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Richard Bright

Seapatrick (Down)

Richard Bright first appears in the 1841 Census in New Street, East Kilbride, Scotland. He is aged 60-64 and a pensioner (usually meaning Army pensioner) and gives his birthplace as Ireland. Later his daughter gives his occupation as Soldier, 7th Battalion R. A. I understand that this battalion absorbed the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery in 1801.

A possible timeline for his life might be:

Born                   1777-1781 in Ireland

Joined up             7th battalion R.A. 1796-1800 (aged 19-23)

Aged 40               1817- 1828 left the army

Married                Jane Stewart/Stuart, 1828?

First child             1829 in Ireland (Elizabeth)

Second child         1832 in Ireland (Jane)

Moved to Scotland 1832 – 1835

Third child            1835 in Lanarkshire (Mary)

Fourth child          1841 in Lanarkshire (Margaret)

Residence            1841 New St., East Kilbride, Lanarkshire

Died                     1841 - 1851

I do not know his County of birth but have found other Brights in East Kilbride from County Down. Historically there seems to be quite a lot of Brights around Banbridge area.

Does this ring a bell with anybody? Thanks.

Thompsonkyle

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If you think the family came from around Banbridge you might want to search for church Baptism or Marriage records. The only church in the area with any records for the 1700s is the Non Subscribing Presbyterian church in Banbridge. They have the following records. In addition the Church of Ireland has records from 1802 onwards. There’s a copy of all in PRONI in Belfast. Personal visit required to view them.

Baptisms,1756-94and1814-1971;T2995/1-4; CR4/6;
marriages,1756-94and1814-45;
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Thank you Elwyn. I am going to PRONI in September so will have a look then.

Thompsonkyle

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