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     William Bryson was born in 1812 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Harsh before 1851.¹ William Bryson died on 9 October 1897.³ He was buried on 12 October 1897 at Trinty Lutheran Cemetery, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ William Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84634665.
     He appeared on the census of 1860 at Providence Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Martha Harsh died. Tombstone unreadable.² She was buried at Trinty Lutheran Cemetery, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was born circa 1821 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married William Bryson before 1851.¹ Martha Harsh Find-a-Grave.com ID # 178785383.
     As of before 1851,her married name was Bryson.¹ She appeared on the census of 1860 at Providence Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of 1929, Elizabeth Harsh was also known as Martha Harsh.⁴

     M Franklin Bryson was born on 16 October 1846 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He married Susan Helm, daughter of Jacob Helm and Elizabeth Blainey.¹ M Franklin Bryson died on 17 December 1913 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67.² He was buried on 20 December 1913 at St Johns United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Inscription Reads:
SERG.Co.I.21 REG. PA. VOL.
ASSIGNED TO S BRIG.2 DIV.5 COR.ARMY OF POTOMAC
ENL JUNE 1862.HON.DIS.JULY 18 1865.² M Franklin Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 31483912.
     M Franklin Bryson was also known as Frank Bryson.³ He was listed as a resident in Richard Bryson and Rachel Bryson's household in the census report in 1850 at BartTownship, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His name is William F on this census.⁴ M Franklin Bryson was listed as a resident in Richard Bryson and Rachel Bryson's household in the census report in 1860 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also recorded in this household was a young boy, age 2, Francis Bushong. Other neighbors were Bushongs. This census page was mixed up, children are recorded on page 406 of census.⁵ M Franklin Bryson began military service on 15 January 1863 Served with Co F, 21st PA Calvary.⁶ He ended military service on 8 July 1865, served 1 yr, 5 mon, 24 days.⁶ He was a stone mason in 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He and Susan Bryson appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ M Franklin Bryson appeared on the census of 1890 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Susan Helm was born on 26 November 1846 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She married M Franklin Bryson, son of Richard Bryson and Rachel Kidd.¹ Susan Helm died on 27 August 1932 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 85. Cause of death was Influenza.³ She was buried on 30 August 1932 at St Johns United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Susan Helm Find-a-Grave.com ID # 31483948.
     Her married name was Bryson.¹ She and M Franklin Bryson appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Richard F Bryson was born on 30 May 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Ada Brill, daughter of Amos Smith and Mary Elliott, circa 1911.² Richard F Bryson died on 6 October 1957 at Aierstrck Nursing Home, Leola, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77. Cause of death was a coronary occlusion.¹ He was buried on 9 October 1957 at Intercourse United Methodist Cemetery, Intercourse, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Richard F Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 51659464.
     He was listed as a resident in M Franklin Bryson and Susan Bryson's household in the census report on 7 June 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Ada Brill was born on 25 March 1887 at West Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,4 She married Richard F Bryson, son of M Franklin Bryson and Susan Helm, circa 1911.¹ Ada Bryson died on 14 May 1952 at at home, Intercourse, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Cause of death was coronary occlusion due to coronary arteriosclerosis.^1,4 She was buried on 17 May 1952 at Intercourse United Methodist Cemetery, Intercourse, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,4 Ada Brill Find-a-Grave.com ID # 51659407.
     As of circa 1911,her married name was Bryson.¹

     Jesse J Bryson was born on 6 March 1883 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Lydia Langly, daughter of Thomas Langly and Sarah R (?), circa 1905.^2,3 Jesse J Bryson died on 7 April 1952 at Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 69.¹ He was buried on 10 April 1952 at Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.¹
     He was a railroad engineer on 9 January 1909 at Chester, Pennsylvania.² He and Lydia Bryson resided at 375 Quarry St, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania, on 9 January 1909.² Jesse J Bryson, 27, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 18 April 1910 at 375 Quarry St, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.³

     Parke P Bryson was born on 13 November 1885 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary Helen Connors, daughter of Michael Connors and Cora Mae MacCollister.² Parke P Bryson died on 11 July 1958 at Lancaster County Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 72. Cause of death was Cardiac Disease due to cardio-Vascular disease & Hypertensive. Was a resident of Lancaster County Hospital for 2 1/2 months.¹ He was buried on 15 July 1958 at St John's United Methodist Church, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Parke P Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 32097768.
     He was a salesman before 1958.¹

     Mary Helen Connors was born on 21 October 1891 at Indiana.³ She married Parke P Bryson, son of M Franklin Bryson and Susan Helm.¹ Mary Helen Bryson died on 18 February 1958 at Gordonville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was cerebral vascular accident, due to arterial hypertension and artioschosis.³ She was buried on 22 February 1958 at St John's United Methodist Church, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,4 Mary Helen Connors Find-a-Grave.com ID # 32097750.
     Her married name was Bryson.¹ She lived before 18 February 1958 at Gordonville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lived here for 20 years prior to her death.⁴

     Harry Bryson was born on 27 September 1897 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Lillian I (?) circa 1930.² Harry Bryson died on 11 February 1956 at York Hospital, York, York, Pennsylvania, at age 58. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrage.¹ He was buried on 14 February 1956 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, York, Pennsylvania.¹ Harry Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97670837-No tombstone photo as of March 22, 2015.
     He lived before 11 February 1956 at 26 E. Eighth Ave, York, York, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a maintenance laborer before 11 February 1956 at YMCA, York, York, Pennsylvania.¹

     Lillian I (?) was born in 1911.¹ She married Harry Bryson, son of Joseph Lefever Bryson and Sarah (Ella) Gontner, circa 1930.¹ Lillian I (?) was buried in 1994 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, York, Pennsylvania.¹ She died in 1994.¹ Lillian I (?) Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97670861, no tombstone photo as of March 22, 2015.
     As of circa 1930,her married name was Bryson.¹ She witnessed the death of Harry Bryson on 11 February 1956 at York Hospital, York, York, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was cerebral hemorrage.²

     Lillian Bryson was born on 10 May 1867 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Newton J Dougherty circa 1887.² Lillian Bryson died on 15 August 1949 at Good Samaitan Home, Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 82. Cause of death was coronary occlusion.¹ She was buried on 18 August 1949 at St Johns United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Lillian Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 52921761.
     She was listed as a resident in M Franklin Bryson and Susan Bryson's household in the census report on 7 June 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, .Her name was recorded as Lizzie.³ As of circa 1887,her married name was Dougherty.²

     Newton J Dougherty was born on 18 May 1867.¹ He married Lillian Bryson, daughter of M Franklin Bryson and Susan Helm, circa 1887.¹ Newton J Dougherty died on 17 April 1936 at age 68.¹ He was buried on 20 April 1936 at St Johns United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Newton J Dougherty Find-a-Grave.com ID # 52921680.

     Richard Bryson was born on 2 May 1806 at Maryland.^1,2 He married Rachel Kidd before 1837.¹ Richard Bryson died on 11 October 1888 at age 82.² He was buried on 14 October 1888 at Octorara United Presbyterian Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Richard Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 90644973.
     He and Rachel Bryson appeared on the census of 1850 at BartTownship, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Richard Bryson and Rachel Bryson appeared on the census of 1860 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also recorded in this household was a young boy, age 2, Francis Bushong. Other neighbors were Bushongs. This census page was mixed up, children are recorded on page 406 of census.⁴

     Rachel Kidd was born on 8 February 1808 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to son Frank death certif, Rachel was born in Ireland.^1,2,3 She married Richard Bryson before 1837.¹ Rachel Kidd died on 1 November 1890 at age 82.^2,3 She was buried on 4 November 1890 at Octorara United Presbyterian Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Rachel Kidd Find-a-Grave.com ID # 90645055.
     As of before 1837,her married name was Bryson.¹ She and Richard Bryson appeared on the census of 1850 at BartTownship, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Rachel Bryson and Richard Bryson appeared on the census of 1860 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also recorded in this household was a young boy, age 2, Francis Bushong. Other neighbors were Bushongs. This census page was mixed up, children are recorded on page 406 of census.⁵

     Willieanna Findley was born on 26 February 1858 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Joseph Merritt Eckman before 1884.¹ Willieanna Findley died on 9 May 1940 at Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹ She was buried on 12 May 1940 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Willieanna Findley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 112581024.
     As of before 1884,her married name was Eckman.¹

     Joseph Merritt Eckman was born on 16 September 1856 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Willieanna Findley, daughter of Enos Phillip Findley and Anna Jane Bryson, before 1884.¹ Joseph Merritt Eckman died on 22 March 1922 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 65.¹ He was buried on 25 March 1922 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Joseph Merritt Eckman Find-a-Grave.com ID # 112580868.

     Anna Rachel Bryson was born on 25 December 1873 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married (?) Shenk.² Anna Rachel Bryson died on 15 November 1953 at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at age 79.¹ She was buried on 18 December 1953 at Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     She was listed as a resident in M Franklin Bryson and Susan Bryson's household in the census report on 7 June 1880 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her name was llisted as Rachel.³ Her married name was Shenk.²