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1847–1868

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Birth Date
7 November 1810
Death Date
17 September 1874
Gender
Female
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Susan Bright


Alternate Names

    Susan Pugh

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  • Susan was a widow, traveling with her children and mother-in-law. Her oldest son, Joseph, though he was only 14 years old, was listed as head of household in all the company records.

    Her travel to Utah with her children is confirmed by the obituary of her son Gilbert.

Isaac M. Stewart Company (1852)

  • Age at Departure: 41
  • Head of Household

Traveled with

  • Susannah Bright (Age: 77)
  • Joseph Minet Bright (Age: 14)
  • Gilbert Bright (Age: 12)
  • Isaac Preston Bright (Age: 7)
  • Sarah Ann Bright (Age: 5)
  • John Bright (Age: 3)

Sources

  • 9th Company of 50 report, 1852, Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862.
  • Alpine Ward, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
  • "Richmond," The Journal, 6 February 1917, p. 4.