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Merle McClellan Bright 1922–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1922

Birth Location: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1992

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: Ambers Bright

Mother: Estella PORTER

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In 1922, Merle McClellan Bright entered the world in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA, born to Ambers Guthrie Bright And Estella Pearl Porter. In 1930, Merle McClellan Bright resided in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA. In 1940, Merle McClellan Bright resided in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA. Merle McClellan Bright passed away in 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Merle McClellan Bright entered the world in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA, born to Ambers Guthrie Bright And Estella Pearl Porter.
  • In 1930, Merle McClellan Bright resided in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1940, Merle McClellan Bright resided in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • Merle McClellan Bright passed away in 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Merle Bright's Ancestors

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Merle Bright
1922–1992
Birth Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
Parents
Ambers Guthrie Bright
1885–1940
Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America
Estella (Pearl) PORTER
1888–1979
Michigantown, Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Mclin Porter
1864–
Indiana
Florance Porter
1864–
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Merle Bright's Timeline

4 Records

1922
26 Jul 1922
Birth of Merle McClellan Bright in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Merle McClellan Bright resided here in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
Merle McClellan Bright resided here in Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
1992
16 Sep 1992
Age 70
Death of Merle McClellan Bright in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1922
    Event Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01074; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 48-62
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340340
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 16
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340340

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elwood, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01074; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 48-62

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1992
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 16

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