Paternal Bryant Genealogy: From Sir Guy de Brienne to Cordis Bryant

15th Generation: Sir Francis Bryan

  • Sir Francis was born in 1549 in County Clare, Ireland.
  • He married Lady Ann Smith in 1580 in County Clare, Ireland.
  • They had four sons together: Francis, Richard, William (who we are descended from), and James.
  • Sir Francis died on June 1, 1640, (91 years old) in County Clare, Ireland.

15th Generation: Lady Ann Smith

  • Lady Ann was born in 1560 in County Clare, Ireland.
  • She was the daughter of Sir William Smith and Alice Watson.
  • She married Sir Francis in 1580 in Ireland.
  • They had four sons together:
    • Francis (1580-1650)
    • Richard (1598-?)
    • William (who we are descended from)
    • James (1603-?)
  • Lady Ann died in 1635 (75 years old) in County Clare, Ireland.
  • https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/republic-of-ireland/clare/