William Bryan (North Carolina politician)

William Bryan
Born(1724-10-23)October 23, 1724
Bertie Precinct, North Carolina, British America
DiedNovember 28, 1781(1781-11-28) (aged 57)
Johnston County, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance
Service / branchNorth Carolina militia
Years of service1775–1781
RankBrigadier General
CommandsJohnston County Regiment, New Bern District Brigade
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Smith
(m. 1744)
Children6 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 17781779.