1046. Mary Caroline¹⁰ Fillebrown (George Miller⁹, James⁸, James⁷, James⁶, Thomas⁵, Thomas⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)^(10220) was born in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine January 6, 1856.^(10221) Mary died April 4, 1909 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts at death site unknown, at 53 years of age.^(10222) Her brother Reuben provided information for her death certificate. She died of alcoholism at 15 Elm Street. Her body was interred April 6, 1909 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10223) Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary married William Wallace Bryant September 12, 1887 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10224) The marriage was performed by A.S. Hudron, Ayer, MA clergyman.

William was born about 1862 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10225) William^(10226) was the son of Francis Henry Bryant and Mary Jane Maddix. William died December 14, 1905 at 43 years of age.^(10227) He died of a cerebral hemorrhage, metastasis in brain from cancer of tongue. The obituary on the front page of the local newspaper said "William W. Bryant, a well-known resident of ward three, and a tailor by occupation, died suddenly at his home, 25 Millett Street, at an early hour this morning. He retired about 8 o'clock last evening apparently all right and in good spirits, but his wife awoke about 4 o'clock and noticed that her husband looked unnatural, a physician was called and he estimated that death had occurred about an hour earlier. Mr. Bryant was well-known in the community, having been born and brought up in Gloucester and was a tailor by trade. He had been suffering with throat trouble recently and had undergone several operations. ...He was a member of Wingaersheek Tribe of Red Men and leaves a widow, also a son, Wallace, and two daughters, Norma, and Georgie, besides a brother, Frank H. Bryant of Bridgeport, Conn."

His body was interred December 16, 1905 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10228) Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

William was employed as Merchant Tailor in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10229) William had marriage banns to Mary Caroline Fillebrown published September 7, 1887 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10230) When William was age 26 and Mary Caroline Fillebrown was age 32 they became the parents of Wallace Fillebrown Bryant August 25, 1888 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10231) When William was age 28 and Mary Caroline Fillebrown was age 34 they became the parents of Georgie Mandelia Bryant July 12, 1890 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10232) When William was age 29 and Mary Caroline Fillebrown was age 35 they became the parents of Carl Miller Bryant September 17, 1891 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10233) In Mary Jane Maddix's will June 15, 1894 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, William Wallace Bryant was named as an heir.^(10234) "Will: Know All Men By THese Presents, that I, Mary J. REBLIN, of Gloucester, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, wife of William Reblin, of said Gloucester, do make this mt will and testament, revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give devise and bequeath as follows: First I give and bequeath unto my son, William W. Bryant of said Gloucester my wardrobe and gold watch. Second, I give and bequeath unto my son, Frank H. Bryant of Bridgeport, in the State of Connecticut, my piano. THird, I give and bequeath unto my husband, the said William Reblin, my horse. Fourth, All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both real and personal, of which I shall die seized and possessed, and to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, I give, devise and bequeath unto my said sons, William W. Bryant, and Frank H. Bryant, share and share alike. Fifth, I do hereby constitute and appoint my said sons, William W. Bryant and Frank H. Bryant, executors of this my last will, ... 15 June 1894; witnesses: Laura M. Quinn, Samuel D. Hildreth, and Sumner D. York; William Reblin, husband, assented to will."

When William was age 32 and Mary Caroline Fillebrown was age 39 they became the parents of Son3 Bryant March 30, 1895 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10235) William Wallace Bryant was the executor of Mary Jane Maddix's estate July 29, 1896 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10236) Essex County, docket 79591 "William W. Bryant and Frank H. Bryant petitioned 29 July 1896 to be appointed executors and were appointed 3 Aug 1896. 29 July 1896, posted a bond of executors in amount of $500.00. No inventory or amount was filed."

When William was age 34 and Mary Caroline Fillebrown was age 40 they became the parents of Norma Steel Bryant October 5, 1896 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10237) The year may have been 1897.

William resided in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts October 5, 1897.^(10238) The address was 68 Western Avenue.

William resided in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1905.^(10239) The address was 25 Millett Street.

William's will was probated January 6, 1906.^(10240) "Essex Probate, docket 98056 indicates that he died intestate. The inventory filed August 3, 1907 indicated the estate to be: Personal Estate Tools and implements used in tailoring trade $12.50, Sewing machine and mirror $15.00, Two sets of clothes partially made $20.00 and Clothing for one suit cut $5.00 total $52.00. Real Estate - Dwelling house and lot, 25 Millett Street, Gloucester $2100.00 subject to mortgage of $1250.00. Mary filed bond of $300.00, sureties were John H. Stoddard and W. Austin Maddix. 14 Aug 1906 she filed petition to sell Millett Street to pay expenses. Filed list of creditors in amount of $2517.85, charges of administration estimated at $200.00, and assets of $52.50. Petition was allowed."

Mary, George Miller Fillebrown's child, resided with George in Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts circa 1866.^(10241) This was the family home until 1869.

Mary, George Miller Fillebrown's child, resided with George in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine circa 1869.^(10242) Mary was employed as a milliner circa 1887.^(10243) Mary had marriage banns to William Wallace Bryant published September 7, 1887 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10244) When Mary was age 32 and William Wallace Bryant was age 26 they became the parents of Wallace Fillebrown Bryant August 25, 1888 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10245) When Mary was age 34 and William Wallace Bryant was age 28 they became the parents of Georgie Mandelia Bryant July 12, 1890 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10246) When Mary was age 35 and William Wallace Bryant was age 29 they became the parents of Carl Miller Bryant September 17, 1891 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10247) When Mary was age 39 and William Wallace Bryant was age 32 they became the parents of Son3 Bryant March 30, 1895 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10248) When Mary was age 40 and William Wallace Bryant was age 34 they became the parents of Norma Steel Bryant October 5, 1896 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10249) The year may have been 1897.

Mary, as William's wife, resided with him in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts October 5, 1897.^(10250) The address was 68 Western Avenue.

Mary, as William's wife, resided with him in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1905.^(10251) The address was 25 Millett Street.

She was the administrator of William Wallace Bryant's estate January 6, 1906.^(10252) "Essex Probate, docket 98056 indicates that he died intestate. The inventory filed August 3, 1907 indicated the estate to be: Personal Estate Tools and implements used in tailoring trade $12.50, Sewing machine and mirror $15.00, Two sets of clothes partially made $20.00 and Clothing for one suit cut $5.00 total $52.00. Real Estate - Dwelling house and lot, 25 Millett Street, Gloucester $2100.00 subject to mortgage of $1250.00. Mary filed bond of $300.00, sureties were John H. Stoddard and W. Austin Maddix. 14 Aug 1906 she filed petition to sell Millett Street to pay expenses. Filed list of creditors in amount of $2517.85, charges of administration estimated at $200.00, and assets of $52.50. Petition was allowed."

She was listed as a beneficiary in William Wallace Bryant's will January 6, 1906.^(10253) "Essex Probate, docket 98056 indicates that he died intestate. The inventory filed August 3, 1907 indicated the estate to be: Personal Estate Tools and implements used in tailoring trade $12.50, Sewing machine and mirror $15.00, Two sets of clothes partially made $20.00 and Clothing for one suit cut $5.00 total $52.00. Real Estate - Dwelling house and lot, 25 Millett Street, Gloucester $2100.00 subject to mortgage of $1250.00. Mary filed bond of $300.00, sureties were John H. Stoddard and W. Austin Maddix. 14 Aug 1906 she filed petition to sell Millett Street to pay expenses. Filed list of creditors in amount of $2517.85, charges of administration estimated at $200.00, and assets of $52.50. Petition was allowed."

Mary resided in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1909.^(10254) The address was 15 Elm Street.

Mary Caroline Fillebrown and William Wallace Bryant had the following children:

+ 1429 i. Wallace Fillebrown¹¹ Bryant was born August 25, 1888.

1430 ii. Georgie Mandelia Bryant was born in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts July 12, 1890.^(10255) Georgie married George Henry Lincoln August 7, 1922 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^(10256) The wedding was performed by Francis B. White, clergyman, Somerville.

George was born about 1882 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^(10257) George^(10258) was the son of William F. Lincoln and Victoria A. Gravelia.

Georgie, William Wallace Bryant's child, resided with William in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts October 5, 1897.^(10259) The address was 68 Western Avenue.

Georgie Mandelia Bryant was listed as a beneficiary in William Wallace Bryant's will January 6, 1906.^(10260) "Essex Probate, docket 98056 indicates that he died intestate. The inventory filed August 3, 1907 indicated the estate to be: Personal Estate Tools and implements used in tailoring trade $12.50, Sewing machine and mirror $15.00, Two sets of clothes partially made $20.00 and Clothing for one suit cut $5.00 total $52.00. Real Estate - Dwelling house and lot, 25 Millett Street, Gloucester $2100.00 subject to mortgage of $1250.00. Mary filed bond of $300.00, sureties were John H. Stoddard and W. Austin Maddix. 14 Aug 1906 she filed petition to sell Millett Street to pay expenses. Filed list of creditors in amount of $2517.85, charges of administration estimated at $200.00, and assets of $52.50. Petition was allowed."

Georgie was employed as secretary in Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts circa 1922.^(10261)

1431 iii. Carl Miller Bryant was born in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts September 17, 1891.^(10262) Carl died June 4, 1898 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 6 years of age.^(10263) The date may have been the 14th. He died of acute pancreatitis.

Carl, William Wallace Bryant's child, resided with William in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts October 5, 1897.^(10264) The address was 68 Western Avenue.

1432 iv. Son3 Bryant^(10265) was born in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts March 30, 1895.^(10266) Son3 died March 30, 1895 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, at less than one year of age.^(10267) His body was interred March 1895 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.^(10268) Burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

+ 1433 v. Norma Steel Bryant was born October 5, 1896.

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