The Cass County Bryan Family extends back to the 1600’s in Isle of Wright County, Va. to Wm. Bryan and wife, Anne Rarabeau. In 1722 these two moved to Albemarle Precinct, later Bertie Co., N.C. Their son, Wm. Bryan (17241785) and wife, Elizabeth Smith; through Wm. Bryan (1747-1800); to Wm.