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John Theodore Brightenstine died supposedly in Georgetown, El Dorado Co., CA between 1870 (census) and 1877 when his wife married Hugh Patten in Santa Rosa, CA. He was listed in the 1860 census as Bridmaster; in 1870 as Brighinstins or something
similiar. Both in Spanish Flat twp/prec. He was supposed to have been working in the gold mines. Wife, Nettie Bridenstein's maiden name was Wagner. I believe that the Jost Wagner family was her close relatives. Daughter, Margarett married Lafayett
Dunlap, daughter Henrietta married Svente Hallengren. Family later moved to Sonoma County, CA. Would like information on any of these family's and would really like to know where John Theodore Bridenstein is buried and his death date. I believe John Wagner
was a son of Jost Wagner and may have stayed in that area, any information on him would also be most welcome.
I'm still looking for these people, and have confirmed that Jost and Margarett Wagner are buried in the Georgetown Cemetery, thanks to a wonderful lady who contacted me just before my old server went down. Thanks.
Contact: Bonnie Grant
Date Requested: January 1, 2001
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