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