11th Generation: Col. John Smith
- John was born on April 13, 1684, in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- He married Elizabeth Whitfield in 1707. They had six children together: Samuel, Joseph, John, Elizabeth, Charles, and Nancy.
- John served as a colonel in the American Revolution.
- He died on November 1, 1777, (93 years old) in Bertie County, North Carolina.
11th Generation: Elizabeth Whitfield
- Elizabeth was born on September 2, 1687, in Isle of Wight, Virginia.
- She married John in 1707. They had six children together:
- Samuel (1709-1783) He was a captain.
- Joseph (1720-1803)
- John (1724-1790) Died in Hawkins, Tennessee
- Elizabeth (1724-1792) Died at Springfield Plantation in Johnson County.
- Charles (1726-?)
- Nancy (who we are descended from) (1728-1760)
- Elizabeth died on June 1, 1765, (78 years old) in Johnson County, North Carolina.
For more information on Nancy, please see the Paternal Bryant page 10th generation. Nancy Smith married Col. Needham Bryant.
Family Tree Smith Branch
16) Christopher Smythe ————Joanna Dawson
15) Thomas Smith ——————Mary Margaret Hargraves
14) Christopher Thomas Smith —–Elizabeth Townley
13) Col John Smith ——————Anne Bernard
12) John Alexander Smith ———-Mary Reade Warner
11) Col. John Smith ——————Elizabeth Whitfield
10) Col. Needham Bryant ————Nancy Ann Smith
9) Frederick Bryant —————–Amelia Pugh
8) William Frederick Bryant ——–Mary Manning
7) William (Wiley) Bryant ———–Sarah (Sally) ??
6) Allen Bryant ——————-Peninah(Penelope) Williams
5) Jeremiah Marion Bryant ——Permelia Ann Burgett
4) William Marion Bryant ——–Malinda Irene Singletary
3) Cordis Bryant ——————-Ruby Bell Maddox
Bryant Family Tree 