Ancestry and Legends of

John Henry Bayne (JHB) Bryan (1847-1918)

Name taken from Dr. John Henry Bayne who delivered him

The youngest of 9 Siblings and ironically he himself had 9 children as did his Great Grandfather

Frequently referrred to as 'Bayne' Bryan in his youth

Father and oldest brother, Richard H. died of Cholera when he was just 6.

Last observed living with Brother, William Page Bryan and family in Surrattsville (Now Clinton MD) in 1870

He married Mary Ida Hunter (1849-1915) at St Mary's Church in Alexandria VA [could have been St Mary’s of Piscataway?]

Lived in and conducted business as an engineer in Philiadelphia, Dayton OH and Buffalo NY

His great grandfather, Edward Lanham was a Captain in the Revolutionary War and his brother, Edward Pliny Bryan was a Captain in the civil war.

Father: William ‘S’ Bryan (1786-1853)

Mother: Susanna Page Lanham (1808-1895)

Matthew Brady portrait of W. Matthew Brady portrait of W. Bryan in New YorkBryan in New York

William ‘S’ Bryan – Eldest of 6 children

Very wealthy! in 1850 ($16400)Accumulated 2300 acres in land by 1853

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Susanna Page Lanham – 4th Child of 9 children AGAIN!

Only sibling to remain in MD on a Tobacco PlantationParents and siblings moved to St Louis Co, MO thence as far west as CA, south to

MSfavorite grandchild, Susanna Page Bryan Duff , d/o William Page Bryan who

descendants now reside in Rochester NY area

Bryan Family home in what is now Clinton MD and site of original home dating to ca Bryan Family home in what is now Clinton MD and site of original home dating to ca 17651765

Taken from Rambler Newspaper 1914; home rebuilt Taken from Rambler Newspaper 1914; home rebuilt ca 1880 after fire. The original home was built by ca 1880 after fire. The original home was built by William’s grandfather, William ca 1765 and William’s grandfather, William ca 1765 and modified by his father, Richard Bryan in 1816, 3 modified by his father, Richard Bryan in 1816, 3 years before he died. William of Rich’d inherited the years before he died. William of Rich’d inherited the land and house by Will in 1818.land and house by Will in 1818.

Photo taken by Mike Williamson ca 2000 while on tour with Photo taken by Mike Williamson ca 2000 while on tour with David Miller of the old Plantation grounds currently owned David Miller of the old Plantation grounds currently owned by the Prince Georges Co community college. The house was by the Prince Georges Co community college. The house was demolished ca 1926 for safety concerns. demolished ca 1926 for safety concerns.

Plague erected by the Miller family as a tribute to the Bryan Family on the grounds of the old Plague erected by the Miller family as a tribute to the Bryan Family on the grounds of the old plantation in Clinton, MDplantation in Clinton, MD

Approx three years (ca 1856) after the unexpected death (1853) of William Bryan, Edward Pliny Bryan initiated a series of court filings by the children as a plea to have the 2300 acres partitioned, sold and distributed against the feelings of their mother, Susan Page Lanham Bryan. The court filings went under the name of “156 Equity” of which there were dealings thru ca 1873.

Much of the land has been converted to Public Parks (Louise Cosca Regional Park adjoining the old home) and National Parks (Piscataway Park on the Potomac river once the “Bryan Fishing Shore” ). Interestingly, some land (“Belmont” and acreage never located) south and adjacent the fishing shore along the Potomac river was abscounded from William’s cousin, Osbourne Bryan and sister, Elizabeth when Osbourne died in 1822 and William was made guardian of the children. Only after ca 20 years of Court battles did he give back some of the assets to the children ca 1842.

One of the partials known as “Lanham Farm” ca 456 acres and across the Piscataway Rd from the main “homestead” Plantation (796 acres) was the home of Susan’s Parents before they packed up the family and moved to St Louis ca 1834. The nearly 100% wooded partial was distributed to J H B Bryan’s brother, William Page Bryan and in 1865 was sold to the Irish born John & Timothy Lyons. The original old deed was found in the bible of John Lyon’s granddaughter, Emily Lyons [descendant of John Lyons’ son and Wm Bryan’s daughter]. The property once called “Travelers Rest” by Thomas Lyons is currently the Washington Executive/ Hyde Field airport devoid of any timber.

Current Photo of St Mary’s Catholic Church Piscataway MD Current Photo of St Mary’s Catholic Church Piscataway MD (2000 by Mike Williamson) worship and burial place of many (2000 by Mike Williamson) worship and burial place of many Bryan Family members – Note there is apparently a St Mary’s Bryan Family members – Note there is apparently a St Mary’s Church across the river in Alexandria VA where John H B Bryan Church across the river in Alexandria VA where John H B Bryan was said to have been married.was said to have been married.

Tombstone of William Bryan of Richard Jun Tombstone of William Bryan of Richard Jun 1853 at St Mary’s Church1853 at St Mary’s Church

Grandfather: Richard Bryan (1757-1819)3rd son of 3 brothers and 6 sisters

Grandmother: Anne Rebecca Busey Ball (1765-)married 31 Jan 1783 at the 'Old' St Johns church at Broad creek

Descendant of Hillery Ball (d. 1710) of either Anne arundel Co or Stafford Co., VA (home of George Washington’s mother, Mary Ball

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Grandfather: George Horatio Lanham (1774-1844)Youngest of 7 children

Sheriff of Prince Georges Co.son of Revolutionary war Captain

Grandmother: Sempronia Hamilton (1777-1851)Brother, ‘Pliny’ Hamilton, a name repeated used by descendants

likely descendant of Alexander Hamilton & Burdett/Burditt family of Port Tobacco, MD

The parents of Anne Busey Ball were Richard Ball and Sarah Busey. The Md Ball family may be descendants The parents of Anne Busey Ball were Richard Ball and Sarah Busey. The Md Ball family may be descendants or relatives of George Washington’s, Mary Ball in Stafford Co., VA. Legends obtained via David Miller or relatives of George Washington’s, Mary Ball in Stafford Co., VA. Legends obtained via David Miller suggests interactions of the Bryan Family with the family of George Washington who lived directly opposite suggests interactions of the Bryan Family with the family of George Washington who lived directly opposite each other on the Potomac river. An engraved punch bowl was supposedly given to the Bryans from the each other on the Potomac river. An engraved punch bowl was supposedly given to the Bryans from the Washingtons which was given to Susan Page Bryan Duff among other valuables during the family squirmish Washingtons which was given to Susan Page Bryan Duff among other valuables during the family squirmish over assets. It was apparently sold by a family member in the Rochester NY area since.over assets. It was apparently sold by a family member in the Rochester NY area since.

The large Busey Family is being researched by Pat Paschke (link available online via CDROM) who has an The large Busey Family is being researched by Pat Paschke (link available online via CDROM) who has an elaborate and informative website dating to Paul Busey from England or VA in 1651.elaborate and informative website dating to Paul Busey from England or VA in 1651.

Hillery Ball (ca 1765-1710) married the ‘Catholic’ Anne Wheeler and were the grandparents of Richard Ball. Hillery Ball (ca 1765-1710) married the ‘Catholic’ Anne Wheeler and were the grandparents of Richard Ball. He was the earliest known to have had the land tracts, “Brother’s Delight” and “Sisters Delight” which were He was the earliest known to have had the land tracts, “Brother’s Delight” and “Sisters Delight” which were passed down (partials) to William of Richard Bryan whose property adjoined the tracts. Anne Wheeler’s passed down (partials) to William of Richard Bryan whose property adjoined the tracts. Anne Wheeler’s grandfather was likely(?) Major John Wheeler of MD.grandfather was likely(?) Major John Wheeler of MD.

Great Grandfather: William Bryan (1713-1781)Had 9 Children: 3 sons, six daughters

First 200 acres purchased in PG Co. in 1761- ‘Lisbey’s Discovery’ & ‘Mistake’

Great Grandmother: Diana Gutteridge (Feb 1730- )married May 4, 1750 by Rev Henry Addison at Broad Creek & Lower Chapel

second to the youngest of at least 7 ALL female siblingsGranddaughter of Paul Gutteridge ( - 18 Aug 1702) who immigrated aboard the

HMS BenjaminLiving descendant of sister in Washington State

----------------------Great Grandfather: Capt.Edward Lanham (1731-1791)

Youngest of at least 7 childrenCaptain Revolutionary War

married on 21 February 1758 Grandson of English immigrant (1678) John Lannum/Lanham (1661-1750)

Great Grandmother: Susanna Page (1732-1797)One of 9 children AGAIN! (3 brothers 5 sisters)

Origin of infamous ‘Page’ name parents: Daniel Page (wp. 1768) & Mary Draine

Correspondence between cousins, Ann Bryan Correspondence between cousins, Ann Bryan Lyons and Estelle Bryan Summers, NY and MD, Lyons and Estelle Bryan Summers, NY and MD, in the 1930’s illustrating Estelle’s curious in the 1930’s illustrating Estelle’s curious genealogical interest attempting to persuade her genealogical interest attempting to persuade her cousin in a similar direction.cousin in a similar direction.

Robert and ‘Estella’ Summers married 1 year with no children yet on Seneca StRobert and ‘Estella’ Summers married 1 year with no children yet on Seneca St

Robert J. and ‘Estelle’ Summers married with 5 children at 1867 Seneca StRobert J. and ‘Estelle’ Summers married with 5 children at 1867 Seneca St