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Nicholas Bright 1755–1817 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Prince George, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 25 Jan 1817

Death Location: Ohio, USA

Father: William Bright

Mother: Margaret Wiles

Spouse(s): Nancy Anthony

Children(s): David Bright

Nicholas Bright was born in 1755 in Prince George, Maryland, United States, the child of William Bright And Margaret Wiles. In 1788, Nicholas Bright resided in Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania. In 1790, Nicholas Bright resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States. Nicholas Bright married Nancy Ann Anthony, and had children including David Bright. Nicholas Bright passed away in 1817 in Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • Nicholas Bright was born in 1755 in Prince George, Maryland, United States, the child of William Bright And Margaret Wiles.
  • In 1788, Nicholas Bright resided in Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1790, Nicholas Bright resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Nicholas Bright married Nancy Ann Anthony, and had children including David Bright.
  • Nicholas Bright passed away in 1817 in Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Bright
1734–1776
Birth Location: Allendale, Northumberland, England
WB
Margaret Wiles
1730–1828
Birth Location: Great Bromley, Essex, England, United Kingdom
MW

Spouses(s)

Nancy Anthony
1763–1829
Birth Location: Coventry Parish, Somerset, Maryland
NA

Children(s)

David Bright
1775–1852
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Nicholas Bright's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas Bright
1755–1817
Birth Place: Prince George, Maryland, United States
Parents
William Bright
1734–1776
Allendale, Northumberland, England
Margaret Wiles
1730–1828
Great Bromley, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John Bright
1709–1762
Roxwell, ESSEX
Esther Field
1713–1788
Terling, Essex, England
Nathaniel Wiles
1700–1735
Essex, England
Susannah
1702–1767
Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Johnathon Bright
1678–
Margarett Lambert
1672–
Thomas Field
1664–1732
Sarah Boosey
1668–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Lambert
1636–
Mary Vincent
1643–1724
John Field
1646–1730
Mary Edwards
1649–1676
George Boosey
1644–1682
Sarah Huccaby
1649–1694

Nicholas Bright's Descendants

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Nicholas Bright (1755–25 Jan 1817) m. Nancy (Ann) Anthony (24 Nov 1763 / 1755?–1829)
  1. 1. David Bright 1775–1852 m. Amy Stenise 1784–1865
    1. 1. Amy Bright 1824– m. Edmund Norman 1814–1864
      1. 1. Hattie Norman 1858–1941 m. Benjamin Wince 1853–1931
        1. 1. Fred (C) Wince 1895–1957
        2. 2. Phillip Wince 1882–1916
        3. 3. Mary Wince 1884–1961
        4. 4. Amy Wince 1893–1989
        5. 5. Edward (S) Wince 1895–1973
        6. 6. Isabel Wince 1898–
        7. 7. Lizzie Wentz 1880–1939 m. Ira (R.) Murray 1873–1950
        8. 8. Katie Wince 1883–
        9. 9. Susie Wince 1886–
        10. 10. Phillip Wince 1882–1916
        11. 11. Amy Wince 1893–1989
        12. 12. Edward (S) Wince 1895–1973
        13. 13. Susie Wince 1886–
        14. 14. Mary Wince 1884–1961
        15. 15. Isabelle Wince 1898–
        16. 16. Fred (C) Wince 1891–1957
        17. 17. Kathie Wince 1883–
        18. 18. Minnie Wince 1889–1956 m. Burrie (Vernold) Roming 1890–1950 m. Burrie (Vernald) Romig 1890–1950 m. Burrie (Varnold) Romig 1890–1950
      2. 2. William Norman 1850–
    2. 2. Amos Bright 1832–1911

Nicholas Bright's Timeline

6 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Nicholas Bright in Prince George, Maryland, United States
Prince George, Maryland, United States
1788
1788
Age 33
Nicholas Bright resided here in Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 35
Nicholas Bright resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 43
Nicholas Bright resided here in Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1807
1807
Age 52
Nicholas Bright resided here in Richland Township, Belmont County, OH
Richland Township, Belmont County, OH
1817
25 Jan 1817
Age 62
Death of Nicholas Bright in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Prince George, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Londonderry, Bedford, 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: 316

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 249; Image: 140; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Londonderry, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Richland Township, Belmont County, OH
    Record Source: Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1817
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1808-1918 ; Index, 1852-1950; Probate Place: Knox, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Knox, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1808-1918 ; Index, 1852-1950; Probate Place: Knox, Ohio
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