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Male Mercer Brightwell Click to view Mercer Brightwell in the family tree

Mercer was born in 1813 in Prince Edward Co., VA.  Mercer's father was William B. Brightwell and his mother was Nancy Brightwell.  His paternal grandfather was Charles Brightwell and his paternal grandmother is Nancy Guill; his maternal grandfather was Barnett Brightwell and his maternal grandmother is Mary Guill. He had four brothers and four sisters, named Fredrick A., Albert Gallian, Therett, Addison, Martha, Arabella, Laura Maud and Daughter.


Mercer's family with Julia Ann Brgihtwell

‌Mercer and Julia Ann were married in a religious ceremony on December 15th, 1834 in Prince Edward County, VA.  They have a daughter named Katie B..


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