John L. Bright, 101, [94] believed to have been Lynn's oldest resident, died yesterday, six months [years] after his brother, James died in Boston at the age of 110 [d. 7 Dec 1940, age 91 ]. His home was at 654 Boston Street. He was the grandfather of Speaker Frederick B. Willis of the house.He was active until six months ago. His formal retirement as a building contractor came ten years ago when he was 91 [84]. He was a native of [Washington co.,] Wisconsin. He leaves two sons, Forest of Boston and Halbert Bright of Watertown; four daughters, Mrs. Bess Parkins of Watertown, Mrs. Anna Kelly of Winchester, N. H., Mrs Clara Willis of Baugus; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
John L. Bright, 101, [94] believed to have been Lynn's oldest resident, died yesterday, six months [years] after his brother, James died in Boston at the age of 110 [d. 7 Dec 1940, age 91 ]. His home was at 654 Boston Street. He was the grandfather of Speaker Frederick B. Willis of the house.He was active until six months ago. His formal retirement as a building contractor came ten years ago when he was 91 [84]. He was a native of [Washington co.,] Wisconsin. He leaves two sons, Forest of Boston and Halbert Bright of Watertown; four daughters, Mrs. Bess Parkins of Watertown, Mrs. Anna Kelly of Winchester, N. H., Mrs Clara Willis of Baugus; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
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James William Bright
1849–1940
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David L Bright
1851–1912
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Lois A Bright Murray
1861–1939
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Lida Jane Bright Beardsley
1863–1940
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Emily Ann Bright Dowdell
1865–1940
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Elizabeth Adelia "Lizzie" Ryan
1868–1953
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Margaret Bright "Margie" Bright Gannon
1872–1961
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George Wesley Bright
1875–1941
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Mary H. Bright Hofmeister
1880–1926
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