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Re: George Brighton in Devon

btbdance — 2009-06-22 13:04:03Z

Yeah, we probably do have information we can share on the family concerned. My line of Brighton comes from George's younger brother, Oakley... my email address is btbdance@hotmail.com or btbdance(at)hotmail(dot)com - if the system tries to hide it from you. Please contact me on this email rather as I am no longer with Ancestry.

Re: George Brighton in Devon

PamBrighton — 2009-06-22 06:01:44Z

Hi The george that we are looking for married Hannah Peck, they had Sarah, Charles, Mary Elizabeth,Oakley,Richard and maybe more children. Can you help in any way. Thank you

Pam

Re: id like any info on robert brighton born around 1818 uk england

andrewhockey121 — 2009-03-10 21:47:49Z

I know of a Robert Brighton, born Lakenham, Norfolk c1800, father of Robert Henry Brighton born Exeter 1824. Any connections?

Re: George Brighton in Devon

brightons — 2008-12-28 06:29:14Z

I'm searching a george brighton family, george brigthon had a daughter mary elizabeth born about 1828.george was born 1799.

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

gosner1 — 2008-11-19 17:49:48Z

Hi Sarah,

Do you know your great-grandfather's date of birth? I may be able to tie him in to my Brighton data. Also do you know the names of any of his brothers or sisters, that would help.

I'll be very happy to share what I know about this family. Your great-grandfather is undoubtedly a part of the Brighton family I am following.

--George

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

svbrighton — 2008-11-18 22:48:59Z

Hi there I am from Worcestershire and my Great Grandfater was James Brighton who resided in Ombersley. My grandmothers maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Brighton.

Is there any chance of gaining some more information about the Family ancestory - both my grandmother and I are very interested to learn more.

Many thanks,

Sarah

Re: id like any info on robert brighton born around 1818 uk england

lindabrighton80 — 2008-10-05 09:11:12Z

I have a Robert Poulter Brighton in my tree, born 7/1/1816 in Chippenham, Cambridge. Son of Robert Brighton and Mary Poulter.
He moved to Caistor, Lincolnshire and was a cordwainer.

Is this information ant use?

Paul Brighton

private r w brighton

grendav2001 — 2008-09-04 13:16:07Z

the following may be of use to brighton researchers.

northern daily mail
west hartlepool
12 september 1917

brighton

killed in action, august 30th, 1917, private r w brighton, coldstream guards, beloved husband of mary ellen (maggie) brighton. sadly mourned by his beloved wife and children.
his duty nobly done.

local casualties

mrs brighton, of 14 blaydon street, hartlepool, has received official news that her husband private r w brighton, coldstream guards, was killed in action on august 30th. private brighton was formerly a police constable in hartlepool. previous to joining the army he was employed at pounder's boat building yard. mrs brighton has received a message conveying the king and queen's sympathy. private brighton had been in france for two years and four months. he was wounded twice previously. he leaves a widow and two young children.

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

gosner1 — 2008-07-18 04:26:22Z

Is 1869 William's year of birth? Born in Bromsgrove? Do you have any other information, such as his wife? Children? Hve you found him in the census?

If he is a Brighton from Bromsgrove it is highly likely that this is the same family.

George

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

elaine0259 — 2008-06-15 21:38:02Z

my name was Brighton before I got married I live in Bromsgrove and have traced my ancestors back to 1869 a William Brighton is this the same family?

id like any info on robert brighton born around 1818 uk england

jbrighton989 — 2008-03-15 19:24:45Z

my ancestors tend to relate to norfolk so i guess the most likely ancestor to of wymondham or lakenham

Re: Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

JImagine — 2007-09-17 15:09:40Z

Hi Chris, Ian, napagirl and Twain,

I, too, may have a tie in with these Brightons. Would love to trade information.

Trish

Re: Members researching BRIGHTON from ENGLAND

JImagine — 2007-09-17 14:54:09Z

Hi, btbdance,

I am also interested in BRIGHTONs from Norfolk, Devon and Cornwall.

The BRIGHTONs I am researching were mainly farmers and gardeners and moved from Norfolk around the turn of the century [18th to 19th] to Cornwall and Devon [settling around Exeter, Beer Ferris, Stoke Damerel, Plymouth and Maker].

Trish

Mark Donald Brighton

NANYEHI56 — 2007-07-02 21:26:56Z

Looking for information on the family of Mark Donald Brighton and Olga McCullough Brighton they had the following children in Mahattan , Kansas , I believe: Barbara Jean, Thomas Joe Brighton, James Richard Brighton, Charlotte Ann Brighton contact Kurt West at cjw1@ccountry.com

Brighton Joseph Paisley Scotland

janetdavidusa — 2006-11-27 18:41:02Z

My Great Great Great Grandfather Joseph Brighton married Elizabeth Gebbie in Paisley Scotland in 1849 They had 1 daughter Elizabeth Brighton in 1851. He died a couple of years later and she remarried a William Burns. I have been unable to find out anything about Joseph where he was from his parents names or the date of his death. Any information would be welcome

Re: MATTHEW LOCK BRIGHTON - NORFOLK

mgw27261 — 2006-09-08 21:01:34Z

Hello Michelle. I'm descended from Henry Overton (b Kings Lynn 1839) an elder brother of your Elizabeth Overton (b1842). Our common ancestors are Richard Overton (b1804) and Martha Greef (b1805). Incidentally Martha was baptised in Swaffham on 1 Nov 1805, the same date and place that Richard's sister was baptised. So the Greefs and Overtons clearly knew each other over many years. My Henry moved to Cambridge where our family have been ever since. Have you traced the whereabouts of other Overtons? Regards, Mark Ward

Re: Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

btbdance — 2006-05-12 00:40:56Z

I am a direct decendant of John & Mary BRIGHTON.... please contact me so we can discuss this further.

Twain BRIGHTON

Re: George Brighton in Devon

btbdance — 2006-05-12 00:24:29Z

I am interested in getting in contact with you regarding George BRIGHTON. I do know that George & Oakley were probably brothers - I will have more information regarding this within the next month or so..... contact me please, I would like to learn how much you have researched & perhaps we can exchange notes.

TWAIN

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

2006-04-17 03:21:27Z

The link mentioned no longer works but I'd love to have access to this information. Have just discovered my ancestor Isaac Lee's wife Sarah was Sarah Brighton. They married in 1840 in Worcester, her father, John Brighton.
Any information welcome,
Louise

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

2005-11-25 19:45:31Z

Hello Lorraine
The Book I have I inherited when my father passed away in 1984. It came from Jim Job Brighton (the auther) to him in 1950. It was this Jim Job who did all the hard work. He probably was the one to find your father and post the book. My book has a short letter and additional genealogy for our branch of the family here in Scotland.

George Brighton in Devon

2005-11-23 16:28:05Z

If any one can "claim" this man as belonging to their tree,
I want to know the connection or relationship of George to Mary Elizabeth Brighton........he witnessed her marriage.

Re: Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

2005-11-23 16:25:49Z

I have a Mary Elizabeth Brighton, with either a George as a father or brother who witnessed her marriage in Devon.
I am looking to find out if George is a father or brother to Mary Elizabeth.

BRIGHTON, LAWRENCE T.

2005-10-28 01:16:28Z

Born 11/11/19 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Regina Brighton
Died 10/21/05 in Issaquah, WA

Spouse: Doris
Children: Kay, Barbara, Carol, Patricia, Teresa, Michael, Monica, Larry, Mary and Jim

Obit in the 10/23/05 Seattle Times
I know nothing else about this individual.

Re: Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

2004-05-11 17:23:27Z

Please email me. I have some information.

Rebecca Brighton Pennsylvania>Ohio

2004-04-03 05:53:32Z

Looking for siblings or parents of Rebecca Brighton born abt 1792 in Pennsylvania. She married John Young about 1809 and lived in Lancastor Co. Pennsylvania till about 1830 when they moved to Darke Co. Ohio .Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Cece Ives

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

2004-03-07 14:51:13Z

Hello George (again)
The Site that gives a better look at the family history and more details is at
familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/i/Francis--Brighton/index.html
It gives a better tree and you should seee all my address and e-mail address. It may be that the earliest BRINTON was a soldier from the Worcester area, left behind after a raid in Ayrshire. Do you know of any such military actions around 1600 ?.

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

2004-02-24 18:59:38Z

hello George
I am the Francis Brighton who posted the information on the site.
I have had to change my e-mail address due to recieving many unsolicited mail shots.
I only check this board ocasionally.
It was not me who did all the research, the Jim Job Brighton spent a lot of time on the book.
I will look more frequently in the coming weeks.
Regards
Francis Brighton

Re: Robert Brighton current info, Ilene

2002-10-20 15:33:44Z

I am distantly related to the Robert Brighton you write about. The Scottish Brighton tree is on familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/i/Francis--Brighton/index.htm
This is changed from my earlier e-mail to you.
I hope you enjoy the read and find the info useful.

Re: Looking for Alfred Brighton b.1867

2002-09-25 23:14:41Z

Hi Kathleen

I have an ancestor - Alfred George Brighton born in Swaffham, Norfolk, England in 1867. He was the brother of my gt grandfather Henry William Brighton b.1861.

Please get in touch if you need further information.

regards

Michelle Brighton

Alexander Brighton and Alice Hoagland, Brownstown Township, Michigan

2002-09-20 03:01:05Z

Looking for anyone with information on Alexander Brighton, born about 1878 in Michigan, parents born in Scotland and his wife, Alice Hoagland Brighton, born about1881 in Michigan. They owned a farm on southwest corner of Pennysylvania and Racho roads in Brownstown Township, Michigan. Children included but not limited to Earl, Martha and another son. Alice's mother was Martha Lamb Hoagland and her father was the civil war veteran, David Hoagland.

Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

chrisgriffin70 — 2004-03-23 16:46:42Z

Does anyone have Mary BALL (b. 1804 Devon, England) in their family tree? She married a John (?) BRIGHTON, and had 4 children: John, Henry, Samuel and George.

Brighton - Honeywood Bungay, Suffolk

jade347 — 2005-06-13 05:24:13Z

I am searching for info about the ancestors of an Emma Brighton born abt 1855 in Bugay Suffolk. She lives with her grandparents at 101 Beccles Rd, Bungay, they are Elizabeth and Samuel Goodwin on the census' . Emma married in 1776 to a William Honeywood born in Bungay also. They have an Anna Honeywood born 1873 listed as their child in the census' but through research I just found out that when Anna Marrys a George knights (Bungay) she is listed as Anna Alice Brighton - her mothers maiden name - this didn't suprise me as she was born 3 years befor her mothers marriage. She was always know as Anna Honeywood though.
So, I would love it if someone knows anything about this??? I cannot find the registration of either Emma or Anna's birth. I would love to know who Anna's father really was. And who Emma's mother was????
Thanks...

Re: WILLIAM BRIGHTON

carolefallows — 2005-07-05 15:00:16Z

thanks for the reply. wasn't quite sure if they would actually divorce or not although that is what my mother was led to believe.

WILLIAM BRIGHTON

carolefallows — 2005-07-05 05:35:40Z

Does anybody know if it's possible to find out about divorces in the 1870's. I believe it's possible my GGrandfather and his first wife, MARY ANN (NEE SMITH) were divorced during the 1870's but don't know how to find out about it. Any help please.

thank you

WILLIAM BRIGHTON

carolefallows — 2005-07-02 09:28:20Z

trying to find any information about WILLIAM BRIGHTON - builder of the WHERRY ALBION. He was my GGrandfather. Married MARTHA BLAND around 1877, had several children, only 3 survived. Can find him on 1881, 1891 and 1901 census. Believe he was married prior to Martha. Would like to ascertain his correct dob as so far I have found 3 possibles. Any information about either William or Martha greatfully received.

WILLIAM BRIGHTON and MARTHA BLAND

carolefallows — 2005-07-01 18:13:06Z

am trying to find MARTHA BLAND born 1848 ish in Yarmouth. believe her parents died when she was young. father a fisherman and think he drowned. Went to work in London and returned to Norfolk or Suffolk 1876-78 and Married William Brighton, boatbuilder of the Wherry Albion, and they lived in Gorleston and Lowestoft. Can find no information of her prior to 1881. Would love to find her parents as I've now come to a deadend. Also anything about William Brighton. Not even sure of his dob. Anytime between 1834-1841, so can't be sure of his parents either. Any help greatly appreciated. thanks

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

LKnapman — 2005-09-19 22:49:13Z

Hi Frances
I think that it may have been you who posted a copy of the above book to my father, Harry John Ernest BRIGHTON many years ago. Unfortunately, the book was destroyed in a housefire several years ago. I have, however been lucky enough to have been able to download a copy.
My Dad died in 1972 and as such, I have not been able to gather much info on my ancestors. Mum is still living and is now 86 years of age. I know Dads fathers siblings, but can find no connections with their parents and grandparents apart from the names John.
I would love to hear back from you.
Regards from Lorraine in Oz

Re: WILLIAM BRIGHTON

Ernie_99 — 2005-07-05 13:12:14Z

During that time, divorce was generally only for the rich. It's likely that a couple might separate and marry others without the benefit of divorce.

See The National Archives: http://www.catalogue.nationalarchives.gov.uk/RdLeaflet.asp?s...

Ernie

Charles George BRIGHTON b1818 Syderstone

Linda8 — 2006-04-21 20:35:42Z

Looking for details of Charles Brighton's marriage to Sarah Ann ? Sarah was born in Wymondham abt 1819. They had about 12 children inc Hannah 1856, Frances S 1858, Ellen S 1855 and my gg grandmother Sarah Ann 1856. I think Charles' father was also Charles b1797 married Elizabeth Olley. I'd be grateful for any information.
Thanks
Linda

Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

gosner1 — 2003-12-28 05:14:58Z

For those interested in the Brighton’s of Worcestershire, Francis Brighton has placed Jim Job Brighton's extensive history of the Brighton surname and the genealogy of this family on his website at:

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~fbright/

This is a goldmine of information.

Unfortunately, Francis has not included his contact information on this page—if anyone knows how to get a hold of him I would be most grateful.

This book includes BRIGHTON and many variant spellings, including BRINTON, BRITHON, and BRIGHT. Spousal names include DAUX/DAWKES, SILVESTER, BRADFORD, GWYN, INCE, WRIGHT, and others.

This family has a long association with Worcestershire, and especially Bromsgrove in more recent times and Ombersley, Doverdale, Tibberton, Himbledon, Claines, Crowle and related locales earlier.

Re: Brighton Family, Worcestershire, England

gosner1 — 2004-02-29 09:46:14Z

Francis, thanks for making a really great resource for Brighton families available.

If you or others are interested, I have extended the work in Jim Job's manuscript, coming forward from William Wright and Clara Brighton, using sources including the census and a manuscript compiled by Arthur Bretherick, grandson of William and Clara.

Brighton/Brown of Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska

jengen731 — 2005-03-01 22:07:45Z

Hello -
I am looking for any information on Mr. Charles P. BRIGHTON and his wife, Rhoda A. LAKIN of Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska. They had at least one daughter, Nora D. BRIGHTON who married my gggrandfather, William Warner BROWN on 8 May 1904 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska.

There is a record of the marriage on the Nebraska Nance County usgenweb site, but that is all the record I can find of this Brighton family.

Any assistance would be appreciated! We do know that soon after the marriage took place, William W. Brown left Nebraska and settled in Orting, Pierce County, Washington, where he soon married again and stayed there until he died. Thanks! Jen Brown

BRIGHTON, Raymond E.

Thomas_Milne — 2004-08-19 18:46:42Z

Born September 01, 1872, Manchester, Michigan, married Anna J. Roscoe ( Racicot) August 28, 1901, Toledo, Ohio. 2 Children:
Earl F. Brighton born about 1902, Ohio
John R. Brighton born about 1904, Ohio
Seeking any information on family or relatives

150th Anniversary of Robert Brighton arriving in Sydney NSW

ianberick — 2006-03-01 04:12:46Z

Robert BRIGHTON was a 32 year old british emmigrant's cook serving on the migrant ship Constitution which arrived in Sydney Australia on 27 May 1855 from London under Capt George Farmer Trader. Dr Alexander Cumming was Surgeon. There were many deaths on the voyage & later in quarantine. The Constitution was not released from quarantine until mid July. A monument was erected at the North Head Quarantine Station to commemorate the voyage & those who died. A reunion of surviving passengers was held in 1905 at the memorial site. The monument survives, see http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an23816980 . The 150th anniversary of the voyage is to be celebrated on 17 July 2005 at the North Head Quarantine Station, Manly NSW. The celebration is to be opened by the Governor of NSW & a book about the voyage will be launched. Contact Rob Wills, 30 Samarinda Way, Point Lookout QLD 4183 Australia. Phone 07-3409 8168, e-mail rob.syd.wills@bigpond.com for info. See these sites for the crew & passenger lists, http://mariners.records.nsw.gov.au/1855/07/042con.htm & http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/ (assisted immigrants to Sydney & Newcastle 1844-1859).

Re: Mary (Ball) BRIGHTON of Devon, England

ianhodgins8 — 2004-05-10 19:12:18Z

Chris,
Not sure about this one.
I have a relative, John Brighton b 1804 (Intwood, Norfolk)
4 Children known to me
Henry (1827), John (1831), Samuel(1834) and Frederick (1846).
Married to Elizabeth May in March 1846 (when Henry was 19).
I wonder whether this is the same person onto their second marriage)

Re: Brighton - Norfolk

ruthyreynolds — 2004-06-24 03:31:35Z

Sylvie,
I found on 1900 Haskell, TX (USA) census that Rosa Jane Brighton Mooneyham listed her father as being born in France. What do you know of Brightons from France? The father was born Sept 1837. When I see him listed on census, he lists mother and father born Denmark. If you see Brightons that migrate from Denmark to France, will you please email me? Thank you.

Brighton, Charley Anderson

ruthyreynolds — 2004-06-24 03:31:35Z

Looking for information on Charley Anderson Brighton, born Sept 1837. Married Charlotte Elizabeth Irwin, born in Missouri. Family listed in Texas census, 1880. He lists his parents as both from Denmark. Does anyone have Danish Brighton connections? Family rumor says Charley was born at sea (Baltic). Family records place his death in 1909 and say he is buried in Willow Creek Cem. Haskell, Texas, but I am still looking for this cemetery. Charley and Charlotte had daughter Rosa Jane Brighton.

Re: BRIGHTON

ruthyreynolds — 2004-06-24 03:31:35Z

Do you have any information on Brightons born in Denmark? I have a gggrandfather who was born Sept 1837. On census he lists his parents as both being born "Den". On another census, his daughter Rosa Jane Brighton Mooneyham, lists her father (Charley Anderson Brighton Sept 1837) as being born in France. The family record sheet/lore that was passed down says Charley Anderson Brighton was born "Baltic Sea" and his parents "Lost at Sea" (both parents). I have h it brick wall with him. I have looked at the "Victims" section of the "Lost at Sea " /Pearson site, but did not find them listed. Any advice appreciated. Would it be logical for Danes to be living in France early 1800's? It doesn't seem like a logical migration route to me, but will consider all theroies. Thanks.

Members researching BRIGHTON from ENGLAND

btbdance — 2006-05-12 00:17:19Z

I am interested in meeting members studying the BRIGHTON lineage within England.... especially BRIGHTONS from Norfolk, Devon, & Cornwall.

Joy Ann Brighton

greatcats861 — 2003-11-18 18:03:04Z

Trying to locate her. Last known address was in Florida.