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Samuel Elias Bright 1772–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1772

Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1839

Death Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA

Father: James ***

Mother: Sarah White

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None

Children(s): Michael ***

The story of Samuel Elias Bright began in 1772 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA. In 1791, Samuel Elias Bright resided in United Kingdom. In 1839, Samuel Elias Bright resided in Dickson, Tennessee. Samuel Elias Bright married Elizabeth, and had children including Michael Bright Sr. Samuel Elias Bright passed away in 1839 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Elias Bright began in 1772 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1791, Samuel Elias Bright resided in United Kingdom.
  • In 1839, Samuel Elias Bright resided in Dickson, Tennessee.
  • Samuel Elias Bright married Elizabeth, and had children including Michael Bright Sr.
  • Samuel Elias Bright passed away in 1839 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James ***
1740–1838
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
J*
Sarah White
1740–1776
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth None
1778–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Michael ***
1799–1849
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
M*

Samuel Bright's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Bright
1772–1839
Birth Place: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Carter Bright (Rev. War Soldier) ***
1740–1838
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Sarah White
1740–1776
Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joseph White
1712–1777
Martha White
1714–1746
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Bright's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Elias) Bright (1772–1839) m. Elizabeth (1778–)
  1. 1. Michael (Bright Sr) *** 1799–1849 m. Isabella (E Bonham) Bright 1812–
    1. 1. Samuel (Bonham (Sam) Bright (Civil War Soldier)) *** 1835–1880 m. Julia (Ann (Annie) Mills (Bright)) * 1839–1898
      1. 1. Charles (Gurney) Bright 1865–1929 m. Sarah (Eleanor (Sallie) Carter (Bright)) * 1874–1941
        1. 1. Frank (L) Bright 1900–1974 m. Harriet (E) Bright 1898–1981
        2. 2. Ralph (Carter) Bright 1904– m. Flora Bright 1903–
        3. 3. Theodore (R) Bright 1908–1972
        4. 4. Carrie (M) Bright 1910–
        5. 5. Anna (H) Bright 1896–1973 m. Edgar (Newell Brogdon) Sr 1895–1972
        6. 6. Hazel Bright 1895–1973 m. Edger (N Brogdon) Sr 1894–1972
        7. 7. Marguerite Bright 1916–1976 m. Francis (Elder) Hardy 1907–1973
      2. 2. Samuel Bright 1869–1936 m. Cyntha (Anna) Bright 1877–1924
        1. 1. Lester (Burnett) Bright 1899–1969 m. Gladys (M) Bright 1913–
        2. 2. Thelma Weeks 1914–1981 m. Sam Weeks 1906–
        3. 3. Margaret (Louise) Brown 1909–1972
        4. 4. Samuel (Edgar) Bright 1911–1982 m. Althea (Hodge) Metcalf 1913–1972
        5. 5. Lillian (M.) Bright 1900–1901
        6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Bright 1904–1904
        7. 7. Nell Bright 1906–
        8. 8. Mattie Bright 1910–1972 m. Julian (Clifford) Brown 1905–1970
      3. 3. Orlena (D) Bright 1860–1923 m. Powes (P C) Davis 1857– m. James (P.) Davis 1830–1910
      4. 4. Mahaska (Isabella) Bright 1862–1938 m. John (Brownlow) Davis 1862–1930
        1. 1. Blanche (Virginia) Anderson 1904–1997 m. William (Richard) Anderson 1896–1974
        2. 2. Charles (Ivan) Davis 1890–1947
        3. 3. Ramsey (Wilson) Davis 1883–1948 m. Blanch Dovis 1891–
        4. 4. Nina (Edna) Cable 1900–1971 m. Clarence (C) Cable 1897– m. Cecil (P) Smith 1897–
        5. 5. Rose Davis 1889–1986 m. Esco (W) Phelph 1891–1983
        6. 6. Edgar Davis 1896–1974 m. Luda Davis 1896–1970
        7. 7. Annie Davis 1898–1971
        8. 8. Benj Davis 1894–1952 m. Marvie (Zena) Davis 1898–1980 m. Elsie (V) Davis 1899–
        9. 9. Clyde Davis 1885–1964
    2. 2. Benjamin (Cafer) Bright 1839–1911 m. Mary (Elizabeth Bright (Bright)) *** 1850–1919
      1. 1. Tina Bright 1881–1925
      2. 2. Edgar (Bonham "Edd") Bright 1887–1971
      3. 3. Jesse (Albert) Bright 1870–1901
      4. 4. Samuel (L) Bright 1871–1901
      5. 5. Baxter (Bruce) Bright 1873–1920
      6. 6. John (Wesley) Bright 1876–1958
      7. 7. Loyd (B) Bright 1885–
      8. 8. Nettie (Ann) Bright 1890–1916
      9. 9. Tinie (B.) Bright 1879–1955
    3. 3. Nancy Bright 1841–1879
    4. 4. Mary (Arabella E Bright (Hackney)) *** 1834–1864
    5. 5. Sarah (E M) Bright 1838–1855
    6. 6. Michael (Bright) *** 1833–
    7. 7. Sarah (Elizabeth M. Bright (Davis)) *** 1836–1854

Samuel Bright's Timeline

5 Records

1772
1772
Birth of Samuel Elias Bright in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
1791
1791
Age 19
Samuel Elias Bright resided here in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
1839
Abt 1839
Age 67
Samuel Elias Bright resided here in Dickson, Tennessee
Dickson, Tennessee
1839
1839
Age 67
Death of Samuel Elias Bright in Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Blount County, Tennessee, USA
1839
8 Mar 1839
Age 67
Samuel Elias Bright - Probate in Dickson, Tennessee, USA
Dickson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1803-1966; Author: Dickson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Dickson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1803-1966; Author: Dickson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Dickson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1839
    Event Place: Dickson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1803-1966; Author: Dickson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Dickson, Tennessee
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