It looks like it might be a tight squeeze, but I have a Richard and Elizabeth Bryan(t). See my link on rootsweb http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=nol&I11.x=39&I11.y=7 Neil O'Leary Louisville,KY On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:55:52 EDT wnorman918@aol.com writes: > I wish someone could help me on my Auston Bryant, b. bt. 1770-1780, > > Buckingham Co. VA., d. Pope Co. Ark., bf. Jul 1835., m. to > Elizabeth "Betsy" b. > according to census bt. 1980-1900, d. bf 1880, Ark. > He had a son, William C. born in KY, ca. 1812, but where in KY? I > have > hunted everywhere for this birth. I wish I knew which County this > was in. In > all they had 11 children, The only names that I have are, William > C., Ryal > (Riley), and Ambrose Henry Seviere Bryant. > There is a Richard into this somewhere, I just don't know how he > fits in. > I have a copy of a military land grant to Auston and here is how it > reads; > "Auston Bryant, Father and heir at law of Richard Bryant, > deceased." This > was signed by James Monroe, & dated; 27 Nov 1820. > Rightly this states that Auston was Richard's father, but I can't > make any > of the dates fit. I would have to think this was for the War of > 1812. > What do's "Heir at Law" mean? > > I would be extremely grateful for any help. > > Wanda Norman > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRYANT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >