On 14th October 1619 John Bright 1st Baronet was born to Stephen Bright and Joan Westby.
Around 1645 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 25] and Catherine Hawksworth were married.
In 1654 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 34] was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In July 1660 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 40] was created 1st Baronet Bright of Badsworth in Yorkshire.
Before 1665 [his daughter] Catherine Bright was born to John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 45] and [his wife] Catherine Hawksworth She married before 1670 Henry Liddell 3rd Baronet, son of Thomas Liddell 2nd Baronet and Anne Vane, and had issue.
Before 1665 [his wife] Catherine Hawksworth died.
Around 1665 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 45] and Elizabeth Norcliffe were married.
Before 1670 [his son-in-law] Henry Liddell 3rd Baronet [aged 25] and [his daughter] Catherine Bright [aged 5] were married. The difference in their ages was 20 years.
In or before 1673 Thomas Vane and [his future wife] Frances Liddell [aged 13] were married. They were first cousins.
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In July 1682 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 62] and Frances Liddell [aged 23] were married. The difference in their ages was 39 years.
In November 1682 [his wife] Frances Liddell [aged 23] died.
In 7th June 1683 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 63] and Susannah Wharton were married.
On 13th October 1688 John Bright 1st Baronet [aged 68] died. He was buried at Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Badsworth. Baronet Bright of Badsworth in Yorkshire extinct. His estates were inherited by his daughter Catherine Bright [aged 23] and her husband Henry Liddell 3rd Baronet [aged 44].