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Bright Mize 1898–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1898

Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 20 February 1960

Death Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Millard Mize

Mother: Lucinda Mize

Spouse(s): Martha Mize, Flora Wilson, Pearl Magness

Children(s): Ruby Mize, George Mize, Lillie Mize, Carrie Mize, Clarence Mize, Luther Mize, Fred Overton, Gladys Mize

In 1898, Bright Mize entered the world in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA, born to Millard Mize And Lucinda Cynthia Mize. In 1880, Bright Mize resided in Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States. In 1917, Bright Mize resided in Hancock County, Tennessee, USA. Bright Mize married Flora Geneva Wilson, Martha Brooks Mize, Pearl J Magness, and had children including Carrie Lou Mize, Clarence Cecil Mize, Fred Tipton Overton, George Junior Mize, Gladys Viola Mize, Lillie Bee Mize, Luther Luke Mize, Ruby Lee Mize. Bright Mize passed away in 1960 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Bright Mize entered the world in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA, born to Millard Mize And Lucinda Cynthia Mize.
  • In 1880, Bright Mize resided in Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1917, Bright Mize resided in Hancock County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Bright Mize married Flora Geneva Wilson, Martha Brooks Mize, Pearl J Magness, and had children including Carrie Lou Mize, Clarence Cecil Mize, Fred Tipton Overton, George Junior Mize, Gladys Viola Mize, Lillie Bee Mize, Luther Luke Mize, Ruby Lee Mize.
  • Bright Mize passed away in 1960 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Millard Mize
1861–1940
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Lucinda Mize
1856–1938
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Mize
1891–1947
Birth Location: Fort Ridge, Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
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Flora Wilson
1900–1981
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
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Pearl Magness
1881–1931
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

Ruby Mize
1929–2016
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
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George Mize
1925–2008
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Lillie Mize
1932–2016
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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Carrie Mize
1923–2009
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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Clarence Mize
1906–1988
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
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Luther Mize
1908–1973
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
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Fred Overton
1920–1988
Birth Location: Hancock Co, Tennessee, USA
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Gladys Mize
1921–2002
Birth Location: Tazewell, Clairborne, Tennessee, USA
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Bright Mize's Ancestors

Self
Bright Mize
1898–1960
Birth Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Millard Mize
1861–1940
Tennessee
Lucinda (Cynthia) Mize
1856–1938
Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William Mize
1835–
Claiborne County, Tennessee
Narcissa Mise
1834–
Tennessee
Jonathan Mize
New Garden, Guiford, North Carolina
Patience Mize
1815–1892
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Mize
Frances Mize
1788–1892
Russell Mize
1805–1891
Dicy Wilson
1808–1864
William Mize
1775–1857
Penelope (Mise)
1785–1850
Joseph Wilson
1790–1879
Mary Wilson
1792–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mize
1775–1857
Penelope (Mise)
1785–1850
Nathaniel 56943)
1738–1815
Emily Ham
1750–1815
Henry Mize
1751–1853
Slave Mize
Benjamin Wilson
1754–1823
Sarah Baxter-Wilson
1760–1804
Samuel Curtis
1775–1845
Lydia Littlefield-Curtis
1779–1823

Bright Mize's Descendants

1.
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Bright Mize (10 Mar 1898–20 February 1960) m. Martha (Brooks) Mize (Feb 1891–31 May 1947) m. Flora (Geneva) Wilson (8 June 1900–13 May 1981) m. Pearl (J) Magness (17 Dec 1881–13 Apr 1931)
  1. 1. Ruby (Lee) Mize 1929–2016 m. Leonard Parkey 1918–1995
  2. 2. George (Junior) Mize 1925–2008
  3. 3. Lillie (Bee) Mize 1932–2016
  4. 4. Carrie (Lou) Mize 1923–2009
  5. 5. Clarence (Cecil) Mize 1906–1988
  6. 6. Luther (Luke) Mize 1908–1973
  7. 7. Fred (Tipton) Overton 1920–1988
  8. 8. Gladys (Viola) Mize 1921–2002 m. Samuel ("Sam") Tucker 1916–2007
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Tucker 1947–1978
    2. 2. Arthur (Benjamin) Tucker 1942–2001
    3. 3. James Tuckers 1945–2023
    4. 4. Loretta Tucker 1941–2003
    5. 5. Sillus (“Slim”) Tucker 1939–2021

Bright Mize's Timeline

10 Records

1880
1880
Bright Mize resided here in Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1898
10 Mar 1898
Birth of Bright Mize in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Bright Mize resided here in Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Bright Mize resided here in Civil District 13, Blount, Tennessee
Civil District 13, Blount, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 32
Bright Mize resided here in District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 37
Bright Mize resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee
Claiborne, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Bright Mize resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1942
1942
Age 44
Bright Mize resided here in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 52
Bright Mize resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1960
20 February 1960
Age 62
Death of Bright Mize in Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky
Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-12
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 504.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hancock County, Tennessee; Roll: 1852990; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hancock County, Tennessee; Roll: 1852990; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Blount, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 504.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3880; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hancock County, Tennessee; Roll: 1852990; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 February 1960
    Event Place: Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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