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Joseph BRIGHTMAN, Sr.

Male 1691 - 1753  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph BRIGHTMAN, Sr. was born 1691, Portsmouth, RI; died 3 Mar 1753, Freetown, Bristol Co., RI.

    Notes:

    From "Representative Men and Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts" p. 1647 (Google Books): In 1717 Joseph was assessor of taxes in Freetown, and in 1721 on the Grand Jury. The first schoolhouse in Fall River was on land given by Joseph Brightman. Slade's Ferry was operated by the Slades and Brightmans.

    His will is dated 18 Dec 1751 at Freetown; mentions "dearly beloved wife" Susanna; daughters Mary, Elizabeth, and Susanna; son James, and sons Joseph and George as executors.

    Joseph married Susanna TURNER Abt. 1715. Susanna was born Abt. 1695; died 26 Dec 1872. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Henry Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Sept 1716, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    2. 3. Joseph BRIGHTMAN, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1718, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    3. 4. George Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sept 1721, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    4. 5. Mary Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1727, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1730, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    6. 7. James Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1734, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.
    7. 8. Susanna Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1736, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 19 Sept 1716, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

  2. 3.  Joseph BRIGHTMAN, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 26 Apr 1718, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

    Joseph married Rebecca HILL Abt 1741. Rebecca (daughter of Jonathan HILL, III and Elizabeth HALE) was born 29 Jul 1723, Swansea, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Henry BRIGHTMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1742, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; died 26 May 1825.

  3. 4.  George Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 16 Sept 1721, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

  4. 5.  Mary Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 13 Aug 1727, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

  5. 6.  Elizabeth Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 9 Jul 1730, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

  6. 7.  James Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 22 May 1734, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.

  7. 8.  Susanna Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born 14 May 1736, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Henry BRIGHTMAN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1742, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; died 26 May 1825.

    Notes:

    I think the following data pertains to this particular Henry Brightman, our ancestor (My mom Edna's ancestral line):

    Henry Brightman of Freetown, MA, was a Sergeant in Capt. Joseph Durfee's co; in this position he served three months, from 9 Apr to 9 Jul 1778. He was also a Captain in Col. Livingston's regiment, serving one month, 2 Jun to Jul 2 1779 at Freetown and RI. Henry was also Captain, 10th co., 2nd Bristol Co., MA, regiment. He is on a list of officers of MA Militia; was commissioned 10 Aug 1779. Henry also served in Col. John Hathaway's regiment; he entered the service 1 Aug 1780 and was discharged 7 Aug 1780, serving 6 days on an alarm at RI. He also served in Col. James Dean's regiment, serving 6 days from 8 Mar to 14 Mar 1781.

    Henry married Mary READ 30 Jun 1763, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA. (daughter of Joseph READ and Mary DEANE) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Benjamin Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 1763, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; died 3 Sep 1872.
    2. 11. Pardon Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1766, MA; died 3 Aug 1846.
    3. 12. Henry Brightman, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1768.
    4. 13. Joseph Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1770.
    5. 14. Susannah Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1771.
    6. 15. Rhoda BRIGHTMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1774, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 24 Aug 1854, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; was buried , North Burial Ground, Fall River, MA.
    7. 16. Polly Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1775.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Benjamin Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 29 Sep 1763, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; died 3 Sep 1872.

    Notes:

    He is probably the Benjamin Brightman who enlisted as a Revolutionary War soldier at Freetown, MA, on 3 Aug 1780. He served four days on an alarm at RI and was discharged 7 Aug 1780. Benjamin was a Private in Capt. Henry Brightman's company, Col. John Hathaway's regiment.

    Benjamin married Sally Bicknell 4 Jun 1786. Sally was born 19 Jan 1766. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Pardon Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1766, MA; died 3 Aug 1846.

    Pardon married Ruth Harrison 17 Nov 1796, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA. Ruth was born 1777, MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Prudence Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1801.

  3. 12.  Henry Brightman, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1768.

    Henry — Phebe Read. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Joseph Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1770.

    Joseph married Jemima Elsbree 17 Nov 1791, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA. Jemima (daughter of Boomer ELSBREE and Hannah LUTHER) was born 16 Feb 1771, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Ruth Brightman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Apr 1793, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA; died 23 Dec 1843, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.

  5. 14.  Susannah Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1771.

    Susannah married Benjamin Tompkins 1792. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Rhoda BRIGHTMAN Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born 2 Jul 1774, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 24 Aug 1854, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; was buried , North Burial Ground, Fall River, MA.

    Notes:

    In the 1850 Federal Census, Rhoda (Brightman) Ellsbree is age 77, living at Fall River, MA, with Samuel R. Brightman and family. This could be her nephew or son-in-law. There are several other Brightman families nearby.

    Rhoda Elsbree died at Fall River on 24 Aug 1854 at age 81 y 1 m. She died of "old age." The death record identifies her parents as "Henry & Maria," no other surname or maiden name given (Fall River Vol.84: Pg.67). I found Rhoda's maiden name on several trees at Rootsweb's Worldconnect.

    Her gravestone says she died on 23 Aug 1854.

    Rhoda married Joshua ELSBREE 16 Mar 1800, Freetown, Bristol Co., MA. Joshua (son of Boomer ELSBREE and Hannah LUTHER) was born 6 Apr 1775, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 7 May 1839, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; was buried , North Burial Ground, Fall River, MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Hannah Elsbree  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 15 June 1801, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 16 Aug 1858, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.
    2. 20. Henry Elsbree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Apr 1802, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 24 Jan 1882, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; was buried , North Burial Ground, Fall River, MA.
    3. 21. John F. Elsbree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1806, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 17 Jan 1844, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.
    4. 22. Benjamin ELSBREE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1807, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 28 May 1856, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.
    5. 23. Joseph Elsbree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1810, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 17 Aug 1886, Fall River, MA; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA.
    6. 24. Ruth Elsbree  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1810, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.

  7. 16.  Polly Brightman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Henry3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1775.