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William S. Brightley

William S. Brightley



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  1. 1.  William S. BrightleyWilliam S. Brightley was born in Jun 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Oct 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Brightley
    • Name: William Brizhtty
    • Residence: 1870, Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 5 Age: 5; At Home Occupation: At Home
    • Residence: 1900, 229 15th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1918, 1425 Reese ave, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    William married Edmonia Taylor on 6 Dec 1891 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Edmonia was born in Aug 1869 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edith Brightly  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1888 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edith BrightlyEdith Brightly Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Dec 1888 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, 229 15th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Race: Black Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Adopted Daughter Marital Status: Single Father's Birthplace: Maryland, USA Mother's Birthplace: Maryland, USA




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