I am a Bryant, and I have Lupus. I don't know if we are related or not, as my Bryants are from Tennesee and Kentucky. My father told me we are of Cherokee desent. I am now 62 years of age and reciently learn't I have lupus.I am the only one in my family with lupus. Father died at age 40 from diebitas, Grand father died from black lung from working the coal mines. Ggrand father was a farmer.