Gilbert Bright

Birth Date
On 1840 March 9 (Born)
Death Date
On 1917 January 26 (Died)
Gender
Male

Gilbert's biographical sketch confirms his birth date and the company he traveled in. It also indicates that he served as a teamster for Peter Nebeker's 1866 out-and-back company.

His travel to Utah is confirmed by the obituary of his mother.His father died in Iowa before the company departed so his oldest brother, Joseph, is listed as head of household in all the company records.

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Born

1840 March 9

Date Details

Occurred On 1840 March 9

Traveled in Isaac M. Stewart Company (1852)

1852 June 19 – August 28 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1852 June 19
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 August 28
Company Arrived

Traveled in Peter Nebeker Company (1866)

1866 August 7 – September 29 (Age 26) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster

Date Details

Started On 1866 August 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 29
Company Arrived

Died

1917 January 26 (Age 76)
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Gilbert Bright (1840 - 1917) Profile
Gilbert Bright (1840 - 1917) Profile