In 1916, she lived with son, Thomas, in Elwood, Indiana. She was the wife of John Bright who died before 1880.
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The Elwood Call-Leader, p. 1, Monday, July 31, 1916
WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS
Mrs. Margaret Bright Made Widow During the War Died at Home Yesterday.
LIVED LONG AND USEFUL LIFE
Another pioneer passed to her reward Saturday evening when Mrs. Margaret Bright, age 84 years, died following a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home, 1345 South D street, Rev. Hillis L. Avery in charge, interment in the Elwood cemetery.
Mrs. Bright was born March 31, in Wayne county but came to this vicinity more than half a century ago with her husband and the remainder of a useful life was spent here. Practically all her most intimate friends had preceded her to the grave and the last few years of her life were somewhat lonely but her son who made his home with her rendered every possible attention and all who knew her feel deeply the sorrow of her demise.
Husband Killed in War.
On March 3, 1853 she was married to John Bright, and four children were born to their union. A few years later when the war began Mr. Bright left the children in the care of the mother who bravely urged him to go to the service of his country. He was wounded a few months later near Nashville, Tenn., and died a short time later in the hospital there. The remains were buried there.
Left a widow, Mrs. Bright bravely continued the labor of caring for the four children and willing she worked that they might not suffer want because of the father's death. In 1884 her son James was killed by a horse which kicked him in the face and this second tragedy came as another heavy blow to the brave mother. The children living are Elizabeth Stillwell, Mrs. Melusa Nuding and Thomas Bright. For years the family lived in a log house where the Morehead music store now stands on West Main street and during the early days Mrs. Bright was one of the best known and highly respected women of the little community here.
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The Elwood Call-Leader, p. 1, Monday, July 31, 1916
WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS
Mrs. Margaret Bright Made Widow During the War Died at Home Yesterday.
LIVED LONG AND USEFUL LIFE
Another pioneer passed to her reward Saturday evening when Mrs. Margaret Bright, age 84 years, died following a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home, 1345 South D street, Rev. Hillis L. Avery in charge, interment in the Elwood cemetery.
Mrs. Bright was born March 31, in Wayne county but came to this vicinity more than half a century ago with her husband and the remainder of a useful life was spent here. Practically all her most intimate friends had preceded her to the grave and the last few years of her life were somewhat lonely but her son who made his home with her rendered every possible attention and all who knew her feel deeply the sorrow of her demise.
Husband Killed in War.
On March 3, 1853 she was married to John Bright, and four children were born to their union. A few years later when the war began Mr. Bright left the children in the care of the mother who bravely urged him to go to the service of his country. He was wounded a few months later near Nashville, Tenn., and died a short time later in the hospital there. The remains were buried there.
Left a widow, Mrs. Bright bravely continued the labor of caring for the four children and willing she worked that they might not suffer want because of the father's death. In 1884 her son James was killed by a horse which kicked him in the face and this second tragedy came as another heavy blow to the brave mother. The children living are Elizabeth Stillwell, Mrs. Melusa Nuding and Thomas Bright. For years the family lived in a log house where the Morehead music store now stands on West Main street and during the early days Mrs. Bright was one of the best known and highly respected women of the little community here.
In 1916, she lived with son, Thomas, in Elwood, Indiana. She was the wife of John Bright who died before 1880.
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The Elwood Call-Leader, p. 1, Monday, July 31, 1916
WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS
Mrs. Margaret Bright Made Widow During the War Died at Home Yesterday.
LIVED LONG AND USEFUL LIFE
Another pioneer passed to her reward Saturday evening when Mrs. Margaret Bright, age 84 years, died following a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home, 1345 South D street, Rev. Hillis L. Avery in charge, interment in the Elwood cemetery.
Mrs. Bright was born March 31, in Wayne county but came to this vicinity more than half a century ago with her husband and the remainder of a useful life was spent here. Practically all her most intimate friends had preceded her to the grave and the last few years of her life were somewhat lonely but her son who made his home with her rendered every possible attention and all who knew her feel deeply the sorrow of her demise.
Husband Killed in War.
On March 3, 1853 she was married to John Bright, and four children were born to their union. A few years later when the war began Mr. Bright left the children in the care of the mother who bravely urged him to go to the service of his country. He was wounded a few months later near Nashville, Tenn., and died a short time later in the hospital there. The remains were buried there.
Left a widow, Mrs. Bright bravely continued the labor of caring for the four children and willing she worked that they might not suffer want because of the father's death. In 1884 her son James was killed by a horse which kicked him in the face and this second tragedy came as another heavy blow to the brave mother. The children living are Elizabeth Stillwell, Mrs. Melusa Nuding and Thomas Bright. For years the family lived in a log house where the Morehead music store now stands on West Main street and during the early days Mrs. Bright was one of the best known and highly respected women of the little community here.
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The Elwood Call-Leader, p. 1, Monday, July 31, 1916
WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS
Mrs. Margaret Bright Made Widow During the War Died at Home Yesterday.
LIVED LONG AND USEFUL LIFE
Another pioneer passed to her reward Saturday evening when Mrs. Margaret Bright, age 84 years, died following a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home, 1345 South D street, Rev. Hillis L. Avery in charge, interment in the Elwood cemetery.
Mrs. Bright was born March 31, in Wayne county but came to this vicinity more than half a century ago with her husband and the remainder of a useful life was spent here. Practically all her most intimate friends had preceded her to the grave and the last few years of her life were somewhat lonely but her son who made his home with her rendered every possible attention and all who knew her feel deeply the sorrow of her demise.
Husband Killed in War.
On March 3, 1853 she was married to John Bright, and four children were born to their union. A few years later when the war began Mr. Bright left the children in the care of the mother who bravely urged him to go to the service of his country. He was wounded a few months later near Nashville, Tenn., and died a short time later in the hospital there. The remains were buried there.
Left a widow, Mrs. Bright bravely continued the labor of caring for the four children and willing she worked that they might not suffer want because of the father's death. In 1884 her son James was killed by a horse which kicked him in the face and this second tragedy came as another heavy blow to the brave mother. The children living are Elizabeth Stillwell, Mrs. Melusa Nuding and Thomas Bright. For years the family lived in a log house where the Morehead music store now stands on West Main street and during the early days Mrs. Bright was one of the best known and highly respected women of the little community here.
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