[p. 884] foreman of the hot mill of the Shenango Tin mill plant, at New Castle, is a thoroughly experienced man in his line of work, having been identified with that and kindred industries during the whole course of his working life. He was born in England, in 1842.
Mr. Bright's first introduction to mill work was early in youth, when he was only a boy, and he spent several months in a boiler plate mill, going from there to a tin mill, and later worked in iron. After fourteen years of iron working, in 1871 he returned to tin mill work, which he has continued up to the present time. In April, 1896, he came to America, and to New Castle, and for two years and two months was a roller in the Greer tin mill. On March 22, 1899, when the Shenango mill started, he became foreman of the hot mill, one of the most responsible and exacting positions in the whole plant. He has other interests, having served as president of the Cash Buyers' Mercantile Company, and he is also a stockholder in the United States Steel mill.
In April, 1866, Mr. Bright was married to Miss Mary Ann Jopson, who died leaving one child, Miriam, who resides in England. Mr. Bright was married (second) to Ann Jane Williams, and they have the following children: Mary, who is the wife of Harry Clark, residing at New Castle; and Walter, Charles, Blanche, Stanley, Frederick, Vernon and John, all residing at home. Mr. Bright and family belong to the Central Presbyterian Church, he being a member of the board of elders. He is identified with the order of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, and in England united with the order of Foresters.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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