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Samuel James Bright 1885–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States

Death Date: 3 March 1959

Death Location: Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America

Father: William Bright

Mother: Margaret C

Spouse(s): Grace Kalb

Children(s): Margaret Bright, Jean Bright, Gertrude Bright

In 1885, Samuel James Bright entered the world in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States, born to William C Bright And Margaret Maggie C. In 1900, Samuel James Bright resided in Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Dela. In 1910, Samuel James Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware. Samuel James Bright married Grace Ethel Kalb, and had children including Gertrude Bright, Jean Bright, Margaret Loriene Bright, Robert S Bright. Samuel James Bright passed away in 1959 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Samuel James Bright entered the world in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States, born to William C Bright And Margaret Maggie C.
  • In 1900, Samuel James Bright resided in Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Dela.
  • In 1910, Samuel James Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware.
  • Samuel James Bright married Grace Ethel Kalb, and had children including Gertrude Bright, Jean Bright, Margaret Loriene Bright, Robert S Bright.
  • Samuel James Bright passed away in 1959 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Bright
1853–1907
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
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Margaret C
1852–1912
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Grace Kalb
1890–
Birth Location: Indiana
GK

Children(s)

Margaret Bright
1912–
Birth Location: Huntington, Huntington, Indiana, USA
MB
Jean Bright
1917–
Birth Location: Delaware
JB
Gertrude Bright
1915–
Birth Location: Delaware
GB

Samuel Bright's Ancestors

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Samuel Bright
1885–1959
Birth Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Parents
William C Bright
1853–1907
Delaware, USA
Margaret ("Maggie") C
1852–1912
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
William (R.) Bright
1824–
New Jersey, USA
Lydia (Anna) Robinson
1821–1910
Delaware, USA
Samuel Hall
1830–
New Jersey, United States
Mary McClearey
1830–
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Cynthia Bright
1798–
Jacob Robinson
1798–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Bright's Descendants

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Samuel (James) Bright (12 Dec 1885–3 March 1959) m. Grace (Ethel) Kalb (abt 1890–)
  1. 1. Margaret (Loriene) Bright 1912–
  2. 2. Jean Bright 1917–
  3. 3. Gertrude Bright 1915–

Samuel Bright's Timeline

10 Records

1885
12 Dec 1885
Birth of Samuel James Bright in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
1900
1900
Age 15
Samuel James Bright resided here in Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Delaware
Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Delaware
1910
1910
Age 25
Samuel James Bright resided here in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
1911
31 May 1911
Age 26
Samuel James Bright was married in Reybold; Delaware
Reybold; Delaware
1920
1920
Age 35
Samuel James Bright resided here in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
1925
1 June 1925
Age 40
Samuel James Bright resided here in Elmira Ward 08, Chemung, New York, United States
Elmira Ward 08, Chemung, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 45
Samuel James Bright resided here in St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
1935
1935
Age 50
Samuel James Bright resided here in St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Samuel James Bright resided here in St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, USA
St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1959
3 March 1959
Age 74
Death of Samuel James Bright in St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, United States
St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: New Castle , Delaware.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lion, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T623_156; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 60.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_204; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 165; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 287; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 447.0.
    [6] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: New Castle County, Delaware; Roll: 1570610; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T627_546; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2-44
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 08; County: Chemung; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 08, Chemung, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 08; County: Chemung; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T627_546; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2-44

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T627_546; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2-44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Delaware, United States
    Record Source: Delaware Marriage Records, 1806-1933

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 May 1911
    Event Place: Reybold; Delaware
    Record Source: Delaware Marriage Records, 1806-1933

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 March 1959
    Event Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: New Castle County, Delaware; Roll: 1570610; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Georges, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 287; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 447.0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_204; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 165; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lion, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T623_156; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 60.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: New Castle , Delaware.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
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