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Mary A Eller Bright

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Birth	:	20 Jan 1844 Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	27 May 1936 Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Fort Benton, Chouteau County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.8402330, -110.6408830
Plot	:	E0097
Description	:	Marker shows dates as Jan 20, 1843 to May 28, 1936 Cemetery records show Jan 20, 1844 to May 27, 1936 MT death certificate says Jan 20, 1844 to May 27, 1936 1900 Federal Census shows birth as Jan 1845 .......... The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara": The River Press, Fort Benton, Mont., 3 June 1936 Pioneer Resident Answers Final Call. Mrs. Jesse Bright Passed Away Last Wednesday Morning Residents of Fort Benton and Chouteau County were grieved to learn of the passing away of Mrs. Jesse Bright, pioneer Chouteau county resident, at the St.... Read More	Marker shows dates as Jan 20, 1843 to May 28, 1936 Cemetery records show Jan 20, 1844 to May 27, 1936 MT death certificate says Jan 20, 1844 to May 27, 1936 1900 Federal Census shows birth as Jan 1845 .......... The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara": The River Press, Fort Benton, Mont., 3 June 1936 Pioneer Resident Answers Final Call. Mrs. Jesse Bright Passed Away Last Wednesday Morning Residents of Fort Benton and Chouteau County were grieved to learn of the passing away of Mrs. Jesse Bright, pioneer Chouteau county resident, at the St. Clare hospital in this city on Wednesday morning at 7:07 a.m. Mrs. Bright had been confined to the hospital since May 5th, when she fell in the yard at her home and suffered a broken hip. For a time she was apparently getting along fine but her advanced age was against her recovery. Mrs. Bright was of that band of pioneers in Montana who played such an important part in the development of our present "Treasure State." She had resided in Chouteau county for the past 54 years, coming to this state and county in 1882 and having since resided here. Mary Ann Eller was born at Mexico, Missouri, Jan. 20, 1844, and spent her early life in Missouri. She was united in marriage to Jesse A. Bright on Feb. 21, 1872, and for ten years they resided in that state, coming to Montana in 1882. She came to this state by steamer Red Cloud, arriving on June 3, 1882, 83 days being required for the trip. The trip from Mexico to Jefferson City was made by a team and wagon, which carried all their possessions. On the trip the boat was laid up for two weeks near Nebraska City for repairs. Upon their arrival in Fort Benton all available rooms were occupied and they remained on the boat for the first night, unloading the next day, ferried across the river and started for Highwood in search of a cousin who resided there, Mrs. James Berry, whose daughter was Mrs. John Harris, who still resides in the Highwood section and this city. After visiting several parts of the state they decided to settle on Highwood creek and started to erect their home, which was a three room log house. Getting a start from a small beginning they engaged in the cattle business and continued to live on the ranch until 1919 when they moved to this city, where she has since resided. Mr. Bright passed away on Oct. 26, 1932. Mrs. Bright was loved and respected by all who knew her and previous to her accident was in fairly good health considering her age. She has lived in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Susie Thorpe, and her son, Abram, since the death of her husband. Mrs. Bright is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters: Mrs. Susie Thorpe and Abe Bright, of this city; Mrs. Roy L. Fish, of Raynesford; Sam Bright of Belt; and Mrs. Malcolm Morrow of this city. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Louther chapel and attended by a large number of friends from over the county who came to pay their last respects to a departed neighbor and friend whose passing will be mourned by everyone who knew her. The body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery beside the remains of her husband, marking a close to a well spent and useful life.

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Where is Mary A Eller Bright's memorial?
Mary A Eller Bright's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Fort Benton, Chouteau County, USA.
When did Mary A Eller Bright death?
Mary A Eller Bright death on 27 May 1936 in Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.8402330
Longitude: -110.6408830

Family Members:

Spouse

Jesse A Bright

(1841 - 1932)

Children

Susan Ann Bright Thorpe

(1873 - 1965)

Abram E “Abe” Bright

(1876 - 1967)

Cora M Bright Fish

(1880 - 1962)

Samuel William Bright

(1884 - 1976)

Ada Bright Morrow

(1886 - 1963)

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Coordinate: 47.8402330, -110.6408830

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Coordinate: 47.7505989, -110.0875015

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Coordinate: 48.1617620, -110.9984420

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Coordinate: 48.2192001, -110.4188995

16. Riverview Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1762000, -111.0315000

17. Big Willow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4164009, -110.7444000

18. McLeish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3596992, -110.5772018

19. Big Sandy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1801170, -110.1207500

20. Square Butte Bench Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.5539017, -110.0447006

21. Memory Gardens Pet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4642000, -111.1287000

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3722000, -110.9088974

23. Knees Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9875000, -111.3621000

24. Erickson Cemetery
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