SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. Note kindly use typewriter in filling out this application It is requested that complete dates month day and year be supplied for the generations 1 parents and two grandparents of applicant complete dates for all generations should be given if possible also all names should be given in full. National Number 75590 State Number 2845 Applications are to be made in duplicate and sent to the Secretary of the State Society, who will forward one copy, when approved, to the Registrar General of the National Society. The District of Columbia society of the Sons of the American Revolution Application for Membership of ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, JR. DESCENDANT OF NEEDHAM BRYAN, II Examined and approved Accepted by the State Board of Management February 1st, 1953 February 25th, 1953 ARTHUR G. STEWARD JOSEPH (NOT LEGIBLE) Assistant State Registrar State Secretary DATES Application filed with State Secretary: Feb. 2, 1953 Notification of election: Fees paid: duplicate sent to Registrar General: Approved and registered by Registrar General: Feb. 27, 1953, John A. Fritchey Certificate of Membership Delivered: Mar. 20, 1953 Badge Delivered: Resigned: Transferred: Deceased: Page 1 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. IMPORTANT: It is requested that complete dates, month, day and year, be supplied for generation (1), parents, and (2), grandparents of applicant. Complete dates for all generations should be given if possible. Also all names should be given in full. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 4, 1952 TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF The District of Columbia society of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Page 2 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. I, ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, JR. being of the age of 60 years hereby apply for membership in this Society by right of lineal descent in the following line from NEEDHAM BRYAN, II who was born in Johnston County, North Carolina the 31st day of October, 1726 and died in Johnston County, North Carolina, on the day of ______ 1784 and who assisted in establishing American Independence. Please give all dates in numerals, month first, and all names in full, including wives’ maiden names. I was born in Shanghai County of ______ State of China on the 13th day of October, 1892. (1) I am the son of ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, born October 14, 1855, died April 3, 1946, and his wife LULU ELEANOR FREELAND, born November 3, 1862, died August 19, 1908, married August 20, 1885. (2) grandson of JOHN ALEXANDER BRYAN, born April 22, 1821, died July 22, 1903 and his wife MARY OLIVER born ______, died ______, married June 12, 1845. (3) great-grandson of JOHN BRYAN, born about 1780, died February 1840 and his wife ELEANOR TORRENCE born ______, died ______, married 1810. (4) great2-grandson of KEDAR BRYAN, born 1752, died 1808 and his wife ELIZABETH SMITH, born 1765, died ______, married about 1775. (5) great3-grandson of NEEDHAM BRYAN, born October 31 1726, died 1785, and his wife NANCY SMITH, born 1727 or 1728, died 1760, married February 5, 1748. and he, the said NEEDHAM BRYAN (No. 5) is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of Colonel in the Army and as a member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress during the years of 1774 and 1776. Colonel, N. C. Militia. Page 3 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. My Ancestor’s services in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution were as follows: In a book entitled “Whitfield, Bryan, Smith, and Related Families” Book Two, BRYAN SMITH, compiled by EMMA MOREHEAD WHITFIELD assisted by many members of these families, at pages 10 and 11 it is stated, among other things as follows: “(B5) NEEDHAM BRYAN (NEEDHAM, WILLIAM) NEEDHAM BRYAN (Oct. 31, 1726-1784) died in Johnston County, N. C., where he was probably born. He Married (1) NANCY SMITH (S5) Feb. 5, 1748, near Springfield, (2) CHARLOTTE MOORE. In 1762 and 1771 NEEDHAM BRYAN was a member of the colonial assembly. In the struggle with the Regulators he took the side of the King and Governor Tryon and joined the King’s Troops. His political views changed before long for we find him serving the cause of American liberty. He represented Johnston County in the Provincial Congress which met at New Bern Aug. 25, 1774. A bit later Col. NEEDHAM BRYAN called a general muster of his regiment. NEEDHAM BRYAN was active both in the field with his mend and in the deliberations of his neighbors in the maturing of plans. The year 1776 found him active in the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, the fourth Provincial Congress, and the constituent congress, which met in Halifax, N. C. On April 4th the fourth Provincial Congress resolved that ‘the delegates of this Colony in the Continental Congress be empowered to concur with the delegates of the other colonies in declaring independency (sic)’ of Great Britain. The constituent congress in November drew up the first constitution for North Carolina. The following year NEEDHAM BRYAN represented his county in the North Carolina senate.” The above quotation is fully documented by the records mention in the footnotes. Page 4 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. Full maiden name of applicant’s wife 1st: GLADYS PARKER, born May 12, 1899, married Nov. 15, 1918, died Mar. 30, 1925 2nd: GERTRUDE IDELL BARNDT, born Feb. 26, 1895, Married Jun. 11, 1926 NAMES OF CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF APPLICANT (Added to blank by order of Trustees, July, 1915) NAME DATE OF BIRTH RESIDENCE ================================= ================ ================================= Children 1. ALICE ROBERTA BRYAN HONDRU Nov 23, 1919 133 Westgate Rd, Kenmore, NY 2. EDWARD KEDAR BRYAN May 11, 1921 502 Linden Lane, Falls Church, VA 3. MARGARETTE LOVE BRYAN LAMPE Sep 16, 1923 c/o Lt. James S. Lampe, USN Nav Com FE 25. Navy No. 1165, FPO, San Francisco, Calif. Grandchildren Children of ALICE HONDRU 1. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN HONDRU Mar 22, 1945 133 Westgate Rd, Kenmore, NY 2. PETER JAMES HONDRU Aug 9, 1949 133 Westgate Rd, Kenmore, NY Children of EDWARD KEDAR BRYAN 1. EDWIN KEDAR BRYAN Aug 24, 1943 502 Linden Lane, Falls Church, VA 2. FRANCES ANNE BRYAN Jan 14, 1947 502 Linden Lane, Falls Church, VA 3. JAMES PARK BRYAN May 4, 1948 502 Linden Lane, Falls Church, VA Children of MARGARETTE LAMPE 1. ROLAND BOWMAN LAMPE Aug 24, 1943 c/o Lt. James S. Lampe, USN Nav Com 2. ALICE ROBERTA LAMPE Mar 9, 1947 FE 25. Navy No. 1165, FPO, San Francisco, Calif. State of applicant of services, if any, in the military or naval forces of the United States of America. None Page 5 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. The following are references to the authorities for the record of my ancestor’s service and for the genealogical data contained in this application. See the book entitled “Whitfield, Bryan, Smith and Related Families,” Book II here before mentioned, at pages 10 and 11 for NEEDHAM BRYAN II, pages 18 and 19 for KEDAR BRYAN, page 27 for JOHN BRYAN, pages 48 and 49 for JOHN ALEXANDER BRYAN, and pages 80 and 81 for ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN and ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, JR. Also see a book entitled “His Golden Cycle, the life story of ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN” by F. CATHERINE BRYAN for additional data. NC DAR Roster Nominated and recommended by the Signature of Applicant undersigned members of the Society. ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, JR RICHARD E. SPURR Address: ARTHUR G. STEWART 4219 South 12th Road Apt. 32 Arlington, Va. Occupation: Attorney-at-law The following form of acknowledgment is required State of Virginia County of Arlington December 5, 1952 Personally appeared before me on December 5th, 1952, ROBERT THOMAS BRYAN, JR., signer of the above and foregoing application and statement, and made oath before me that the statements therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Official Signature SAMUEL BARSHY Notary Public My Commission Expires June 16, 1953 Page 6 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK ** SAR Application, Robert Thomas Bryan Jr. ###### # # ##### ####### # # ##### ####### # # # # ## ## # # # ## # # # # # ## ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ###### # # # # #### ##### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## ### # # # # # # ###### # # ##### ####### # # ### ##### ####### # # Transcribed from original documents by Brent R. Brian & Martha M. Brian. This document and others can be found on our website: BMGEN We claim COPYLEFT on the documents that we publish that are our original work. COPYLEFT “rules” can be reviewed on the web site: GNU Free Documentation License In short, use what you like. But if you use our stuff, mention us as the source. Brent R. Brian Martha M. Brian BrianMitchellGenealogy@gmail.com Page 7 of 7 ** PAGE BREAK **