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Jacob James Bright 1775–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 August 1775

Birth Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, England

Death Date: 7 Jul 1851

Death Location: Rochedale, Lancashire, England

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Spouse(s): Martha Wood

Children(s): Benjamin Bright

The story of Jacob James Bright began in 1775 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. In 1791, Jacob James Bright resided in Cambridgeshire, England. Jacob James Bright married Martha Wood, and had children including Benjamin Bright. Jacob James Bright passed away in 1851 in Rochedale, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob James Bright began in 1775 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.
  • In 1791, Jacob James Bright resided in Cambridgeshire, England.
  • Jacob James Bright married Martha Wood, and had children including Benjamin Bright.
  • Jacob James Bright passed away in 1851 in Rochedale, Lancashire, England.

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Jacob Bright's Ancestors

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Jacob Bright
1775–1851
Birth Place: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Jacob Bright's Descendants

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Jacob (James) Bright (24 August 1775–7 Jul 1851) m. Martha Wood (20 Nov 1788–27 Jun 1830)
  1. 1. Benjamin Bright 1817–1855 m. Rebecca Chapman 1816–
    1. 1. James Bright 1840–1920 m. Elizabeth Holland 1849–1931
      1. 1. William (James) Bright 1875–1971 m. Elizabeth (Hannah) Hansen 1883–1975
        1. 1. Maxwell (Noel) Bright 1922–1986 m. Sarah (Mary) Hall 1921–2014

Jacob Bright's Timeline

6 Records

1773
25 Dec 1773
Jacob James Bright was baptized in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England
Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England
1775
24 August 1775
Birth of Jacob James Bright in Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
1791
23 Apr 1791
Age 16
Jacob James Bright resided here in Cambridgeshire, England
Cambridgeshire, England
1804
26 Jul 1804
Age 29
Jacob James Bright was married in Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
1845
1845
Age 70
Jacob James Bright was married in Rochedale, Lancashire, England
Rochedale, Lancashire, England
1851
7 Jul 1851
Age 76
Death of Jacob James Bright in Rochedale, Lancashire, England
Rochedale, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 August 1775
    Event Place: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1773
    Event Place: Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1804
    Event Place: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Rochedale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1791
    Event Place: Cambridgeshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 66

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1851
    Event Place: Rochedale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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