This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chebow1 Surnames: Handley/Jenkins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.vermilion/7457.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margie, Brights disease is a condition of the kidneys. I was told that it is caused from the same streptococci (sp) bacteria that it is seen in chicken pox. Brights disease was common among my ancestors. Cheryl Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.