YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Abner Bright 1853–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 1853

Birth Location: Randolph County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 6 June 1925

Death Location: Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Abigail Frazier

Spouse(s): Hannah Chamness, Mary Platt

Children(s): Pearl Bright, Marcia Bright, Daisy Bright

In 1853, Abner Bright entered the world in Randolph County, Indiana, USA, born to Benjamin Bright Sr And Abigail Frazier. In 1870, Abner Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, United States. In 1880, Abner Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA. Abner Bright married Hannah Chamness, Mary J Platt, and had children including Daisy M Bright, Marcia Bessie Bright, Pearl Bright. Abner Bright passed away in 1925 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Abner Bright
AB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1853, Abner Bright entered the world in Randolph County, Indiana, USA, born to Benjamin Bright Sr And Abigail Frazier.
  • In 1870, Abner Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1880, Abner Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA.
  • Abner Bright married Hannah Chamness, Mary J Platt, and had children including Daisy M Bright, Marcia Bessie Bright, Pearl Bright.
  • Abner Bright passed away in 1925 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sr
1804–1870
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
BS
Abigail Frazier
1809–1875
Birth Location: Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
AF

Spouses(s)

Hannah Chamness
1857–1877
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Randolph County, Indiana, USA
HC
Mary Platt
1861–
Birth Location: Indiana
MP

Children(s)

Pearl Bright
1884–
Birth Location: Indiana
PB
Marcia Bright
1890–1970
Birth Location: Rome, Henry, Iowa
MB
Daisy Bright
1879–1918
Birth Location: Indiana
DB

Abner Bright's Ancestors

Self
Abner Bright
1853–1925
Birth Place: Randolph County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Benjamin Bright Sr
1804–1870
Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Abigail Frazier
1809–1875
Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
John Bright
1753–1826
Germany
Ann Fawcett
1781–1844
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
James (M) Frazier
1772–1822
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Susannah Stanley
1770–1859
North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Peter Bright
1730–
Tesree Harrison
1735–
Benjamin Fawcett
1745–1820
Delilah Rigney
1750–1819
George Frazier
1736–
Mary Pugh
1738–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rigney
1718–
Nancy Cromwell
1720–
Lord Frazier
1667–1747

Abner Bright's Descendants

1.
AB
Abner Bright (June 1853–6 June 1925) m. Hannah Chamness (1857–10 May 1877) m. Mary (J) Platt (Nov 1861–)
  1. 1. Pearl Bright 1884–
  2. 2. Marcia (Bessie) Bright 1890–1970
  3. 3. Daisy (M.) Bright 1879–1918

Abner Bright's Timeline

7 Records

1853
June 1853
Birth of Abner Bright in Randolph County, Indiana, USA
Randolph County, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Abner Bright resided here in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, United States
Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Abner Bright resided here in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Abner Bright resided here in White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Abner Bright resided here in White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Abner Bright resided here in Winchester Ward 1, Randolph, Indiana, USA
Winchester Ward 1, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1925
6 June 1925
Age 72
Death of Abner Bright
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 1853
    Event Place: Randolph County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winchester Ward 1, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T625_464; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 1095
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 307; Family History Film: 1254307; Page: 160C; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 0161
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 466B; Image: 376; Family History Library Film: 545853
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240399
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T624_376; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1374389
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 466B; Image: 376; Family History Library Film: 545853

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 307; Family History Film: 1254307; Page: 160C; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 0161

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240399

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T624_376; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1374389

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Winchester Ward 1, Randolph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winchester Ward 1, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T625_464; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 1095

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1925
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Abner Bright

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE