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George N Bright 1846–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1846

Birth Location: Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN

Death Date: 30 Jun 1928

Death Location: Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Abigail Frazier

Spouse(s): Mary Horner, Emmaretta Griffin, Minnie Swingley

Children(s): Harriet Bright, Leonard Bright, Cora Bright, William Bright, Lillie Bright, Maude Bright, Ada Bright, Gladys Bright, Ross Bright

The story of George N Bright began in 1846 in Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN. In 1850, George N Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana. In 1870, George N Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA. George N Bright married Emmaretta Griffin, Mary Ann Horner, Minnie Octavia Swingley, and had children including Ada V Bright, Cora C Bright, Gladys Bright, Harriet Hattie Estella Bright, Leonard K Bright, Lillie May Bright, Maude Bright, Ross Garland Bright, William Everett Bright. George N Bright passed away in 1928 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George N Bright began in 1846 in Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN.
  • In 1850, George N Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana.
  • In 1870, George N Bright resided in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA.
  • George N Bright married Emmaretta Griffin, Mary Ann Horner, Minnie Octavia Swingley, and had children including Ada V Bright, Cora C Bright, Gladys Bright, Harriet Hattie Estella Bright, Leonard K Bright, Lillie May Bright, Maude Bright, Ross Garland Bright, William Everett Bright.
  • George N Bright passed away in 1928 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

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

Spouses(s)

Mary Horner
1851–1903
Birth Location: Greenfork Twp, Randolph, Indiana
MH
Emmaretta Griffin
1859–1923
Birth Location: Camden, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
EG
Minnie Swingley
1870–1953
Birth Location: Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
MS

Children(s)

Harriet Bright
1887–1963
Birth Location: Lynn, Randolph, Indiana
HB
Leonard Bright
1871–1896
Birth Location: Lynn, Randolph, Indiana
LB
Cora Bright
1873–1932
Birth Location: Lynn, Randolph, Indiana
CB
William Bright
1875–1935
Birth Location: Lynn, Randolph, Indiana
WB
Lillie Bright
1877–1951
Birth Location: Lynn, Randolph, Indiana, United States
LB
Maude Bright
1883–1977
Birth Location: Randolph, Indiana
MB
Ada Bright
1889–1981
Birth Location: Randolph, Indiana
AB
Gladys Bright
1892–1919
Birth Location: Carlos, Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
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Ross Bright
1880–1955
Birth Location: Bloomingport, Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
RB

George Bright's Ancestors

Self
George Bright
1846–1928
Birth Place: Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN
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

George Bright's Descendants

1.
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George (N) Bright (24 Jan 1846–30 Jun 1928) m. Mary (Ann) Horner (8 Mar 1851–5 Nov 1903) m. Emmaretta Griffin (18 April 1859–2 November 1923) m. Minnie (Octavia) Swingley (23 May 1870–13 May 1953)
  1. 1. Harriet ("Hattie" Estella) Bright 1887–1963 m. Gilbert (Perry) Wine 1882–1974
    1. 1. Blanche (Marie) Wine 1910–2008 m. Albert (Clelland) Hunt 1909–1997
      1. 1. Max (Wayne) HUNT 1929–1940
      2. 2. Irvin (Duane) Hunt 1931–2010
      3. 3. Sarah (Beth) Hunt 1938–2019 m. John Dickerson 1941–2023
      4. 4. Wanda (Lee) Hunt 1934–2013 m. Harry (J) Pearce 1925–1986 m. Harry (Earl) Weaver 1925–1977 m. Jerrell (M) Dickerson 1932–1974
    2. 2. Ruth (Lucille) Wine 1906–1992 m. Homer (C.) Clark 1906–1980
    3. 3. Ernest (Leroy) Wine 1908–1991 m. Emma (Mildred) Rudy 1908–1986
    4. 4. Lester (Orvin) Wine 1916–2001 m. Neva Jennings 1926–1998
    5. 5. Martha (Alice) Wine 1919–2005 m. Richard (Lewis) Bolinger 1920–2006
    6. 6. Thelma (Irene) Wine 1912–2003 m. Roy Kinsey 1909–1998
    7. 7. Virgil (Howard) Wine 1914–1914
    8. 8. Stella Wine 1923–1969 m. Marvin (Paul) Keys 1919–1990
    9. 9. Robert (L) Wine 1925–1999 m. Orpha (Pauline) Wine 1927–1995
  2. 2. Leonard (K.) Bright 1871–1896 m. Luella Retz 1876–1946
  3. 3. Cora (C.) Bright 1873–1932 m. John (Allen) Miller 1871–
    1. 1. Mary (M) Miller 1893–
    2. 2. Orpha (M) Miller 1895–
  4. 4. William (Everett) Bright 1875–1935
  5. 5. Lillie (May) Bright 1877–1951 m. Lewis (Henry) Walker 1878–1962
    1. 1. George (W) Walker 1908–
    2. 2. Arthur (C) Walker 1912– m. Mary (Alice) Walker 1916–
    3. 3. Wells (Henry) Walker 1913–1979 m. Dorothy (C) Walker 1917–
    4. 4. Arlet Walker 1899–1983 m. Rose Walker 1901–
    5. 5. Elsie (M) Walker 1902–
  6. 6. Maude Bright 1883–1977 m. Hollie (Francis) Conyers 1885–1942
    1. 1. Cyril (J) Conyers 1908–1925
    2. 2. Herschel (C) Conyers 1913–
    3. 3. Hazel (M) Conyers 1915– m. James (R.) Smith 1910–
      1. 1. Dale (E.) Smith 1936–1968
      2. 2. Warren (Richard) Smith 1942–2001
  7. 7. Ada (V) Bright 1889–1981 m. George (E) Stepanek 1889–
    1. 1. George (Robert) Stepanek 1915–1930
    2. 2. Roberta (Mae) Stepanek 1914–1989 m. Everett (Lee) Bauers 1916–
      1. 1. Robert (Everett) Bauers 1942–1997
  8. 8. Gladys Bright 1892–1919 m. Emmet (Hunt) McGunegill 1890–1953
  9. 9. Ross (Garland) Bright 1880–1955 m. JoElla (Catherine) Bright 1883–1969
    1. 1. Gerald (G) Bright 1906–1957
    2. 2. H. (Irene) Bright 1902–1973
    3. 3. Basil (Glenn) Bright 1904–1966
    4. 4. Marion (E.) Bright 1917–1998
    5. 5. James (A.) Bright 1914–2009

George Bright's Timeline

8 Records

1846
24 Jan 1846
Birth of George N Bright in Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN
Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN
1850
1850
Age 4
George N Bright resided here in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana
Wayne, Randolph, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 24
George N Bright resided here in Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
George N Bright resided here in Washington, Randolph, Indiana, United States
Washington, Randolph, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 54
George N Bright resided here in Washington Township (West Half), Randolph, Indiana
Washington Township (West Half), Randolph, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 54
George N Bright resided here in Washington, Randolph, Indiana
Washington, Randolph, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 64
George N Bright resided here in White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
White River, Randolph, Indiana, USA
1928
30 Jun 1928
Age 82
Death of George N Bright in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1846
    Event Place: Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., IN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 307; Family History Film: 1254307; Page: 286D; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 0414.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 466B; Family History Library Film: 545853
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T623_399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 128.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T624_376; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374389
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 108A; Image: .
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 08
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Richmond Item; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1928; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.40996593,0.2759174,0.46333033&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 108A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 466B; Family History Library Film: 545853

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 307; Family History Film: 1254307; Page: 286D; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 0414.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington Township (West Half), Randolph, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T623_399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: T623_399; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374389

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Star Press - 20 Mar 1911 - Page 6, George H Bright & Minnie O Swingley divorce 20 Mar 1911

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MODOC, Ind.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Richmond Item; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1928; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.40996593,0.2759174,0.46333033&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Randolph
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Randolph County, Indiana
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Indiana; Enlistment date: 9 Jul 1863

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wayne, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 08
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Richmond Item; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1928; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.40996593,0.2759174,0.46333033&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Richmond Item; Publication Date: 3 Jul 1928; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.40996593,0.2759174,0.46333033&xid=3355
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