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     Joseph Bryson was born on 16 May 1821 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Susannah Malinda Gregg, daughter of William Gregg and Grace Amelia Long, on 10 March 1842 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Joseph Bryson died on 22 May 1864 at Prisioner of War, Andersonville, Georgia, at age 43.³ He was buried on 23 May 1864 at Andersonville National Cemetery GA grave # 1309, Andersonville, Georgia.⁴ Joseph Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 39764349.
     He appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was included lived and was part of the Civil War Family History
William Gregg and his wife were living in Sadsbury Township during the beginning of the strife to cause the Civil War, near Smyrna, where on September 11, 1851, the Christiana Riots took place. By end of war in 1865 William and Grace were living near Paradise Township. Grace passed away in 1867.
Susan Gregg Bryson, daughter of William, and her husband were living in Paradise Township when Joseph answered call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9 1861 in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864 after a horrible incarceration. Two other members of his unit were imprisoned here, but probably not captured same time as Joseph. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mis treatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House during January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.

William M Bryson, son of Joseph Bryson was mustered into service 1 year after his father died in prison at Andersonville, first in Reg 203, Co B. He was transferred to 76th Reg, Co G. He served until July 18, 1865 and was mustered out at Raleigh North Carolina after end of the war. On Apr 15, 1865, he was in the line of duty and was 'ruptured in the privates', supposed to have been caused by his cartridge bag that contained 40 rounds, on the march between Wilmington, NC and Payson Station, NC. He applied for a pension May 6, 1896 for his injury during the war while he was living in Parkesburg, Chester County. He married Albina Jordan on Dec 26, 1865, after his return from service. Albina applied for widows pension April 26, 1897 after the death on April 20, of her husband William. between 1851 and 1865.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1860; A Magadaline Bryson listed on 1860 Census with Joseph and Susanna age 14. He was Lime burner as listed on 1860 Paradise Twp Census in 1860. He and Susannah Malinda Gregg appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Listed on 1860 Paradise Twp Census as 34 years old Family # 141 page 693. He is recorded as being a Lime Burner, value of personal property $200. Entire family born in PA.⁷ Joseph Bryson was described as being 40 years, five feet, 10 inches tall, dark complexion, gray eyes and brown hair. Birthplace indicated Lancaster, Pa and occupation as farmer. on 17 September 1861 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He began military service on 27 September 1861 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Regiment 2, Co D Calvary which was part of 59th Regiment. The 59th Regiment (2nd Calvary) was recruited in fall of f1861, Enlistments began at Washington DC April 25, 1862. Engaged in battle at Rapidan June 1862 and stayed thru summer and fall 1862. They were winterquartered at Accotink, near Occoquan?.
Left winter quarters early april 1863, entered Gettysburg in June, spent summer and fall in Gettysburg and winter quartered in Warrenton 1863. 59th Regiment participated in the follow battles: Hawes Shop, Deep Bottom, Malvern Hill, Charles City crossroads, Reams Station, Wyatts Farm, Boydton Plank road, McDowell's Hill, Five Forks and was present at surrender at Appomatox.³ He witnessed and was listed as present at each month's Muster Roll. between 1 July 1862 and February 1863.³ He witnessed and was listed as on duty as orderly for Col Pence. in January 1863 at Brigade Headquarters.³ He witnessed and was detached as orderly for Col Price between 28 February 1863 and 12 April 1863 at Brigade Headquarters.³ He witnessed and was present between March 1863 and April 1863 at Brigade Headquarters, Fairfax C. H., Virginia.³ He witnessed and was present for Company Muster Roll between July 1863 and August 1863.³ He witnessed and was present for Company Muster Roll. between September 1863 and October 1863.³ He witnessed and was captured at White Hall House, confined at Richmond, Va Nov 29 - Dec 4, 1863. Sent to Andersonville March 18, 1864. on 26 September 1863 at White Hall House, VA.^4,3 He witnessed and appears on Paradise Twp. Militia Enrollment poster. on 20 November 1863 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He ended military service on 22 May 1864 at Andersonville Prisoner of War Camp, Americus, Georgia; Andersonville Prisoner Profile
Code No: 11309
Grave No: 1309
Last Name: Bryson
First Name: Joseph
Rank: Private
Company: D
Regiment: 2
State: PA
Branch of Service: Cavalry
Date of Death: May 23, 1864
Cause of Death: Dysentery
Remarks: J. Bryson; Headstone is marked Joseph Bayson.
Reference: p50; p336
Alternate Names: Bayson, Brison
Status: Died at Andersonville.¹ He waslisted as having the following inventory at his death: One uniform jacket, 1 pair trousers, 3 cotton drawers, 2 cotton shirts, 2 pr socks. (no shoes or boots) on 24 May 1865. He descendants held at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁹ His and Susannah Malinda Gregg M on 29 July 1994 at Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bible records were found by Sue Gregg. Bible was sold at auction of Bud Johnson's Georgetown.¹⁰

     Susannah Malinda Gregg was born on 27 September 1824 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Bryson, son of Jesse Bryson and Margaret Myers, on 10 March 1842 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Susannah Malinda Gregg married William Murray, son of William (Henry) Murray and Catherine ?, on 18 January 1866 at Leacock Presbyterian Church, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Married by Rev John Elliot.² Susannah Malinda Bryson married William Murray, son of William (Henry) Murray and Catherine ?, on 15 February 1866 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania; pension file has a avidavit from the minister who married them as to the date.^3,4 Susannah Malinda Gregg died on 4 April 1891 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. She was buried on 7 April 1891 at Nickel Mines Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Inscription:
Widow of Joseph Bryson
Born Sept 27 1824
Died Apr 4 1891
Aged 67 years 6 mo 7 days.⁵ Susannah Malinda Gregg Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 22050828.
     As of 10 March 1842,her married name was Bryson.¹ She appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Joseph & Susan Brison were listed with children Mary, 6; William 5; and Elizabeth,2.⁶ She witnessed lived and was part of the Civil War Family History
William Gregg and his wife were living in Sadsbury Township during the beginning of the strife to cause the Civil War, near Smyrna, where on September 11, 1851, the Christiana Riots took place. By end of war in 1865 William and Grace were living near Paradise Township. Grace passed away in 1867.
Susan Gregg Bryson, daughter of William, and her husband were living in Paradise Township when Joseph answered call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9 1861 in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864 after a horrible incarceration. Two other members of his unit were imprisoned here, but probably not captured same time as Joseph. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mis treatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House during January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.

William M Bryson, son of Joseph Bryson was mustered into service 1 year after his father died in prison at Andersonville, first in Reg 203, Co B. He was transferred to 76th Reg, Co G. He served until July 18, 1865 and was mustered out at Raleigh North Carolina after end of the war. On Apr 15, 1865, he was in the line of duty and was 'ruptured in the privates', supposed to have been caused by his cartridge bag that contained 40 rounds, on the march between Wilmington, NC and Payson Station, NC. He applied for a pension May 6, 1896 for his injury during the war while he was living in Parkesburg, Chester County. He married Albina Jordan on Dec 26, 1865, after his return from service. Albina applied for widows pension April 26, 1897 after the death on April 20, of her husband William. between 1851 and 1865.⁷ She and Joseph Bryson appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Listed on 1860 Paradise Twp Census as 34 years old Family # 141 page 693. He is recorded as being a Lime Burner, value of personal property $200. Entire family born in PA.⁸ Susannah Malinda Gregg witnessed and applied for a Widow's pension # 85541 application #, certificate # 57361 and also minors pension application # 137892; certificate # 101049. on 9 March 1865.⁹ As of 18 January 1866,her married name was Murray.¹⁰ She After remarriage children from Grace Amanda to Margaret Evaline were assigned William Hamilton as guardian. A guardian's duty was to attend to and manage the interests of the Wards, with reasonalble attention. after 18 January 1866.^10,3 She lived on 21 May 1867 at Belmont, Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹ She and William Murray appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹² Susannah Malinda Gregg appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Paradise Twp at age 56 with husband and Milton and Ella.¹³ She witnessed also testifies in this auditors report ' Mr Hamilton was always a friend of my Husband (meaning Bryson); I took a notion Mr. Hamilton would make a good man for the business of Guardian; I had him appointed the Guardian. on 13 August 1881 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She witnessed , when spoken to about marrying a widow with a child he replied " that made no difference to him, that he intended to raise that child as his own, that he had promised his wife, befoe he married her, that as long as he had bread, she should have it" during court proceedings about the pension moneies for the 4 daughters of Susannah Bryson Murray, he stated. At this time William Murray was only making about $1.00 a day at the Nickel Mines.
     Also in this report was confirmation of William Murrays previous children, numbering seven, from his previous wife, the youngest about 5 years old. on 13 August 1881 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She witnessed was subject of another Auditor report, this time a 'Opinion of the Court' on her file of pension exeptions. Also noted in this document was the point of sending her to Soldiers Orphans school. Of that point the Guardian states " I made an endeavour to send them to the Soldiers Orphans school. I asked the Mother to help send them. I asked Dr Martin to talk to them about it. I told the Mother that they ought to go. She said yes. The School moved to Mount Joy from Paradise in a short time. The reason I did not take them to Mount Joy is because I would not tie and haul them there. I thought I did everything I coud do, to get them, except, to tie them and haul them there."      That testimony has not been contradicted at all, as we have been able to discover. on 13 August 1881.³ She witnessed the illness of William Miers Bryson on 6 March 1884 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; William's mother, Susan Murray, signed a Proof of Disability form on this date.¹⁴ Susannah Malinda Gregg Burial stone reads Susannah Bryson not Susannah Murray in 1891. She There is an inventory for another Susannah M. Bryson on file at Historical Society which is a different Susannah Bryson. in 1899 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A note I copied at St James church on April 26, 1989 states Entries for Grace Episcopal Church at Nickel Mines are entered in Book 3-8172, vol 4. These volumes have been copied and are currently found at Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA. Grace Episcopal is the original name of this church and cemetery.
A second note states records from Gap Mining Company are in the recorders office of the Lancaster Co Court house. 8-5-72 A date of July 26, 1857 is with this note.
on 26 April 1989 at Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery.¹⁵ She and Joseph Bryson Bible records were found by Sue Gregg. Bible was sold at auction of Bud Johnson's Georgetown on 29 July 1994 at Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁶ Her Bible was found 29 Jul 1994 by E Sue Gregg, having been sold at a local auction. Sue was not permitted to purchase it from buyer, but was able to copy the family information included in it. on 29 July 1994 at Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁷

     William Miers Bryson was born on 27 June 1845 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Albina S Jordon, daughter of John A Jordon and Lizzie Mills, on 26 December 1865 at Holy Trinity Evangelical Luthern Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Last pension payment was 4 Nov 1913 for husband military service; Was married by Samuel Laird according to pension records. Date also recorded as 26 Dec 1863.³ William Miers Bryson died on 20 April 1897 at Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, at age 51.⁴ He was buried on 23 April 1897 at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania.⁵ William Miers Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 34666987.²
     He participation in lived and was part of the Civil War Family History
William Gregg and his wife were living in Sadsbury Township during the beginning of the strife to cause the Civil War, near Smyrna, where on September 11, 1851, the Christiana Riots took place. By end of war in 1865 William and Grace were living near Paradise Township. Grace passed away in 1867.
Susan Gregg Bryson, daughter of William, and her husband were living in Paradise Township when Joseph answered call to duty on Sept 27, 1861. He joined the 59th Regiment of Pa Volunteers, II Calvary Company D and was mustered in on Dec 9 1861 in Philadelphia. After serving thru many battles including Gettysburg, he was taken prisoner at Parkers Store, Virginia on Nov 27, 1863, a week after the Gettysburg address was given. He was believed to be on patrol by himself, part of the unit that was guarding Gen Meade's Headquarters Unit when he was captured. He died at Andersonville Confederate Prison on May 22, 1864 after a horrible incarceration. Two other members of his unit were imprisoned here, but probably not captured same time as Joseph. The horrible stories that came out of Andersonville were incredible, of mis treatment, starvation, only clothing they came with and terrible overcrowding. According to Company Muster Rolls, Joseph was an orderly at Brigade Headquarters at Fairfax Court House during January to April 1863. His description was 5', 10" tall, dark complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair. His occupation was listed as a farmer.

William M Bryson, son of Joseph Bryson was mustered into service 1 year after his father died in prison at Andersonville, first in Reg 203, Co B. He was transferred to 76th Reg, Co G. He served until July 18, 1865 and was mustered out at Raleigh North Carolina after end of the war. On Apr 15, 1865, he was in the line of duty and was 'ruptured in the privates', supposed to have been caused by his cartridge bag that contained 40 rounds, on the march between Wilmington, NC and Payson Station, NC. He applied for a pension May 6, 1896 for his injury during the war while he was living in Parkesburg, Chester County. He married Albina Jordan on Dec 26, 1865, after his return from service. Albina applied for widows pension April 26, 1897 after the death on April 20, of her husband William. between 1851 and 1865.⁶ He began military service on 9 January 1865 and first served in Co. B of the 203 Regt. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry to serve one year. He was transfered to Co. G of the 76th Regt Pennsylvania Volunteers commanded by Thomas H Byrnes May / June 1865. His pension record consists of 17 pages.^4,7,8 He ended military service on 19 July 1865 at Raleigh, North Carolina; He was honorably discharged due to injury caused by rupture.^4,8 He was described as age 19 years;height 5 ft 3 1/2 inches; complexion Fair; hair, light;eyes, blue. Form also states That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Payson Station in the state of North Carolina, on or about the 15th day of April 1865, he was ruptured in the privates, supposed to have been caused by the cartridge bag, containing 40 rounds, on the march between Wilmington and Payson Station in North Carolina. That he was not treated in Hospital but by the Co. Surgeon but can't recollect his name. That since leaving the service he had resided in Paradise Township, his occupation is a Labourer. His post office address at this time was Nickel Mines Post Office. His signature is included on form. on 19 July 1865 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ He witnessed William M. Bryson listed in directory in Paradise Township, occupation laborer, home post office Kinzers. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ He and Albina S Jordon appeared on the census of 1870; Listed on 1870 Paradise Twp census age 25 with wife and 3 children, family #74, 3 families from Nancy Armer age 69.¹¹ William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Daughter Sarah is called Catherine on 1880 census? Jesse is called Snyder on 1880 census?¹² William Miers Bryson was ill & William's mother, Susan Murray, signed a Proof of Disability form on this date. on 6 March 1884 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹³ He appeared on the census of 1890 at Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania; Listed as Private, B Company, Reg 203, PA Volunteer. Enlisted Jan 9, 1865, Discharged Jun 18, 1865.length of service 6 months, 9 days.¹⁴ Bible records found by Sue Gregg. Bible was with personal items sold at auction of Bud Johnson's of Georgetown.¹⁵

     Catherine Matilda Bryson was born on 25 September 1847 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Thomas E Wright, son of Thomas Wright and Martha Nickelson, on 28 January 1867. Catherine Matilda Bryson died on 1 May 1885 at age 37; and appears to have died in childbirth.² She was buried on 3 May 1885 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania.² Catherine Matilda Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22053643.
     She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She and Thomas E Wright appeared on the census of 3 July 1870 at Symrna, Bart Twp, Lancaster. Also on this census in the next household was a Geo Wright, age 16 b. about 1854, and a Martha Wright, age 55.⁴ Catherine Matilda Bryson and Thomas E Wright appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.⁵

     Joseph Lefever Bryson was born on 11 September 1850 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Johanna Clark, daughter of Nathaniel Clark and Margaret Berkyhieser, on 3 September 1872. Joseph Lefever Bryson married Sarah (Ella) Gontner, daughter of Daniel Gontner and Sarah Hemling, on 22 October 1889 at Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Joseph Lefever Bryson died on 9 August 1913 at 529 Uniion St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 62. Cause of death was Pneumonia Lobar.⁵ He was buried on 13 August 1913 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetary, Pennsylvania. Inscription:
Born Sept 11 1850
Died Aug 9 1913
Aged 62 years, 11 months, 28 days.^6,2 Joseph Lefever Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22052948.⁷
     He appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He witnessed Joseph Bryson, Jr is listed in Directory in Paradise Township, occupation laborer, home post office Kinzers. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ He and Johanna Clark appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Joseph Lefever Bryson and Sarah (Ella) Bryson lived in December 1911 at 217 Perry St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹ Joseph Lefever Bryson lived on 12 January 1913 at 529 Uniion St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹² He was a laborer on trolley line on 8 August 1913 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He Obit in Strasburg Weekly News 9 Aug 1913 on 9 August 1913.

     Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson was born on 21 February 1853 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married John Benjamin Murray, son of William Murray and Charlotte Conover, in 1868. Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson married John L Groh on 6 October 1904 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,4 Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson died on 31 January 1917 at age 63. She was buried on 3 February 1917 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania; Her gravestone has her previous married name on it and she is buried with her first husband.⁵ Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22054687.⁶
     She Maria Brackbill and Catherine Hess, nurse & near neighbor attended birth with Dr James Sulton. She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She William Hamilton appointed guardian 18 Apr 1866 after 2nd marriage of mother. William Hamilton rec'd 8.00 from 16 Feb 1866 to 11 Aug 1875. Increased to 10.00 25 Jul 1866. She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bart Twp as 27 years old with husband John and 3 sons and 1 daughter.⁸ She and John Benjamin Murray appeared on the census of June 1880 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson and John Benjamin Murray appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at Georgetown - Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bart Twp, Lancaster Co. PA. Also listed were Charlie, age 24, Susan age 14, John, age 10, George age 7 and two grand children, Chas, age 2 and Clara age 11/12. As of 1905,her married name was Grace Groh. Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson lived on 12 January 1913 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹

     Susan Suslome? Bryson was born on 18 July 1855 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Place of birth was stated in obit as Paradise township.¹ She married Frank Simpson circa 1873. Susan Suslome? Bryson married James Nelson Lowery in 1875; in 1875 approximately as 1900 census listed them married 25 years with 10 children and 6 living in 1900.² Susan Suslome? Bryson died on 12 January 1913 at Her home, 213 E Liberty St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 57.^3,4 She was buried on 15 January 1913 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; According to obit, her body was taken by trolley to Kinzers, then to Nickel Mines for burial at Nickel Mines.³ Susan Suslome? Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 72464123.⁵
     She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She Age 8 when father died, possibly adopted by William Murray in 1863. She William Hamilton appointed guardian 18 Apr 1866 after 2nd marriage of mother. on 18 April 1866. As of 1875,her married name was Lowery.² She and James Nelson Lowery appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Bart Twp, Lancaster.⁷ Susan Suslome? Bryson and James Nelson Lowery appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; with Susan's son, James Simpson, and Wm, Florence, Mary, Bessie of their children and also listed was Ralph Rush, g. son, Born Nov 1899 age 6/12.⁸ Susan Suslome? Bryson was listed as a resident in James Nelson Lowery and Susan Suslome? Bryson's household in the census report on 27 April 1910 at 314 E Liberty St, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; This census states Susan was mother of 10 children, 6 living in 1910. Married 35 years.⁹ She was ill with heart failure for two weeks. in January 1913 at 213 E. Liberty St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Sylvia T Gardner SOURCE: Bible records found 7/29/1994 by Sue Gregg. Bible was with personal items;CONT sold at auction of Bud Johnson's of Georgetown. Her married name was Bryson.¹ Her married name was Bryson.

     Robert Williams was born on 1 February 1856 at Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom.^2,3 He married Emma Lida Bryson, daughter of Joseph Bryson and Susannah Malinda Gregg, on 4 March 1874. Robert Williams died on 30 January 1923 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was apoplexy.^4,3 He was buried on 2 February 1923 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^5,3 Robert Williams Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84356726 + family links.
     He appeared on the census of 1861 at College Row, Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom.² He immigrated in 1864.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Smyrna, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsyvania.⁷ He and Emma Lida Bryson appeared on the census of 1880 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; as 24 years old and 23 years old respectively. Robert's birthplace listed as England as well as his parents.⁸ Robert Williams was a tanner. on 13 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ He and Emma Lida Bryson appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ Robert Williams was a witness when Thomas Williams was after his death the farm property was sold to George Welk of Strasburg Township for 5,206.81. All his heirs signed the sale agreement. on 29 March 1909 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Robert Williams and Emma Lida Bryson appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹

     Thomas E Wright was born on 6 November 1846 at Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He married Catherine Matilda Bryson, daughter of Joseph Bryson and Susannah Malinda Gregg, on 28 January 1867. Thomas E Wright married Anna Murray, daughter of William Murray and Susannah Malinda Gregg, circa 1889.⁵ Thomas E Wright died on 4 November 1921 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 74. Cause of death was heart failure.⁴ He was buried on 7 November 1921 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania. Owner of Cemetery Lot as of 1875 plot Map. Thomas E Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22024023.⁶
     He appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 at Smyrna, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He began military service circa 1861 Listed as private, no other info.⁸ He began military service on 16 July 1864 and served with Co B, 195th Regiment, as a Private, also served wtih 195th Co G Pennsylvania Infantry.^9,10,11 He ended military service on 4 November 1864.⁹ He witnessed Thomas Wright is recorded in directory as a laborer, post office Bart. in 1869 at Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹² He Listed on 1870 Bart Twp Census with wife Catherine age 20 & Henry C age 3 and Elwood age 1. in 1870 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was Listed as Miner on 1870 Bart Twp in 1870 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He and Catherine Matilda Bryson appeared on the census of 3 July 1870 at Symrna, Bart Twp, Lancaster. Also on this census in the next household was a Geo Wright, age 16 b. about 1854, and a Martha Wright, age 55.¹³ Thomas E Wright appeared on the census of June 1890 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Rank was Private, no unit recorded.¹⁴ He and Catherine Matilda Bryson appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.¹⁵ Thomas E Wright Both wives were children of Susan Gregg Bryson Murray in 1885. He and Anna Murray appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Thomas E Wright Bible records found 7/29/1994 by Sue Gregg. Bible was with personal items; sold at auction of Bud Johnson's of Georgetown. on 29 July 1994 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He Located a photo of Thomas and his wife, Catherine, from Julie VanZandt's records. on 15 October 2001.

     Johanna Clark was born on 24 November 1852. She married Joseph Lefever Bryson, son of Joseph Bryson and Susannah Malinda Gregg, on 3 September 1872. Johanna Bryson died on 26 December 1887 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 35. She was buried on 27 December 1887 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania. Johanna Clark Find-a-Grave.com ID # 21316814.²
     She appeared on the census of June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 1870, Johanna Clark was also known as Joanna Clark.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of 3 September 1872,her married name was Bryson. She and Joseph Lefever Bryson appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Mary Emma Bryson was born on 11 April 1879. She died on 21 March 1881 at age 1.² She was buried on 24 March 1881 at Nickel Mine Episcopal Cemetery, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³
     She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Harry F Bryson was born on 12 June 1873. He died on 23 August 1873.

     John Benjamin Murray was born on 20 February 1843 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson, daughter of Joseph Bryson and Susannah Malinda Gregg, in 1868. John Benjamin Murray died on 26 February 1902 at Nickel Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 59; from Heart Failure.² He was buried on 28 February 1902 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania; Inscription:
Born Feb 20, 1843
Died Feb 26, 1902
Aged 59.³ John Benjamin Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22024031.³
     He Grace Amanda Bryson's step brother. He appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He witnessed is listed in directory in Paradise Township, occupation laborer, home post office Leaman Place. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was listed as Farm Boss in June 1880 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He and Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson appeared on the census of June 1880 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ John Benjamin Murray and Grace Amanda (Amelia)? Bryson appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at Georgetown - Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bart Twp, Lancaster Co. PA. Also listed were Charlie, age 24, Susan age 14, John, age 10, George age 7 and two grand children, Chas, age 2 and Clara age 11/12. John Benjamin Murray was listed as a Farmer in 1902 at Belemont, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Joshua Free Murray was born on 15 March 1881. He died on 21 July 1881. He was buried on 22 July 1881 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania.

     Minnie Grace Murray was born on 16 August 1888.¹ She died on 27 September 1888. She was buried on 28 September 1888 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania.

     Willis S Murray was born on 17 February 1896 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died on 22 August 1896. He was buried on 23 August 1896 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania.

     Frank L Murray was born on 10 August 1899. He died on 19 January 1900. He was buried on 20 January 1900 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania. Frank L Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22054408.

     Clyde M Wright was born in 1882. He was buried in 1883 at Nickel Mines Episcopal Cemetery, Georgetown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.² He died in 1883. Clyde M Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # (an unknown value.)

     Infant Son Wright was buried at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery, Pennsylvania. He died on 1 May 1885. He was born on 1 May 1885.

     Charles W Murray was born on 1 March 1876 at Niclel Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Hollie Artus. Charles W Murray married Harriettte Weaver before 19 September 1941.² Charles W Murray died on 19 September 1941 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Cause of death was ureania.² He was buried on 23 September 1941 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetery Burial in lot adjoining John B Murray, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Bart Twp as 5 years old, listed with parents and siblings.³ He was railroad conductor and fireman for Philadelphia and Reading railroads before 1941.²