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Catherine Jo (Cathy) Woodhead
Female, born 15 Sep 1951, died 21 Oct 2018
| Name Sources | Catherine Jo (Cathy) Woodhead.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 15 September 1951; Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.2,3 |
| Parents | Royal Spencer (Woody) Woodhead Jr. and Margaret Kathryn Erb.2,3 |
| Death | 21 October 2018; Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, age 67.3 |
| Obituary |  Catherine Jo Witmer (nee Woodhead) passed away on October 21 in Nashville. She was "Cathy" to most, "Mom" to a lucky few, but "Grammy" was her favorite name. Cathy was born on September 15, 1951 in Lansing, MI to Royal Spencer Woodhead Jr. of Brant Lake, NY and Margaret Kathryn Woodhead (nee Erb) of Saltsburg, PA. Cathy moved to Sevierville, TN with her family when she was 18 and became a Southerner. She married Robert "Jerry" Bryan in 1976, and in 1985 they moved to Bergen, Norway for two years, where she learned Norwegian and carted their three children on adventures around Europe. She lived almost a decade in Morgantown, WV before moving back home to East Tennessee. Cathy earned a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies in 1999 and a Master of Social Work in 2002 (the same year her youngest graduated high school), both from UT Knoxville. She had a passion for working with children and teens and spent many years at Youth Villages helping children and families in crisis. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in July 2011. She remarried in January 2005 to her best friend Dale, and they found great joy in their dog children Max, Ender, Ziggy, and Macon. Cathy met the world with empathy, laughter, and occasionally outrage. She always had a hand to rub a dog's belly, arms to hold a grandbaby, a good book or TV recommendation, and solid design advice. She believed there should be more whipped cream than pie, that the furniture should be rearranged at least twice a year, and that coffee should be drunk to the last drop. She cried when we cried and laughed when we laughed. She fought until the end but left this world on her terms: surrounded by her loving family. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of fifteen years, Dale T. Witmer; her children Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, and Jesse (Nicholas) Morris; treasured grandchildren Charles, Joseph, Caroline, Benjamin, Henry, Liria, and Finley; brother Robert Leroy Woodhead, his wife Wanda, and niece Meredith Woodhead; mother-in-law Beth Witmer; sister-in-law Eileen (Ben) Rapier and their daughters Natalie and Olivia. A memorial service will be held at Click Funeral Home in Farragut on Saturday, October 27 at 1:00, and friends will be received at Dale and Cathy's home from 3:00-5:00. Memorial donations in memory of Cathy may be made to the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Patient Assistance Fund. For details, please email cathywitmerdonations@gmail.com.Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2018.3 |
Citations
- [S2136] Marriage Index: Sevier County, Tennessee, 2005; Woodhead, Cathy J and Dale T Witmer, http://register.shelby.tn.us/marriageSearchResultsvital.php, viewed 29 June 2016.
Tennessee Marriage Index Information: Dale T Witmer to Cathy J Woodhead, Sevier County, 01-21-2005.
[S1376] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1976; License 1383; Robert Gerald Bryan and Catherine Jo Woodhead.
State of Tennessee, Knox County, application #1383, Nov. 22, 1976. Groom: Name - Robert Gerald Bryan, Address - Box 8787 UT Station, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., Born - 6-18-48, Age - 28, Race - white, Birth Place - Knox, Tenn, Single, Previous marriages - 0, Father - Robert Elmer Bryan, born - Morristown, Tennessee, Mother - Beatrice Ruth Peters, born - Knox, Tenn. Bride - Catherine Jo Woodhead, Address - 1200 Highland Ave, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., Born - 9-15-51, Age - 25, Race - white, Birth Place - Lansing, Mich, Single, Previous marriages - 0, Father - Royal Spencer Woodhead, born - New York, Mother - Margaret Katheryn Erb, born - Penn. Future address - 1420 Highland Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. 37918. (signed) Robert Gerald Bryan, Cathy Jo Woodhead. Date of marriage - Dec 18, 1976, married by - Gordon L. Ridenour, M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Gerald Bryan of Knox, Tenn and Catherine Jo Woodhead of Knox, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 22 day of Nov 1976. (signed) Dwight Kessel, Clerk, by S. Dyke, Deputy Clerk. No. 1383, Marriage License, Robert Gerald Bryan TO Catherine Jo Woodhead, 1976, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 18th day of December, 1976. Gordon L. Ridenour, minister. (returned 12-21-76)
- [S2762] Obituary: Witmer, Catherine Jo; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 24 October 2018, page A14, viewed at www.knoxnews.com on 7 August 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 24 Oct 2018, page A14.
Catherine Jo Witmer (nee Woodhead) passed away on October 21 in Nashville. She was "Cathy" to most, "Mom" to a lucky few, but "Grammy" was her favorite name. Cathy was born on September 15, 1951 in Lansing, MI to Royal Spencer Woodhead Jr. of Brant Lake, NY and Margaret Kathryn Woodhead (nee Erb) of Saltsburg, PA. Cathy moved to Sevierville, TN with her family when she was 18 and became a Southerner. She married Robert "Jerry" Bryan in 1976, and in 1985 they moved to Bergen, Norway for two years, where she learned Norwegian and carted their three children on adventures around Europe. She lived almost a decade in Morgantown, WV before moving back home to East Tennessee. Cathy earned a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies in 1999 and a Master of Social Work in 2002 (the same year her youngest graduated high school), both from UT Knoxville. She had a passion for working with children and teens and spent many years at Youth Villages helping children and families in crisis. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in July 2011. She remarried in January 2005 to her best friend Dale, and they found great joy in their dog children Max, Ender, Ziggy, and Macon. Cathy met the world with empathy, laughter, and occasionally outrage. She always had a hand to rub a dog's belly, arms to hold a grandbaby, a good book or TV recommendation, and solid design advice. She believed there should be more whipped cream than pie, that the furniture should be rearranged at least twice a year, and that coffee should be drunk to the last drop. She cried when we cried and laughed when we laughed. She fought until the end but left this world on her terms: surrounded by her loving family. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of fifteen years, Dale T. Witmer; her children Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, and Jesse (Nicholas) Morris; treasured grandchildren Charles, Joseph, Caroline, Benjamin, Henry, Liria, and Finley; brother Robert Leroy Woodhead, his wife Wanda, and niece Meredith Woodhead; mother-in-law Beth Witmer; sister-in-law Eileen (Ben) Rapier and their daughters Natalie and Olivia. A memorial service will be held at Click Funeral Home in Farragut on Saturday, October 27 at 1:00, and friends will be received at Dale and Cathy's home from 3:00-5:00. Memorial donations in memory of Cathy may be made to the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Patient Assistance Fund. For details, please email email address in Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2018
Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan
Male, born 23 Jul 1925, died 20 Dec 2018
| Father* | Emmert Oral Bryan (born 1 November 1898, died 12 November 1978) |
| Mother* | Ruby Priscilla Cox (born 18 July 1903, died 9 August 1925) |
Partner: Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters (born 24 January 1923, died 1 November 2020)
| Name Sources | Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan.1,2 |
| Birth |  |
| Parents | Emmert Oral Bryan and Ruby Priscilla Cox.1,2,3 |
| Namesake |  |
| Namesake | |
| 1930 Census |  Household of his father Emmert Oral Bryan Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930. page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115. Robert E. 4 8/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA. (His mother was born in Tennessee rather than in Virginia. The error occurred because the enumerator incorrectly attributed the birthplace of his stepmother to his mother.)5 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of his father Emmert Oral Bryan Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940. page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road. Bobby 15, son, male, single, white, 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County.6 |
| Marriage | 28 December 1946; Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan age 21 and Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters age 23; Knox County, Tennessee.1,2 |
| Marriage Record |   Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: Rites of Matrimony between Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.2 |
| 1950 Census |   Head of household Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-43, W. Adair Drive, 13 Apr 1950 Sheets 022 and 023, dwelling number 234 Bryan Robert E. 24, male, married, white, bookkeeper printing co, TN R. Beatrice 27, female, married, white, born TN G. Robert 1, male, single, white, born TN (The census enumerator reversed Jerry's first and middle name. He should have been listed as Robert G.) |
| Wedding Anniversary |  Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 Jan 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan (Ruth Peters) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 28. The couple were wed Dec. 28, 1946. He is a retired accountant from Odom Construction Systems. She is retired bookkeeper. The couple have three children, Jerry Bryan and Priscilla Bryan, both of Knoxville, and Darrell Bryan, Greenville. They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.7 |
| Death | 20 December 2018; Beverly Park Place Nursing Home, Knox County, Tennessee, age 93.3 |
| Obituary |  Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, 93, passed away December 20th at the Beverly Park Place Nursing Home on Tazewell Pike. He was born July 23rd, 1925 in Morristown, the son of Emmert Oral Bryan of Sevier County and Ruby Priscilla Cox Bryan of Jefferson County. Ruby died 16 days after his birth and he was then raised for about two and a half years by his aunt and uncle, Ethel Bryan Cox and Elmer Cox. After Emmert married Kate Nottingham, he rejoined his father’s family with Kate as his stepmother. Bob attended Knoxville Central High School under the tutelage of such individuals as principal Hassie K. Gresham, math teacher Earl Keller, and Latin teacher Miss Pace Moore (later Mrs. Pace Moore Johnston). He served 34 months in World War II immediately after high school. He served as a medical corpsman, first in the U.S. Navy and then in the U.S. Marines. He served in the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific. The 4th Marine Division was heavily involved in the Iwo Jima campaign and he lost many of his buddies there. His service buddies always called him Pinkie because of his red hair. The nickname never leaked over into the civilian world, but for decades after the war he received Christmas cards each year from friends all over the country addressed to Pinkie Bryan. Bob returned home from the war in May 1946. Within less than a week, he met Ruth Peters at church. They hit it off immediately and they were married on December 28th, 1946. At the time of his death, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary. He attended the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Business College and had a successful career as an accountant. For many years, he was the chief accountant at Plasti-Line Corporation and he retired as the accountant at Odum Construction Systems. For many years after his retirement and until his late 80’s, he continued working part time as an accountant for a number of small businesses. Bob’s whole life revolved around church and family. He was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth United Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City United Methodist Church for many decades thereafter. He assumed many leadership positions in the church and continued as an usher at Fountain City United Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather who was very active in his children’s lives. He attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which his children participated. He managed Little League baseball and girls’ softball for many years at the ball fields of the Fountain City Recreation Commission. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Bryan, sisters Lena Bryan Truan, and Bonnie Bryan Johnson, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by his wife Ruth, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Micky Bryan, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Internment and brief graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28th at the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Memorial Service at Stevens Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28th. Receiving of friends after the Memorial Service. The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home for their loving care of Bob during his last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bob to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.3 |
| Burial | 28 December 2018; East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery (John Sevier Highway), Knox County, Tennessee.3 |
| Burial Inscription |  |
| Narrative |  Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record. He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely, Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.1 |
Citations
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S2677] Obituary: Bryan, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 December 2018, page A8, viewed at https://knoxvillenews-tn.newsmemory.com/ on 17 January 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 Dec 2018, page A8.
Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, 93, passed away December 20th at the Beverly Park Place Nursing Home on Tazewell Pike. He was born July 23rd, 1925 in Morristown, the son of Emmert Oral Bryan of Sevier County and Ruby Priscilla Cox Bryan of Jefferson County. Ruby died 16 days after his birth and he was then raised for about two and a half years by his aunt and uncle, Ethel Bryan Cox and Elmer Cox. After Emmert married Kate Nottingham, he rejoined his father’s family with Kate as his stepmother.
Bob attended Knoxville Central High School under the tutelage of such individuals as principal Hassie K. Gresham, math teacher Earl Keller, and Latin teacher Miss Pace Moore (later Mrs. Pace Moore Johnston). He served 34 months in World War II immediately after high school. He served as a medical corpsman, first in the U.S. Navy and then in the U.S. Marines. He served in the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific. The 4th Marine Division was heavily involved in the Iwo Jima campaign and he lost many of his buddies there. His service buddies always called him Pinkie because of his red hair. The nickname never leaked over into the civilian world, but for decades after the war he received Christmas cards each year from friends all over the country addressed to Pinkie Bryan.
Bob returned home from the war in May 1946. Within less than a week, he met Ruth Peters at church. They hit it off immediately and they were married on December 28th, 1946. At the time of his death, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary.
He attended the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Business College and had a successful career as an accountant. For many years, he was the chief accountant at Plasti-Line Corporation and he retired as the accountant at Odum Construction Systems. For many years after his retirement and until his late 80’s, he continued working part time as an accountant for a number of small businesses.
Bob’s whole life revolved around church and family. He was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth United Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City United Methodist Church for many decades thereafter. He assumed many leadership positions in the church and continued as an usher at Fountain City United Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather who was very active in his children’s lives. He attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which his children participated. He managed Little League baseball and girls’ softball for many years at the ball fields of the Fountain City Recreation Commission.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Bryan, sisters Lena Bryan Truan, and Bonnie Bryan Johnson, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by his wife Ruth, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Micky Bryan, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Internment and brief graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28th at the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Memorial Service at Stevens Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28th. Receiving of friends after the Memorial Service.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home for their loving care of Bob during his last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bob to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.
- [S2261] Bryan, Jerry: research notes, 7 January 2017 (Robert Elmer Bryan).
Robert Elmer Bryan was born at the Morristown General Hospital in Morristown, Hamblen County, tennessee on 07/23/1925. He was known as Bobby as a boy and as Bob as an adult.
Robert Elmer Bryan was named for his mother's younger brother, Robert McKinley Cox. Uncle Robert was always known as Robert and was never known as Bob.
Robert Elmer Bryan was named for his grandfather's brother, Elmer Otto Bryan. Elmer Otto Bryan was alway known as "Uncle Elmer Bryan", not just as as "Uncle Elmer", to distinguish him from "Uncle Elmer Cox".
research notes by Jerry Bryan, 01/07/2017.
- [S1785] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, page 266b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 September 2015.
Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930
page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115
Bryan Emmert O. 31 head m m@20 w foreman auto body plant TN TN TN
Ella K. 30 wife f m@28 w VA VA TN
William J. 8 son m s w TN TN VA
Lena M. 6 dau f s w TN TN VA
Robert E. 4 8/12 son m s w TN TN VA
- [S1643] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, page 622a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940
page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road, rents $15/month
Bryan Emmert O. 41 head m m w machinist, furniture factory 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County, $1377 income
Ella K. 40 wife f m w 6 years school, born VA, lived 1935 Knox County
Jack 18 son m s w 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Lena M. 16 dau f s w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bobby 15 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bonny J. 4 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
- [S1602] Anniversary announcement Bryan, Robert and Ruth Peters; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 January 2007.
Anniversary Announcement, Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 Jan 2007.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan (Ruth Peters) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 28. The couple were wed Dec. 28, 1946. He is a retired accountant from Odom Construction Systems. She is retired bookkeeper. The couple have three children, Jerry Bryan and Priscilla Bryan, both of Knoxville, and Darrell Bryan, Greenville. They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
- [S3240] Grave marker: Robert Elmer Bryanx; East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Govenor John Sevier Highway, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 15 September 2019 by Jerry Bryan.
Robert Elmer Bryan, PHM3C, US Navy, World War II, Jul 23 1925 - Dec 20 2018, Always Loved, Never Forgotten, same marker as Beatrice Ruth Peters Bryan.
Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters
Female, born 24 Jan 1923, died 1 Nov 2020
| Father* | Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. (born 28 February 1895, died 3 November 1971) |
| Mother* | Lola Ethel Williamson (born 29 May 1900, died 7 January 1966) |
Partner: Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan (born 23 July 1925, died 20 December 2018)
| Name Sources | Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters.1 |
| Birth | 24 January 1923; family home on Morris Avenue, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.1,2 |
| Parents | Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. and Lola Ethel Williamson.1,3 |
| 1930 Census |  Household of her father Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters Sr. Ward 23, Enumeration District 47-56, Dist. 8, Knoxville City, 10 Apr 1930. page 12a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223. Beatrice R. 7, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.4 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of her father Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters Sr. Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, 21 May 1940. page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191. B. Ruth 17, daughter, female, single, white, 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.5 |
| Marriage | 28 December 1946; Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters age 23 and Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan age 21; Knox County, Tennessee.6,1 |
| Marriage Record | Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: Rites of Matrimony between Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.1 |
| 1950 Census | Household of her husband Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-43, W. Adair Drive, 13 Apr 1950 Sheets 022 and 023, dwelling number 234 R. Beatrice 27, female, married, white, born TN. |
| Wedding Anniversary | Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 Jan 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan (Ruth Peters) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 28. The couple were wed Dec. 28, 1946. He is a retired accountant from Odom Construction Systems. She is retired bookkeeper. The couple have three children, Jerry Bryan and Priscilla Bryan, both of Knoxville, and Darrell Bryan, Greenville. They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.7 |
| Death | 1 November 2020; Beverly Park Place Nursing Home, Knox County, Tennessee, age 97.3 |
| Obituary |  Beatrice Ruth Peters (Ruth) Bryan, 97, passed away November 1st, 2020 at Beverly Park Place on Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 24th, 1923 in Knoxville, the daughter of Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. of Anderson County and Lola Ethel Williamson of Lenoir City. When the Great Depression hit, her family returned to her father's ancestral roots in Anderson County, and she spoke often of growing up in a remote rural area without electricity, running water, or telephones. Ruth attended Scarbrough Elementary School and Robertsville High School. At Robertsville High School, she was the star player on the girl's basketball team and the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1941. The family was removed from Anderson County along with thousands of other people in 1942 as a part of the World War II project to build the secret city of Oak Ridge. They moved from Anderson County to a farm in Knox County on Tazewell Pike. Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan returned home from the war in May 1946. Ruth and Bob met less than a week later at Corinth Methodist Church. They hit it off immediately and they were married at the church on December 28th, 1946. At the time of Bob's death in 2018, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary. Ruth attended Knoxville Business College after high school and worked as a bookkeeper before she was married, and occasionally worked part-time thereafter. In her later years, she was the Financial Secretary at Fountain City United Methodist Church for many years. Her whole life revolved around church and family. She was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City UMC for many decades thereafter. She was a member of the choir at Corinth Methodist and sang alto in the Corinthians quartet at the church. She was very active with the WSCS and with Vacation Bible School. She was youth counselor for many years at Fountain City UMC and she was the meal coordinator for the UMW for families when there were deaths in the family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother who was very active in her children’s lives. She was Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which her children or grandchildren participated. She served as room mother at school, as den mother for Cub Scouts, as team mother for Little League baseball and girls’ softball teams, and as chaperone for Central High School band trips. In addition, she was an avid fan of University of Tennessee sports, especially Lady Vols basketball. She and Bob were season ticket holders for many years for Lady Vols games and for football games. Preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lola, husband Bob, sister Lucille Peters Wright, brothers Bud and Howard Peters, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by sisters Irene Peters Tarver and Lorieta Peters Tadlock, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Michael Bryan AKA Micky, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Receiving of friends, 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th, service to follow at 6:00 pm, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway, Knoxville. In light of the COVID pandemic, it is requested that masks be worn and that social distancing protocols be followed. The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place for their loving care of Ruth during her last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ruth Bryan to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.3 |
Citations
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S2260] Bryan, Jerry: research notes, 5 January 2017 (Ruth Peters Bryan).
Beatrice Ruth Peters was born at the family home on Morris Avenue in Knoxville. She was known as Ruth.
research notes by Jerry Bryan, 01/05/2017.
- [S3037] Obituary: Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 November 2020, page A12.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 11/4/2020, page A12.
Beatrice Ruth Peters (Ruth) Bryan, 97, passed away November 1st, 2020 at Beverly Park Place on Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 24th, 1923 in Knoxville, the daughter of Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. of Anderson County and Lola Ethel Williamson of Lenoir City. When the Great Depression hit, her family returned to her father's ancestral roots in Anderson County, and she spoke often of growing up in a remote rural area without electricity, running water, or telephones. Ruth attended Scarbrough Elementary School and Robertsville High School. At Robertsville High School, she was the star player on the girl's basketball team and the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1941. The family was removed from Anderson County along with thousands of other people in 1942 as a part of the World War II project to build the secret city of Oak Ridge. They moved from Anderson County to a farm in Knox County on Tazewell Pike. Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan returned home from the war in May 1946. Ruth and Bob met less than a week later at Corinth Methodist Church. They hit it off immediately and they were married at the church on December 28th, 1946. At the time of Bob's death in 2018, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary. Ruth attended Knoxville Business College after high school and worked as a bookkeeper before she was married, and occasionally worked part-time thereafter. In her later years, she was the Financial Secretary at Fountain City United Methodist Church for many years. Her whole life revolved around church and family. She was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City UMC for many decades thereafter. She was a member of the choir at Corinth Methodist and sang alto in the Corinthians quartet at the church. She was very active with the WSCS and with Vacation Bible School. She was youth counselor for many years at Fountain City UMC and she was the meal coordinator for the UMW for families when there were deaths in the family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother who was very active in her children’s lives. She was Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which her children or grandchildren participated. She served as room mother at school, as den mother for Cub Scouts, as team mother for Little League baseball and girls’ softball teams, and as chaperone for Central High School band trips. In addition, she was an avid fan of University of Tennessee sports, especially Lady Vols basketball. She and Bob were season ticket holders for many years for Lady Vols games and for football games. Preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lola, husband Bob, sister Lucille Peters Wright, brothers Bud and Howard Peters, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by sisters Irene Peters Tarver and Lorieta Peters Tadlock, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Michael Bryan AKA Micky, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Receiving of friends, 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th, service to follow at 6:00 pm, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway, Knoxville. In light of the COVID pandemic, it is requested that masks be worn and that social distancing protocols be followed. The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place for their loving care of Ruth during her last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ruth Bryan to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.
- [S1607] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-56, page 183a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 13 November 2014.
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223
Peters Earnest L. 35 head m m@22 w foreman stove foundry rents $16/month TN TN TN
Lola E. 29 wife f m@16 w TN TN TN
Eva L. 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Beatrice R. 7 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest R. 2 8/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1132 Morris Ave., dwelling number 226, family number 228
Williamson Mary 53 head f w w rents $14/month TN TN TN
Nora 24 dau f s w pairer hosiery mill TN TN TN
William R. 21 son m m@21 w clerk grocery store TN TN TN
Florine 21 dauL f m@21 w TN TN TN
- [S1650] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 1-14, page 244a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 10 December 2014.
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191, owns property worth $1000
Peters E. Lester 45 head m m w foundry foreman iron foundry 3 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $1620 salary
Lola E. 39 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
B. Ruth 17 dau f s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
E. Lester Jr. 12 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Howard R. 9 son f s w 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
V. Irene 5 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 same house
H. Lorieta 2 dau f s w born TN
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 193, owns property worth $1000
Letsinger Sam M. 46 head m m w farmer 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, no salary income
Elza 41 wife f m w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
M. Clyde 11 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1602] Anniversary announcement Bryan, Robert and Ruth Peters; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 January 2007.
Anniversary Announcement, Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 14 Jan 2007.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan (Ruth Peters) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 28. The couple were wed Dec. 28, 1946. He is a retired accountant from Odom Construction Systems. She is retired bookkeeper. The couple have three children, Jerry Bryan and Priscilla Bryan, both of Knoxville, and Darrell Bryan, Greenville. They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Emmert Oral Bryan
Male, born 1 Nov 1898, died 12 Nov 1978
| Father* | William Harley (Harley) Bryan (born 12 February 1876, died 15 December 1915) |
| Mother* | Nancy Virginia (Nannie) Harrison (born 14 April 1876, died 11 July 1938) |
Partner: Ruby Priscilla Cox (born 18 July 1903, died 9 August 1925)
| Son* | William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan+ (born 29 January 1922, died 21 April 2005) |
| Daughter* | Lena Maude Bryan (born 27 October 1923, died 13 October 1994) |
| Son* | Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan (born 23 July 1925, died 20 December 2018) |
Partner: Ella Kate (Kate) Nottingham (born 3 January 1900, died 14 December 1976)
| Daughter* | Bonnie Jo Bryan (born 29 December 1935, died 25 October 2005) |
| Name Sources | Emmert Oral Bryan.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 1 November 1898; Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Several records report that he was born in Dandridge. It seems unlikely that he was born literally in the town of Dandridge. Rather, it seems likely that he was born on the family farm of his maternal grandparents Joseph Harrison and Susan A. Slaton. The farm was out in the country on a rural postal route that was served from the Dandridge post office. It was a surprise to discover that he was born in Jefferson County at all. The Bryan family farm where he was raised was in Sevier County and had been in the Bryan family for generations. However, he was the first born child in his family and his mother was from Jefferson County. It seems likely that she returned to her parents farm to give birth.4,5 |
| Parents | William Harley (Harley) Bryan and Nancy Virginia (Nannie) Harrison.4 |
| Birth Record |   Name at birth - Emmert Oral Bryan Date of birth - Nov. 1, 1898 Birth Place - Jefferson County Color - white Sex - male Father - William Harley Bryan Father birthplace - Tennessee Mother - Nancy Virginia Harrison Mother birthplace - Tennessee Signed - Emmert O. Bryan, 3209 Buffat Mill Road, Knoxville, Tenn. Subscribed and sworn to before me on April 26, 1955, Maude J. Pelleaux, Notary Public My com. expires 10-13-57 Abstract of supporting evidence 1. Family Bible Record, custodian Registrant, Date - old 2. Photostat copy of U.S. Social Security Application, Social Security No. 413-05-0745, Date - 11-30-1936 3. Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Illinois, Policy No. 3351734, Date March 1, 1933 Information concerning registratnt as stated in document of coresponding number above 1. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - not given, father - William H. Bryan, mother - Virginia Harrison 2. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - Jefferson Co., Tenn., father - Wm. Harley Bryan, mother - Nancy Virginia Harrison 3. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - Dandridge, Tenn., father - not given, mother - Not given I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents abstracted above, find them valid, and that the information contained therein is as noted above, and recommend that this delayed certificate of birth be accepted for filing by the Division of Vital Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health. signed M. R. Baird by Maude J. Pelleax, Nashville, Tenn, Director State Registar, May 9, 1955 ----- Reverse side ----- 5-12-55 3643 Emmert Oral Bryan 3209 Buffat Mill Rd Knox Approved - M. R. Baird, May 11, 1955, by A. S.4 |
| 1900 Census |  Household of his father William Harley (Harley) Bryan Enumeration District 143, Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900 page 119a, dwelling number 48, family number 49, enumerated by James B. Douglass Emert 1, son, male, single, white, born Nov 1898, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.6 |
| 1910 Census | 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee. Household of his father William Harley (Harley) Bryan Enumeration District 142, Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 4 May 1910 page 123a, dwelling number 200, family number 201 Emmert O. 11, son, male, single, white, farm laborer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.7 |
| Military Draft Registration |  1. Name - Emmert Oral Bryan 2. Address - RD #3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee 3. Age - 19 4. Born - 1 Nov 1898 5. Race - white 10. US Citizen - native born 16. Occupation - laborer in canning factory 17. Employer's name - Smith Brothers Co 18. Place of Employment - RD #6, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee 19. Nearest relative name - Nanny V. Bryan, mother 20. Nearest relative address - RD #3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee Signature - Emmert Oral Bryan 21. Height - tall 24. Build - slender 25. Color of eyes - blue 26. Color of hair - brown Date of Registration - 9/12/18.5 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of his mother Nancy Virginia (Nannie) Harrison. Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14-15 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible page 12a, Jefferson City Pike, dwelling number 217, family number 218, owned the house, free of mortgage Emmert 21, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, can R/W.8 |
| Marriage | 10 April 1921; Emmert Oral Bryan age 22 and Ruby Priscilla Cox age 17; Jefferson County, Tennessee. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Emmit (sic) Byant (sic) and H. A. Fox, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Emit (sic) Bryant (sic), age 21, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ruby Cox; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Emit (sic) Brant (sic) and Ruby Cox should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, the 9 day of April, 1921. Emmert Bryant and H. A. Fox. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of Said County, H. A. Fox, who made oath in due form that Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox are known to him, and that they are each over sixteen years of age. (signed) H. A. Fox, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of April, 1921, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or any Justice of the Peace of said County, judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than thought the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of April, 1921. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10th day of April, 1921. J. E. Swann, J.P.9,3,10,11 |
| Birth of Child | 29 January 1922, William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, age of father: 23.12,13 |
| Birth of Child | 27 October 1923, Lena Maude Bryan, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 24.12 |
| Birth of Child | 23 July 1925, Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, age of father: 26.12,14,15 |
| Marriage | 27 November 1927; Emmert Oral Bryan age 29 and Ella Kate (Kate) Nottingham age 27; Knox County, Tennessee.12,16,17,3,18,19,20 |
| Marriage Record | State of Tennessee, Knox County. Book 17, page 384, license No. 1535. Know all men by these presents. That we, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there be no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the county of Knox between Emmert O. Bryan age 29 and Ella Kate Nottingham age 28. Witness our hand and seals, the 26 day of Nov 1927. (signed) Emmert O. Bryan, C.M. Bryan. Date of marriage Nov 26, 1927. By whom married: Oscar Breeden. I solemnly swear that the above named parties are not under the age of eighteen years. (signed) C.M. Bryan, Emmert O. Bryan. ----- Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest, or Jewish Rabbi, having the Care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, Leslie M. Kennedy, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the Power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Emmert Oral Bryan of the city and Ella Kate Nottingham of the city. Given at office in Knoxville, the 26 day of Nov 1927 and of American Independence, 152. (signed) L.M. Kennedy, clerk by W.H. Hall deputy clerk. ----- Marriage return, license No. 1536. Emmert O. Bryan to Ella Kate Nottingham. 1927. Leslie M. Kennedy, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the day of Nov 26 1927, Oscar Breeden, M.G. Filed Dec 5, 1927.18 |
| 1930 Census | Head of household Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930. page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115. Bryan Emmert O. 31, head, male, first married at age 20 w foreman auto body plant, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ella K. 30, wife, female, first married at age 28 w born VA, father born VA, mother born TN William J. 8, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA Lena M. 6, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA Robert E. 4 8/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA. (The census enumerator made an error in identifying the birth place for the mother of the three children. Ella Kate (Kate) Nottingham was the stepmother of all three children and she was born in Virginia. Their biological mother Ruby Priscilla Cox was born TN.)21 |
| Residence | Emmert Oral Bryan resided in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, in 1931 The family lived in Athens when Bob was in the first grade. They lived on K street.22 |
| Residence | Emmert Oral Bryan resided in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, in 1932 The family lived in Athens when Bob was in the second grade. They lived on K street.22 |
| Birth of Child | 29 December 1935, Bonnie Jo Bryan, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of father: 37.12 |
| 1940 Census | Head of household Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940. page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road. Bryan Emmert O. 41, head, male, married, white, machinist, furniture factory 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County, $1377 income, rents $15/month Ella K. 40, wife, female, married, white, 6 years school, born VA, lived 1935 Knox County Jack 18, son, male, single, white, 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County Lena M. 16, daughter, female, single, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County Bobby 15, son, male, single, white, 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County Bonny J. 4, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County.16 |
| Death | 12 November 1978; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 80. He died at the home of his daughter Lena Maude Bryan Truan. He was living with the Truans because of his failing health.2,3,19 |
| Death Record |  1. Deceased-name - Emmert Oral Bryan 2. Date of death - Nov. 12, 1978 3. Age last birthday - 80 4. Date of birth - Nov. 1, 1898 5. Race - White 6. Sex - Male 7a. County of death - Knox 7b. City, town or location - Knoxville 7c. Inside city limits - Yes 7d. Hospital or other institution-name - private residence: 3712 Thrall Dr. 8. State of birth - Tennessee 9. Citizen of what country - U.S.A. 10. Status - Widowed 11. Surviving spouse - 12b. Service in armed forces - No 13a. Usual occupation - Foreman 13b. Kind of business or industry - Furniture 14a. Residence-state - Tennessee 14b. County - Knox 14c. City, town, or location - Knoxville 14d. Street and number - 3712 Thrall Dr. 14e. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - Yes 14f. Census tract no. - 051 15. Father-name - Wm. Harley 16. Mother-maiden name - Nancy Virginia Harrison 17. Informant mailing address - 3712 Thrall Dr., Lena B. Truan, Knoxville, Tenn. 18a. Burial, cremation, removal, other - Burial 18b. Burial Date - Nov. 14, 1978 18c. Cemetery name - Greenwood 18d. Location, city or town, state - Knoxville, Tennessee 19a. Funeral director (signature) - Walter E. Conner 19b. License no. - 438 19c. Embalmer (signature) - Walter E. Conner 19d. License no. - 2637 20. Funeral home, name and address - Mynatt's, 2829 Rennoc Rd., Knoxville, Tn. 21a. Registrar-signature - Mary Chambers 21b. Date received by registrar - Nov 28, 1978 23a. Medical Examiner - E. V. Davidson 24a. Certifier - E.V. Davidson, M.D. 24b. Address - 2212 E. Vine Ave., Knoxville, Tenn. 37915 The informant was his daughter, Lena Maude Bryan Truan.2 |
| Obituary |  Bryan, Emmeret (sic) O. - age 80, of 3712 Thrall Dr., passed away Sunday morning at his home. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Modern Woodmen of America. He was retired from C.B. Atkin's Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Bryan. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Lena B. Traun (sic), Mrs. Bonnie Johnson; sons, W.J. Bryan and Robert E. Bryan; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cox, Mrs. Edna Williams, Mrs. Willie Kyle, all of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. T.C. Bailey and Rev. John Stouffer officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's.19 |
| Burial | 14 November 1978; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Grave marker: Emmert O. Bryan, Nov. 1, 1898 - Nov. 12, 1978, same marker as Ella N. Bryan. GPS: 36.030835,-83.916012.23,2,19 |
| Narrative | When World War I came along he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war was over. He later returned to Morristown, Tennessee where be worked as a cabinet maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County. Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert, after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years alter Ruby's death married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home again. Emmert and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe. (Note from Jerry Bryan: the place where my grandfather worked as a shipbuilder was Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. I also worked there, except I was there in 1982-1985 instead of during World War I. At one point, I checked with the personnel office, and indeed they did have records of when he worked there.)12 |
Citations
- [S1654] Elizabeth Cate Manly; Bryans, Hortons and Allied Families;; self published, 1978; page 23.
23
IV.PETER H. BRYAN, b. 18 May 1819; d. 12 June 1909. Was middle name “Hubbard”?
m. Mary Ann (“Pollyanna”) Cate, dau.of Joshua & Elizabeth Wilhite Cate, and
sister of Greenberry Cate, whocame to Bradley Co.
A. Sarah Bryan, b. 1848
B. William Bryan, b. 8 Sept. 1849; d.1 Jan. 1928.
m. Melissa Underwood, b. 11Nov. 1851; d. 19 Aug. 1946
1. Silas Bryan, b. 7 Dec. 1874; d.10 Oct. 1948
2. Harley Bryan, b. 12 Dec. 1876;d. 15 Dec. 1915
a. Edna Bryan Williams; b.Willie Bryan Kyle; c. Emmert Bryan
3. Elmer Bryan, b. 15 Dec. 1883;d. 4 Mar. 1975
4. Lola Bryan, b. 17 Sept. 1885,d. 4 Feb. 1969, m. Amos Underwood.
a. Reta Underwood c. HalUnderwood
b. Geneva Underwood d. RuthUnderwood
5. Milton Bryan, b. 28 Jan. 1889; d. 23 July 1973
6. LaVestia Bryan, b. 14 Oct.1891; d. 14 Dec. 1963; bur. Oak Grove Cem.
m. Peter Walker Cate, 9 Jan. 1910. He wasb. 12 June 1885;
d. 12 May 1957, son ofPerry, of Allen F., John Jr., John Cate, Sr.
a. Lawrence Cate, b. 27 Sept.1910; d. 22 June 1912; bur. Oak Grove
b. Raz Stanley Cate, b. 10 Jan.1912; m. Ethel Hatcher, 22 Oct. 1936
b. 27 Apr. 1906, Blount Co.
c. Genella Cate, b. 3 Apr.1913; m. Noah Alex Hodge, 4 July 1933
b. 12 June 1913, Jefferson Co.
(1) Fred Dean Hodge, b. 19Feb. 1934, Sevier Co.
m. Georgia Elder, b. 20Jan. 1932; (a)Gary Dean Hodge, 23 Feb.’58
(2) Donna Rhea Hodge, b. 15June 1935; m. Charlie Elder
(a) Gregg Elder b. 20 Jan. 1932
d. Mark Walker Cate, b. 8 May1915; lives at Kodak, Tn.
m. Leona Owens, 15 Apr.1938; b. 8 Sept. 1919, Jefferson Co.
They have graciously giveninformation for this book.
(1) Kenneth R. Cate, b. 10Sept. 1938; m. Alice Ann Howard,21 June ‘58
(a) Jason Cate, b. &d. 29 Oct. 1974 /b. 26 Sept. 1939, Jeff. Co.
(2) Catherine Cate, b. 19Mar. 1941; m. Edward Curtis, 3 Sept. 1965
b. 9 Feb. 1925
(a) Mark Edward Curtis, b. 7 Sept. 1966
(3) Sue Cate, b. 15 Dec.1950; m. Thos. I. Bragg, 28 Nov. 1969
(a) Susan Elizabeth Bragg, b. 9 Feb. 1972 / b. 28 May 1945
e. Max Vernon Cate, b. 1 May1918; m. Dorothy Jean Snyder, 24 Aug. 1942
b. 7 Oct. 1926, Sevier Co.
(1) James Ronald Cate, b. 14June 1948; m. Mary Book, 6 June 1971
(a) Amy Jean Cate, b. 10Oct. 1971. / b. 7 Apr. 1949, Jeff. Co.
f. Homer Cate, b. 13 June 1920;d. 4 Mar. 1922; bur. Oak Grove
g. Maurice Bryan Cate, b. 27Jan. 1922; m. Stella Mae Hickman, 15 June,
d. 2 Aug. 1973; bur. ThornGrove./1946. She b. 27 Aug. 1925
(1) Gary Lynn Cate, b.5.Dec. 1952; m. Kathy Henry, 22 Nov. 1972
(a) Marcia Cate, b. 12Feb. 1973/ b. 17 Feb. 1953
h. William Perry Cate, b. 9Mar. 1925; d. 10 Mar. 1925; bur.Oak Grove
i. Willie Fazetta Cate, b. 13Jan. 1926, Sevier Co; lives in Knoxville.
She has graciously giveninformation on this family.
j. Wilburn Hal Cate, twin ofWillie F., b. 13 Jan. 1926
m. Lillian Griffet, 24 June1944; she was b. 10 Oct. 1925, KnoxCo.
(1)Patricia Ann Cate, b. 2 Dec. 1948, Knox Co.
m. Robert Zacharias, 8Aug. 1970; he was b. 2 Mar. 1947.
- [S1935] Death Certificate: Bryan, Emmert Oral; Certificate 78 034839; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 1978.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1978, death certificate 78 034839.
1. Deceased-name - Emmert Oral Bryan
2. Date of death - Nov. 12, 1978
3. Age last birthday - 80
4. Date of birth - Nov. 1, 1898
5. Race - White
6. Sex - Male
7a. County of death - Knox
7b. City, town or location - Knoxville
7c. Inside city limits - Yes
7d. Hospital or other institution-name - private residence: 3712 Thrall Dr.
8. State of birth - Tennessee
9. Citizen of what country - U.S.A.
10. Status - Widowed
11. Surviving spouse -
12b. Service in armed forces - No
13a. Usual occupation - Foreman
13b. Kind of business or industry - Furniture
14a. Residence-state - Tennessee
14b. County - Knox
14c. City, town, or location - Knoxville
14d. Street and number - 3712 Thrall Dr.
14e. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - Yes
14f. Census tract no. - 051
15. Father-name - Wm. Harley
16. Mother-maiden name - Nancy Virginia Harrison
17. Informant mailing address - 3712 Thrall Dr., Lena B. Truan, Knoxville, Tenn.
18a. Burial, cremation, removal, other - Burial
18b. Burial Date - Nov. 14, 1978
18c. Cemetery name - Greenwood
18d. Location, city or town, state - Knoxville, Tennessee
19a. Funeral director (signature) - Walter E. Conner
19b. License no. - 438
19c. Embalmer (signature) - Walter E. Conner
19d. License no. - 2637
20. Funeral home, name and address - Mynatt's, 2829 Rennoc Rd., Knoxville, Tn.
21a. Registrar-signature - Mary Chambers
21b. Date received by registrar - Nov 28, 1978
23a. Medical Examiner - E. V. Davidson
24a. Certifier - E.V. Davidson, M.D.
24b. Address - 2212 E. Vine Ave., Knoxville, Tenn. 37915
The informant was his daughter, Lena Maude Bryan Truan.
- [S1702] Bryan, William Jackson; Bryan's from the 1790's; unpublished manuscript; page 7.
page 7
V. William Harley Bryan,m,24 Oc 1897, Nancy(Nannie)Virginia
Harrison, b,14 April 1876,d, 11 July 1938
VI.Children
Emmert Oral Bryan, b,1 Nov 1898,d, 12 Nov 1978
Lydia Ethel Bryan, b,25 Feb 1902
Edna Omage Bryan, b,8 Dec 1908,d,19 Jan 1989
Willie Josephine Bryan,26 Sept 1910,d,11 Feb 1987
VI.Emmert Oral Bryan,m,4 April 1921, Ruby Pricilla Cox, b,
18 July 1903,d,9 Aug 1925
VII. Children
William Jackson Bryan, b,29 Jan 1922
Lena Maude Bryan, b,27 Oct 1923
Robert Elmer Bryan, b,23 July 1925
VI. Emmert O. Bryan,m,second,Ella Kate Nothingham, b,3 Jan
1900,d,14 Dec 1976
VII.Child
Bonnie Jo Bryan, b,29 Dec 1935
VII.William J. Bryan,m,17 Jan 1946, Florence Marie
Brown, b,16 April 1925,d,5 Dec 1993
VIII.Children
Joseph Wayne Bryan, b,12 Sept 1946
James Emmert Bryan, b,6 Mar 1949
Phillip Thomas Bryan, b,19 Nov 1950
Jackie Steven Bryan, b,10 Oct 1953
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Charlotte Hicks,no data,div.
IX.Child
Angela Marie Bryan, b,6 Mar 1966
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Nov, Donna. R.
Vandergriff, b,26 April 1951
IX.Children
Jill Melissa Bryan, b,15 Jul 1975
Whitney Suzanne Bryan, b,15 Jul 1979
VIII.Phillip T. Bryan,m,Ruth Patterson,div.
IX.Child
Duane Thomas Bryan, b,30 Sept 1972
VIII.Phillip Thomas Bryan,m,24 Nov 1978,Donna Elene
Stout, b,9 Mar 1957
IX.Children
Mark Andrew Bryan, b,10 Oct 1985
Kayla Marie Bryan, b,8 Nov 1990
VIII.Jackie Steven Bryan,m,29 Sept 1978,Melinda.
R. Webster, b,1 Sept 1953;div,.1985
VII.Lena Maude Bryan,m,23 April 1941,Louis Charles
Truan.b.17 Oct 1919,d,1 Nov 1984
VIII.Children
Nancy Louise Truan, b,27 Nov 1942
Charles David Truan, b,29 Jan 1944
Martha Ann Truan, b,13 Jul 1945
- [S3243] Birth Certificate: Bryan, Emmert Oral; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1898; certificate D-448899, ancestry.com, viewed 26 June 2019.
State of Tennessee, Dept. of Public Health, Div. of Vital Statistics, Delayed Certificate of Birth, D-448899
Name at birth - Emmert Oral Bryan
Date of birth - Nov. 1, 1898
Birth Place - Jefferson County
Color - white
Sex - male
Father - William Harley Bryan
Father birthplace - Tennessee
Mother - Nancy Virginia Harrison
Mother birthplace - Tennessee
Signed - Emmert O. Bryan, 3209 Buffat Mill Road, Knoxville, Tenn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on April 26, 1955, Maude J. Pelleaux, Notary Public
My com. expires 10-13-57
Abstract of supporting evidence
1. Family Bible Record, custodian Registrant, Date - old
2. Photostat copy of U.S. Social Security Application, Social Security No. 413-05-0745, Date - 11-30-1936
3. Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Illinois, Policy No. 3351734, Date March 1, 1933
Information concerning registratnt as stated in document of coresponding number above
1. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - not given, father - William H. Bryan, mother - Virginia Harrison
2. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - Jefferson Co., Tenn., father - Wm. Harley Bryan, mother - Nancy Virginia Harrison
3. Birth date - Nov. 1, 1898, birth place - Dandridge, Tenn., father - not given, mother - Not given
I hereby certify that I have examined the 3 documents abstracted above, find them valid, and that
the information contained therein is as noted above, and recommend that this delayed certificate of birth
be accepted for filing by the Division of Vital Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health.
signed M. R. Baird by Maude J. Pelleax, Nashville, Tenn, Director State Registar, May 9, 1955
----- Reverse side -----
5-12-55 3643
Emmert Oral Bryan
3209 Buffat Mill Rd
Knox
Approved - M. R. Baird, May 11, 1955, by A. S.
- [S1983] Military Draft Registration: Bryan, Emmert Oral, WWI, Danridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 12 September 1918, www.ancestry.com (U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918), viewed 26 September 2015.
Serial Number 904, Order Number A5
1. Name: Emmert Oral Bryan
2. Address: RD #3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee
3. Age 19
4. Born: 1 Nov 1898
5. Race: white
10. US Citizen: native born
16. Occupation: laborer in canning factory
17. Employer's name: Smith Brothers Co
18. Place of Employment: RD #6, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee
19. Nearest relative name: Nanny V. Bryan, mother
20. Nearest relative address: RD #3, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee
Signature: Emmert Oral Bryan
21. Height: tall
24. Build: slender
25. Color of eyes: blue
26. Color of hair: brown
Date of Registration: 9/12/18
- [S1690] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee, Dist. 8, Enumeration District 143, page 119a, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 17 January 2015.
Enumeration District 143, Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900, enumerated by James B. Douglass
page 119a, dwelling number 45, family number 46
Bryan Peter H. 81 head m m52 w May 1819 TN TN TN
Mary A. 71 wife f m52 w Dec 1828 TN TN TN 15 children, 12 living
James P. 43 son m s w Nov 1856 farm laborer TN TN TN
Addie 35 dau f s w Feb 1866 TN TN TN
Clauda 16 Gdau f s w Sep 1883 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 143, Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900, enumerated by James B. Douglass
page 119a, dwelling number 47, family number 48
Bryan William A. 50 head m m27 w Sep 1849 farmer TN TN TN
Malissa M. 45 wife f m27 w Nov 1854 TN TN TN 8 children, 6 living
Elmer A. 17 son m s w Dec 1882 farm laborer TN TN TN
Lola H. 13 dau f s w Sep 1886 TN TN TN
Charles M. 10 son m s w Nov 1889 farm laborer TN TN TN
Lena L. 7 dau f s w Oct 1892 TN TN TN
Enumeration District 143, Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900, enumerated by James B. Douglass
page 119a, dwelling number 48, family number 50
Bryan William H. 24 head m m w Feb 1876 farmer TN TN TN
Nanni V. 24 wife f m w Apr 1876 TN TN TN
Emert 1 son m s w Nov 1898 TN TN TN
- [S1691] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee, Dist. 8, Enumeration District 142, page 123a, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 January 2015.
Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 4 May 1910
page 123a, dwelling number 200, family number 201
Bryan William H. 34 head m m12 w farmer TN TN TN
Nannie V. 34 wife f m12 w home TN VA NC 3 children, 3 living
Emmert O. 11 son m s w farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel L. 8 dau f s w TN TN TN
Edna O. 1 4/12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Dist. 8, Sevier County, Tennessee, 4 May 1910
page 123a, dwelling number 209, family number 210
Cate Walker P. 24 head m m1-0 w farmer TN TN TN
Vesta L. 18 wife f m1-0 w TN TN TN
- [S1728] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, page 12a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 1 June 2015.
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14-15 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 12a, Jefferson City Pike, dwelling number 216, family number 217, owned the house, free of mortgage
Bryan Silas 45 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Mandy 47 wife f m w TN NC TN can R/W
Mae 18 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school, can R/W
Jessie 14 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school, can R/W
Fred 10 son m s w TN TN TN attended school, can R/W
George 7 son m s w TN TN TN attended school
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14-15 Jan 1920, enumerated by Herbert F. Bible
page 12a, Jefferson City Pike, dwelling number 217, family number 218, owned the house, free of mortgage
Bryan Nannie 37 head f w w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Emmert 21 son m s w TN TN TN can R/W
Edna 11 dau f s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Willie 9 dau f s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14-15 Jan 1920
page 12a, Jefferson City Pike, dwelling number 219, family number 220, owned the house, free of mortgage
Bolden Green 55 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Mary E. 43 wife f m w TN TN TN
Mattie 16 dau f s w TN TN TN
Haskell 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Maud 11 dau f s w TN TN TN
Clarence 8 son m s w TN TN TN
Eugene 5 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 64, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 14-15 Jan 1920
page 12a, dwelling number 221, family number 222
Harrison Susan 73 head f w w farmer NC NC NC
Alex 36 son m s w laborer TN NC NC
Presley G. 30 son m s w laborer TN NC NC
They owned the house and it was free of mortgage
- [S1943] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
Ethel Cox Harrison, third child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. Ethel is a little different dispositioned than her sister Minnie. She is very mild mannered with one of the nicest dispositions of any one I have ever known. She is very much like her father Uncle George Cox, taking things as they came in stride and smiling along with the bad as well as the good. She is a lovely alto singe rand one of my fondest memories of her and her sister Minnie singing duets when I would be visiting them as a small boy She married Daniel Harrison Aug 24, 1908, he was a local boy of Jefferson County and managed our grandfather's store that was located near her home. Dan was a fine man, he farmed in Jefferson County for a few years after they were married, then moved to Morristown, Tenn. There they raised quite a large family. Several years ago Dan’s health became impaired and he had a stroke and was a semi-invalid for a good many years but with all of this neither he nor Ethel would complain. I remember very well the last time I saw Dan. I visited their home and he had a fine garden of flowers and vegetables. Even though handicapped he kept smiling. He died a few years ago; and is buried in the Morristown Cemetery.
Ethel and Dan had eight children, namely, Amos, George, Turner, Lucille, Frank and Cora (twins), Helen and Margaret.
Amos I believe is in the freight business. He married Lucille Jones. They have four children, namely, Robert, Daniel, William and Amos, Jr.
Daniel, second son of Amos, married Ann Bryan. They have one child, Michael Bryan. William, the third son of Amos and Lucille Jones Harrison, is married to Ann Bales. No children at this writing. Amos’ other children are not married at this time.
George, second son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Viola Cameron. They have five children, namely, Rochelle, Porter, Jane, Richard and John. None of these children are married at this writing.
Turner, third son of Dan and Ethel Cox, Harrison married Reba Pots. They have one child, namely, Wanda.
Lucille, oldest daughter of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mack Biddle of Morristown, Tenn. They have one child, namely, Charles Eugene.
Frank, twin to Cora, son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mary Hazelwood. They have three children, namely, Deanie, Phyllis and Sandra. Cora the other twin, married John Williams of Knoxville. They have two children, John Jr. and Frank H.
Helen, seventh child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married George B. Johnson. They have one son, Stanley.
Margaret, eighth child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, is not married at this time. She isis credit manager of Sears and Roebuck in Morristown, Tenn., and lives at home with her mother.
RUBY COX BRYAN
Ruby, fourth child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox was about one year younger than myself. She was a fine pianist and as I remember her when visiting there especially when her brother and sisters, John, Minnie and Ethel had married. In the evening she played the piano and the guitat and we would sing, especially
- [S1664] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1921; bound marriage application book page 50; Emmit Bryant and Ruby Cox, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 20 December 2014.
State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Emmit (sic) Byant (sic) and H. A. Fox, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Emit (sic) Bryant (sic), age 21, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ruby Cox; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Emit (sic) Brant (sic) and Ruby Cox should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, the 9 day of April, 1921. Emmert Bryant and H. A. Fox. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of Said County, H. A. Fox, who made oath in due form that Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox are known to him, and that they are each over sixteen years of age. (signed) H. A. Fox, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of April, 1921, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or any Justice of the Peace of said County, judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than thought the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of April, 1921. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10th day of April, 1921. J. E. Swann, J.P.
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1716] Obituary: Bryan, William J. "Bill"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 April 2005, page B8.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 Apr 2005, page B8.
Bryan, William J. (Bill) - born January 29, 1922, passed away April 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Brown) Bryan; son, Steve Bryan; father, E.O. Bryan; mother, Ruby (Cox) Bryan; step-mother, Ella Kate Bryan; sister, Lena Truan. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, Joseph and Kathryn Bryan, Jay and Judy Bryan, and Tom and Donna Bryan; grandchildren, Angie Bryan, Duane Bryan, Jill Pitkanen, Whitney Bryan Bartera, Mark and Kayla Bryan; great grandson, Korbin Pitkanen; brother, Robert Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Frankie Kramer and Brenda Lee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a Veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Radar Operator. He was employed by Union Carbide at the X-10 Plant for 33 years until his retirement. He was a Volunteer Dispatcher for the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept. for several years. He was a CB operator for years, his handle was "Salty". He was a member of Solway United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the Choir. He enjoyed singing Hymns and one of his favorites was "In the Garden". The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Reverends Henry Lenoir and Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7085, Knoxville, TN 37921 or the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept., 4725 Guinn Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. (He was known as "Bill" at work; he was always known as "Jack" in the family -- RGB)
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S2677] Obituary: Bryan, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 December 2018, page A8, viewed at https://knoxvillenews-tn.newsmemory.com/ on 17 January 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 Dec 2018, page A8.
Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, 93, passed away December 20th at the Beverly Park Place Nursing Home on Tazewell Pike. He was born July 23rd, 1925 in Morristown, the son of Emmert Oral Bryan of Sevier County and Ruby Priscilla Cox Bryan of Jefferson County. Ruby died 16 days after his birth and he was then raised for about two and a half years by his aunt and uncle, Ethel Bryan Cox and Elmer Cox. After Emmert married Kate Nottingham, he rejoined his father’s family with Kate as his stepmother.
Bob attended Knoxville Central High School under the tutelage of such individuals as principal Hassie K. Gresham, math teacher Earl Keller, and Latin teacher Miss Pace Moore (later Mrs. Pace Moore Johnston). He served 34 months in World War II immediately after high school. He served as a medical corpsman, first in the U.S. Navy and then in the U.S. Marines. He served in the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific. The 4th Marine Division was heavily involved in the Iwo Jima campaign and he lost many of his buddies there. His service buddies always called him Pinkie because of his red hair. The nickname never leaked over into the civilian world, but for decades after the war he received Christmas cards each year from friends all over the country addressed to Pinkie Bryan.
Bob returned home from the war in May 1946. Within less than a week, he met Ruth Peters at church. They hit it off immediately and they were married on December 28th, 1946. At the time of his death, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary.
He attended the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Business College and had a successful career as an accountant. For many years, he was the chief accountant at Plasti-Line Corporation and he retired as the accountant at Odum Construction Systems. For many years after his retirement and until his late 80’s, he continued working part time as an accountant for a number of small businesses.
Bob’s whole life revolved around church and family. He was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth United Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City United Methodist Church for many decades thereafter. He assumed many leadership positions in the church and continued as an usher at Fountain City United Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather who was very active in his children’s lives. He attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which his children participated. He managed Little League baseball and girls’ softball for many years at the ball fields of the Fountain City Recreation Commission.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Bryan, sisters Lena Bryan Truan, and Bonnie Bryan Johnson, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by his wife Ruth, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Micky Bryan, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Internment and brief graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28th at the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Memorial Service at Stevens Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28th. Receiving of friends after the Memorial Service.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home for their loving care of Bob during his last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bob to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.
- [S1643] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, page 622a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940
page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road, rents $15/month
Bryan Emmert O. 41 head m m w machinist, furniture factory 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County, $1377 income
Ella K. 40 wife f m w 6 years school, born VA, lived 1935 Knox County
Jack 18 son m s w 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Lena M. 16 dau f s w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bobby 15 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bonny J. 4 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
- [S1507] City Directory: Knoxville, Tennessee, 1930, page 658, viewed at ancestry.com (U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989) on 31 March 2014.
page 658
Bryan A Frank (Anna H) trav slsmn House-Hasson Hdw Co r 2714 E 5th av
Bryan A Glenn slsmn C M McClung Co r 717 Atkin
Bryan A Judson (Emma T) slsmn Tinsley Tire Co r 232 E Oak Hill av
Bryan Cecil student r 2714 E 5th av
Bryan Chas M (Louise C) store mgr Maxwell Clothes Shop r 137 Elmwood
Bryan Clarence J student rms 1609 Highland av
Bryan Clemmie E wid Jno r 400 E Baxter av
Bryan Demaris D Mrs bdng hse 1518 W Cumberland av r same
Bryan Edna O Miss r 300 E Morelia av
Bryan Emert O (Kate N) mach opr Sterling Wood Prod Co r 353 Atlantic av
Bryan Evelyn M Miss r 808 Phillips av
Bryan Harrison (Cora) emp B'side Mills r 996 N Central
Bryan H Ross student rms 1011 Laurel av
Bryan Jack H reporter Knoxv News-Sentinel rms 711 17th
Bryan Jas W (Bertie F) textile wkr B'side Mills r 400 E Baxter av
Bryan Jerome H (Julia E) slsmn r 1104 W 4th av (2d fl)
Bryan Jos M (Mae S) cond So Ry r 717 Atkin
Bryan Marie E Mrs mgr Tip Top Hotel r 437 W Depot
Bryan Mary Miss r 617 Hiawassee av
Bryan Nannie H wid Wm H r 300 E Morelia av
Bryan Rachael M wid Wm B r 800 Phillips av
Bryan Retta wid M L r 719 N Morgan (2d fl)
Bryan Rhea O Miss time kpr L & N R R r 719 N Morgan (2d fl)
Bryan Rufus A (Martha E) r 247 Deaderick av
[S1773] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1927; Book 17, page 384, license No. 1535; Emmert Oral Bryan and Ella Kate Nottingham.
Book 17, page 384, license No. 1535. State of Tennessee, Knox County. Know all men by these presents. That we, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there be no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the county of Knox between Emmert O. Bryan age 29 and Ella Kate Nottingham age 28. Witness our hand and seals, the 26 day of Nov 1927. (signed) Emmert O. Bryan, C.M. Bryan. Date of marriage Nov 26, 1927. By whom married: Oscar Breeden. I solemnly swear that the above named parties are not under the age of eighteen years. (signed) C.M. Bryan, Emmert O. Bryan. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest, or Jewish Rabbi, having the Care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, Leslie M. Kennedy, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the Power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Emmert Oral Bryan of the city and Ella Kate Nottingham of the city. Given at office in Knoxville, the 26 day of Nov 1927 and of American Independence, 152. (signed) L.M. Kennedy, clerk by W.H. Hall deputy clerk. Marriage License No. 1536. Emmert O. Bryan to Ella Kate Nottingham. 1927. Leslie M. Kennedy, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the day of Nov 26 1927, Oscar Breeden, M.G. Filed Dec 5, 1927.
- [S1603] Obituary: Bryan, Emmert O.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1978, page A2.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1978, page A2.
Bryan, Emmeret (sic) O. - age 80, of 3712 Thrall Dr., passed away Sunday morning at his home. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Modern Woodmen of America. He was retired from C.B. Atkin's Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Bryan. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Lena B. Traun (sic), Mrs. Bonnie Johnson; sons, W.J. Bryan and Robert E. Bryan; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cox, Mrs. Edna Williams, Mrs. Willie Kyle, all of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. T.C. Bailey and Rev. John Stouffer officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's.
- [S1684] Obituary: Bryan, Mrs. Kate Nottingham; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 15 December 1976, page A-11.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 15 Dec 1976, page A-11.
Bryan, Mrs. Kate Nottingham - age 76 at 3209 Buffat Mill Rd., passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Survivors: husband, Emert (sic) O. Bryan; daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Johnson, Mrs. Lena Truan; sons, W. J. and Robert E. Bryan, both of Knoxville; sisters, Ruby Breeding, Janie Fowler, Ruth Howe, all of Kingsport, Blanche Nottingham, Martha Strickland, of Memphis, Carrie Bevins, Knoxville; brothers, Charlie Nottingham, Kingsport, J. B. Nottingham, Washington, D.C.; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Mynatt Chapel. Rev. Cal Bailey, Rev. John Stauffer officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Diabetes Association or the Heart Fund. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Mynatt's.
- [S1785] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, page 266b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 September 2015.
Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930
page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115
Bryan Emmert O. 31 head m m@20 w foreman auto body plant TN TN TN
Ella K. 30 wife f m@28 w VA VA TN
William J. 8 son m s w TN TN VA
Lena M. 6 dau f s w TN TN VA
Robert E. 4 8/12 son m s w TN TN VA
- [S1944] Bryan, Robert E.: personal interview, recorded by Jerry Bryan, 13 November 2015.
Personal interview with Robert E. Bryan, recorded by Jerry Bryan 13 Nov 2015.
The family lived in Athens, Tennessee on K street when Bob was in the first and second grades.
[S1959] Grave marker: Emmert O. Bryan; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 15 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: Emmert O. Bryan, Nov. 1, 1898 - Nov. 12, 1978, same marker as Ella N. Bryan. GPS: 36.030835,-83.916012.
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Ruby ca. 1918
Ruby Priscilla Cox
Female, born 18 Jul 1903, died 9 Aug 1925
| Father* | George Jackson Cox (born 21 September 1861, died 12 June 1938) |
| Mother* | Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols (born 27 May 1871, died 26 February 1950) |
Partner: Emmert Oral Bryan (born 1 November 1898, died 12 November 1978)
| Son* | William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan+ (born 29 January 1922, died 21 April 2005) |
| Daughter* | Lena Maude Bryan (born 27 October 1923, died 13 October 1994) |
| Son* | Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan (born 23 July 1925, died 20 December 2018) |
| Name Sources | Ruby Priscilla Cox.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Birth | 18 July 1903; Jefferson County, Tennessee.5,6,7,9,8 |
| Parents | George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Loretta, Retta, Rett) Nichols.7 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of her father George Jackson Cox Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920 page 5a, dwelling number 88, family number 92 Ruby 16, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, can R/W, attended school.10 |
| Marriage | 10 April 1921; Ruby Priscilla Cox age 17 and Emmert Oral Bryan age 22; Jefferson County, Tennessee. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Emmit (sic) Byant (sic) and H. A. Fox, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Emit (sic) Bryant (sic), age 21, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ruby Cox; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Emit (sic) Brant (sic) and Ruby Cox should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, the 9 day of April, 1921. Emmert Bryant and H. A. Fox. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of Said County, H. A. Fox, who made oath in due form that Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox are known to him, and that they are each over sixteen years of age. (signed) H. A. Fox, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of April, 1921, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or any Justice of the Peace of said County, judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than thought the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of April, 1921. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10th day of April, 1921. J. E. Swann, J.P.3,6,11,8 |
| Birth of Child | 29 January 1922, William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, age of mother: 18.4,12 |
| Birth of Child | 27 October 1923, Lena Maude Bryan, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 20.4 |
| Birth of Child | 23 July 1925, Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, age of mother: 22.4,9,13 |
| Death | 9 August 1925; Morristown General Hospital, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, age 22. She died 16 days after giving birth to Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan. However, her death was not due to complications from childbirth. Rather, she died of a serious mastoid infection. She had suffered from severe earaches and headaches for years, and of course this was before the discovery of penicillin. She was being prepped for surgery at the time of her death.5,8 |
| Death Record |  1. Place of death - Morristown, Hamblen County, Tenn. (Morristown General Hospital). 2. Name - Ruby P. Bryan 3. Sex - Female 4. Color or race - White 5. Status - Married 6. Date of birth - July 18, 1903 7. Age - 22 years, 0 months, 21 days 8. Occupation - Domestic 9. Birthplace - Tenn. 10. Name of father - G.J. Cox 11. Birthplace of father - Tenn. 12. Maiden name of mother - Loretta Nichols 13. Birthplace of mother - Tenn. 14. Informant - E.O. Bryan, Morristown, Tenn. 15. Filed - 8/10, 1925, Belle Fort, Registrar 16. Date of death - Aug 9, 1925 19. Buried - Wesleys Chapel, Aug 10, 1925 20. Undertaker - H. Stetzer Und. Co., Morristown, Tenn. The informant was her husband, Emmert Oral Bryan.5 |
| Obituary | Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.8 |
| Burial | 10 August 1925; Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church, Jefferson County, Tennessee.14,5,8 |
| Burial Inscription | Grave marker: Ruby Cox, wife of E.O. Bryan, Jul. 18, 1903, Aug. 9, 1925, Asleep in Jesus. She is buried between her parents George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Rett) Nichols on one side, and her brother Robert McKinley Cox on the other side. Her husband Emmert Bryan is buried in Knoxville with his second wife Kate Nottingham.14 |
| Narrative | The following is from The Nichols Book by Wyatt Nichols, pages 73-74. Ruby, fourth child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox was about one year younger than myself. She was a fine pianist and as I remember her when visiting there, especially when her brother and sisters, John, Minnie and Ethel had married. In the evening she played the piano and the guitar and we would sing, especially hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war was over. He later returned to Morristown, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County. Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. (According to her son William Jackson (Jack) Bryan, the school at which she taught was the Cedar Hill School in Jefferson County, Tennessee. According to her son Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan they had three pianos in the house.)4,3 |
Citations
- [S1909] Birth Verification: Bryan, Lena Maude; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1923.
Birth Verification:
1. Child's Full Name: Lena Maude Bryan
2. Date of Birth: Oct. 27 - 1923
3. Sex - Female
4. Time of Birth: ---
5. Place of Birth: Jefferson
6. Facility or Hospital: ---
7. Mother's Full Maiden Name: Ruby Priscilla Cox
8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth: ---
9. Mother's State of Birth: Tennessee
10. Mother's Occupation: ---
11. Father's Full Name: Emmert Oral Bryan
12. Father's Age or Date of Birth: ---
13. Father's State of Birth: Tennessee
14. Father's Occupation: ---
15. Mailing Address at Birth: ---
16. Attendant at Birth: ---
17. Attendant's Address: ---
18. Date Certificate Filed: 5-1-67
Other Information: Information is missing because this is a Delayed Birth Cert. Father sent affidavit to establish the birth certificate:
Verified by: Deborah Rucker
Title: Customer Service
Date Verified: 6-28-11
- [S1904] Birth Verification: Bryan, William Jackson; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee; 1922.
Birth Verification:
1. Name - William Jackson Bryan
2. Date of birth - Jan. 29 - 1922
3. Sex - male
4. Time of Birth - 12:30 a.m.
5. Place of Birth - Morristown Hamblen
6. Facility or Hospital - ---------------
7. Mother's Full Maiden Name - Ruby Priscilla Cox
8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth - 18
9. Mother's State of Birth - Tennessee
10. Mother's Occupation - Housewife
11. Father's Full Name - Emmert Oral Bryan
12. Father's Age or Date of Birth - 23
13. Father's State of Birth - Tennessee
14. Father's Occupation - Mecanic (mechanic)
15. Mailing Address at Birth - Morristown Tennessee
16. Attendant at Birth - P.L. Brock (The attendant P.L. Brock was the family physician Pryor Lee Brock.)
17. Attendant's Address - Morristown Tennessee
18. Date Certificate Filed - 2-9-1922
Other Information - 1st Birth
Verified by: Deborah Rucker
Title: Customer Service
Date Verified: 6-28-11
- [S1943] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
Ethel Cox Harrison, third child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. Ethel is a little different dispositioned than her sister Minnie. She is very mild mannered with one of the nicest dispositions of any one I have ever known. She is very much like her father Uncle George Cox, taking things as they came in stride and smiling along with the bad as well as the good. She is a lovely alto singe rand one of my fondest memories of her and her sister Minnie singing duets when I would be visiting them as a small boy She married Daniel Harrison Aug 24, 1908, he was a local boy of Jefferson County and managed our grandfather's store that was located near her home. Dan was a fine man, he farmed in Jefferson County for a few years after they were married, then moved to Morristown, Tenn. There they raised quite a large family. Several years ago Dan’s health became impaired and he had a stroke and was a semi-invalid for a good many years but with all of this neither he nor Ethel would complain. I remember very well the last time I saw Dan. I visited their home and he had a fine garden of flowers and vegetables. Even though handicapped he kept smiling. He died a few years ago; and is buried in the Morristown Cemetery.
Ethel and Dan had eight children, namely, Amos, George, Turner, Lucille, Frank and Cora (twins), Helen and Margaret.
Amos I believe is in the freight business. He married Lucille Jones. They have four children, namely, Robert, Daniel, William and Amos, Jr.
Daniel, second son of Amos, married Ann Bryan. They have one child, Michael Bryan. William, the third son of Amos and Lucille Jones Harrison, is married to Ann Bales. No children at this writing. Amos’ other children are not married at this time.
George, second son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Viola Cameron. They have five children, namely, Rochelle, Porter, Jane, Richard and John. None of these children are married at this writing.
Turner, third son of Dan and Ethel Cox, Harrison married Reba Pots. They have one child, namely, Wanda.
Lucille, oldest daughter of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mack Biddle of Morristown, Tenn. They have one child, namely, Charles Eugene.
Frank, twin to Cora, son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mary Hazelwood. They have three children, namely, Deanie, Phyllis and Sandra. Cora the other twin, married John Williams of Knoxville. They have two children, John Jr. and Frank H.
Helen, seventh child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married George B. Johnson. They have one son, Stanley.
Margaret, eighth child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, is not married at this time. She isis credit manager of Sears and Roebuck in Morristown, Tenn., and lives at home with her mother.
RUBY COX BRYAN
Ruby, fourth child of George and Loretta Nichols Cox was about one year younger than myself. She was a fine pianist and as I remember her when visiting there especially when her brother and sisters, John, Minnie and Ethel had married. In the evening she played the piano and the guitat and we would sing, especially
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1656] Death Certificate: Bryan, Ruby P.; Certificate 280; Hamblen County, Tennessee, 1925; ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 18 December 2014.
Hamblen County, Tennessee, 1925, death certificate 280.
1. Place of death - Morristown, Hamblen County, Tenn. (Morristown General Hospital).
2. Name - Ruby P. Bryan
3. Sex - Female
4. Color or race - White
5. Status - Married
6. Date of birth - July 18, 1903
7. Age - 22 years, 0 months, 21 days
8. Occupation - Domestic
9. Birthplace - Tenn.
10. Name of father - G.J. Cox
11. Birthplace of father - Tenn.
12. Maiden name of mother - Loretta Nichols
13. Birthplace of mother - Tenn.
14. Informant - E.O. Bryan, Morristown, Tenn.
15. Filed - 8/10, 1925, Belle Fort, Registrar
16. Date of death - Aug 9, 1925
19. Buried - Wesleys Chapel, Aug 10, 1925
20. Undertaker - H. Stetzer Und. Co., Morristown, Tenn.
-----
The informant was her husband, Emmert Oral Bryan.
- [S1702] Bryan, William Jackson; Bryan's from the 1790's; unpublished manuscript; page 7.
page 7
V. William Harley Bryan,m,24 Oc 1897, Nancy(Nannie)Virginia
Harrison, b,14 April 1876,d, 11 July 1938
VI.Children
Emmert Oral Bryan, b,1 Nov 1898,d, 12 Nov 1978
Lydia Ethel Bryan, b,25 Feb 1902
Edna Omage Bryan, b,8 Dec 1908,d,19 Jan 1989
Willie Josephine Bryan,26 Sept 1910,d,11 Feb 1987
VI.Emmert Oral Bryan,m,4 April 1921, Ruby Pricilla Cox, b,
18 July 1903,d,9 Aug 1925
VII. Children
William Jackson Bryan, b,29 Jan 1922
Lena Maude Bryan, b,27 Oct 1923
Robert Elmer Bryan, b,23 July 1925
VI. Emmert O. Bryan,m,second,Ella Kate Nothingham, b,3 Jan
1900,d,14 Dec 1976
VII.Child
Bonnie Jo Bryan, b,29 Dec 1935
VII.William J. Bryan,m,17 Jan 1946, Florence Marie
Brown, b,16 April 1925,d,5 Dec 1993
VIII.Children
Joseph Wayne Bryan, b,12 Sept 1946
James Emmert Bryan, b,6 Mar 1949
Phillip Thomas Bryan, b,19 Nov 1950
Jackie Steven Bryan, b,10 Oct 1953
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Charlotte Hicks,no data,div.
IX.Child
Angela Marie Bryan, b,6 Mar 1966
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Nov, Donna. R.
Vandergriff, b,26 April 1951
IX.Children
Jill Melissa Bryan, b,15 Jul 1975
Whitney Suzanne Bryan, b,15 Jul 1979
VIII.Phillip T. Bryan,m,Ruth Patterson,div.
IX.Child
Duane Thomas Bryan, b,30 Sept 1972
VIII.Phillip Thomas Bryan,m,24 Nov 1978,Donna Elene
Stout, b,9 Mar 1957
IX.Children
Mark Andrew Bryan, b,10 Oct 1985
Kayla Marie Bryan, b,8 Nov 1990
VIII.Jackie Steven Bryan,m,29 Sept 1978,Melinda.
R. Webster, b,1 Sept 1953;div,.1985
VII.Lena Maude Bryan,m,23 April 1941,Louis Charles
Truan.b.17 Oct 1919,d,1 Nov 1984
VIII.Children
Nancy Louise Truan, b,27 Nov 1942
Charles David Truan, b,29 Jan 1944
Martha Ann Truan, b,13 Jul 1945
- [S2749] Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 2.
Cox/Slaton Family History from Hazel Cox, page 2.
Mary Slaton Cox's brothers & sisters
(Mamas brothers & Sisters)
Aunt Rebecca Slaton, Free was born Nov. 13, 1870, died Feb 21, 1903
Aunt Amanda Slaton Bryan was born Sept 11, 172, died July 22, 1950
Aunt Sallie Slaton, Ingle was born May 3, 1874, died Jan 10, 1948
Uncle John Slaton was born Feb 7, 1876, died July 27, 1945
Uncle William Moses Slaton was born April 9,1878, died Dec. 1963
Aunt Parlee Slaton McSpadden was born April 14, 1880, died May 5, 1965
Uncle Walker Slaton was born Mar 4, 1882, died April 8, 19?
Uncle Porter Slaton was born May 20, 1884 died Dec 4, 1954
Mama) Mary Jane Slaton was born Oct 16, 1886 died Dec 17,1975
Twins were born & died same day born
Aunt Laura Slaton Feb 19, 1892? died Aug 16, 1913
(Papa's John F. Cox brothrs and sisters)
Thursa Cox died in infancy in her sleep.
Aunt Minnie Cox Slaton was born Oct 2, 1885, died Oct 20, 1964
Papa John Franklin Cox was born Dec 27, 1888, siws Jult 4, 1961
Aunt Ethel Cox born Sept 15, 1881 died May 3, 1979
Martha died when young
Wyatt died when little
Ruby Cox Bryan was born July 18, 1903 died Aug 9 or 10, 1925
Eunice Cox born Dec 3, 1906 died Nov. 1910
Robert Cox born Feb 21, 1910 died Mar 24, 1930
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S1984] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, page 22a, sheet 5a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 26 November 2015.
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 22a, dwelling number 81, family number 85
Williams Harrison head 78 m w m farmer TN TN TN
Mahalia wife 58 f w m TN NC TN
Sessa Gdau 10 f w s TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920, Benj. F. Franklin, enumerator
page 22a, dwelling number 86, family number 90
Cox Roy 26 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Lillie 17 wife f m w house TN TN TN can R/W
Erymtrude 11/12 dau f m w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920
page 22a, dwelling number 87, family number 91
Cox William 51 head m m w farmer TN TN TN
Ella 52 wife f m w TN TN TN
Cline 17 son m m w laborer TN TN TN
Daisy 16 dauL f m w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 2 Jan 1920
page 22a, dwelling number 88, family number 92
Cox George 58 head m m w farmer TN TN TN can R/W
Retta 48 wife f m w TN TN TN can R/W
Ruby 16 dau f s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Robert 9 son m s w TN TN TN attended school
- [S1664] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1921; bound marriage application book page 50; Emmit Bryant and Ruby Cox, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 20 December 2014.
State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Emmit (sic) Byant (sic) and H. A. Fox, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Emit (sic) Bryant (sic), age 21, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ruby Cox; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Emit (sic) Brant (sic) and Ruby Cox should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, the 9 day of April, 1921. Emmert Bryant and H. A. Fox. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of Said County, H. A. Fox, who made oath in due form that Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox are known to him, and that they are each over sixteen years of age. (signed) H. A. Fox, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of April, 1921, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or any Justice of the Peace of said County, judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Emit (sic) Bryant (sic) and Ruby Cox of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than thought the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of April, 1921. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10th day of April, 1921. J. E. Swann, J.P.
- [S1716] Obituary: Bryan, William J. "Bill"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 April 2005, page B8.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 Apr 2005, page B8.
Bryan, William J. (Bill) - born January 29, 1922, passed away April 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Brown) Bryan; son, Steve Bryan; father, E.O. Bryan; mother, Ruby (Cox) Bryan; step-mother, Ella Kate Bryan; sister, Lena Truan. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, Joseph and Kathryn Bryan, Jay and Judy Bryan, and Tom and Donna Bryan; grandchildren, Angie Bryan, Duane Bryan, Jill Pitkanen, Whitney Bryan Bartera, Mark and Kayla Bryan; great grandson, Korbin Pitkanen; brother, Robert Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Frankie Kramer and Brenda Lee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a Veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Radar Operator. He was employed by Union Carbide at the X-10 Plant for 33 years until his retirement. He was a Volunteer Dispatcher for the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept. for several years. He was a CB operator for years, his handle was "Salty". He was a member of Solway United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the Choir. He enjoyed singing Hymns and one of his favorites was "In the Garden". The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Reverends Henry Lenoir and Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7085, Knoxville, TN 37921 or the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept., 4725 Guinn Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. (He was known as "Bill" at work; he was always known as "Jack" in the family -- RGB)
- [S2677] Obituary: Bryan, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 December 2018, page A8, viewed at https://knoxvillenews-tn.newsmemory.com/ on 17 January 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 Dec 2018, page A8.
Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan, 93, passed away December 20th at the Beverly Park Place Nursing Home on Tazewell Pike. He was born July 23rd, 1925 in Morristown, the son of Emmert Oral Bryan of Sevier County and Ruby Priscilla Cox Bryan of Jefferson County. Ruby died 16 days after his birth and he was then raised for about two and a half years by his aunt and uncle, Ethel Bryan Cox and Elmer Cox. After Emmert married Kate Nottingham, he rejoined his father’s family with Kate as his stepmother.
Bob attended Knoxville Central High School under the tutelage of such individuals as principal Hassie K. Gresham, math teacher Earl Keller, and Latin teacher Miss Pace Moore (later Mrs. Pace Moore Johnston). He served 34 months in World War II immediately after high school. He served as a medical corpsman, first in the U.S. Navy and then in the U.S. Marines. He served in the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific. The 4th Marine Division was heavily involved in the Iwo Jima campaign and he lost many of his buddies there. His service buddies always called him Pinkie because of his red hair. The nickname never leaked over into the civilian world, but for decades after the war he received Christmas cards each year from friends all over the country addressed to Pinkie Bryan.
Bob returned home from the war in May 1946. Within less than a week, he met Ruth Peters at church. They hit it off immediately and they were married on December 28th, 1946. At the time of his death, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary.
He attended the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Business College and had a successful career as an accountant. For many years, he was the chief accountant at Plasti-Line Corporation and he retired as the accountant at Odum Construction Systems. For many years after his retirement and until his late 80’s, he continued working part time as an accountant for a number of small businesses.
Bob’s whole life revolved around church and family. He was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth United Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City United Methodist Church for many decades thereafter. He assumed many leadership positions in the church and continued as an usher at Fountain City United Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather who was very active in his children’s lives. He attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which his children participated. He managed Little League baseball and girls’ softball for many years at the ball fields of the Fountain City Recreation Commission.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Bryan, sisters Lena Bryan Truan, and Bonnie Bryan Johnson, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by his wife Ruth, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Micky Bryan, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Internment and brief graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28th at the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery on John Sevier Highway. Memorial Service at Stevens Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28th. Receiving of friends after the Memorial Service.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home for their loving care of Bob during his last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bob to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.
- [S1969] Grave marker: Ruby Cox; Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 22 April 2006 by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: Ruby Cox, wife of E.O. Bryan, Jul. 18, 1903, Aug. 9, 1925, Asleep in Jesus. She is buried between her parents George Jackson Cox and Clarissa Loretta (Rett) Nichols on one side, and her brother Robert McKinley Cox on the other side. Her husband Emmert Bryan is buried in Knoxville with his second wife Kate Nottingham.
Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr.
Male, born 28 Feb 1895, died 3 Nov 1971
| Father* | Alva Edward Peters (born 14 October 1870, died 21 April 1942) |
| Mother* | Sallie Jane Cole (born 29 June 1870, died 22 July 1942) |
Partner: Amy Etolye Buckner (born 21 October 1896, died 9 February 1920)
| Daughter* | Eva Lucille (Lucille) Peters+ (born 26 September 1917, died 19 June 2004) |
Partner: Lola Ethel Williamson (born 29 May 1900, died 7 January 1966)
| Daughter* | Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters (born 24 January 1923, died 1 November 2020) |
| Son* | Ernest Lester (Bud) Peters, Jr.+ (born 11 June 1927, died 6 January 1983) |
| Son* | Howard Raymond Peters (born 9 July 1930, died 28 November 1974) |
Partner: Rose Dell Hampton (born 18 October 1903, died 12 November 1975)
| Name Sources | Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr.1,2 |
| Photographs |    |
| Birth |  It is not known exactly where in Anderson County it was that he was born. His family purchased the farm where he grew up about five months after he was born. Therefore, he was not born on the farm where he grew up unless the family was already living on the land as renters prior to the time they purchased the property.1,3,4 |
| Parents | Alva Edward Peters and Sallie Jane Cole.1 |
| 1900 Census |  Household of his father Alva Edward (Alvy) Peters Enumeration District 10, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 14 Jun 1900 page 129a, dwelling number 7, family number 7, enumerated by Calvin H. Scarbrough Earnest L. 5, son, male, single, white, born Feb 1895, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.5 |
| 1910 Census |  Household of his father Alva Edward (Alvy) Peters Enumeration District 10, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 27 April 1910. page 126a, Bear Valley Road, dwelling number 63, family number 65. Lester 15, son, male, single, white, farm labor, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, attended school.6 |
| Marriage | 24 December 1916; Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr., age 21 and Amy Etolye Buckner age 20; Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.7 |
| Marriage Record |    Know all men by these presents that we are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there by no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the County of Knox between Earnest L. Peters age 21 and Amy E. Buckner age 20. Witness our hands and seals, the 23 day of Dec 1916. (signed) Earnest L. Peters, H. H. Peters. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox, To any regular Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County --- Greeting. I, Jesse L. Henson, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Earnest L. Peters of Lenoir City Tenn. and Amy E. Buckner of City. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec 1916 and of American Independence, 141. (signed) Jesse L. Henson, clerk. by W. H. Lennon, Deputy Clerk. Marriage License #1571 Earnest L. Peters to Amy E. Buckner, 1916, Jesse L. Henson, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 24th day December 1916. W.H. Rutherford, Pastor, Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church.7 |
| Marriage Announcement |  |
| Military Draft Registration | 1. Name - Earnest Lester Peters, age 22 2. Address - Lenoir, Tenn. (Lenoir City) 3. Born - Feb 28, 1895 4. Citizenship - natural born 5. Born - Anderson Co., Tenn., USA 7. Occupation - Molder 8. Employer - Lenoir Ry Car Works. Where employed - Lenoir City 9. Dependents - wife 10. Status - married. Race - caucasian 11. Previous military service - none Signature - Earnest Lester Peters 1. Height - tall. Build - slender 2. Eyes - black. Hair - black 3. Lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is otherwise disabled? No Precinct 9, Loudon County, Tenn, 6/15/17.3 |
| Birth of Child |  |
| Missing from City Directory |  The Knoxville City Directory was not published in 1918. His residence in the 1917 draft registration was listed as Lenoir City, and it is not known when he moved to Knoxville.10 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of his father-in-law Robert D. Buckner, along with his wife Amy Etolye Buckner and daughter Eva Lucille (Lucille) Peters Dist. 2, Knoxville, 8 Jan 1920. page 259b, Hoytt Ave 1150, dwelling number 13, family number 13. Peters Earnest L. 24, son-in-law male, married, white, foreman stove factory, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Anne E. 22, 3, daughter, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Lucille P. 2 3/12, grand-daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.11 |
| Marriage | 6 November 1921; Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr., age 26 and Lola Ethel Williamson age 21; Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee.12,13 |
| Marriage Record |  E. L. Peters to Lola E. Williamson. This day issued to E. L. Peters to Marry Lola E. Williamson, E. E. Watkins, Clerk, no return. (They were married on 6 Nov 1921.)13 |
| Birth of Child | 24 January 1923, Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters, family home on Morris Avenue, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of father: 27.14,4 |
| Birth of Child | 11 June 1927, Ernest Lester (Bud) Peters, Jr., family home on Morris Avenue, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of father: 32. |
| 1930 Census | Head of household Ward 23, Enumeration District 47-56, Dist. 8, Knoxville City, 10 Apr 1930. page 12a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223. Peters Earnest L. 35, head, male, first married at age 22 white foreman stove foundry rents $16/month, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Lola E. 29, wife, female, first married at age 16, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Eva L. 12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Beatrice R. 7, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Earnest R. 2 8/12, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. ----- There is an error in the census because Lola was first married at age 21 rather than at age 16. The error arose on the part of the census enumerator because the census enumerator based Lola's age of first marriage on Lester's age of first marriage, and Lola was 16 at the time of Lester's marriage to his first wife Amy Etolye Buckner.15 |
| Birth of Child | 9 July 1930, Howard Raymond Peters, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of father: 35. |
| 1940 Census | Head of household Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, 21 May 1940. page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191, owns property worth $1000. Peters E. Lester 45, head, male, married, white, foundry foreman iron foundry 3 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $1620 salary Lola E. 39, wife, female, married, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house B. Ruth 17, daughter, female, single, white, 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house E. Lester Jr. 12, son, male, single, white, 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Howard R. 9, son, male, single, white, 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house V. Irene 5, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, lived 1935 same house H. Lorieta 2, daughter, female, single, white, born TN.16 |
| 1950 Census |  Head of household Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, Tazewell Pike, 27 Apr 1950 Sheet 048, dwelling number 348 Peters E.L. 55, head, male, married, white, farmer, born TN Lola E. 49, wife, female, married, white, born TN Irene 15, daughter, female, single, white, born TN Loreta 12, daughter, female, single, white, born TN.17 |
| Marriage | 26 March 1967; Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr., age 72 and Rose Dell Hampton age 63; Corryton, Knox County, Tennessee.18 |
| Marriage Record |    Groom: Name - Ernest Lester Peters, Route #1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - Feb. 28, 1895, age 72, white, born in Anderson County, Tennessee, widowed, 2 previous marriages; father - Alva E. Peters, born in Anderson County, Tennessee; mother - Sallie Cole, born in Blount County (sic), Tennessee; bride: Name - Rose Dell Murphy, Route #1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - October 18, 1905, age 61, white, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee, widowed, 1 previous marriages; father - James W. Hampton, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee; mother - Frances Wagner, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Ernest Lester Peters, Rose Dell Murphy. Date of Marriage - March 26, 1967, by Charles W. Davis, M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: Rites of Matrimony between Ernest Lester Peters of Corryton, Tennessee and Rose Dell Murphy of Corryton, Tennessee. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of March 1967. (signed) Dwight Kessel Clerk. By Cleo Tucker, Deputy Clerk. No. 1036, Marriage License, Ernest Lester Peters TO Rose Dell Murphy, 1967, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 26 day of March, 1967 at Murphy home 2:00 p.m., Rev. Charles W. Davis.18 |
| Death | 3 November 1971; his home on Tazewell Pike, Corryton, Knox County, Tennessee, age 76. He died while working in his yard building a fence.19,1,20 |
| Obituary |  Ernest Lester Peters, 76, a foreman at Knoxville Stove Works for 26 years until his retirement in 1943, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Tazewell Pike, Corryton. Mr. Peters was also employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge from 1943 until 1953. He was a member of Corinth United Methodist Church, where he taught the Friendship Sunday School Class for 26 years and served as chairman for the building program. He was a Mason. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rose Murphy Peters; daughters, Mrs. Lucille Wright of Centerburg, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Bryan, Mrs. Virginia Irene Tarver and Mrs. Loretta Tadlock, all of Knoxville; sons, Ernest L. Peters Jr. and Howard R. Peters of Corryton; stepchildren; James P. Murphy of Sweetwater, Larry W. Murphy of Morristown, Guerry Carl Murphy of Johnson City and Mary Aileen Peters of Corryton; sisters, Mrs. Clyde Cole of Knoxville and Mrs. Eliza Letsinger of Powell; brothers, W. B., S. A. and R. E. Peters of Knoxville. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Stevens chapel with Rev. Robert L. Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.20 |
| Death Record |  1. Name - Ernest Lester Peters, Sr. 2. Died - November 3, 1971 3. Race - White 4. Sex - Male 5a. Age - 76 6. Born - Feb. 28, 1895 7a. County of Death - Knox 7b. City, Town, or Location of Death - Corryton 7c. Inside City Limits - no 7d. Address of death - R.1, Tazewell Pike, Home 8. State of birth - Tennessee 9. Citizen of what country - USA 10. Status - married 11. Surviving spouse (if wife, give maiden name) - Rose Murphy 13a. Usual occupation (give kind of work done during most of working life, even if retired) - Retired Employee 13b. Kind of business or industry - Knox. Stove Works 14a. Residence state - Tennessee 14b. County - Knox 14c. City, town, or location - Corryton 14d. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - no 14e. Street and number - R.1, Tazewell Pike 15. Father - name - Alvin Peters 16. Mother - maiden name - Sally Jane Cole 17. Informant - Mrs. Rose M. Peters, R.1, Tazewell Pike 21a. Physician certification - 22b. Medical examiner certification - Ira Pierce 23a. Certifier name (type or print) - Ira S. Pierce, M.D. 23b. Mailing address - Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920 24a. Burial, cremation, removal (specify) - Burial 24b. Date (month, day, year) Nov. 5, 1971 24c. Cemetery or crematory name - Greenwood 24d Location, city or town, state - Knoxville, Tennessee 25. Funeral home - name and address - Stevens Mortuary, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 26a. Registrar - signature - Mary Chambers 26b. Date received by local registrar - Nov 8, 1971 Notes and corrections to death certificate: 1) His wife's maiden name was Rose Hampton. She married first Carl Murphy. 2) His father's name was Alva rather than Alvin -- his father's full name was Alva Edward Peters.19 |
| Burial | 5 November 1971; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.21,19,20 |
| Burial Inscription |   |
| Burial GPS |  |
| Narrative |  Lester taught school at the one room Claxton School at the time when Hutsell was sick (about 1920). The school was on the right side of Clinton Highway (northbound), before you get to the crossroads at Claxton. He could play the piano. He played fiddle at dances. His violin was originally Hutsell's.23,2 |
| Narrative | The following is from an interview with Jerry Bryan. Lester read music using the shaped note system. He was very upset if the church bought a new hymn book which did not have shaped notes. He stated that his Peters family had come to the United States from Germany.23 |
Citations
- [S6] Cole, Ella Mae Peters Yadon; Peters Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 1.
The Peters Family History was prepared originally Ella Peters Yadon Cole. However, it was completed after her death and it is not known who exactly completed it. Much of the data in the family history came from the Peters family bible. The current location of the bible is unknown. It has been loaned and not returned. Irene Tarver has two different transcriptions of the Peters Family History
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page 1
JULY 1994
THE FAMILY OF
ALVA EDWARD PETERS & SALLIE JANE (COLE) PETERS
MARRIED NOV. 28, 1999
NAME BIRTH DIED
ALVA EDWARD PETERS OCT. 14, 1870 APR. 21, 1942
SALLIE JANE COLE JUNE 29, 1970 JULY 22, 1942
CHILDREN
ERNEST LESTER PETERS FEB. 28, 1895 NOV. 03, 1971
ELZA CORDELIA PETERS DEC. 21, 1898
ELLA MAE PETERS SEPT.28, 1902 APR. 22, 1987
WILLIAM BIRCHEL PETERS MAR. 17, 1905 APR. 1980
JONNIE CLYDE PETERS MAR. 17, 1905 NOV. 1905
ROBERT EARL PETERS JULY 06, 1907 MAR. 21, 1999
SAMUEL ARTHUR PETERS APR. 16, 1910 MAY 05, 1999
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- [S90] Wright, Lucille: personal interview, recorded by Jerry Bryan, 12 October 2003.
Grandma Peters was short, wore her hair in a bun, and always wore an apron.
Lester taught school at the one room Claxton School at the time when Hutsell was sick (about 1920). The school was on the right side of Clinton Highway (northbound), before you get to the crossroads at Claxton. He could play the piano. He played fiddle at dances. His violin was originally Hutsell's. Grandpa Peters smoked a pipe and never said anything. Grandpa and Grandma Peters were often visited by Mark and Calvin Scarbrough.
Lucille was named after her mother's sister, Eva Mae Buckner.
(Lucille Wright, personal interview 12 Oct 2003, recorded by Jerry Bryan).
- [S2723] Military Draft Registration: Peters, Earnest Lester, WWI, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, 15 June 1917, www.ancestry.com (U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918), viewed 30 September 2015.
Form 1. 872 Registration Card - No. 407
1. Name: Earnest Lester Peters, age 22
2. House address: Lenoir, Tenn. (Lenoir City)
3. Date of Birth: Feb 28, 1895
4. Natural born citizen
5. Born: Anderson Co., Tenn., USA
7. Occupation: Molder
8. By whom employed: Lenoir Ry Car Works. Where employed: Lenoir City
9. Dependents: wife
10. Married or single: married. Race: Caucasian
11. Previous military service: None
Signature: Earnest Lester Peters
1. Tall, medium, or short: tall. Slender, medium, or stout: slender
2. Color of eyes: black. Color of hair: black: Bald?: No
3. Lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is otherwise disabled? No
Precinct 9, Loudon County, Tenn, 6/15/17
- [S3037] Obituary: Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 November 2020, page A12.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 11/4/2020, page A12.
Beatrice Ruth Peters (Ruth) Bryan, 97, passed away November 1st, 2020 at Beverly Park Place on Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 24th, 1923 in Knoxville, the daughter of Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. of Anderson County and Lola Ethel Williamson of Lenoir City. When the Great Depression hit, her family returned to her father's ancestral roots in Anderson County, and she spoke often of growing up in a remote rural area without electricity, running water, or telephones. Ruth attended Scarbrough Elementary School and Robertsville High School. At Robertsville High School, she was the star player on the girl's basketball team and the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1941. The family was removed from Anderson County along with thousands of other people in 1942 as a part of the World War II project to build the secret city of Oak Ridge. They moved from Anderson County to a farm in Knox County on Tazewell Pike. Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan returned home from the war in May 1946. Ruth and Bob met less than a week later at Corinth Methodist Church. They hit it off immediately and they were married at the church on December 28th, 1946. At the time of Bob's death in 2018, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary. Ruth attended Knoxville Business College after high school and worked as a bookkeeper before she was married, and occasionally worked part-time thereafter. In her later years, she was the Financial Secretary at Fountain City United Methodist Church for many years. Her whole life revolved around church and family. She was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City UMC for many decades thereafter. She was a member of the choir at Corinth Methodist and sang alto in the Corinthians quartet at the church. She was very active with the WSCS and with Vacation Bible School. She was youth counselor for many years at Fountain City UMC and she was the meal coordinator for the UMW for families when there were deaths in the family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother who was very active in her children’s lives. She was Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which her children or grandchildren participated. She served as room mother at school, as den mother for Cub Scouts, as team mother for Little League baseball and girls’ softball teams, and as chaperone for Central High School band trips. In addition, she was an avid fan of University of Tennessee sports, especially Lady Vols basketball. She and Bob were season ticket holders for many years for Lady Vols games and for football games. Preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lola, husband Bob, sister Lucille Peters Wright, brothers Bud and Howard Peters, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by sisters Irene Peters Tarver and Lorieta Peters Tadlock, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Michael Bryan AKA Micky, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Receiving of friends, 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th, service to follow at 6:00 pm, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway, Knoxville. In light of the COVID pandemic, it is requested that masks be worn and that social distancing protocols be followed. The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place for their loving care of Ruth during her last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ruth Bryan to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.
- [S1452] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 10, page 129a, viewed at ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 24 November 2014.
Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 1 Jun 1900, by Calvin H. Scarbrough
page 129a, dwelling number 1, family number 1, owns farm, no mortgage, Sarah had 9 children, 8 living
Scarbrough Sarah head w f Jan 1841 58 w TN -- TN farmer emp. 8 months
Calvin H. son w m Jul 1869 32 s TN TN TN teacher emp. 12 months
Marcus A. son w m Jun 1874 25 s TN TN TN farm laborer emp. 3 months
Lillie A. dau w f Feb 1876 24 s TN TN TN
Charlie J. son w m Sep 1879 20 m TN TN TN farm laborer emp. 3 months
Delia dau w m Sep 1881 18 s TN TN TN
Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 1 Jun 1900, by Calvin H. Scarbrough
page 129a, dwelling number 7, family number 7, owns farm, had mortgage
Peters Alva E. 29 head m m6 w Oct 1870 farmer TN TN TN
Sallie J. 29 wife f m6 w Jun 1870 TN TN TN 2 children, 2 living
Earnest L. 5 son m s w Feb 1895 TN TN TN
Elsie C. 1 dau f s w Dec 1898 TN TN TN
Hulda A. 54 mother f w w Dec 1845 TN TN TN 14 children, 6 living
John W. 23 bro m s w Mar 1877 TN TN TN
Martha E. 12 sis f s w Jan 1888 TN TN TN
Henry H. 10 bro m s w Mar 1890 TN TN TN
Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 1 Jun 1900, by Calvin H. Scarbrough
page 129a, dwelling number 8, family number 8, owns farm, had mortgage
Wells Phillip H. 40 head m m9 w Sep 1859 farmer TN TN TN
Ida R. 31 wife f m9 w Jul 1868 TN TN TN 4 children, 4 living
Arthur C. 13 son m s w Jun 1887 farm laborer TN TN TN
Luther B. 10 son m s w Aug 1889 TN TN TN
Lucy C. 7 dau f s w Sep 1892 TN TN TN
William H. 5 son m s w Mar 1895 TN TN TN
Bussie M. 2 dau f s w Aug 1897 TN TN TN
George E. 5/12 son m s w Dec 1899 TN TN TN
Scarbrough Vesty 60 motherL f w w Apr 1840 TN TN TN 5 children 4 living
- [S1453] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 10, page 126a, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 24 November 2014.
Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 27 April 1910
page 126a, Bear Valley Road, dwelling number 63, family number 65
Peaters Alva E. 39 head m m1-16 w farmer TN TN TN
Sallie 39 wife f m1-16 w TN TN TN 7 children, 6 living
Lester 15 son m s w farm labor TN TN TN attended school
Elza 11 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school
Ella 8 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school
William B. 5 son m s w TN TN TN
Robert E. 2 son m s w TN TN TN
dwelling number 63, family number 66 (note that it's the same house but a different family number)
Peaters Hulda A. 64 head f w w TN TN TN 14 children, 3 living
Hudsel H. 20 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S1459] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1916; License 1571; Ernest L. Peters to Amy E. Buckner.
State of Tennessee, Knox County, book 14, page 9, license #1571. Know all men by these presents that we are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there by no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the County of Knox between Earnest L. Peters age 21 and Amy E. Buckner age 20. Witness our hands and seals, the 23 day of Dec 1916. (signed) Earnest L. Peters, H. H. Peters. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox, To any regular Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County --- Greeting. I, Jesse L. Henson, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Earnest L. Peters of Lenoir City Tenn. and Amy E. Buckner of City. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec 1916 and of American Independence, 141. (signed) Jesse L. Henson, clerk. by W. H. Lennon, Deputy Clerk. Marriage License #1571 Earnest L. Peters to Amy E. Buckner, 1916, Jesse L. Henson, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 24th day December 1916. W.H. Rutherford, Pastor, Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church
- [S2843] Marriage Announcement: Lester Peters and Amy E. Buckner; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 December 1916, page 6, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 23 September 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel. [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 Dec 1916, page 6.
A wedding which came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Amy E. Buckner, of this city to Mr. Lester Peters, of Lenoir City Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. The ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Rutherford, pastor of the Gillespie church at his residence on Gillespie avenue. After the ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon trip which they have planned to visit several northern cities. Miss Buckner is a young lady of excellent character and is loved and respected by all who know her. Mr. Peters is a native of Anderson county and a young man of excellent habits. After Jan. 15 they will be at home to their many friends at Lenoir City, where Mr. Peters holds a responsible position with the Lenoir City car works.
- [S2681] Cole, Ella Mae Peters Yadon; Peters Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 3 - redacted.
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page 3
ERNEST LESTER PETERS
ERNEST LESTER PETERS BORN FEB. 28, 1895, AND AMY ETTA BUCKNER
BORN OCT. 21, 1895 WERE MARRIED ON DEC. 24, 1916. THEY HAD
ONE DAUGHTER, EVA LUCILLE PETERS, BORN SEPT. 26, 1917. AMY
BUCKNER PETERS DIED FEB. 9, 1920.
EVA LUCILLE PETERS, BORN SEPT. 26, 1917, AND AUDIE PARIS
WRIGHT, BORN OCT. 22, 1918, WERE MARRIED ON AUG. 20, 1938.
THEY HAD THREE CHILDREN, VERLIN RAY WRIGHT, BORN AUG. 12,
1939; OLIVER EDWARD WRIGHT, BORN APRIL 9, 1942; BRENDA
ERNESTINE WRIGHT, BORN APRIL 2, 1944. AUDIE WRIGHT DIED JUNE
Z9, 1993.
VERLIN RAY WRIGHT, BORN AUG. 12, 1939, AND DOROTHY LOUISE
KERNIGHAN, BORN DEC. 1, 1944 WERE MARRIED ON FEB. 1, 1964.
THEY HAD THREE CHILDREN, DEBORAH RENEE WRIGHT, BORN MARCH 4,
1965; RANDALL DUANE WRIGHT, BORN MARCH 24, 1968; RYAN DAVID
WRIGHT, BORN MAY 23, 1970.
OLIVER EDWARD WRIGHT, BORN APRIL 9, 1942, AND MARGARET WILLIS
BORN FEB. 23, 1948, WERE MARRIED ON FEB. 26, 1965. THEY HAD
TWO CHILDREN, CRAIG EDWARD, BORN AUGUST 18, 1965; MELANIE
BETH, BORN SEPT. 10, 1973.
BRENDA ERNESTINE WRIGHT, BORN APRIL 2, 1944, AND RICHARD
KEITH FLING, BORN APR. 23, 1940 WERE MARRIED, JUNE 10, 1962.
THEY HAD TWO CHILDREN, JERILYN FLING, BORN OCT. 10, 1962;
RODERICK KENT FLING, BORN AUG. 1, 1964. BRENDA AND RICHARD
DIVORCED.
BRENDA ERNESTINE WRIGHT, AND WILLIAM AUSTIN EAGON, BORN SEPT.
4, 1941 WERE MARRIED JUNE 17, 1972. THEY HAD ONE SON, BROCK
TREVOR EAGON BORN JANUARY 17, 1975.
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- [S1808] City Directory: Knoxville, Tennessee, 1918, not published.
There was not a City Directory for Knoxville, Tennessee
in 1918. It's not that the City Directory was published
that year and that the library doesn't have a copy.
Rather, the City Directory was not published.
Confirmed at the library 9 Oct 2015.
- [S1757] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 2, Enumeration District 117, page 259b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 7 September 2015.
Dist. 2, Enumeration District 107, Knoxville, Knox County, 8 Jan 1920
page 259b, 1150 Hoytt Ave., dwelling number 13, family number 13
Buckner Robert D. 47 head m m w TN TN TN
Martha J. 47 wife f m w TN TN TN
Peters Earnest L. 24 sonL m m w foreman, stove factory TN TN TN
Anne E. 22 dau f m w TN TN TN
Lucille P. 2 3/12 Gdau f s w TN TN TN
- [S1811] Marriage Announcement: Lola Ethel Williamson and Ernest Lester Peters; unknown newspaper, Scrapbook of Lola Williamson Peters.
PETERS-WILLIAMSON
Miss Lola Ethel Williamson and Mr. Ernest Lester Peters of Knoxville were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson, 716 Broadway, Sunday, Nov. 6th at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. M. Moreland, pastor of the Southern Methodist church, and was a very quiet affair, witnessed only by relatives and intimate friends of the bride. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson of this city. She possesses a lovable disposition which has won for her a host of friends who will regret to learn that her marriage takes her elsewhere to reside. The groom is an accomplished young man and holds a responsible position with the Knox Stove Works at Knoxville. The happy couple motored to their home in Knoxville immediately after ceremony, where a furnished bungalow was awaiting them. They have the heartiest congratulations of their many friends. (from a newspaper clipping in the scrapbook of Lola Ethel Peters, newspaper unknown but it was probably a Lenoir City newspaper rather than a Knoxville newspaper)
- [S1524] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1921; Book 3, page 337; Ernest Lester Peters and Lola Ethel Williamson, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 20 April 2014.
State of Tennessee, Loudon County, book 3, page 337, application date Nov. 5, 1921, E. L. Peters to Lola E. Williamson. This day issued to E. L. Peters to Marry Lola E. Williamson, E. E. Watkins, Clerk, no return. (They were married on 6 Nov 1921.)
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S1607] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-56, page 183a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 13 November 2014.
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223
Peters Earnest L. 35 head m m@22 w foreman stove foundry rents $16/month TN TN TN
Lola E. 29 wife f m@16 w TN TN TN
Eva L. 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Beatrice R. 7 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest R. 2 8/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1132 Morris Ave., dwelling number 226, family number 228
Williamson Mary 53 head f w w rents $14/month TN TN TN
Nora 24 dau f s w pairer hosiery mill TN TN TN
William R. 21 son m m@21 w clerk grocery store TN TN TN
Florine 21 dauL f m@21 w TN TN TN
- [S1650] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 1-14, page 244a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 10 December 2014.
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191, owns property worth $1000
Peters E. Lester 45 head m m w foundry foreman iron foundry 3 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $1620 salary
Lola E. 39 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
B. Ruth 17 dau f s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
E. Lester Jr. 12 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Howard R. 9 son f s w 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
V. Irene 5 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 same house
H. Lorieta 2 dau f s w born TN
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 193, owns property worth $1000
Letsinger Sam M. 46 head m m w farmer 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, no salary income
Elza 41 wife f m w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
M. Clyde 11 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S3209] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, sheet 048, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 14 August 2023.
Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, Tazewell Pike, 27 Apr 1950
Sheet 048, dwelling number 348
Peters E.L. 55 head m m w farmer TN
Lola E. 49 wife f m w TN
Irene 15 dau f s w TN
Loreta 12 dau f s w TN
- [S1516] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1967; License 131, page 346; Ernest Lester Peters and Rose Dell Hampton.
State of Tennessee, Knox County, application #1036, page 346, March 23, 1967. Groom: Name - Ernest Lester Peters, Route #1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - Feb. 28, 1895, age 72, white, born in Anderson County, Tennessee, widowed, 2 previous marriages; father - Alva E. Peters, born in Anderson County, Tennessee; mother - Sallie Cole, born in Blount County (sic), Tennessee; bride: Name - Rose Dell Murphy, Route #1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - October 18, 1905, age 61, white, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee, widowed, 1 previous marriages; father - James W. Hampton, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee; mother - Frances Wagner, born in Hamblen County, Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Ernest Lester Peters, Rose Dell Murphy. Date of Marriage - March 26, 1967, by Charles W. Davis, M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Ernest Lester Peters of Corryton, Tennessee and Rose Dell Murphy of Corryton, Tennessee. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of March 1967. (signed) Dwight Kessel Clerk. By Cleo Tucker, Deputy Clerk. No. 1036, Marriage License, Ernest Lester Peters TO Rose Dell Murphy, 1967, W. Dwight Kessel, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 26 day of March, 1967 at Murphy home 2:00 p.m., Rev. Charles W. Davis.
- [S1457] Death Certificate: Peters, Ernest Lester Sr.; Certificate 71-034041; Corryton, Knox County, Tennessee, 1971.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1971, death certificate 71-034041.
1. Name - Ernest Lester Peters, Sr.
2. Died - November 3, 1971
3. Race - White
4. Sex - Male
5a. Age - 76
6. Born - Feb. 28, 1895
7a. County of Death - Knox
7b. City, Town, or Location of Death - Corryton
7c. Inside City Limits - no
7d. Address of death - R.1, Tazewell Pike, Home
8. State of birth - Tennessee
9. Citizen of what country - USA
10. Married, never married, widowed, divorced (specify) - married
11. Surviving spouse (if wife, give maiden name) - Rose Murphy
13a. Usual occupation (give kind of work done during most of working life, even if retired) - Retired Employee
13b. Kind of business or industry - Knox. Stove Works
14a. Residence state - Tennessee
14b. County - Knox
14c. City, town, or location - Corryton
14d. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - no
14e. Street and number - R.1, Tazewell Pike
15. Father - name - Alvin Peters
16. Mother - maiden name - Sally Jane Cole
17. Informant - Mrs. Rose M. Peters, R.1, Tazewell Pike
21a. Physician certification -
22b. Medical examiner certification - Ira Pierce
23a. Certifier name (type or print) - Ira S. Pierce, M.D.
23b. Mailing address - Alcoa Hgwy., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920
24a. Burial, cremation, removal (specify) - Burial
24b. Date (month, day, year) Nov. 5, 1971
24c. Cemetery or crematory name - Greenwood
24d Location, city or town, state - Knoxville, Tennessee
25. Funeral home - name and address - Stevens Mortuary, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
26a. Registrar - signature - Mary Chambers
26b. Date received by local registrar - Nov 8, 1971
Notes and corrections to death certificate: 1) His wife's maiden name was Rose Hampton. She married first Carl Murphy. 2) His father's name was Alva rather than Alvin -- the full name was Alva Edward Peters.
- [S1479] Obituary: Peters, Ernest Lester; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 November 1971, page 42.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 Nov 1971, page 42.
Ernest Lester Peters, 76, a foreman at Knoxville Stove Works for 26 years until his retirement in 1943, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Tazewell Pike, Corryton. Mr. Peters was also employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge from 1943 until 1953. He was a member of Corinth United Methodist Church, where he taught the Friendship Sunday School Class for 26 years and served as chairman for the building program. He was a Mason. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rose Murphy Peters; daughters, Mrs. Lucille Wright of Centerburg, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Bryan, Mrs. Virginia Irene Tarver and Mrs. Loretta Tadlock, all of Knoxville; sons, Ernest L. Peters Jr. and Howard R. Peters of Corryton; stepchildren; James P. Murphy of Sweetwater, Larry W. Murphy of Morristown, Guerry Carl Murphy of Johnson City and Mary Aileen Peters of Corryton; sisters, Mrs. Clyde Cole of Knoxville and Mrs. Eliza Letsinger of Powell; brothers, W. B., S. A. and R. E. Peters of Knoxville. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Stevens chapel with Rev. Robert L. Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
- [S1482] Grave marker: E. Lester Peters; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 14 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: E. Lester Peters, 1895-1971, same marker as Lola E. Peters.
- [S2675] GPS for Peters, Lester and Lola grave: 36.031402, -83.915407, recorded 14 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
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- [S2226] Bryan, Jerry: research notes, 11 December 2016 (Lester Peters).
Ernest Lester Peters Sr. was known as Lester, never as Ernest. Except that sometimes he was known as Pete, which is a common practice for men with the Peters surname. He was sometimes called Uncle Pete, even by non-family members.
Lester read music using the shaped note system. He was very upset if the church bought a new hymn book which did not have shaped notes. He stated that his Peters family had come to the United States from Germany.
research notes by Jerry Bryan, 12/11/2016.
Lola Ethel Williamson
Female, born 29 May 1900, died 7 Jan 1966
| Father* | John William Williamson (born 2 April 1877, died 26 May 1927) |
| Mother* | Mary Mahala Jane (Mahala) Bray (born 10 September 1871, died 31 May 1950) |
Partner: Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr., (born 28 February 1895, died 3 November 1971)
| Daughter* | Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters (born 24 January 1923, died 1 November 2020) |
| Son* | Ernest Lester (Bud) Peters, Jr.+ (born 11 June 1927, died 6 January 1983) |
| Son* | Howard Raymond Peters (born 9 July 1930, died 28 November 1974) |
| Name Sources | Lola Ethel Williamson.1,2 |
| Birth | 29 May 1900; at home, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee. Her birthplace of Lenoir City is well known from oral family history. The house was on Broadway in downtown Broadway. She was married in the same house.2,3,4,5 |
| Parents | John William Williamson and Mary Mahala Jane (Mahala) Bray.2 |
| 1900 Census |  Household of her father John William Williamson Enumeration District 103, Dist. 9, Loudon County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900 page 84b, dwelling number 128, family number 124 Lola 1/12, daughter, female, single, white, born May 1900, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.6 |
| 1910 Census |  Household of her father John William Williamson Enumeration District 138, Dist. 2, Loudon County, Tennessee, 10 May 1910 page 158a, Broadway, dwelling number 388, family number 407 Lola E. 10, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.7 |
| 1920 Census |  Household of her father John William Williamson Enumeration District 149, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, 13 Jan 1920 page 212a, 716 Broadway, dwelling number 584, family number 619 Lola 19, daughter, female, single, white, pairer, hosiery mill, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.8 |
| Marriage | 6 November 1921; Lola Ethel Williamson age 21 and Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr., age 26; Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee.9,10 |
| Marriage Record | E. L. Peters to Lola E. Williamson. This day issued to E. L. Peters to Marry Lola E. Williamson, E. E. Watkins, Clerk, no return. (They were married on 6 Nov 1921.)10 |
| Birth of Child | 24 January 1923, Beatrice Ruth (Ruth) Peters, family home on Morris Avenue, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of mother: 22.11,4 |
| Birth of Child | 11 June 1927, Ernest Lester (Bud) Peters, Jr., family home on Morris Avenue, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of mother: 27. |
| 1930 Census | Household of her husband Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters Sr. Ward 23, Enumeration District 47-56, Dist. 8, Knoxville City, 10 Apr 1930. page 12a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223. Lola E. 29, wife, female, first married at age 16, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN. ----- There is an error in the census because Lola was first married at age 21 rather than at age 16. The error arose on the part of the census enumerator because the census enumerator based Lola's age of first marriage on Lester's age of first marriage, and Lola was 16 at the time of Lester's marriage to his first wife Amy Etolye Buckner.12 |
| Birth of Child | 9 July 1930, Howard Raymond Peters, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of mother: 30. |
| 1940 Census | Household of her husband Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters Sr. Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, 21 May 1940. page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191. Lola E. 39, wife, female, married, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.13 |
| 1950 Census | Household of her husband E. L. Peters Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, Tazewell Pike, 27 Apr 1950 Sheet 048, dwelling number 348 Lola E. 49, wife, female, married, white, born TN.14 |
| Death | 7 January 1966; St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 65.15,1,16 |
| Death Record |  1. Name - Lola Ethel Peters 2. Died - 1-7-66 3. Color or race - W 4. Sex - F 5. Status - Married 6. Born - 5-29-1900 7. Age - 65 8. Place of death - Knox County, Dist. 7, Knoxville, St. Mary's Hospital 9. Residence - Tennessee, Knox County, Dist. 8, Tazewell Pike, Corryton 10 .Occupation - cafeteria 10b. Business or industry - Knox County Schools 13. Birthplace - Tennessee 14. Citizen of what country? U.S.A. 15. Husband or wife - Ernest Lester Peters 16. Father - John W. Williamson 17. Mother - Mahala Bray 18. Informant - Husband, address - same 22. Signature - C.E. Irwin M.D., Address: Medical Arts Bldg. Knoxville, Tenn., 37902, Date: 19 Jan 1966 22A. Buried 1-9-66, Greenwood Cem., Knoxville, Tenn. 24. Funeral Director address - Stevens Mortuary Knoxville 25. Registration Dist. no. - 24701 26. Date signed by local Reg. - Jan. 20, 1966 27. Registrar's Signature - Mary Chambers.1 |
| Obituary |  Mrs. Lola Ethel Williamson Peters - age 65, died 7 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. Residence Tazewell Pike, Corryton. She was a member of Corinth Methodist Church Friendship Sunday School Class and WSCS. Survivors: husband, Ernest L. Peters, Sr., Corryton; daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bryan, Mrs. Irene Tarver, Fountain City, Mrs. Lorieta Tadlock, Knoxville, Mrs. Lucille Wright, Centerville, Ohio; sons, Ernest L. Peters Jr., Howard Peters, both of Corryton; sister, Mrs. Lela Underwood, brothers W R Williamson, Knoxville, Charles Bray, California; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday from Stevens Chapel, Rev. Robert Copeland, Rev. John Jarvis officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers Dexter Letsinger, Clyde Letsinger, Edward Cole, Jimmy Underwood, Don Williamson, Charles Truan. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Saturday at Stevens Mortuary.16 |
| Burial | 9 January 1966; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.15,1,16 |
| Burial Inscription |  |
| Burial GPS | |
Citations
- [S1937] Death Certificate: Peters, Lola Ethel; Certificate 66 901240; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 1966.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1966, death certificate 66 901240.
1. Name - Lola Ethel Peters
2. Died - 1-7-66
3. Color or race - W
4. Sex - F
5. Status - Married
6. Born - 5-29-1900
7. Age - 65
8. Place of death - Knox County, Dist. 7, Knoxville, St. Mary's Hospital
9. Residence - Tennessee, Knox County, Dist. 8, Tazewell Pike, Corryton
10 .Occupation - cafeteria
10b. Business or industry - Knox County Schools
13. Birthplace - Tennessee
14. Citizen of what country? U.S.A.
15. Husband or wife - Ernest Lester Peters
16. Father - John W. Williamson
17. Mother - Mahala Bray
18. Informant - Husband, address - same
22. Signature - C.E. Irwin M.D., Address: Medical Arts Bldg. Knoxville, Tenn., 37902, Date: 19 Jan 1966
22A. Buried 1-9-66, Greenwood Cem., Knoxville, Tenn.
24. Funeral Director address - Stevens Mortuary Knoxville
25. Registration Dist. no. - 24701
26. Date signed by local Reg. - Jan. 20, 1966
27. Registrar's Signature - Mary Chambers
- [S1686] John and Mahala Jane Williamson Family Bible in the possession of Ruth Peters Bryan. The Bible was passed from John and Mahala to their daughter Lola Williamson Peters, and thence to Lola's daughter Ruth Peters Bryan.
Father: John Williamson; born: Rone (sic) Co Tenn, April 2, 1876; married: Dec 25, 1898; died: May 26, 1927.
Mother: Mahala Jane; born: Anderson Co Tenn, Sept 10, 1871; died May 31 - 1950.
Children:
Laura May Williamson, Born May the 29 1899, Died July the 12 1899.
Lola Ethel Williamson, Born May the 29 1900.
Nora Lee Williamson, Lenoir City, Tenn., April 30 1904.
Willie Ragin Williamson, Lenoir City Tenn. April 19, 1907.
Lela Mae Williamson, Lenoir City Tenn. May 31, 1911.
[S1505] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1957; License 988, page 330; Paul Marshall Tarver and Virginia Irene Peters.
Date - June 25, 1957. Marriage Application #988, page 330. Groom: Name - Paul Marshall Tarver, Rt 12 - Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - April 1, 1933, age 24, white, born in Knox Co., Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Fred Russell Tarver, Sr, born in Corryton, Tenn.; mother - Anna Elizabeth Luttrell, born in Knox Co., Tenn.; Bride: Name - Virginia Irene Peters, Rt 1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - Nov. 20, 1934, age 22, white, born in Anderson Co., Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Ernest Lester Peters Sr, born in Anderson Co. Tenn.; mother - Lola Ethel Williamson, born in Lenoir City Tenn. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Paul M. Tarver, Virginia I. Peters. Date of Marriage - June 28, 1957, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, W. W. (Bill) Luttrell, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Paul Marshall Tarver of Knoxville, Tenn. and Virginia Irene Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 25 day of June 1957. (signed) W. W. Luttrell Clerk. By Vivian Plyley, Deputy Clerk. No. 988, Marriage License, Paul Marshall Tarver TO Virginia Irene Peters, 1957, W. W. (Bill) Luttrell, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of June, 1957. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Church Hill, Tenn.
- [S3037] Obituary: Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 November 2020, page A12.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 11/4/2020, page A12.
Beatrice Ruth Peters (Ruth) Bryan, 97, passed away November 1st, 2020 at Beverly Park Place on Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 24th, 1923 in Knoxville, the daughter of Ernest Lester (Lester) Peters, Sr. of Anderson County and Lola Ethel Williamson of Lenoir City. When the Great Depression hit, her family returned to her father's ancestral roots in Anderson County, and she spoke often of growing up in a remote rural area without electricity, running water, or telephones. Ruth attended Scarbrough Elementary School and Robertsville High School. At Robertsville High School, she was the star player on the girl's basketball team and the valedictorian of the graduating class of 1941. The family was removed from Anderson County along with thousands of other people in 1942 as a part of the World War II project to build the secret city of Oak Ridge. They moved from Anderson County to a farm in Knox County on Tazewell Pike. Robert Elmer (Bob) Bryan returned home from the war in May 1946. Ruth and Bob met less than a week later at Corinth Methodist Church. They hit it off immediately and they were married at the church on December 28th, 1946. At the time of Bob's death in 2018, they were eight days short of their 72nd wedding anniversary. Ruth attended Knoxville Business College after high school and worked as a bookkeeper before she was married, and occasionally worked part-time thereafter. In her later years, she was the Financial Secretary at Fountain City United Methodist Church for many years. Her whole life revolved around church and family. She was a lifelong Methodist, attending Corinth Methodist Church for many decades and Fountain City UMC for many decades thereafter. She was a member of the choir at Corinth Methodist and sang alto in the Corinthians quartet at the church. She was very active with the WSCS and with Vacation Bible School. She was youth counselor for many years at Fountain City UMC and she was the meal coordinator for the UMW for families when there were deaths in the family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother who was very active in her children’s lives. She was Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended every sporting event, band concert, or any other kind of activity in which her children or grandchildren participated. She served as room mother at school, as den mother for Cub Scouts, as team mother for Little League baseball and girls’ softball teams, and as chaperone for Central High School band trips. In addition, she was an avid fan of University of Tennessee sports, especially Lady Vols basketball. She and Bob were season ticket holders for many years for Lady Vols games and for football games. Preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lola, husband Bob, sister Lucille Peters Wright, brothers Bud and Howard Peters, grandson Stanley Bryan. Survived by sisters Irene Peters Tarver and Lorieta Peters Tadlock, sons Jerry Bryan and Darrell (Naomi) Bryan, daughter Priscilla Bryan, grandchildren Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, Jesse (Nick) Morris, Michael Bryan AKA Micky, Matthew (Alena) Bryan, Mark (Heather) Bryan, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Receiving of friends, 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th, service to follow at 6:00 pm, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway, Knoxville. In light of the COVID pandemic, it is requested that masks be worn and that social distancing protocols be followed. The family wishes to thank the staff of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living and Beverly Park Place for their loving care of Ruth during her last years and days. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ruth Bryan to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.
- [S2259] Bryan, Jerry: research notes, 5 January 2017 (Lola Ethel Williamson).
Her birthplace of Lenoir City is well known from oral family history. The house was on Broadway in downtown Broadway. She was married in the same house. The only known written record that documents her birthplace is the courthouse marriage record of her daughter Virginia Irene (Irene) Peters.
research notes by Jerry Bryan, 01/05/2017.
- [S2055] U.S. Federal Census: 1900, Loudon County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 103, Dist. 9, page 84b, ancestry.com (1900 U.S. Census) viewed on 5 January 2016.
Enumeration District 103, Dist. 9, Loudon County, Tennessee, 6 Jun 1900
page 84b, dwelling number 128, family number 124
Williamson John 22 head m m w Apr 1878 carpenter, car shop TN TN TN
Mahala 26 wife f m2 w Sep 1873 TN TN TN 1 child, 1 living
Lola 1/12 dau f s w May 1900 TN TN TN
Green L. Chas. 10 Sson m s w Feb 1890 TN TN TN
Williamson Manda 20 sis f m w Jun 1879 TN TN TN
- [S2102] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Loudon County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 138, Dist. 2, page 158a, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 29 April 2016.
Enumeration District 138, Dist. 2, Loudon County, Tennessee, 10 May 1910
page 158a, Broadway, dwelling number 388, family number 407
Williamson J. W. 32 head m m1-12 w laborer, car factory TN TN TN
Mary J. 30 wife f m1-12 w TN TN TN ? children, 3 living
Lola E. 10 dau f s w TN TN TN
Nora L. 6 dau f s w TN TN TN
Willie R. 2 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S2103] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Loudon County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 149, Lenoir City, page 212a, sheet 27a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 April 2016.
Enumeration District 149, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, 13 Jan 1920
page 212a, 716 Broadway, dwelling number 584, family number 619
Williamson John W. 42 head m m w mechanic, car works TN NC NC
Mahala 43 wife f m w TN TN TN
Lola 19 dau f s w pairer, hosiery mill TN TN TN
Nora 16 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school
Willie 12 son m s w TN TN TN attended school
Lela 8 dau f s w TN TN TN attended school
- [S1811] Marriage Announcement: Lola Ethel Williamson and Ernest Lester Peters; unknown newspaper, Scrapbook of Lola Williamson Peters.
PETERS-WILLIAMSON
Miss Lola Ethel Williamson and Mr. Ernest Lester Peters of Knoxville were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson, 716 Broadway, Sunday, Nov. 6th at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. M. Moreland, pastor of the Southern Methodist church, and was a very quiet affair, witnessed only by relatives and intimate friends of the bride. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson of this city. She possesses a lovable disposition which has won for her a host of friends who will regret to learn that her marriage takes her elsewhere to reside. The groom is an accomplished young man and holds a responsible position with the Knox Stove Works at Knoxville. The happy couple motored to their home in Knoxville immediately after ceremony, where a furnished bungalow was awaiting them. They have the heartiest congratulations of their many friends. (from a newspaper clipping in the scrapbook of Lola Ethel Peters, newspaper unknown but it was probably a Lenoir City newspaper rather than a Knoxville newspaper)
- [S1524] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1921; Book 3, page 337; Ernest Lester Peters and Lola Ethel Williamson, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 20 April 2014.
State of Tennessee, Loudon County, book 3, page 337, application date Nov. 5, 1921, E. L. Peters to Lola E. Williamson. This day issued to E. L. Peters to Marry Lola E. Williamson, E. E. Watkins, Clerk, no return. (They were married on 6 Nov 1921.)
- [S1363] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1946; License 131; Robert Elmer Bryan and Beatrice Ruth Peters.
Date - 12-23-1946. Marriage Application #131. Groom: Name - Robert Elmer Bryan, R-12, Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn; born - 7-23-1925, age 21, white, born in Tennessee, single, 0 previous marriages; father - Emmert Oral Bryan, born in Tennessee; mother - Ruby Cox, born in Tennessee; bride: Name - Beatrice Ruth Peters, R-1, Corryton, Knox County, Tenn; born - 1-24-1923, age 23, white, born in Knox Co Tenn., single, 0 previous marriages; father - Earnest L Peters Sr, born in Tennessee; mother - Lola Ethel Williams (sic), born in Tennessee. We, the Groom and Bride named in this application, hereby certify that the information given herein is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. (signed) Robert E. Bryan, Beatrice Ruth Peters. Date of Marriage - December 28 1946, by C. Walter Martin M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - GREETING: I, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power in me vested by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the: RITES OF MATRIMONY BETWEEN Robert Elmer Bryan of Knoxville, Tenn and Beatrice Ruth Peters of Corryton, Tenn. Given at office in Knoxville, the 23 day of Dec. 1946. (signed) J. W. Dance Clerk. By E. Tarwater, Deputy Clerk. No. 131, Marriage License, Robt Elmer Bryan TO Beatrice Ruth Peters, 1946, J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 28 day of December, 1946. Rev. C. Walter Martin, Fountain City, Tenn. Rt. 12.
- [S1607] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-56, page 183a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 13 November 2014.
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1155 Morris Ave., dwelling number 220, family number 223
Peters Earnest L. 35 head m m@22 w foreman stove foundry rents $16/month TN TN TN
Lola E. 29 wife f m@16 w TN TN TN
Eva L. 12 dau f s w TN TN TN
Beatrice R. 7 dau f s w TN TN TN
Earnest R. 2 8/12 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 47-56, DIst. 8, Ward 23, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1930
page 183a, 1132 Morris Ave., dwelling number 226, family number 228
Williamson Mary 53 head f w w rents $14/month TN TN TN
Nora 24 dau f s w pairer hosiery mill TN TN TN
William R. 21 son m m@21 w clerk grocery store TN TN TN
Florine 21 dauL f m@21 w TN TN TN
- [S1650] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 1-14, page 244a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 10 December 2014.
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 191, owns property worth $1000
Peters E. Lester 45 head m m w foundry foreman iron foundry 3 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $1620 salary
Lola E. 39 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
B. Ruth 17 dau f s w 2 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
E. Lester Jr. 12 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Howard R. 9 son f s w 4 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
V. Irene 5 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 same house
H. Lorieta 2 dau f s w born TN
Enumeration District 1-14, Dist. 9, Anderson County, Tennessee, 21 May 1940
page 244a, Sheet 13a, Johnson & Mt. Vernon Road, dwelling number 193, owns property worth $1000
Letsinger Sam M. 46 head m m w farmer 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, no salary income
Elza 41 wife f m w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
M. Clyde 11 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S3209] U.S. Federal Census: 1950, Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, sheet 048, ancestry.com (1950 U.S. Census) viewed on 14 August 2023.
Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-63, Tazewell Pike, 27 Apr 1950
Sheet 048, dwelling number 348
Peters E.L. 55 head m m w farmer TN
Lola E. 49 wife f m w TN
Irene 15 dau f s w TN
Loreta 12 dau f s w TN
- [S1481] Grave marker: Lola E. Peters; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 14 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: Lola E. Peters, 1900-1966, same marker as E. Lester Peters.
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- [S1393] Obituary: Peters, Mrs. Lola Ethel Williamson; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 8 January 1966, page 8.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 8 Jan 1966, page 8.
Mrs. Lola Ethel Williamson Peters - age 65, died 7 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. Residence Tazewell Pike, Corryton. She was a member of Corinth Methodist Church Friendship Sunday School Class and WSCS. Survivors: husband, Ernest L. Peters, Sr., Corryton; daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bryan, Mrs. Irene Tarver, Fountain City, Mrs. Lorieta Tadlock, Knoxville, Mrs. Lucille Wright, Centerville, Ohio; sons, Ernest L. Peters Jr., Howard Peters, both of Corryton; sister, Mrs. Lela Underwood, brothers W R Williamson, Knoxville, Charles Bray, California; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday from Stevens Chapel, Rev. Robert Copeland, Rev. John Jarvis officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers Dexter Letsinger, Clyde Letsinger, Edward Cole, Jimmy Underwood, Don Williamson, Charles Truan. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Saturday at Stevens Mortuary.
- [S2675] GPS for Peters, Lester and Lola grave: 36.031402, -83.915407, recorded 14 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
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William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan
Male, born 29 Jan 1922, died 21 Apr 2005
| Father* | Emmert Oral Bryan (born 1 November 1898, died 12 November 1978) |
| Mother* | Ruby Priscilla Cox (born 18 July 1903, died 9 August 1925) |
Partner: Nettie Wilma (Wilma) Tindell (born 2 December 1919, died 14 May 1996)
Partner: Florence Marie Brown (born 16 April 1925, died 5 December 1993)
| Son* | Jackie Steven (Steve) Bryan (born 10 October 1953, died 24 March 1996) |
| Name Sources | William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan.1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Birth | 29 January 1922; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. He was known as Jack in the family and as Bill at work. Birth Verification: 1. Name - William Jackson Bryan 2. Date of birth - Jan. 29 - 1922 3. Sex - male 4. Time of Birth - 12:30 a.m. 5. Place of Birth - Morristown Hamblen 6. Facility or Hospital - --------------- 7. Mother's Full Maiden Name - Ruby Priscilla Cox 8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth - 18 9. Mother's State of Birth - Tennessee 10. Mother's Occupation - Housewife 11. Father's Full Name - Emmert Oral Bryan 12. Father's Age or Date of Birth - 23 13. Father's State of Birth - Tennessee 14. Father's Occupation - Mecanic (mechanic) 15. Mailing Address at Birth - Morristown Tennessee 16. Attendant at Birth - P.L. Brock (The attendant P.L. Brock was the family physician Pryor Lee Brock.) 17. Attendant's Address - Morristown Tennessee 18. Date Certificate Filed - 2-9-1922 Other Information - 1st Birth.7,3 |
| Parents | Emmert Oral Bryan and Ruby Priscilla Cox.1,8 |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Knox County, Tennessee. Household of his father Emmert Oral Bryan Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930. page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115. William J. 8, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA. (His mother was born in Tennessee rather than in Virginia. The error occurred because the enumerator incorrectly attributed the birthplace of his stepmother to his mother.)9 |
| 1940 Census | 1940, Knox County, Tennessee. Household of his father Emmert Oral Bryan Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940. page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road. Jack 18, son, male, single, white, 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County.2 |
| Marriage | 1 September 1943; William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, age 21 and Nettie Wilma (Wilma) Tindell age 23; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Marriage Application, No. 3558, State of Tennessee, Knox County. Date Sept 1, 1943. To J. W. Dance, Clerk, Knox County, Tenn: We hereby make application for a Marriage License for William Jackson Bryan, age 21, Address - Route 12 Knoxville Tn, Wilma Tindell, age 23, Address - R-12 Ft. City Tn., Parents - Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tindell, Ft. City Tenn. I solemnly swear that the foregoing application are true. (signed) William Jackson Bryan, Wilma Tindell. Know all men by these presents that we are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there be no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the County of Knox, between William Jackson Bryan and Wilma Tindell. Witness our hand and seals, the 1 day of Sept 1943. (signed) William Jackson Bryan, Wilma Tindell. Date of Marriage - Sept 1 1943 by A. N. Dailey, M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, J.W.(Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between William Jackson Bryan of Knoxville Tenn. and Wilma Tindell of Ft. City Tenn. Given in office in Knoxville the 1st day of Sept 1943 and of American Independence, 167. J. W. Dance Clerk. By R. T. Mynatt Deputy Clerk. Marriage license No 3558. William Jackson Bryan to Wilma Tindell, 1943. J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 1 day of Sept 1943. (signed) A. N. Dailey, minister.10,11 |
| Divorce | 17 March 1945; Nettie Wilma (Wilma) Tindell; Knox County, Tennessee.12 |
| Marriage | 17 January 1946; William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, age 23 and Florence Marie Brown age 20; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Page 363, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown. Application for Marriage License, Jan 17, 1946. To Geo. N. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Male: W. J. Bryan, age 23, Knoxville, Tenn. Female: Florence Brown, age 20, Knoxville, Tenn. Female's Parents: Father - James F. Brown, Byington; Mother - Mrs. Jas. F. Brown, Byington. The undersigned W. J. Bryan being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for (signed) W. J. Bryan, Florence Brown. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo N. Smith, Deputy Clerk. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Minister of the Gospel having the Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi, Justice of the Peach of said County, Judge, the Governor, and the Speaker of the State Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Greeting: You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of the Assembly in such case made and provided. Provided always, That the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted an license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted. Etc. Given at the Clerk's Office of said County, this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo. N Smith, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above named parties in the 17 day of Jan, 1946 at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 18 day of January, 1946. L. C. Sanders, M.G., Morristown. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County, Marriage License, W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, Issued Jan. 17, 1946, Geo. N. Smith, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the within named parties on the 17 day of Jan. 1946, L. C. Sanders, Morristown, Tenn. Returned 18 day of Jan 1946, Geo. N Smith, Clerk. Recorded in Marriage Record Book 23, Page 363.1,3,13,14 |
| Birth of Child | 10 October 1953, Jackie Steven (Steve) Bryan, Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of father: 31.1 |
| Death | 21 April 2005; Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee, age 83.8 |
| Obituary | Bryan, William J. (Bill) - born January 29, 1922, passed away April 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Brown) Bryan; son, Steve Bryan; father, E.O. Bryan; mother, Ruby (Cox) Bryan; step-mother, Ella Kate Bryan; sister, Lena Truan. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, Joseph and Kathryn Bryan, Jay and Judy Bryan, and Tom and Donna Bryan; grandchildren, Angie Bryan, Duane Bryan, Jill Pitkanen, Whitney Bryan Bartera, Mark and Kayla Bryan; great grandson, Korbin Pitkanen; brother, Robert Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Frankie Kramer and Brenda Lee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a Veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Radar Operator. He was employed by Union Carbide at the X-10 Plant for 33 years until his retirement. He was a Volunteer Dispatcher for the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept. for several years. He was a CB operator for years, his handle was "Salty". He was a member of Solway United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the Choir. He enjoyed singing Hymns and one of his favorites was "In the Garden". The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Reverends Henry Lenoir and Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7085, Knoxville, TN 37921 or the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept., 4725 Guinn Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.8 |
| Burial | 24 April 2005; Solway Church of God Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee. Grave marker: William J. Bryan, Jan. 29, 1922 - Apr 21, 2005, same marker as Florence B. Bryan. Foot stone: William J. Bryan, US Navy, World War II, Jan. 29, 1922 - Apr. 24, 2005.8,15 |
| Narrative | Jack, the oldest child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939. Jack slipped away from home and hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about three weeks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James, Phillip T., and Jackie S.1 |
Citations
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1643] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, page 622a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940
page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road, rents $15/month
Bryan Emmert O. 41 head m m w machinist, furniture factory 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County, $1377 income
Ella K. 40 wife f m w 6 years school, born VA, lived 1935 Knox County
Jack 18 son m s w 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Lena M. 16 dau f s w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bobby 15 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bonny J. 4 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
- [S1702] Bryan, William Jackson; Bryan's from the 1790's; unpublished manuscript; page 7.
page 7
V. William Harley Bryan,m,24 Oc 1897, Nancy(Nannie)Virginia
Harrison, b,14 April 1876,d, 11 July 1938
VI.Children
Emmert Oral Bryan, b,1 Nov 1898,d, 12 Nov 1978
Lydia Ethel Bryan, b,25 Feb 1902
Edna Omage Bryan, b,8 Dec 1908,d,19 Jan 1989
Willie Josephine Bryan,26 Sept 1910,d,11 Feb 1987
VI.Emmert Oral Bryan,m,4 April 1921, Ruby Pricilla Cox, b,
18 July 1903,d,9 Aug 1925
VII. Children
William Jackson Bryan, b,29 Jan 1922
Lena Maude Bryan, b,27 Oct 1923
Robert Elmer Bryan, b,23 July 1925
VI. Emmert O. Bryan,m,second,Ella Kate Nothingham, b,3 Jan
1900,d,14 Dec 1976
VII.Child
Bonnie Jo Bryan, b,29 Dec 1935
VII.William J. Bryan,m,17 Jan 1946, Florence Marie
Brown, b,16 April 1925,d,5 Dec 1993
VIII.Children
Joseph Wayne Bryan, b,12 Sept 1946
James Emmert Bryan, b,6 Mar 1949
Phillip Thomas Bryan, b,19 Nov 1950
Jackie Steven Bryan, b,10 Oct 1953
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Charlotte Hicks,no data,div.
IX.Child
Angela Marie Bryan, b,6 Mar 1966
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Nov, Donna. R.
Vandergriff, b,26 April 1951
IX.Children
Jill Melissa Bryan, b,15 Jul 1975
Whitney Suzanne Bryan, b,15 Jul 1979
VIII.Phillip T. Bryan,m,Ruth Patterson,div.
IX.Child
Duane Thomas Bryan, b,30 Sept 1972
VIII.Phillip Thomas Bryan,m,24 Nov 1978,Donna Elene
Stout, b,9 Mar 1957
IX.Children
Mark Andrew Bryan, b,10 Oct 1985
Kayla Marie Bryan, b,8 Nov 1990
VIII.Jackie Steven Bryan,m,29 Sept 1978,Melinda.
R. Webster, b,1 Sept 1953;div,.1985
VII.Lena Maude Bryan,m,23 April 1941,Louis Charles
Truan.b.17 Oct 1919,d,1 Nov 1984
VIII.Children
Nancy Louise Truan, b,27 Nov 1942
Charles David Truan, b,29 Jan 1944
Martha Ann Truan, b,13 Jul 1945
- [S2482] Obituary: Bryan, Florence B.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 7 December 1993, page A-9.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 7 Dec 1993, page A-9.
Bryan, Florence B. - age 68, of Karns, passed away Sunday, December 5, 1993, at the family home. Member of Solway United Methodist Church. She was a devoted mother. Survivors: husband, Bill Bryan; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Donna and Tom and Donna Bryan, sons, Jay and Steve Bryan; father, James F. Brown; sister, Frances Kramer and Brenda Lee; brother, Roger Brown; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday for graveside services at Solway Church of God Cemetery, Rev. Bob Hamilton and Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Williams, Jim Brown, Larry Brown, Duane Bryan, Terry Kramer, Luke Lee, and Brian Lee. Arrangements by Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel.
- [S2483] Obituary: Bryan, Jackie Steven "Steve"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 March 1996, page C-9.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 26 Mar 1996, p.C-9.
Bryan, Jackie Steven (Steve) - age 42, of Knoxville, passed away March 24, 1996. Member of North Acres Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Florence Brown Bryan. Survived by father, William J. Bryan; brothers, Joseph W. (Joe) Bryan, James E. (Jay) Bryan, Phillip T. (Tom) Bryan; nephews, Duane and Mark Bryan; nieces, Angela, Jill, Whitney and Kayla Bryan; uncles and aunts, Roger and Grace Brown, Bob and Ruth Bryan; aunt and uncle, Frances and Harold Kramer; aunts, Brenda Lee and Bonnie Johnson; special friends, Julie Cox and Linda Allen. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at Weaver's Chapel by 1:15 p.m. and proceed to Solway Church of God Cemetery or meet at the cemetery for 2 p.m. graveside services with Rev. Charles Lynch and Rev. Henry Lenoir officiating. Cousins: Larry Brown, Jim Brown, Terry Kramer, Brian Lee, Luke Lee, and Gary Williams will serve as active pallbearers. Duane Bryan will serve as an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hemophillia Clinic of East Tennessee, c/o U. T. Hospital, 1924 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN, 37920. The family will receive friends
Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel.
- [S1718] Obituary: Truan, Lena Bryan; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 October 1994, page D11.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 October 1994, page D11.
Truan, Lena Bryan - age 70, of Knoxville, passed away her home October 13, 1994. Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Truan. Survivors: daughter Martha Barnes; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gordon Ridenour; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Donna Truan; five grandchildren, Melanie Joy, David Truan, Greta Chapman, Erica Ridenour, Kelly Barnes; great-grandson, Tyler Joy; brothers, William Jackson Bryan, Robert E. Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson, all of Knoxville. Services 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. Carl Oakes officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for interment. Contributions be made to the church of your choice. The family will receive friends following the service until 7:30 p.m. at Mynatt's.
- [S1904] Birth Verification: Bryan, William Jackson; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee; 1922.
Birth Verification:
1. Name - William Jackson Bryan
2. Date of birth - Jan. 29 - 1922
3. Sex - male
4. Time of Birth - 12:30 a.m.
5. Place of Birth - Morristown Hamblen
6. Facility or Hospital - ---------------
7. Mother's Full Maiden Name - Ruby Priscilla Cox
8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth - 18
9. Mother's State of Birth - Tennessee
10. Mother's Occupation - Housewife
11. Father's Full Name - Emmert Oral Bryan
12. Father's Age or Date of Birth - 23
13. Father's State of Birth - Tennessee
14. Father's Occupation - Mecanic (mechanic)
15. Mailing Address at Birth - Morristown Tennessee
16. Attendant at Birth - P.L. Brock (The attendant P.L. Brock was the family physician Pryor Lee Brock.)
17. Attendant's Address - Morristown Tennessee
18. Date Certificate Filed - 2-9-1922
Other Information - 1st Birth
Verified by: Deborah Rucker
Title: Customer Service
Date Verified: 6-28-11
- [S1716] Obituary: Bryan, William J. "Bill"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 April 2005, page B8.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 Apr 2005, page B8.
Bryan, William J. (Bill) - born January 29, 1922, passed away April 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Brown) Bryan; son, Steve Bryan; father, E.O. Bryan; mother, Ruby (Cox) Bryan; step-mother, Ella Kate Bryan; sister, Lena Truan. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, Joseph and Kathryn Bryan, Jay and Judy Bryan, and Tom and Donna Bryan; grandchildren, Angie Bryan, Duane Bryan, Jill Pitkanen, Whitney Bryan Bartera, Mark and Kayla Bryan; great grandson, Korbin Pitkanen; brother, Robert Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Frankie Kramer and Brenda Lee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a Veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Radar Operator. He was employed by Union Carbide at the X-10 Plant for 33 years until his retirement. He was a Volunteer Dispatcher for the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept. for several years. He was a CB operator for years, his handle was "Salty". He was a member of Solway United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the Choir. He enjoyed singing Hymns and one of his favorites was "In the Garden". The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Reverends Henry Lenoir and Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7085, Knoxville, TN 37921 or the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept., 4725 Guinn Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. (He was known as "Bill" at work; he was always known as "Jack" in the family -- RGB)
- [S1785] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, page 266b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 September 2015.
Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930
page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115
Bryan Emmert O. 31 head m m@20 w foreman auto body plant TN TN TN
Ella K. 30 wife f m@28 w VA VA TN
William J. 8 son m s w TN TN VA
Lena M. 6 dau f s w TN TN VA
Robert E. 4 8/12 son m s w TN TN VA
[S1776] Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1952; License 827; William Jackson Bryan and Wilma Tindell.
Marriage Application, No. 3558, State of Tennessee, Knox County. Date Sept 1, 1943. To J. W. Dance, Clerk, Knox County, Tenn: We hereby make application for a Marriage License for William Jackson Bryan, age 21, Address - Route 12 Knoxville Tn, Wilma Tindell, age 23, Address - R-12 Ft. City Tn., Parents - Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tindell, Ft. City Tenn. I solemnly swear that the foregoing application are true. (signed) William Jackson Bryan, Wilma Tindell. Know all men by these presents that we are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be void on condition that there be no lawful cause to prevent a marriage from being solemnized in the County of Knox, between William Jackson Bryan and Wilma Tindell. Witness our hand and seals, the 1 day of Sept 1943. (signed) William Jackson Bryan, Wilma Tindell. Date of Marriage - Sept 1 1943 by A. N. Dailey, M.G. Marriage License, State of Tennessee, County of Knox. To any Minister of the Gospel, Priest or Jewish Rabbi, having the care of Souls, or Judge, or Justice of the Peace for said County - Greeting: I, J.W.(Jack) Dance, Clerk of the County Court of Knox County aforesaid, by the power vested in me by law, do license you or either of you, to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between William Jackson Bryan of Knoxville Tenn. and Wilma Tindell of Ft. City Tenn. Given in office in Knoxville the 1st day of Sept 1943 and of American Independence, 167. J. W. Dance Clerk. By R. T. Mynatt Deputy Clerk. Marriage license No 3558. William Jackson Bryan to Wilma Tindell, 1943. J. W. (Jack) Dance, Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above parties on the 1 day of Sept 1943. (signed) A. N. Dailey, minister.
- [S89] Robert E. Bryan, Personal Interview 23 Jul 2007
- [S1965] Divorce Record: Bryan, William Jackson and Wilma Tindell Bryan; 17 March 1945, Knox County, Tennessee, Domestic Relations Court, Docket 494, Series A, Circuit-4.
Bryan, William Jackson and Bryan, Wilma Tindell, Domestic Relations Court, Docket 494: Series A, Circuit-4, Original Bill: Oct 17, 1944, Final Decree: Mar 17, 1945.
[S1586] Marriage Record: Hamblen County, Tennessee, 1946; page 363; W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 3 November 2014.
Page 363, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown. Application for Marriage License, Jan 17, 1946. To Geo. N. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Male: W. J. Bryan, age 23, Knoxville, Tenn. Female: Florence Brown, age 20, Knoxville, Tenn. Female's Parents: Father - James F. Brown, Byington; Mother - Mrs. Jas. F. Brown, Byington. The undersigned W. J. Bryan being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for (signed) W. J. Bryan, Florence Brown. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo N. Smith, Deputy Clerk. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Minister of the Gospel having the Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi, Justice of the Peach of said County, Judge, the Governor, and the Speaker of the State Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Greeting: You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of the Assembly in such case made and provided. Provided always, That the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted an license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted. Etc. Given at the Clerk's Office of said County, this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo. N Smith, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above named parties in the 17 day of Jan, 1946 at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 18 day of January, 1946. L. C. Sanders, M.G., Morristown.
State of Tennessee, Hamblen County, Marriage License, W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, Issued Jan. 17, 1946, Geo. N. Smith, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the within named parties on the 17 day of Jan. 1946, L. C. Sanders, Morristown, Tenn. Returned 18 day of Jan 1946, Geo. N Smith, Clerk. Recorded in Marriage Record Book 23, Page 363.
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S831] Tombstone, William J. Bryan (from personal visit to Greenwood Cemetery by Jerry Bryan)
Lena Maude Bryan
Female, born 27 Oct 1923, died 13 Oct 1994
| Father* | Emmert Oral Bryan (born 1 November 1898, died 12 November 1978) |
| Mother* | Ruby Priscilla Cox (born 18 July 1903, died 9 August 1925) |
Partner: Louis Charles (Louie) Truan, Jr., (born 17 October 1919, died 1 November 1984)
| Name Sources | Lena Maude Bryan.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
| Birth | 27 October 1923; Jefferson County, Tennessee. Birth Verification: 1. Child's Full Name: Lena Maude Bryan 2. Date of Birth: Oct. 27 - 1923 3. Sex - Female 4. Time of Birth: --- 5. Place of Birth: Jefferson 6. Facility or Hospital: --- 7. Mother's Full Maiden Name: Ruby Priscilla Cox 8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth: --- 9. Mother's State of Birth: Tennessee 10. Mother's Occupation: --- 11. Father's Full Name: Emmert Oral Bryan 12. Father's Age or Date of Birth: --- 13. Father's State of Birth: Tennessee 14. Father's Occupation: --- 15. Mailing Address at Birth: --- 16. Attendant at Birth: --- 17. Attendant's Address: --- 18. Date Certificate Filed: 5-1-67 Other Information: Information is missing because this is a Delayed Birth Cert. Father sent affidavit to establish the birth certificate: Verified by: Deborah Rucker Title: Customer Service Date Verified: 6-28-11.1,3,4,5,10 |
| Parents | Emmert Oral Bryan and Ruby Priscilla Cox.2 |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Knox County, Tennessee. Household of her father Emmert Oral Bryan Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930. page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115. Lena M. 6, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born VA (Her mother was born in Tennessee rather than in Virginia. The error occurred because the enumerator incorrectly attributed the birthplace of her stepmother to her mother.)13 |
| 1940 Census | 1940, Knox County, Tennessee. Household of her father Emmert Oral Bryan Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940. page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road. Lena M. 16, daughter, female, single, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County.4 |
| Marriage | 23 April 1941; Lena Maude Bryan age 17 and Louis Charles (Louie) Truan, Jr., age 21; Campbell County, Tennessee. page 150, Marriage License Record, Campbell County, Tenn. April 23, 1941. L. C. Truan, Jr. to Lena Maude Bryan. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 23 day of April, 1941, Rev. Robert M. Hicks.2,5,6,8,10,12 |
| Hospital Announcement | 28 November 1942; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 28 Nov 1942, page 2. In the Hospitals. Entered, General. Mrs. L. C. Truan, Route 12. She was in the hospital for the birth of her daughter Nancy Louise Truan. |
| Death | 13 October 1994; Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 70.3,10 |
| Obituary | Truan, Lena Bryan - age 70, of Knoxville, passed away her home October 13, 1994. Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Truan. Survivors: daughter Martha Barnes; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gordon Ridenour; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Donna Truan; five grandchildren, Melanie Joy, David Truan, Greta Chapman, Erica Ridenour, Kelly Barnes; great-grandson, Tyler Joy; brothers, William Jackson Bryan, Robert E. Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson, all of Knoxville. Services 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. Carl Oakes officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for interment. Contributions be made to the church of your choice. The family will receive friends following the service until 7:30 p.m. at Mynatt's.10 |
| Burial | 17 October 1994; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Grave marker: Lena B. Truan, 1923 -1994, same marker as Louis C. Truan. GPS: 36.030870,-83.915990.3,10 |
| Narrative | Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children, namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.2 |
Citations
- [S1909] Birth Verification: Bryan, Lena Maude; Jefferson County, Tennessee; 1923.
Birth Verification:
1. Child's Full Name: Lena Maude Bryan
2. Date of Birth: Oct. 27 - 1923
3. Sex - Female
4. Time of Birth: ---
5. Place of Birth: Jefferson
6. Facility or Hospital: ---
7. Mother's Full Maiden Name: Ruby Priscilla Cox
8. Mother's Age or Date of Birth: ---
9. Mother's State of Birth: Tennessee
10. Mother's Occupation: ---
11. Father's Full Name: Emmert Oral Bryan
12. Father's Age or Date of Birth: ---
13. Father's State of Birth: Tennessee
14. Father's Occupation: ---
15. Mailing Address at Birth: ---
16. Attendant at Birth: ---
17. Attendant's Address: ---
18. Date Certificate Filed: 5-1-67
Other Information: Information is missing because this is a Delayed Birth Cert. Father sent affidavit to establish the birth certificate:
Verified by: Deborah Rucker
Title: Customer Service
Date Verified: 6-28-11
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1440] Grave marker: Lena B. Truan; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 14 September 2013 by Jerry Bryan.
Lena B. Truan, 1923 -1994, same marker as Louis C. Truan
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- [S1643] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, page 622a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 13, Enumeration District 47-33, Knox County, Tennessee, 9 Apr 1940
page 622a, Sheet 2a, dwelling number 27, Morgan Quarry Road, rents $15/month
Bryan Emmert O. 41 head m m w machinist, furniture factory 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County, $1377 income
Ella K. 40 wife f m w 6 years school, born VA, lived 1935 Knox County
Jack 18 son m s w 10 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Lena M. 16 dau f s w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bobby 15 son m s w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
Bonny J. 4 dau f s w born TN, lived 1935 Knox County
- [S1702] Bryan, William Jackson; Bryan's from the 1790's; unpublished manuscript; page 7.
page 7
V. William Harley Bryan,m,24 Oc 1897, Nancy(Nannie)Virginia
Harrison, b,14 April 1876,d, 11 July 1938
VI.Children
Emmert Oral Bryan, b,1 Nov 1898,d, 12 Nov 1978
Lydia Ethel Bryan, b,25 Feb 1902
Edna Omage Bryan, b,8 Dec 1908,d,19 Jan 1989
Willie Josephine Bryan,26 Sept 1910,d,11 Feb 1987
VI.Emmert Oral Bryan,m,4 April 1921, Ruby Pricilla Cox, b,
18 July 1903,d,9 Aug 1925
VII. Children
William Jackson Bryan, b,29 Jan 1922
Lena Maude Bryan, b,27 Oct 1923
Robert Elmer Bryan, b,23 July 1925
VI. Emmert O. Bryan,m,second,Ella Kate Nothingham, b,3 Jan
1900,d,14 Dec 1976
VII.Child
Bonnie Jo Bryan, b,29 Dec 1935
VII.William J. Bryan,m,17 Jan 1946, Florence Marie
Brown, b,16 April 1925,d,5 Dec 1993
VIII.Children
Joseph Wayne Bryan, b,12 Sept 1946
James Emmert Bryan, b,6 Mar 1949
Phillip Thomas Bryan, b,19 Nov 1950
Jackie Steven Bryan, b,10 Oct 1953
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Charlotte Hicks,no data,div.
IX.Child
Angela Marie Bryan, b,6 Mar 1966
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Nov, Donna. R.
Vandergriff, b,26 April 1951
IX.Children
Jill Melissa Bryan, b,15 Jul 1975
Whitney Suzanne Bryan, b,15 Jul 1979
VIII.Phillip T. Bryan,m,Ruth Patterson,div.
IX.Child
Duane Thomas Bryan, b,30 Sept 1972
VIII.Phillip Thomas Bryan,m,24 Nov 1978,Donna Elene
Stout, b,9 Mar 1957
IX.Children
Mark Andrew Bryan, b,10 Oct 1985
Kayla Marie Bryan, b,8 Nov 1990
VIII.Jackie Steven Bryan,m,29 Sept 1978,Melinda.
R. Webster, b,1 Sept 1953;div,.1985
VII.Lena Maude Bryan,m,23 April 1941,Louis Charles
Truan.b.17 Oct 1919,d,1 Nov 1984
VIII.Children
Nancy Louise Truan, b,27 Nov 1942
Charles David Truan, b,29 Jan 1944
Martha Ann Truan, b,13 Jul 1945
- [S1585] Marriage Record: Campbell County, Tennessee, 1941; page 150; Lena Maude Bryan and L. C. Truan, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 3 November 2014.
page 150, Marriage License Record, Campbell County, Tenn. April 23, 1941. L. C. Truan, Jr. to Lena Maude Bryan. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 23 day of April, 1941, Rev. Robert M. Hicks.
- [S1603] Obituary: Bryan, Emmert O.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1978, page A2.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1978, page A2.
Bryan, Emmeret (sic) O. - age 80, of 3712 Thrall Dr., passed away Sunday morning at his home. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Modern Woodmen of America. He was retired from C.B. Atkin's Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Bryan. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Lena B. Traun (sic), Mrs. Bonnie Johnson; sons, W.J. Bryan and Robert E. Bryan; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cox, Mrs. Edna Williams, Mrs. Willie Kyle, all of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. T.C. Bailey and Rev. John Stouffer officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's.
- [S1684] Obituary: Bryan, Mrs. Kate Nottingham; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 15 December 1976, page A-11.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 15 Dec 1976, page A-11.
Bryan, Mrs. Kate Nottingham - age 76 at 3209 Buffat Mill Rd., passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Survivors: husband, Emert (sic) O. Bryan; daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Johnson, Mrs. Lena Truan; sons, W. J. and Robert E. Bryan, both of Knoxville; sisters, Ruby Breeding, Janie Fowler, Ruth Howe, all of Kingsport, Blanche Nottingham, Martha Strickland, of Memphis, Carrie Bevins, Knoxville; brothers, Charlie Nottingham, Kingsport, J. B. Nottingham, Washington, D.C.; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Mynatt Chapel. Rev. Cal Bailey, Rev. John Stauffer officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Diabetes Association or the Heart Fund. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Mynatt's.
- [S1434] Obituary: Bryan, Ruby P.; Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 August 1925, page 3.
Gazette and Mail [Morristown, Tennessee], 10 Aug 1925, page 3.
Mrs. Ruby P. Bryan, aged 22 years, died at the Morristown General Hospital Sunday morning at 1:30 a.m. She was taken to the Harry Stetzer Funeral Home, and prepared for burial, and then taken to her home on West Fifth North street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from Wesley's Chapel in Jefferson County, conducted by Rev. Tarwater. Interment will be in the church yard. She is survived by her husband E. O. Bryan, and the following children: Jack, Robert, and Lena Maud Bryan; also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Cox of Dandridge; two brothers, Messrs John and Robert Cox of Dandridge; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Slaton of Dandridge and Mrs. Dan Harrison of this city. The following acted as pall-bearers; S. K. McAfee, Dr. Jno. Zedler, Gilbert Morrison, J. D. Walker, Jno. G. Hays, O. H. Newman.
- [S1718] Obituary: Truan, Lena Bryan; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 October 1994, page D11.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 October 1994, page D11.
Truan, Lena Bryan - age 70, of Knoxville, passed away her home October 13, 1994. Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Truan. Survivors: daughter Martha Barnes; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gordon Ridenour; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Donna Truan; five grandchildren, Melanie Joy, David Truan, Greta Chapman, Erica Ridenour, Kelly Barnes; great-grandson, Tyler Joy; brothers, William Jackson Bryan, Robert E. Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson, all of Knoxville. Services 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. Carl Oakes officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for interment. Contributions be made to the church of your choice. The family will receive friends following the service until 7:30 p.m. at Mynatt's.
- [S1716] Obituary: Bryan, William J. "Bill"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 April 2005, page B8.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 23 Apr 2005, page B8.
Bryan, William J. (Bill) - born January 29, 1922, passed away April 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Brown) Bryan; son, Steve Bryan; father, E.O. Bryan; mother, Ruby (Cox) Bryan; step-mother, Ella Kate Bryan; sister, Lena Truan. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, Joseph and Kathryn Bryan, Jay and Judy Bryan, and Tom and Donna Bryan; grandchildren, Angie Bryan, Duane Bryan, Jill Pitkanen, Whitney Bryan Bartera, Mark and Kayla Bryan; great grandson, Korbin Pitkanen; brother, Robert Bryan; sister, Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Frankie Kramer and Brenda Lee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a Veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a Radar Operator. He was employed by Union Carbide at the X-10 Plant for 33 years until his retirement. He was a Volunteer Dispatcher for the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept. for several years. He was a CB operator for years, his handle was "Salty". He was a member of Solway United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the Choir. He enjoyed singing Hymns and one of his favorites was "In the Garden". The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Reverends Henry Lenoir and Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Solway Church of God Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7085, Knoxville, TN 37921 or the Karns Volunteer Fire Dept., 4725 Guinn Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. (He was known as "Bill" at work; he was always known as "Jack" in the family -- RGB)
- [S1682] Obituary: Truan, Louis C. Jr.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 November 1984, page B2.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 2 Nov 1984, page B2.
Truan, Louis C. Jr. - age 65 years of Fountain City, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Member of Corinth United Methodist Church. An employee of Southern Railway. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Lena Bryan Truan; children, Nancy Ridenour, Signal Mountain, Tn., Charles D. Truan, Martha Barnes of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren, mother, Mrs. Mattie Truan. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. Henry Dawson officiating. The family ill receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at Mynatt's.
- [S1785] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, page 266b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 September 2015.
Ward 18, Enumeration District 47-45, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 7 Apr 1930
page 266b, 953 Atlantic Ave., family number 109, dwelling number 115
Bryan Emmert O. 31 head m m@20 w foreman auto body plant TN TN TN
Ella K. 30 wife f m@28 w VA VA TN
William J. 8 son m s w TN TN VA
Lena M. 6 dau f s w TN TN VA
Robert E. 4 8/12 son m s w TN TN VA
Florence Marie Brown
Female, born 16 Apr 1925, died 5 Dec 1993
Partner: William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, (born 29 January 1922, died 21 April 2005)
| Son* | Jackie Steven (Steve) Bryan (born 10 October 1953, died 24 March 1996) |
| Name Sources | Florence Marie Brown.1,2 |
| Birth | 16 April 1925; Byington, Knox County, Tennessee.1,2 |
| Parents | James F. (Jim) Brown and Lena Maud (Maud) Russell. |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Anderson County, Tennessee. Florence 5, boarder, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, enumerated with her parents and sister, with the whole family listed as boarders household of J. Mack Smith.3,4 |
| 1940 Census |  Household of her father James F. (Jim) Brown Knoxville, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-26, Knox County, Tennessee, 2 May 1940 page 507a, Sheet 21a, dwelling number 361, Emory Road, rents $300 home value Florence 15, daughter, female, single, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.5 |
| Marriage | 17 January 1946; Florence Marie Brown age 20 and William Jackson (Jack, Bill) Bryan, age 23; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Page 363, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown. Application for Marriage License, Jan 17, 1946. To Geo. N. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Male: W. J. Bryan, age 23, Knoxville, Tenn. Female: Florence Brown, age 20, Knoxville, Tenn. Female's Parents: Father - James F. Brown, Byington; Mother - Mrs. Jas. F. Brown, Byington. The undersigned W. J. Bryan being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for (signed) W. J. Bryan, Florence Brown. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo N. Smith, Deputy Clerk. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Minister of the Gospel having the Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi, Justice of the Peach of said County, Judge, the Governor, and the Speaker of the State Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Greeting: You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of the Assembly in such case made and provided. Provided always, That the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted an license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted. Etc. Given at the Clerk's Office of said County, this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo. N Smith, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above named parties in the 17 day of Jan, 1946 at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 18 day of January, 1946. L. C. Sanders, M.G., Morristown. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County, Marriage License, W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, Issued Jan. 17, 1946, Geo. N. Smith, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the within named parties on the 17 day of Jan. 1946, L. C. Sanders, Morristown, Tenn. Returned 18 day of Jan 1946, Geo. N Smith, Clerk. Recorded in Marriage Record Book 23, Page 363.6,2,7,8 |
| Birth of Child | 10 October 1953, Jackie Steven (Steve) Bryan, Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age of mother: 28.6 |
| Death | 5 December 1993; Knox County, Tennessee, age 68.1,2,9 |
| Obituary | Bryan, Florence B. - age 68, of Karns, passed away Sunday, December 5, 1993, at the family home. Member of Solway United Methodist Church. She was a devoted mother. Survivors: husband, Bill Bryan; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Donna and Tom and Donna Bryan, sons, Jay and Steve Bryan; father, James F. Brown; sister, Frances Kramer and Brenda Lee; brother, Roger Brown; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday for graveside services at Solway Church of God Cemetery, Rev. Bob Hamilton and Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Williams, Jim Brown, Larry Brown, Duane Bryan, Terry Kramer, Luke Lee, and Brian Lee. Arrangements by Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel.9 |
| Burial | 7 December 1993; Solway Church of God Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee. Grave marker: Florence B. Bryan, Apr. 16, 1925 - Dec. 4, 1993, same marker as William J. Bryan.9,10 |
Citations
- [S3263] U.S. Social Security Application and Claims Index: Bryan, Florence Marie; viewed at ancestry.com on 25 May 2024.
Florence Marie Brown
in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name Florence Marie Brown
[Florence Marie Bryan]
[Florence Bryan]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 16 Apr 1925
Birth Place Byington Kno, Tennessee
[Anderson, Tennessee]
Death Date 5 Dec 1993
Father
James F Brown
Mother
Lena M Russell
Notes
Oct 1941: Name listed as FLORENCE MARIE BROWN;
Oct 1961: Name listed as FLORENCE MARIE BRYAN;
14 May 1990: Name listed as FLORENCE B BRYAN;
Name listed as FLORENCE BRYAN
- [S1702] Bryan, William Jackson; Bryan's from the 1790's; unpublished manuscript; page 7.
page 7
V. William Harley Bryan,m,24 Oc 1897, Nancy(Nannie)Virginia
Harrison, b,14 April 1876,d, 11 July 1938
VI.Children
Emmert Oral Bryan, b,1 Nov 1898,d, 12 Nov 1978
Lydia Ethel Bryan, b,25 Feb 1902
Edna Omage Bryan, b,8 Dec 1908,d,19 Jan 1989
Willie Josephine Bryan,26 Sept 1910,d,11 Feb 1987
VI.Emmert Oral Bryan,m,4 April 1921, Ruby Pricilla Cox, b,
18 July 1903,d,9 Aug 1925
VII. Children
William Jackson Bryan, b,29 Jan 1922
Lena Maude Bryan, b,27 Oct 1923
Robert Elmer Bryan, b,23 July 1925
VI. Emmert O. Bryan,m,second,Ella Kate Nothingham, b,3 Jan
1900,d,14 Dec 1976
VII.Child
Bonnie Jo Bryan, b,29 Dec 1935
VII.William J. Bryan,m,17 Jan 1946, Florence Marie
Brown, b,16 April 1925,d,5 Dec 1993
VIII.Children
Joseph Wayne Bryan, b,12 Sept 1946
James Emmert Bryan, b,6 Mar 1949
Phillip Thomas Bryan, b,19 Nov 1950
Jackie Steven Bryan, b,10 Oct 1953
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Charlotte Hicks,no data,div.
IX.Child
Angela Marie Bryan, b,6 Mar 1966
VIII.Joseph W. Bryan,m,Nov, Donna. R.
Vandergriff, b,26 April 1951
IX.Children
Jill Melissa Bryan, b,15 Jul 1975
Whitney Suzanne Bryan, b,15 Jul 1979
VIII.Phillip T. Bryan,m,Ruth Patterson,div.
IX.Child
Duane Thomas Bryan, b,30 Sept 1972
VIII.Phillip Thomas Bryan,m,24 Nov 1978,Donna Elene
Stout, b,9 Mar 1957
IX.Children
Mark Andrew Bryan, b,10 Oct 1985
Kayla Marie Bryan, b,8 Nov 1990
VIII.Jackie Steven Bryan,m,29 Sept 1978,Melinda.
R. Webster, b,1 Sept 1953;div,.1985
VII.Lena Maude Bryan,m,23 April 1941,Louis Charles
Truan.b.17 Oct 1919,d,1 Nov 1984
VIII.Children
Nancy Louise Truan, b,27 Nov 1942
Charles David Truan, b,29 Jan 1944
Martha Ann Truan, b,13 Jul 1945
- [S1700] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 4, Enumeration District 1-4, page 34b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 5 February 2015.
Dist. 4, Anderson County, Tennessee, 15 Apr 1930
page 34ba, sheet 8b, dwelling number 162, family number 167
Smith J. Mack 22 head m m@18 w house painter TN TN TN
Minnie 40 wife f m@18 w TN TN TN
Brown Jim 25 boarder m m@20 w farm laborer TN TN TN
Maud 23 boarder f m@19 w TN TN TN
Florence 5 boarder f s w TN TN TN
Francis 3 boarder f s w TN TN TN
- [S1701] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Anderson County, Tennessee, Dist. 4, Enumeration District 1-4, page 35a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 5 February 2015.
Dist. 4, Anderson County, Tennessee, 15 Apr 1930
page 34ba, sheet 8b, dwelling number 162, family number 167
Smith J. Mack 22 head m m@18 w house painter TN TN TN
Minnie 40 wife f m@18 w TN TN TN
Brown Jim 25 boarder m m@20 w farm laborer TN TN TN
Maud 23 boarder f m@19 w TN TN TN
Florence 5 boarder f s w TN TN TN
Francis 3 boarder f s w TN TN TN
- [S1642] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-26, page 507a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Knoxville, Dist. 9, Enumeration District 47-26, Knox County, Tennessee, 2 May 1940
page 507a, Sheet 21a, dwelling number 361, Emory Road, rents $300 home value
Brown James 35 head m m w laborer, P.W.A. 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $320 income
Maude 34 wife f m w 7 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Florence 15 dau f s w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Francis 12 dau f s w 6 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Kenneth 5 son m s w born TN, lived 1935 same house
Roger 4 son m s w born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S1784] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 74.
hymns. Her father, my Uncle George, always was delighted in hearing her and I
sing and play. She taught school for a few years, then married a young man from
Jefferson County by the name of Emmert Bryan. When World War I came along
he and Ruby went to Virginia where he worked as a ship builder until the war
was over. He later returned to Morrison, Tennessee where he worked as a cabinet
maker. Ruby died in 1925 and is buried at Wesley’s Chapel in Jefferson County.
Ruby left three small children, namely, Jack, Lena Maud and Robert. Emmert,
after trying to keep his little family together, in a few years after Ruby’s death
married a lady by the name of Kate Nottingham, re-establishing his little home
again. Emmett and Kate have one daughter of their own. Her name is Bonnie Joe.
Jack, the oldest child of Emmett and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a great fellow and I
could write much about him. I will put this incident in. His grandmother, my
Aunt Loretta Nichols Cox, came to visit me in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1939,
Jack slipped away from home and -hitch-hiked to Cleveland from Tennessee, about
three weèks after his grandmother came to visit us. He found employment here in
Cleveland, Ohio, and worked until the beginning of World War II. He immedi-
ately enlisted in the United States Navy and spent five years serving his country
with a fine record. I personally am very proud of Jack. He married a girl by
the name of Florence Brown. They have four children, namely, Joseph W., James,
Phillip T. and Jackie S.
Lena Maud, second child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is typical in stature
of the Nichols women folk, small and petite and eyes which are so typical of the
Nichols women folk. She married L. C. Truan, Jr. They have three children,
namely, Nancy, Charles and Martha.
Robert, third child of Emmert and Ruby Cox Bryan, is a fine young man. He
served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II with a fine record.
He is now employed as an accountant by a firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. He
married Ruth Peters from Oakridge, Tenn. They have three children, namely
Jerry, Darrel and Priscilla.
Robert McKinley Cox, youngest son of George and Loretta Nichols Cox. I do
not know too much about Robert as I left Tennessee and was in the north all
during his childhood and young manhood. I would see him along with the others
when I visited there. My son Wyatt McKinley Nichols, Jr. and Robert resembled
each other very much in looks as they were both fair and carried their baby faces
even after they were young men. Robert farmed with his folks and was very
quiet and never had too much to say. His untimely death as a young man was a
shock to all of us and he is buried at Wesley’s Chapel where the rest of his
immediate family is buried.
ROBERT RUSSELL WYATT NICHOLS
(MY FATHER)
Robert Russell Wyatt Nichols was born in Sevierville, Term., Oct. 12, l872,
second child of John and Martha (Reneau) Nichols. When just a babe in arms
his mother took him and his older sister Loretta to Missouri where their father
had gone to work, a short time previously. There were other Nichols’ in that
Missouri Area. However, the climate and the chills affected his mother and older
sister so badly they had to return to Tennessee, when my father was still very small.
My father attended the local schools in and around the Sandy Ridge and
Muddy Creek Area and while attending the school that was taught by one of my
- [S1586] Marriage Record: Hamblen County, Tennessee, 1946; page 363; W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 3 November 2014.
Page 363, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown. Application for Marriage License, Jan 17, 1946. To Geo. N. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Male: W. J. Bryan, age 23, Knoxville, Tenn. Female: Florence Brown, age 20, Knoxville, Tenn. Female's Parents: Father - James F. Brown, Byington; Mother - Mrs. Jas. F. Brown, Byington. The undersigned W. J. Bryan being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for (signed) W. J. Bryan, Florence Brown. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo N. Smith, Deputy Clerk. State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Minister of the Gospel having the Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi, Justice of the Peach of said County, Judge, the Governor, and the Speaker of the State Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Greeting: You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of the Assembly in such case made and provided. Provided always, That the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted an license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted. Etc. Given at the Clerk's Office of said County, this 17 day of Jan, 1946. (signed) Geo. N Smith, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above named parties in the 17 day of Jan, 1946 at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 18 day of January, 1946. L. C. Sanders, M.G., Morristown.
State of Tennessee, Hamblen County, Marriage License, W. J. Bryan and Florence Brown, Issued Jan. 17, 1946, Geo. N. Smith, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the within named parties on the 17 day of Jan. 1946, L. C. Sanders, Morristown, Tenn. Returned 18 day of Jan 1946, Geo. N Smith, Clerk. Recorded in Marriage Record Book 23, Page 363.
- [S2] William Jackson Bryan
- [S2482] Obituary: Bryan, Florence B.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 7 December 1993, page A-9.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 7 Dec 1993, page A-9.
Bryan, Florence B. - age 68, of Karns, passed away Sunday, December 5, 1993, at the family home. Member of Solway United Methodist Church. She was a devoted mother. Survivors: husband, Bill Bryan; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Donna and Tom and Donna Bryan, sons, Jay and Steve Bryan; father, James F. Brown; sister, Frances Kramer and Brenda Lee; brother, Roger Brown; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday for graveside services at Solway Church of God Cemetery, Rev. Bob Hamilton and Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Williams, Jim Brown, Larry Brown, Duane Bryan, Terry Kramer, Luke Lee, and Brian Lee. Arrangements by Weaver's Cumberland Memorial Chapel.
- [S831] Tombstone, Florence B. Bryan (from personal visit to Solway Church of God Cemetery by Jerry Bryan)
