William Bryan (North Carolina politician)
William Bryan | |
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| Born | October 23, 1724 Bertie Precinct, North Carolina, British America |
| Died | November 28, 1781 (aged 57) Johnston County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
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| Service | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1775–1781 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Johnston County Regiment, New Bern District Brigade |
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| Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Smith (m. 1744) |
| Children | 6 sons and 3 daughters |
William Bryan (23 October 1724 – 28 November 1781) was a Brigadier General over the New Bern District Brigade in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution. He was also active in North Carolina politics and was a delegate to North Carolina's Third Provincial Congress in Hillsborough in August 1775 and represented Johnston County, North Carolina in the North Carolina House of Commons in 1778–1779.