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Benjamin John Bright 1850–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1850

Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 27 Apr 1927

Death Location: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA

Father: John Bright

Mother: Ann Cook

Spouse(s): Josephine Earl

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin John Bright began in 1850 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1851, Benjamin John Bright resided in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA. In 1860, Benjamin John Bright resided in Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA. Benjamin John Bright married Josephine Wright Earl. Benjamin John Bright passed away in 1927 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin John Bright began in 1850 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1851, Benjamin John Bright resided in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin John Bright resided in Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA.
  • Benjamin John Bright married Josephine Wright Earl.
  • Benjamin John Bright passed away in 1927 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bright
1811–1881
Birth Location: Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England
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Ann Cook
1815–1906
Birth Location: Cradley, Herefordshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Josephine Earl
1855–1920
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
JE

Children(s)

Benjamin Bright's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Bright
1850–1927
Birth Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Parents
John G Bright
1811–1881
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England
Ann Cook
1815–1906
Cradley, Herefordshire, England
Grandparents
Benjamin (Bryant) Bright
1790–1866
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England
Mary Bright
1789–
Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Bright
1755–1815
Sarah Bryant
1760–1801
James Bright
1747–1832
Elizabeth Benson
1744–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bright
1718–1761
Susanna Peters
1706–1805
Matthew Bright
1718–1766
Grace Cole
1723–1776
William Bonson
–1801
Suannah Downam
–1789

Benjamin Bright's Timeline

14 Records

1850
14 Nov 1850
Birth of Benjamin John Bright in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1851
1851
Age 1
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 10
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
1870
1870
Age 20
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
Benjamin John Bright resided here in South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
1888
17 Oct 1888
Age 38
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
Benjamin John Bright resided here in South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
1910
1910
Age 60
Benjamin John Bright resided here in South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
1917
1917
Age 67
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
1920
1920
Age 70
Benjamin John Bright resided here in South Hooper, Davis, Utah, USA
South Hooper, Davis, Utah, USA
1925
Abt 1925
Age 75
Benjamin John Bright resided here in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
1925
6 Aug 1925
Age 75
Benjamin John Bright - Probate in Davis County, Utah, USA
Davis County, Utah, USA
1927
24 Apr 1927
Age 77
Death of Benjamin John Bright in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
1927
27 Apr 1927
Age 77
Burial of Benjamin John Bright in Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1850
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Utah, U.S., Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2021, Utah Division of State History; Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Hooper, Davis, Utah; Roll: T625_1862; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 52
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Page: 305d; Enumeration District: 016
    [5] Utah, U.S., Death Registers, 1847-1966, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT; Utah State Archives and Records Service; File Number #: 1927001841
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kaysville, Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 246A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1683; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0090
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M653_1313; Page: 408; Family History Library Film: 8
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: T624_1603; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375616
    [10] Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County)
    [11] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, Utah Division of Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Death Certificates, 1904-1961; Series Number: 81448
    [12] Utah, U.S., Select County Marriages
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [15] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1838-1846

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M653_1313; Page: 408; Family History Library Film: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kaysville, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kaysville, Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 246A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Page: 305d; Enumeration District: 016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Ogden Standard; Publication Date: 17 Oct 1888; Publication Place: Ogden, Utah, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1683; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0090

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Weber, Davis, Utah; Roll: T624_1603; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375616

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Hooper, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Hooper, Davis, Utah; Roll: T625_1862; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1925
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Utah, U.S., Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2021, Utah Division of State History; Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2000
    [2] Utah, U.S., Death Registers, 1847-1966, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT; Utah State Archives and Records Service; File Number #: 1927001841
    [3] Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County)
    [4] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, Utah Division of Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Death Certificates, 1904-1961; Series Number: 81448
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Utah, U.S., Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2021, Utah Division of State History; Salt Lake City, Utah; Utah Cemetery Inventory, 1847-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1847-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Davis County, Utah, USA
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County)
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