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Michael Bright 1762–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1762

Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 6 March 1847

Death Location: Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Bright

Mother: Margaret Schaeffer

Spouse(s): Barbara Winters, Margareta Glas

Children(s): Catharine Bright

Michael Bright was born in 1762 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Bright And Margaret Schaeffer. In 1772, Michael Bright resided in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Michael Bright married Barbara Ann Winters, Margareta Glas, and had children including Catharine Bright. Michael Bright passed away in 1847 in Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Michael Bright was born in 1762 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Bright And Margaret Schaeffer.
  • In 1772, Michael Bright resided in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • Michael Bright married Barbara Ann Winters, Margareta Glas, and had children including Catharine Bright.
  • Michael Bright passed away in 1847 in Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bright
1736–1817
Birth Location: Heidelberg, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
JB
Margaret Schaeffer
1740–1816
Birth Location: Heidleberg. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Barbara Winters
1763–1828
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
BW
Margareta Glas
1772–1850
Birth Location: –
MG

Children(s)

Catharine Bright
1784–1867
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
CB

Michael Bright's Ancestors

Self
Michael Bright
1762–1847
Birth Place: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Bright
1736–1817
Heidelberg, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret Schaeffer
1740–1816
Heidleberg. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johann (Michael) Brecht
1706–1794
Schriesheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Marguerite Simone
1708–1778
Wargaboson, Franzreich, France
Alexander Schaeffer
1712–1786
Schriesheim, Mannheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Anna (Eva) Engel
1708–1792
Schaefferstwn, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Brecht
1662–1719
Anna Hoffman
1664–1726
Jacob Simone
1686–1761
Agnes Braun
1686–1708
Hans Schaeffer
1673–1746
Anna Mayer
1681–1761
Johannes Engel
1675–1764
Anna Brechbuehl
1680–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Brecht
1636–1703
Anna Christman
1637–1703
Hans Hoffman
1628–1697
Christina Frank
1626–1685
Simone
1668–
Elisabeth (Reusen)
1654–
Barthel Braun
1650–1729
HANS SCHAEFFER
1640–1711
Anna Schmidt
1645–1698
Hans Mayer
1650–1690
Anna Karg
1656–1685
Johannes Engel
1650–
Elsbeth Lugenbuhl
1646–1739
Christian Brechbuehl
1638–1752
Elsbeth Otzenberger
1640–

Michael Bright's Descendants

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Michael Bright (10 Sep 1762–6 March 1847) m. Barbara (Ann) Winters (1763–28 August 1828) m. Margareta Glas (9 May 1772–1850)
  1. 1. Catharine Bright 1784–1867 m. John Lefler 1788–1875
    1. 1. Sarah Lefler 1820–1899 m. George Rishling 1814–1872
      1. 1. Willard (E) Rishling 1884–
      2. 2. North (L.) Rishling 1849–1904
      3. 3. George Rishling 1841–1910 m. Sarah Rishling 1846–1916
        1. 1. Clara (Belle) Rishling 1875–1959
        2. 2. Ora (Nellie) Rishling 1873–1932
        3. 3. Willard Richling 1884–1937 m. Helen (L) Rishling 1882– m. Triphena Arbuthnot 1884–1923
        4. 4. Clara (B) RISHLING 1875–
        5. 5. George (M) RISHLING 1883–1903
        6. 6. Chester (F) RISHLING 1870–1941
        7. 7. Mary (Caroline) RISHLING 1876–1960
        8. 8. Lulu (Sarah) Rishling 1886–1963
        9. 9. Ola (D) RISHLING 1873–1933
        10. 10. Oliver (C) RISHLING 1881–1963
        11. 11. Virginia (Ellen "Virgie") RISHLING 1885–1913
        12. 12. Chester (H) Rishling 1871–
      4. 4. John (L) Rishling 1856–1904
      5. 5. Reuben (O) Rishling 1861–1863
      6. 6. North (L) Rishling 1849–1904
      7. 7. Sarah (E) Rishling 1852–
      8. 8. North (Lefler) Rishling 1848–1901
      9. 9. Harriet (O) Reshling 1846–1923
      10. 10. Barbara Rishling 1864–
      11. 11. George Rishling 1850–1852
      12. 12. Katherine Rishling 1844–1845
      13. 13. Charles (H) RISHLING 1861–1932
    2. 2. Michael Lefler 1813–1875
    3. 3. Margaret Yount 1809–1863
    4. 4. Catherine Lefler 1816–1901
    5. 5. MARIAH LEFLER 1825–1907
    6. 6. Elizabeta (Or Elizabeth) Lefler 1817–1896
    7. 7. John Lefler 1815–1893
    8. 8. North (Parker) Lefler 1830–1910
    9. 9. Barbara Lefler 1812–1895
    10. 10. Clarissa (P. (Clara)) Lefler 1827–1910 m. William (W) Bussell 1830–1901
      1. 1. Charles (W) Bussell 1858–1932
      2. 2. Matilda (Eden) Jacks 1860–1940
      3. 3. Martin (Luther) Bussell –1883
    11. 11. Mary (Ann) Lefler 1823–1835

Michael Bright's Timeline

7 Records

1762
10 Sep 1762
Birth of Michael Bright in Schaefferstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Schaefferstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
1762
10 Sep 1762
Birth of Michael Bright in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
1772
1772
Age 10
Michael Bright resided here in Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 68
Michael Bright resided here in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 78
Michael Bright resided here in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1847
1 Mar 1847
Age 85
Death of Michael Bright in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1847
6 March 1847
Age 85
Death of Michael Bright in Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1762
    Event Place: Schaefferstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1995.022; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1762
    Event Place: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: Heidelberg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 173; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 144; Family History Film: 0020618

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 441; Page: 531; Image: 1088; Family History Library Film: 0020536

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1847
    Event Place: Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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