Luke Bryan

Bryan in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Thomas Luther Bryan

Place of Birth: Leesburg, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 17, 1976

Ethnicity: English, small amounts of Irish, French Huguenot, Welsh, and Scottish

Luke Bryan is an American country singer, songwriter, and television personality. He is the son of LeClaire and Tommy Bryan. He is married to Caroline Boyer, with whom he has two children.

Luke’s paternal grandfather was Hugh Thomas Bryan, Sr. (the son of William Cullen Bryan and Tommie Roberts). Hugh was born in Georgia. William was the son of Joseph B. Bryan. Tommie was the daughter of Burrell Roberts and Laura Pickren.

Luke’s paternal grandmother was Vivian Estelle Kelly/Kelley (the daughter of Jessie D. Kelly and Hattie Leona Taylor). Vivian was born in Georgia. Hattie was the daughter of William Alvin Taylor and Mary Anna Kelley.

Luke’s maternal grandfather was Luther Daniel Watkins (the son of Tilden Winder Watkins and Clemmie Clayton Wiggins). Luther was born in Georgia. Tilden was the son of Marion Wiley Watkins and Clara Harlow Tennille. Clemmie was the daughter of Luther Daniel Wiggins and Caroline Elizabeth Rhoda Whiddon.

Luke’s maternal grandmother was Hallie Lee Putnam (the daughter of Thomas Franklin Putnam and Belle Smith). Hallie was born in Tennessee. Thomas was the son of John Franklin Putnam and Martha E. Lain.

Sources: Obituary of Luke’s sister – http://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Luke’s paternal grandfather, Hugh Thomas Bryan, Sr. – http://www.findagrave.com

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