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Richard Bright (abt. 1703)

Richard Bright
Born about in Little Canfield, Essex, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 28 May 1724 in Great Canfield, Essex, Englandmap
Died [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Biography

Richard Bright

He was born about 1703, being baptised on 29 Mar 1703 at Little Canfield, Essex, England the son of Samuel and Rebecca Bright. His father is stated as a farmer.[1]
Richard married Martha Sutton at Great Canfield on 28 May 1724. Richard is then said to be of Great Dunmow, Essex. [2]
He died in 1772, leaving a will as of "Richard Bright of Great Waltham, farmer", written 10 Jun 1771 and proved 21 Feb 1772. [3]

Sources

  1. Little Canfield, Essex baptism register images (requires subscription)
  2. Great Canfield marriage register (requires subscription) Reads: Richard Bright of Great Dunmow and Martha Sutton were married May 28 1724.
  3. Will of Richard Bright of Great Waltham, farmer 1771 Reads:
    • To my son Samuel Bright £20
    • Remainder of my personal estate to my son Richard Bright, whom I appoint executor.
    • Written 10th June 1771.
    • Signed
    • Witt: James Shouk (his mark), Peter Smith
    • Proved 21 Feb 1772 by the oath of Richard Bright, son of the deceased.




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