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Henry Bright 1827–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 July 1827

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 31 January 1917

Death Location: Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Rozilla Beers

Children(s): Leonard Bright, Ettie Bright, Horatio Bright, Martha Bright, Lester Bright, Manuel Bright, Stella Bright

In 1827, Henry Bright entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Henry Bright And Mary Butler. In 1863, Henry Bright resided in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United Stat. In 1880, Henry Bright resided in Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA. Henry Bright married Rozilla Beers, and had children including Ettie Bright, Horatio Bright, Leonard Joseph Bright, Lester W Bright, Manuel Bright, Martha Bright, Stella Bright. Henry Bright passed away in 1917 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Henry Bright entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Henry Bright And Mary Butler.
  • In 1863, Henry Bright resided in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United Stat.
  • In 1880, Henry Bright resided in Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Henry Bright married Rozilla Beers, and had children including Ettie Bright, Horatio Bright, Leonard Joseph Bright, Lester W Bright, Manuel Bright, Martha Bright, Stella Bright.
  • Henry Bright passed away in 1917 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Henry Bright
1827–1917
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
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Henry Bright's Descendants

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Henry Bright (12 July 1827–31 January 1917) m. Rozilla Beers (Abt 1834–)
  1. 1. Leonard (Joseph) Bright 1857–1930 m. Rosine Bright 1866–1932
    1. 1. David Bright 1886–1955 m. Rose Wyatt 1890–1982 m. Rose Bright 1891–
      1. 1. Myron (Wyatt Bright) Sr 1932–2011
      2. 2. Arline Bright 1912–
      3. 3. Jessie Bright 1920–
      4. 4. Arline (Estella) Billig 1911–1992
      5. 5. Jessie (Lucile) Stuver 1920–2014
      6. 6. Thelma (Agnes) Wilson 1907–1976
    2. 2. Leroy Bright 1898–
    3. 3. Clarance Bright 1897–
    4. 4. Celia Bright 1892–
    5. 5. Marie Bright 1901–
    6. 6. Agnes Bright 1905–
    7. 7. Joseph Bright 1903–1903
    8. 8. Mabel (Anna) Luper 1889–1979
  2. 2. Ettie Bright 1869–
  3. 3. Horatio Bright 1864–
  4. 4. Martha Bright 1875–
  5. 5. Lester (W.) Bright 1859–
  6. 6. Manuel Bright 1866–
  7. 7. Stella Bright 1873–

Henry Bright's Timeline

4 Records

1827
12 July 1827
Birth of Henry Bright in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1863
1 July 1863
Age 36
Henry Bright resided here in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 53
Henry Bright resided here in Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
31 January 1917
Age 90
Death of Henry Bright in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 July 1827
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 000851-003910
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 075501-078500
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1121; Page: 213B; Enumeration District: 121
    [5] Pennsylvania, CIVIL War Muster Rolls
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Summit, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1121; Page: 213B; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 January 1917
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 000851-003910
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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