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William C Bright 1853–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1853

Birth Location: Delaware, USA

Death Date: 24 Oct 1907

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

Father: William Bright

Mother: Lydia Robinson

Spouse(s): Margaret C

Children(s): Mary Ruzozh, Samuel Bright, William Bright, Anna Bright

In 1853, William C Bright entered the world in Delaware, USA, born to William R Bright And Lydia Anna Robinson. In 1860, William C Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States. In 1870, William C Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States. William C Bright married Margaret Maggie C, and had children including Anna H Bright, Mary Ruzozh, Samuel James Bright, William Hall Bright. William C Bright passed away in 1907 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, William C Bright entered the world in Delaware, USA, born to William R Bright And Lydia Anna Robinson.
  • In 1860, William C Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States.
  • In 1870, William C Bright resided in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States.
  • William C Bright married Margaret Maggie C, and had children including Anna H Bright, Mary Ruzozh, Samuel James Bright, William Hall Bright.
  • William C Bright passed away in 1907 in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Bright
1824–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
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Lydia Robinson
1821–1910
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret C
1852–1912
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
MC

Children(s)

Mary Ruzozh
1883–
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
MR
Samuel Bright
1885–1959
Birth Location: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
SB
William Bright
1881–1960
Birth Location: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
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Anna Bright
1879–1966
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
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William Bright's Ancestors

Self
William Bright
1853–1907
Birth Place: Delaware, USA
Parents
William R. Bright
1824–
New Jersey, USA
Lydia (Anna) Robinson
1821–1910
Delaware, USA
Grandparents
Cynthia Bright
1798–
New Jersey
Jacob (B) Robinson
1798–
Delaware, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bright's Descendants

1.
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William (C) Bright (Jun 1853–24 Oct 1907) m. Margaret ("Maggie") C (15 January 1852–9 May 1912)
  1. 1. Mary Ruzozh 1883– m. Arthur (John) Ludlam 1876–1936
    1. 1. Margaret (Cecilia) Ludlam 1902–1976 m. Noah (Leslie) Cleveland 1883–1972 m. Walter (William McEntee) Sr. 1900– m. Christ (Demetrius) Louvar 1889–1971
      1. 1. Joan (Leslie) Brandon 1923–2010 m. James ("Jimmie" Edward) Polley 1923–1965 m. James (Agostino) Monfredi 1909–1977 m. Ray (De Anda) Jr. 1924–1997 m. Frank (James) Baros 1924–2005 m. William (Hodges Horton) Jr. 1937–1994 m. Leonard (Whit) Brandon 1923–2009 m. Sonny Wisecarver 1929–2005
        1. 1. Ray (De Anda) lll 1948–2005
        2. 2. Starr (De) Anda 1947–1947
        3. 3. Judy (Ann) Monfredi 1943–2006
      2. 2. Walter (William "Chickie" McEntee) Jr. 1931–1997 m. Estella (E) Garcia 1931–1997
    2. 2. Louis Ludlam 1906–1974 m. Evelyn Downey 1910–1977
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Ludlam 1929– m. John (Malandruccolo) Sr 1928–
        1. 1. Thomas (L Malandruccolo) Sr. 1948–2013
      2. 2. Irene (Margaret) Ludlam 1929–1995 m. Harley (Francis) Long 1924–1987
        1. 1. John (F Long) Sr. 1946–2003
  2. 2. Samuel (James) Bright 1885–1959 m. Grace (Ethel) Kalb 1890–
    1. 1. Margaret (Loriene) Bright 1912–
    2. 2. Jean Bright 1917–
    3. 3. Gertrude Bright 1915–
  3. 3. William (Hall) Bright 1881–1960 m. Julia (Ternay) Nolan 1890–1969
    1. 1. Louise (J.) Bright 1923–2004 m. Schoener 1923–
    2. 2. Margaret Bright 1922–
    3. 3. Mary Bright 1918–
    4. 4. Katie Bright 1916–
    5. 5. Frank Bright 1914–
    6. 6. William Bright 1913–
    7. 7. James Bright 1911–
  4. 4. Anna (H.) Bright 1879–1966 m. John (J) Bright 1880– m. Harry Lentz 1885– m. Louis Kick 1886–
    1. 1. Bernard (Richard) Bright 1907–1979 m. Marie (E) Steele 1911–1993
      1. 1. Marie (Eleanor) Bright 1928–2005 m. Alfred Cipolla 1921–2004
    2. 2. Elmer (James) Bright 1902–1958 m. Hannah B 1898–
    3. 3. Harry (Edward) Bright 1920–2008 m. Lorraine (Jewel) Moran 1922–1999
    4. 4. Louis (James) Kick 1913–1976 m. Kathleen (L.) Duncan 1919–1990
      1. 1. Dixie (Louise Elizabeth) Bright 1938–1996

William Bright's Timeline

6 Records

1853
Jun 1853
Birth of William C Bright in Delaware, USA
Delaware, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
William C Bright resided here in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
1870
1870
Age 17
William C Bright resided here in Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
William C Bright resided here in Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
William C Bright resided here in Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Delaware
Delaware City & St. Georges Town, New Castle, Delaware
1907
24 Oct 1907
Age 54
Death of William C Bright in Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1853
    Event Place: Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [2] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Red Lion, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T623_156; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 60.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 120; Family History Film: 1254120; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 0154.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: ; Page: 264; Image: 265.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [2] Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: ; Page: 264; Image: 265.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Delaware City, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 120; Family History Film: 1254120; Page: 317C; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 0154.

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: Delaware Death Records, 1811-1933
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