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Mary Bright (b. August 08, 1781, d. 1855)

Mary Bright (daughter of MICHAEL BRIGHT and LOUISA LAND) was born August 08, 1781, and died 1855 in Greene County, Tennessee. She married John David Maltsberger, son of Philip Maltsberger and Eleanor ? (Maltsberger).

Notes for Mary Bright:
In the Robert Purvis genealogy, her name was listed as Polly. Further
investigation yielded the name Mary. JKD.

The Bright and Maltsberger information was submitted to the Greene Co.
Pioneer by Warren Woodward, 3 Westcut Place, Fredricksburg, Va. 22405 and Dr.
Robert Purvis, 125 West McKinney St., Rogersville, Tennessee 37857,
615-272-2714 or 272-9757. JKD.

Michael Bright's will was probated 12-5-1842 and there is a note that it was
contested by Mary and her husband, John. (JKD)

Children of Mary Bright and John David Maltsberger are:

Elizabeth (Betsy) Maltsberger, d. September 1854.
Michael Maltsberger, b. December 15, 1797, d. 1896, Denton, TX.
Catherine Maltsberger, b. February 26, 1801, d. March 17, 1879, Fountain Co, IN.
John David Maltsberger, Jr., b. 1803, Virginia, d. May 05, 1879, Fountain Co, IN.
+Sarah Maltsberger, b. 1804, Shenandoah County, Virginia, d. date unknown, TN.
Philip Maltsberger, b. December 14, 1806, d. 1865, TN.
George Maltsberger, b. 1810, d. date unknown.
+Rachel Maltsberger, b. 1810, d. 1854, Greene County, Tennessee.
Polina Mary Maltsberger, b. 1812, d. date unknown.
Abigail Maltsberger, b. 1813, d. January 10, 1873.
Susannah Maltsberger, b. November 05, 1818, d. June 08, 1905, Bethany, MO.
Deborah Maltsberger, b. 1821, d. date unknown.
Martha Maltsberger, b. 1823, d. March 13, 1879, Greene Co, TN.
Rebecca Louisa Maltsberger, b. 1826, d. date unknown, Greene Co, TN.