband before his marriage to Margaret Patton.³

     Anna Patton was born circa 1836 at Pennsylvania.²
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Gabriel Patton was born on 5 August 1833; Birthdate calulated from death date.² He married Susanna (?)³ Gabriel Patton died on 12 August 1891 at age 58.³ He was buried on 15 August 1891 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Gabriel Patton Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40063416.
     He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Sarah Jane Patton was born on 19 September 1834 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 She married Henry Ammon, son of Henry Ammon and Mary Sagner, circa 1856.¹ Sarah Jane Ammon died on 13 February 1912 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77. She died only 1 month after her husband, Henry Ammon. Cause of death was areterial sclerosis.⁴ She was buried on 16 February 1912 at Pequea Presbyterina Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Sarah Jane Patton Find-a-Grave.com ID # 21309024 + family links.
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of circa 1856,her married name was Ammon.¹ She and Henry Ammon appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Gap- Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵