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William R. Bright 1824–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1824

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 31 Jul 1893

Death Location: Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

Father: James Bright

Mother: Cynthia R.

Spouse(s): Lydia Robinson

Children(s): William Bright

The story of William R. Bright began in 1824 in New Jersey, USA. In 1863, William R. Bright resided in Delaware, United States. William R. Bright married Lydia Anna Robinson, and had children including William C Bright. William R. Bright passed away in 1893 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William R. Bright began in 1824 in New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1863, William R. Bright resided in Delaware, United States.
  • William R. Bright married Lydia Anna Robinson, and had children including William C Bright.
  • William R. Bright passed away in 1893 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Bright
1795–1845
Birth Location: –
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Cynthia R.
1799–1884
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Lydia Robinson
1821–1910
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
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Children(s)

William Bright
1853–1907
Birth Location: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, USA
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William Bright's Ancestors

Self
William Bright
1824–1893
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
James Kendall Bright
1795–1845
Cynthia R.
1799–1884
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bright's Descendants

1.
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William (R.) Bright (1824–31 Jul 1893) m. Lydia (Anna) Robinson (21 Jan 1821–1 Feb 1910)
  1. 1. William (C.) Bright 1853–1907 m. Margaret (C. "Maggie") Hall 1852–1912
    1. 1. Anna (H.) Bright 1879–1966 m. Louis Kick 1886– m. Harry Lentz 1885– m. Harry Lentz 1885–
      1. 1. James (Louis "Dick") Bright 1913–1976 m. Kathleen (L. "Kitty") Duncan 1919–1990
        1. 1. Dixie (Louise Elizabeth) Bright 1938–1996
      2. 2. Elmer Bright 1903–
      3. 3. Bernard (R.) Bright 1905–1979 m. Marie Steele 1912–
      4. 4. Harry Bright 1920–2008 m. Lorraine (Jewel) Moran 1922–1999
    2. 2. William (Hall) Bright 1881–1960
    3. 3. Samuel (J.) Bright 1885–1959
    4. 4. Mary Bright 1883– m. Arthur Ludlam 1876–1936
      1. 1. Margaret (C.) Ludlam 1903– m. Walter (William) McEntee 1901–

William Bright's Timeline

4 Records

1824
1824
Birth of William R. Bright in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 39
William R. Bright resided here in Delaware, United States
Delaware, United States
1893
31 Jul 1893
Age 69
Death of William R. Bright in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1895
1895
Age 71
William R. Bright - Probate in New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Delaware, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1893
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [2] Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County probate records, ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County probate records, ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
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