Mary A. Bryans

b. 7 April 1863, d. 25 May 1907
  • Father: Thomas Bryans b. 1 April 1829, d. 8 November 1886
  • Mother: Jane Graham b. circa 25 September 1836, d. 2 January 1893
  • Mary A. Bryans was born on 7 April 1863 in Canada West (later Ontario).
  • Thomas Bryans and Jane Graham appeared in the 2 April 1871 first national census of Canada in Arthur, Wellington North, Ontario, Canada. Other members of the household included Mary A. Bryans, George A. Bryans, Isabella A. Bryans, Christina Bryans, Letitia Bryans and Anna Bryans.
  • Thomas Bryans and Jane Graham appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Main Street. Other members of the household included Mary A. Bryans, George A. Bryans, Letitia Bryans and Anna Bryans.
  • She married Thomas Simpson Wilson, son of Peter M. Wilson and Margaret Simpson, circa 1883.
  • Thomas Simpson Wilson and Mary A. Bryans appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Other members of the household included Jean Craig Wilson and Letitia Agnes Wilson.
  • Thomas Simpson Wilson and Mary A. Bryans appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 713 Elmwood Avenue. Other members of the household included Jean Craig Wilson and Letitia Agnes Wilson.
  • Thomas Simpson Wilson and Mary A. Bryans appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Elmwood Avenue. Other members of the household included Jean Craig Wilson and Letitia Agnes Wilson. Also in the household was one boarder.
  • Mary A. Bryans died on 25 May 1907 at age 44 in Buffalo, New York.
  • Thomas Simpson Wilson became a widower at her death.
  • She was interred at Elmlawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
  • The following appeared in a Buffalo newspaper: [Died] In this city May 15, 1907, Mary A. Wilson (nee Bryans), beloved wife of Thomas S. Wilson and mother of Jean C. and Letitia A. Wilson, aged 44 years. The funeral will be held from the family residence, No. 713 Elmwood Avenue, Tuesday afternoon, May 28th, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family.
  • The following appeared on 14 January 1921 in the Buffalo Evening News: [Died] In Buffalo, January 12, 1921, Jean Craig Kennedy (nee Wilson), aged 36 years, beloved wife of Thomas J. Kennedy of Bridgeburg, Ont; daughter of Thomas S. and the late Mary Wilson and sister of Mrs. Gregory V. Watson. Funeral from the home of her sister, Mrs. Watson, No. 260 Linden avenue, Buffalo, Saturday afternoon, January 15, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited to attend. Interment at Elmlawn.
  • Last Edited: 23 Aug 2015

Family: Thomas Simpson Wilson b. September 1861, d. 10 August 1929