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     John Bright was born circa 1801 at New Radnor. He married Mary Ann Reynolds, daughter of James Reynolds and Charlotte Pearce, on 29 January 1824 at Shifnal. John Bright was living on 20 September 1841; "Land Surveyor." He appeared in the 1851 census at Teddesley Farm. He appeared in the 1861 census at Queenmilla, Castlechurch, Staffs.. He appeared in the 1871 census at 75 Harborne Rd., Birmingham; John Bright, 70, land agent, widower and inter alia Maria Bright, 41, b. Rugeley; and also Susan Young,boarder, governess, 32.

     Ann Bright was baptized on 15 September 1825 at Rugeley, Staffordshire. She was the daughter of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds. Ann Bright appeared in the household of James Reynolds in the 1841 census at High Street, Shifnal.

     Catherine Bright was baptized on 6 December 1826 at Rugeley. She was the daughter of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds.

     John Bright was baptized on 25 June 1828 at Rugeley. He was the son of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds. John Bright appeared in the household of John Bright in the 1851 census at Teddesley Farm.

     Maria Bright was baptized on 27 October 1829 at Rugeley. She was the daughter of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds. Maria Bright appeared in the household of John Bright in the 1851 census at Teddesley Farm.

     Eliza Bright was baptized on 10 October 1831 at Penkridge, Staffordshire. She was the daughter of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds. Eliza Bright appeared in the 1861 census.

     Charlotte Bright was born in 1834 at Teddesley, Staffordshire. She was the daughter of John Bright and Mary Ann Reynolds. Charlotte Bright appeared in the household of John Bright in the 1851 census at Teddesley Farm.

     Thomas Peter Reynolds was baptized on 8 August 1816 at Shifnal. He was the son of James Reynolds and Charlotte Pearce. Thomas Peter Reynolds was living on 20 September 1841; "Peter." He appeared in the household of Charlotte Reynolds in the 1851 census at High Street, Shifnal. Thomas Peter Reynolds was appointed a trustee of Maria Harper's marriage settlement: stated to be Peter Reynolds the younger, of Shifnal, draper on 9 November 1852. He appeared in the 1861 census at High Street, Shifnal, Shropshire. He appeared in the 1871 census at Aston Street, Shifnal, Shropshire; Head: Peter Reynolds, 55, unmarried, brick-maker, born Shifnal, with his housekeeper, Mary Bishton, aged 36, and her five or six children, aged between 10 and 1, all born in Shifnal. He was By Maria Harper's will, he is referred to as still living on 3 September 1873. He appeared in the 1881 census at Aston Villa, Shifnal, Shropshire; Head: Peter Reynolds, 65, draper, born Shifnal, with his mistress/housekeeper, Mary Bishton, aged 45, and her six children, aged between 20 and 3, all born in Shifnal. He died after 4 April 1881.

     George Reynolds was born on 11 June 1818 at Shifnal. He was the son of James Reynolds and Charlotte Pearce. George Reynolds was living on 20 September 1841. He appeared in the household of Charlotte Reynolds in the 1851 census at High Street, Shifnal. George Reynolds appeared in the household of Thomas Peter Reynolds in the 1861 census at High Street, Shifnal, Shropshire. George Reynolds died after 5 April 1891.

     Eleanor Reynolds was baptized on 25 June 1764 at Kemberton. She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. As of 28 July 1785,her married name was Nurse. Eleanor Reynolds married John Nurse on 28 July 1785 at Kemberton. Eleanor Reynolds was at Dean Park for a visit on 18 June 1836. Sheappeared in the 1841 census at Church Street, Shifnal. She left a will on 20 September 1841 at Shifnal; Eleanor Nurs appointed her nephew George as he executor and residuary beneficiary. She wrote a codicil on 8 August 1844 at Shifnal. She died on 28 March 1848 at age 83. Her estate was probated on 3 May 1848; probate of will of Eleanor Nurs was granted from Lichfield to George Reynolds of Shifnal [nephew].

     John Nurse was born circa 1757. He married Eleanor Reynolds, daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall, on 28 July 1785 at Kemberton. John Nurse left a will on 26 December 1820; John Nurs of Shiffnall, Gentleman left two £500 legacies to his named nieces; £100 to the children of his wife's brother William at his wife Elenor's death; forgave a £200 debt due from Moses Robinson, wharfinger, Birmingham; and left everything else to his wife Elenor for life, and then to the children of Peter Reynolds, New House, Worcs., farmer; Robert Robinson, Tenbury, carrier, and James Reynolds, Shifnal, cabinet maker. He died before 16 February 1824. He was buried on 16 February 1824 at Shifnal, Shropshire; aged 67. His estate was probated on 4 June 1824; John Nurs's will dated 26/12/1820 was proved by Peter Reynolds, Burcott and James Reynolds, Shifnal, cabinet maker.

     Sarah Reynolds was baptized on 23 November 1753 at Kemberton. She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall.

     Anna Mia Reynolds was baptized on 18 May 1755 at Kemberton. She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall.

     John Reynolds was baptized on 2 February 1759 at Kemberton. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall.

     Thomas Reynolds was baptized on 5 November 1760 at Kemberton. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall.

     Margaret Reynolds was baptized on 27 September 1768 at Kemberton. She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. As of 9 May 1792,her married name was Bradborne. Margaret Reynolds married George Bradborne on 9 May 1792 at Kemberton. Margaret Reynolds was living on 31 August 1813 at Muxton, Lilleshall, Shropshire. She died before 3 June 1841; no sign in BMDs from Sept. 1837.

     George Bradborne married Margaret Reynolds, daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall, on 9 May 1792 at Kemberton. George Bradborne was living on 31 August 1813 at Muxton, Lilleshall, Shropshire; a farmer. He died before 3 June 1841; no sign in BMDs from Sept. 1837.

     Her married name was Robinson. Elizabeth Reynolds was baptized on 27 September 1768 at Kemberton. She was the daughter of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. Elizabeth Reynolds married Robert Robinson, son of Robert Robinson and Ann (?), before 31 August 1813. Elizabeth Reynolds was living on 31 August 1813 at Tenbury. She died before 3 June 1841; Nothing revealed by a search of the National Burials Index.

     Joseph Reynolds was baptized on 29 December 1770 at Kemberton. He was the son of John Reynolds and Mary Foxall. Joseph Reynolds died between 1 April 1840 and 30 June 1840 at Shifnal. He was living on 20 September 1841 at Kemberton.

     Joseph Reynolds was born; "outside Worcestershire" (per 1841 census). He was born circa 1791 at Tenbury; died "aged 77." He was the son of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds. Joseph Reynolds was baptized on 26 December 1794 at Burford; Joseph, son of Peter and Mary. He married Mary Ann Seager, daughter of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?), on 29 December 1831 at Wolverley, Worcs.. Joseph Reynolds was a farmer according to Bentley's Directory for 1840/1 at New House, Rock. Heappeared in the 1841 census at New House, Rock, Worcs.. He appeared in the 1851 census at New House, Rock, Shropshire. He was living at Broadwaters, Kidderminster; as stated in Billings Directory & Gazetteer for 1855. He appeared in the 1861 census at Broadwater, Kidderminster. He left a will on 30 August 1865 at Broadwater, Kidderminster. He died on 14 April 1868 at Broadwater, Kidderminster; aged 77 of softening of the brain, a farmer, death reported by Mary Ann Day, present at the death, Shenstone Stone. His estate was probated on 4 August 1868 at Worcester; Mary Ann Reynolds executrix and sole beneficiary - effects under £100: dec'd described as "gentleman."

     Mary Ann Seager was born circa 1808 at Kidderminster; baptism not recorded in IGI. She was the daughter of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?). As of 29 December 1831,her married name was Reynolds. Mary Ann Seager married Joseph Reynolds, son of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds, on 29 December 1831 at Wolverley, Worcs.. Mary Ann Reynolds appeared in the household of Joseph Reynolds in the 1841 census at New House, Rock, Worcs.. Mary Ann Reynolds appeared in the household of Joseph Reynolds in the 1851 census at New House, Rock, Shropshire. Mary Ann Reynolds appeared in the household of Joseph Reynolds in the 1861 census at Broadwater, Kidderminster. Mary Ann Seager appeared in the 1871 census at 11 Chester Lane, Kidderminster; Head: Mary Ann Reynolds, 63, widow, retired farmer's wife, born Kidderminster; with Elizabeth Seager, niece, unmarried, 20, farmer's daughter, born Wolverley, and Henry Seager, 7, born Chaddesley Corbett. She appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     Benjamin Seager married Sarah (?) on 2 June 1803 at Kidderminster.

     Sarah (?) married Benjamin Seager on 2 June 1803 at Kidderminster. As of 2 June 1803,her married name was Seager.

     James Seager was baptized on 28 November 1818 at Kidderminster. He was the son of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?). James Seager married Louisa Eliza Corbett on 5 February 1861 at Chaddesley Corbett. James Seager appeared in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett; Head: James Seager, 62, retired farmer, born Kidderminster; his wife Louisa E. 43, born Chaddesley; their three sons, William, Henry & Frank, 18, 14, 12, all born in Chaddesley; and Mary Ann Reynolds, sister, widow, 73, born Kidderminster, and Hannah Blakeway, sister, widow, 73, born Kidderminster also, plus one servant.

      As of 5 February 1861,her married name was Seager. Louisa Eliza Corbett married James Seager, son of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?), on 5 February 1861 at Chaddesley Corbett. Louisa Eliza Seager appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     William Seager was born circa 1863 at Chaddesley Corbett. He was the son of James Seager and Louisa Eliza Corbett. William Seager appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     Frank Seager was born circa 1869 at Chaddesley Corbett. He was the son of James Seager and Louisa Eliza Corbett. Frank Seager appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     Henry Seager was born circa 1867 at Chaddesley Corbett. He was the son of James Seager and Louisa Eliza Corbett. Henry Seager appeared in the household of Mary Ann Seager in the 1871 census at 11 Chester Lane, Kidderminster. Henry Seager appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     Her married name was Blakeway. Hannah Seager married (?) Blakeway. Hannah Seager was baptized on 8 April 1809 at Kidderminster. She was the daughter of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?). Hannah Blakeway appeared in the household of James Seager in the 1881 census at Cakebole House, Chaddesley Corbett.

     (?) Blakeway married Hannah Seager, daughter of Benjamin Seager and Sarah (?). (?) Blakeway died before 1881.