William B. Brightwell

William B. was born on March 20th, 1784 in Prince Edward Co., VA. William B.'s father was Charles Brightwell and his mother is Nancy Guill. His paternal grandfather was Reynold Brightwell and his paternal grandmother is UNKNOWN unknown. He had two brothers and six sisters, named Charles W., Barrnett U., Rachel, Rhoda, Mary, Elizabeth Ann, Peggy and Polly. He died at the age of 77 on July 25th, 1861 in Prince Edward Co., VA.

‌William B. and Nancy were married in a religious ceremony on December 6th, 1804 in Prince Edward County, VA. They had five sons and four daughters, named Fredrick A., Mercer, Albert Gallian, Therett, Addison, Martha, Arabella, Laura Maud and Daughter.