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Bright Family History & Genealogy
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Bright Last Name History & Origin
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Some crossing over from France to the Rhine-Germany and landed in Philadelphia. Some in Heidelberg, Reading, Haycock Region, Pottstown, Birdsboro, Union Twp., Monocacy, Bucks Co., Pa. , Philadelphia, and Montgomery Co., Norristown, Pa. on Lafayette Street.
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Spellings & Pronunciations
Brett, Brecht, Bright
Nationality & Ethnicity
England, France or Germany
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Early Brights
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The Leader, Melbourne, October, 1909.
IN MEMORIUM.
BRIGHT.- In loving memory of our dear father James Bright, of Yorkshire, England, who died in 1875, aged 79 years. A Waterloo soldier. Regiment, the 25th King's Own
Borders; and first prospector at Tarnagulla, January 1853.
Also in sad and loving memory of our dear brother, John
Bright, who died 8th August 1900, aged 62, and finder of the first surface gold at Tarnagulla, first week in January,
1853. - E. A. Lauder and Ed. Bright, 3 Division Place South Melbourne.
Patience Bright of W Hoth Australia was born in 1807 to John Bright and Patience Fuller Bright. She had a sibling Ashbury Bright. Patience Bright died at age 78 years old in 1885 in W Hoth.
Robert Bright of Australia was born in 1810 to George Willi Bright. Robert Bright died at age 65 years old in 1875.
Elizabeth Bright of U Australia was born in 1813 to Penny Edward Bright and Emma Cox Bright. Elizabeth Bright died at age 69 years old in 1882 in U.
Isabella Bright of Mt Duneed Australia was born in 1813, and died at age 80 years old in 1893 in Mt Duneed.
Mary Ann Bright of Australia was born in 1814 to Crocker Bright. Mary Bright died at age 66 years old in 1880.
John Bright of Riddells Ck Australia was born in 1817, and died at age 73 years old in 1890 in Riddells Ck.
Bright was born in Bristol, England and in 1847 was a sub-editor of ''The Wesleyen Times'' in London.
He arrived in Melbourne in 1848, and was engaged on the staff of the ''Argus'', and subsequently of ''The Age.'' He was also connected with ''The Express'', a semi-weekly journal, and ''The Examiner'', of which he was the first editor.
He founded a literary magazine ''My Notebook'', whose first issue was published in December 1856 and closed in May 1859.
The proprietors of the The Argus launched ''The Examiner'' in 1857, with Bright as its first editor.
Around 1866 he left for New Zealand, where he was associated with the Otago Daily Times. He returned to Melbourne around January 1869 in poor health, both physically and mentally, and was admitted to Melbourne's Lunatic Asylum.
He was correspondent for newspapers in Sydney and Hobart, also Dunedin and Invercargill in New Zealand, and for the last two years of his life he edited Bendigo's Evening Star newspaper. He died suddenly in Bendigo Hospital after a few days' illness.
Bright Family Members
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Cristi Bright
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Daye Bright
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Dianne Bright
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Dustin Bright
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Elijah Bright
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Eric Bright
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Evaun Bright
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Forrest Bright
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Gene Bright
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Grace Bright
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Harriette Bright
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Imogene Bright
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Jame Bright
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Jerold Bright
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Joy Bright
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Kenroy Bright
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Mariannia Bright
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Mildred Bright
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Nola Bright
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Onedia Bright
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Patrick Bright
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Purvis Bright
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Sallie Bright
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Sheridan Bright
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Steven Bright
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Tazewell Bright
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Tip Bright
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Urshul Bright
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Vicki Bright
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Wendell Bright
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Wormell Bright
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Zuma Bright
Surnames: Briggnman - Brightsman
Bright Family Photos
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Ione Bright, 1887-1976
Ione Bright, 1997-1976 must be one of the most beautiful women who has ever lived
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Windy Bright
Windy was only 12 weeks old when she sadly perished from sudden infant death syndrome on January 10,1987.
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Granville A. Bright
Born in Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania or Bucks Co., Pa.
Exactly where and when photo was taken as he was a Fireman also at Norris Hose Co.1, Norristown, Pa.
People in photo include: Granville A. Bright
Exactly where and when photo was taken as he was a Fireman also at Norris Hose Co.1, Norristown, Pa.
People in photo include: Granville A. Bright
Nall Bright, South Carolina, 1927
Nall Bright of Chattanooga Tennessee, USA. Photo taken in South Carolina, USA. 1927
People in photo include: Nall Bright
People in photo include: Nall Bright
Sarah Olive Bright
Sarah Olive Bright, wife of William J Hymas. Died young of kidney disease shortly after death of 6-year old son. Mother of William Oliver James Hymas who changed surname to Bright. Mother of Olive A S Hymas
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William O J Bright and daughters
William Oliver James Bright (1894-1971) with daughters Joan Honour Bright (facing camera) and Patricia June Bright. Photo taken in England
People in photo include: Joan Honour Bright and Patricia June Bright
People in photo include: Joan Honour Bright and Patricia June Bright
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Juanita Elrod & Jr Class, Georgia
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• First row: Katie Lee Sitton, Willene Smith, Arlene Phillips, Bleeka Leonard, Edna Pierce, Lee Anna Davis, Virginia Bradford, Vadah Butler, Juanita Elrod Juanita Elrod 1927-1997 (Juanita Elrod Swanson is my husband’s first cousin 1x removed). Louise Plemons.
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• Second row: Blanche Keener, Margaret Hilley, Geneva Cobb, Lyndall Ethridge, Jean Red, Opal Davis, Gladys Bright, Arlie Patterson, Sarah Ruth Williams, Juliet Turvey, Cleo Keith, Hazel Mosteller.
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• Third row: Eloise McEntire, Nell Springfield, Elizabeth Petty, Jewel Wright, Jean Wells, Frances Westfield, Peggy Sue Cox, Janet McCamey, Marie Hall
People in photo include: Katie Lee Sitton, Willene Smith, Arlene Phillips, Bleeka Leonard, Lee Anna Davis, Vadah Butler, Louise Plemons, Blanche Keener, Margaret Hilley, Geneva Cobb, Lyndall Ethridge, Jean Red, Gladys Bright, Arlie Patterson, Sarah Ruth Williams, Juliet Turvey, Cleo Keith, Hazel Mosteller, Eloise McEntire, Nell Springfield, Elizabeth Petty, Jewel Wright, Jean Wells, Frances Westfield, Janet McCamey, and Marie Hall
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• First row: Katie Lee Sitton, Willene Smith, Arlene Phillips, Bleeka Leonard, Edna Pierce, Lee Anna Davis, Virginia Bradford, Vadah Butler, Juanita Elrod Juanita Elrod 1927-1997 (Juanita Elrod Swanson is my husband’s first cousin 1x removed). Louise Plemons.
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• Second row: Blanche Keener, Margaret Hilley, Geneva Cobb, Lyndall Ethridge, Jean Red, Opal Davis, Gladys Bright, Arlie Patterson, Sarah Ruth Williams, Juliet Turvey, Cleo Keith, Hazel Mosteller.
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• Third row: Eloise McEntire, Nell Springfield, Elizabeth Petty, Jewel Wright, Jean Wells, Frances Westfield, Peggy Sue Cox, Janet McCamey, Marie Hall
People in photo include: Katie Lee Sitton, Willene Smith, Arlene Phillips, Bleeka Leonard, Lee Anna Davis, Vadah Butler, Louise Plemons, Blanche Keener, Margaret Hilley, Geneva Cobb, Lyndall Ethridge, Jean Red, Gladys Bright, Arlie Patterson, Sarah Ruth Williams, Juliet Turvey, Cleo Keith, Hazel Mosteller, Eloise McEntire, Nell Springfield, Elizabeth Petty, Jewel Wright, Jean Wells, Frances Westfield, Janet McCamey, and Marie Hall
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John Bright & Paul A Ceresna
Paul Anthony Ceresna with what I'm guessing is a neighbor or friend named John Bright. Not sure which Paul Ceresna it is. Pretty sure it's the one from Czechoslovakia that married Anna Vanek.
People in photo include: John Bright
People in photo include: John Bright
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H.R. Bright, Insurance Agent
"Your Friend, H.R. Bright, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky July 1886". (handwritten on back)
Mr. Bright was located in the 1910 US Census in Sterling, Ky. He was married to Elizabeth Portman, and had children Alice and Elizabth in the householed, along with his mother-in-law, Elza Portman.
Photo found in an antique store. Not a relative of this man.
Mr. Bright was located in the 1910 US Census in Sterling, Ky. He was married to Elizabeth Portman, and had children Alice and Elizabth in the householed, along with his mother-in-law, Elza Portman.
Photo found in an antique store. Not a relative of this man.
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Morgan Bright
Morgan Bright, b.TN and resided Calhoun Co. AL most of his life. Buried Coldwater Cemetery.
Ann LaTourette Bright
Ann Latourette married John Bright Jr in 1850 in Franklin Co, Indiana. She was born in Ohio in March 1826 and died Oct 4, 1911 in Silverwood, Parke Co, Indiana. There is no date on the picture so I am unsure of the time frame.
unknown woman and child
this photo was in my ggrandmother Cora Holly Bright Hembree's things it was probly taken in spartanburg sc but def. in sc
could this be louisa bright or could it be amanda jane ward hembree with one of the grandchildren
could this be louisa bright or could it be amanda jane ward hembree with one of the grandchildren
cora e bright
this is a picture of cora holley bright
daughter of levi bright and louisa (louise) sizemore of spartanburg sc
People in photo include: Cora E Bright
daughter of levi bright and louisa (louise) sizemore of spartanburg sc
People in photo include: Cora E Bright
James M.T. Bright Civil War
James E.M. Bright was the son of James Matthew TurnerBright. He was born in Parke County, Indiana. He served in the Civil War from Indiana. He died in Nebraska in 1899.
Maxwell Field, AL. 1945
Another section of a very long class picture (Class 635)
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Chuck Driscoll
Quigley, Talley, Shrader, Bright, Florey (3rd row), Mawhinney, Olinger, Reeves, Warren, Hildebrand, Balmer (2nd row), Mitchel, Woodward, Dawson, Douthit.
If you see or know anyone, would like to hear from you.
Chuck Driscoll
Quigley, Talley, Shrader, Bright, Florey (3rd row), Mawhinney, Olinger, Reeves, Warren, Hildebrand, Balmer (2nd row), Mitchel, Woodward, Dawson, Douthit.
Szabo sponsored Family Gathering
Tony and Irma Szabo, my parents, sponsored this family gathering at a Michigan Lake. Anton Adorjan Szabo (wearing a hat), my mother, Irma bot.row, 3rd to the right, and others. 1957
People in photo include: Charles and Anna Eshelman and Family, Bill and Phyllis Forsberg and Family, Clarence and Monica (Not Shown) Bright, Tony (Not Shown) and Irma Szabo and Family, and Robert Forsberg and Family
People in photo include: Charles and Anna Eshelman and Family, Bill and Phyllis Forsberg and Family, Clarence and Monica (Not Shown) Bright, Tony (Not Shown) and Irma Szabo and Family, and Robert Forsberg and Family
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Updated Bright Biographies
Ada (Borne) Bright of Bendigo Australia, was married to Edward Thomas Bright, and has a child Hilda Wells Thomas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ada (Borne) Bright.
Edward Thomas Bright of Bendigo Australia, was married to Ada (Borne) Bright, and has a child Hilda Wells Thomas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward Thomas Bright.
Mamie Lee (Odum) Bright of Swansboro, Onslow County, North Carolina was born on March 17, 1912, and died at age 70 years old in September 1982.
Melville K Bright of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA was born on October 7, 1917, and died at age 75 years old on December 22, 1992.
Anthony Benjamin Bright was born on March 6, 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anthony Benjamin Bright.
Eudocia Bright of Munford, Talladega County, Alabama was born on December 9, 1899 to Raymond Allen Vaughn and Margaret Ann Vaughn (Whitfield). Eudocia Bright died at age 84 years old in February 1984.
Carolyn Elizabeth (Bright) Smith was born on January 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carolyn Elizabeth Smith.
Arvel W Bright of Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama was born on November 23, 1916, and died at age 69 years old in September 1986.
Leland W Bright of Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi was born on May 5, 1909, and died at age 69 years old in May 1978.
Richard B Bright of Staunton, Staunton City County, VA was born on December 5, 1920, and died at age 84 years old on March 6, 2005.
Richard G Bright of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on May 2, 1921, and died at age 67 years old on December 13, 1988. Richard Bright was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Section H Site 71-A P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
Richard C Bright of Savannah, Chatham County, GA was born on April 10, 1915, and died at age 88 years old on March 3, 2004.
Loren Mark M Bright of Nashville, Brown County, IN was born on May 1, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on July 5, 2007.
Leodus Bright of Raleigh, Wake County, NC was born on May 30, 1922, and died at age 69 years old on August 8, 1991.
Grady H Bright of Woodstock, Cherokee County, GA was born on December 6, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on September 22, 1999.
Early D Bright of Lagrange, Troup County, GA was born on January 6, 1920, and died at age 88 years old on March 19, 2008.
Sue Bright of Avinger, Cass County, Texas was born on January 30, 1941, and died at age 70 years old on July 18, 2011.
Ottis E Bright of Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama was born on October 25, 1919, and died at age 52 years old in March 1972.
Popular Bright Biographies
William Albert Bright was in a relationship with Sarah Ellen Culbertson, and has children Dorothy Sparks, John Esley Bright, Sr, Roxy Bright, Sylvester Penoyer Bright, Millie Bright, and Zeno Bright. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Albert Bright.
Marilyn (Bright) Sanders was married to Bruce Emeron Sanders and they later divorced. Marilyn Sanders has children Jason Bruce Sanders and Lori Lynn Sanders. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marilyn (Bright) Sanders.
Elbert R Bright of Chatsworth, Murray County, GA was born on May 25, 1908, and died at age 85 years old in August 1993.
Eudocia Bright of Munford, Talladega County, Alabama was born on December 9, 1899 to Raymond Allen Vaughn and Margaret Ann Vaughn (Whitfield). Eudocia Bright died at age 84 years old in February 1984.
Heather Edith (Bright) Borger was born on May 23, 1984 in Hawaiian Gardens, Los Angeles County, California United States, and died at age 35 years old on January 28, 2020 in Troup, Smith County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Heather Edith (Bright) Borger.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Retia Verbena (Robertson-Bright) Hopkins.
Mamie Lee (Odum) Bright of Swansboro, Onslow County, North Carolina was born on March 17, 1912, and died at age 70 years old in September 1982.
LeRoy Bright was married to Mary Arbie (Wright) Robertson-Bright. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember LeRoy Bright.
Madeline Renee Bright was born to John Esley Bright, Iii, and has a sibling John Esley Bright, 4th. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Madeline Renee Bright.
Elizabeth Parker Bright was born on July 13, 1914. She was in a relationship with George C Bright, and had children William Parker Bright and Meredith Bright Schwab. Elizabeth Bright died at age 77 years old on August 31, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Parker Bright.
Lillian Elizabeth Frances (Chappell) Bright was born on November 30, 1887 in St Peters, NSW Australia to Phoebe Elizabeth Driver and Charles Chappell, and had siblings Charles Chappell, Charles Henry Chappell, Henry John Chappell, Frederick John Chappell, Sidney Harold Chappell, Phoebe Ellen Chappell, and Ethyl Olive May Chappell. Lillian Bright died at age 69 years old on February 28, 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian Elizabeth Frances (Chappell) Bright.
Mary Arbie (Wright) Bright was born on August 26, 1915. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Arbie (Wright) Robertson-Bright.
Eliza Bright was born to William Ollis and Susannah (Long) Ollis, and has siblings Susannah (Ollis) Emeny ( Jenkins and Harriet Ollis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eliza Bright.
Ione Bright of Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA was born on May 11, 1887, and died at age 89 years old in August 1976.
Bright Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Bright family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 12,329 people with the last name Bright that have a birth and death date listed.
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71.0
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Oldest Brights
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Luella G Bright of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on September 6, 1901, and died at age 108 years old on November 13, 2009.
Charlie B Bright of Forrest City, Saint Francis County, AR was born on July 4, 1883, and died at age 108 years old on October 21, 1991.
Ada Bright of Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California was born on September 18, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in June 1987.
Margaret Bright of Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA was born on July 21, 1872, and died at age 106 years old in May 1979.
Pearl Bright of Foster, Bates County, Missouri was born on September 1, 1878, and died at age 106 years old in April 1985.
Elizabeth Bright of Rome, Oneida County, NY was born on October 4, 1881, and died at age 105 years old in April 1987.
Essie Bright of Maysville, Jones County, North Carolina was born on June 7, 1881, and died at age 105 years old in November 1986.
Anne F Bright of Springfield, Greene County, MO was born on August 12, 1884, and died at age 104 years old on January 13, 1989.
Mary Swanee Bright of Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina was born on June 14, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on February 18, 2007.
Martin Bright of Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio was born on September 23, 1874, and died at age 104 years old in October 1978.
Sallie Bright of Bennettsville, Marlboro County, SC was born on July 8, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on January 7, 1991.
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Looking under Franklin O. Maurer when he got out of the service he married Amanda J. Bright, August 6, 1870. She was the daughter of Wile and Margaret (Goodhart) of Reading. They have these children: Wellington Wile deceased, Milton B.; Edna M, Laura R; Paul B., Franklin B., Mary A died in infancy; and Harold B., Clare B., Edith M. and Walter are all four deceased.
I have found from Ancestry.Com that Margaret who married Wile or Weil Brecht/Bright on 9-25-1831 in Reading, Pa.?
Which came from the First Reformed church book in Reading, Pa.
Believe her parents are George Goodhart and Polly Strohecker who married 8-11-1811 in Reading, Pa. There was another possibility of the spelling to be Guthart/Goodhart