Dr. John W. Bright, M.D. and Sarah M. Meyer

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Husband Dr. John W. Bright, M.D. ¹

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           Born: 17 Nov 1854 - Aaronsburg, Haines Twp, Centre Co, PA 2
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         Father: Samuel Bright (Abt 1818-Abt 1856) 2
         Mother: Eva Margaret Weaver (1832-      )

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Wife Sarah M. Meyer ³

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           Born: 29 Dec 1862 - Rebersburg, Centre Co, PA 4
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         Father: Reuben Meyer (1808-1891) 1
         Mother: Mary Corman (1821-Aft 1883) 4 5

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Children

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1 F Mary E. Bright ³

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           Born: 11 Feb 1894 3
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2 F Florence Bright ³

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           Born: 28 Dec 1896 3
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         Status: Twin

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3 F Lucile Bright ³

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           Born: 28 Dec 1896 3
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         Status: Twin

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General Notes: Husband - Dr. John W. Bright, M.D.

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He was born in a house which stood on land later inclosed within the Lutheran cemetery at Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania. During his boyhood he was taken by his mother to Loganton, where he attended school under the tutorship of Rev. W. H. Gotwald. Later he pursued a course in the normal school at Millersville, and taught successfully for a time in Dauphin County. Being entirely dependent upon his own resources for his education, his ambition found many hindrances but his was not the sort of a na-ture to be easily daunted. As he could save funds, he would pursue his studies, and thus in time he entered Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, and was graduated in 1880. In the fall of the same year he located at Rebersburg, where Dr. Hilbish, a successful physician, then well advanced in years, welcomed Dr. Bright as his successor. A young physician could scarcely find a better opening than this, and Dr. Bright succeeded from the first, his ability, skill and devotion to his chosen work winning and retaining confidence. Each year saw his prac-tice increasing; but so far from being content with the attainments which had won his success, Dr. Bright showed the true scientific spirit by determining upon still further study under the best guidance obtainable. In the fall of 1888 he went to Europe, and remained until the spring of 1890, attending lectures under several eminent teachers, notably those of Leipsic and Vienna. On his return he resumed his practice at Rebersburg. While not a politician, he took great interest in the success of his party, the Repub-lican, and at various times when placed upon the ticket for a township office in opposition to his expressed wishes, he acquiesced gracefully and gave most acceptable service. His unusually thorough preparation for his profession gave him much influence within as well as without the charmed circle of the medical fraternity, and he was a valued member of the American Medical As-sociation, the State Medical Society, the West Branch Medical Society, and the Centre County Medical Society. He was a member of the Re-formed Church. Socially, he belonged to the Ma-sonic lodge at Centre Hall. [CBRCP, 123]

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General Notes: Wife - Sarah M. Meyer

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She was a member of the Reformed Church and a leader in social life, her talents making her an acquisition to any circle. She was especially accomplished in music, and taught the art previous to her mar­riage.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 122, 145.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 122.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 123.

4 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 145.

5 John Blair Linn, History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1883), Pg 187.