Who was William Bright?

William Bright (1811–1873) was born in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire and died in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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William Bright 1811–1873

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Feb 1811 · Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire

Died 21 Nov 1873 · Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire

Father John B Bright

Mother Elizabeth Collins

Siblings Elizabeth Bright, James Collins Bright, John Bright, Rebecca Bright, Robert Bright, Sarah Bright, Susannah Bright

Records

1841 England Census 1851 England Census 1861 England Census 1871 England Census England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988 England & Wales, Christening Index, … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 England, Select Births and Christenings Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church … Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church … Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church … Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church … London, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John B Bright

Elizabeth Collins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Bright began in 1811 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. William Bright passed away in 1873 in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire.

Sources

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Census 1841 England Census
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Census 1851 England Census
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Census 1861 England Census
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Census 1871 England Census
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Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Record Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1924
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Record Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1997
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Record Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1950
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1811

Birth of William Bright in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire

Birth

1873

Death of William Bright in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bright

This ancestor line traces from Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England (1640) to Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England (1811) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Bright (1811–1873) was born in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire and died in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.