BRIGHT, Mary Belle 1846 - 1901

BRIGHT, CAMPBELL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, April 17, 1901
Page 3, Column 5

Death of Mrs. BRIGHT.

Mrs. M. Belle BRIGHT died in this city yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. She had been in ill health for several years, but died from paralysis. She was a daughter of the late Edw. CAMPBELL, jr., and was born in Allegheny county, Penn., December 12th, 1846. Her residence in this county dated from 1867, when she came here with other members of her family. She was married here June 8th, 1869, to N. S. BRIGHT, who died August 20th, 1897. Three children were born to them, only one of whom, Miss Ona, is now living. Mrs. BRIGHT had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. She was a woman of many excellences, gentle, refined and exceedingly pleasant in her manner. There are many friends in this community who will sincerely mourn her death, as they sympathize with her in the illness and affliction which came to her. The remains will be interred in this city and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, April 19, 1901
Page 4, Column 4

Obituary.

Mrs. Belle BRIGHT died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Edw. CAMPBELL, on South Maine (sic) street, Tuesday morning, April 16th at about 7:00 o'clock. She was the second daughter of the late Hon. and Mrs. Edw. CAMPBELL Jr., and was born in Alleghany county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12th, 1846. She came with her parents to this county in 1865, and was married to N. S. BRIGHT in 1869. She was the mother of three children, two with her husband having died, Miss Ona still remaining to mourn the loss of a mother. The many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved daughter and mother who have been called upon to pass through this double affliction. May the blessing of a kind Father rest with them and the rest of the bereaved family.

The funeral services were held from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. F. Magill.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, April 24th, 1901
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

TOWN AND COUNTY.

... Ona BRIGHT has been appointed executrix of the estate of Mary Belle BRIGHT, deceased. ...

(same publication and page, but Column 6 -- )

The Last of Court.

... Following is a list of cases of which disposition was made:

... Will of Mary Belle BRIGHT, deceased: admitted to probate.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.095 with husband Nathaniel Steele BRIGHT who died in 1897.