Bryant/Smith Genealogy: From Christopher Smythe to Nancy Smith

*13th Generation: Col. John Smith

• John was born on September 12, 1624, in Burnley, Lancashire, England.
• He married Anne Bernard in 1653 in Purton Glocester County, Virginia. They had six children together: Marinleus, John, Arthur, Elizabeth, Phillip, and Ann.
• John died on April 14, 1697, (73 years old) in Purton, Glocester County, Virginia.

*13th Generation: Anne Bernard

• Anne was born in 1634 in Buckinghamshire, England.
• She married John in 1653 in Purton Glocester County, Virginia. They had six children together:
  • Marinleus (1660-1702) in Stafford County, Virginia
  • John Alexander (who we are descended from) (1662-1698)
  • Arthur (1665-?)
  • Elizabeth (1667-1708) in Essex County, Virginia
  • Phillip (1680-?) twin sister is Ann
  • Ann (1680-?)
• Anne died on April 14, 1697, (63 years old) in Purton Glocester County, Virginia. She died on the same day as her husband.