Background
Bright, Jesse David was born on December 18, 1812 in Norwich, Chenago Cuunty, New York, United States. Son of David Graham and Rachel (Graham) Bright.
Bright, Jesse David was born on December 18, 1812 in Norwich, Chenago Cuunty, New York, United States. Son of David Graham and Rachel (Graham) Bright.
President Raymond City Coal Company, 1871.
Member Indiana House of Representatives, 1836. Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Indiana, 1845-1862, president pro tem, 1854, 56, 60, expelled for recognizing (in letter) Jefferson Davis as legitimate president Confederate States American. Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1866.
Married Mary East. Turpin, 1840.