Johann Brecht was born 28 May 1699 in Schriesheim, Baden, Germany to Johannes Michael Brecht (1662-1719) and Anna Katherine Hoffman and died 13 September 1794 Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of unspecified causes. He married Margaretha Simone (1708-1778) April 1728 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Jacob Bright (1729-1802) | |||
| Michael Bright (1730-1814) | |||
| George Bright (1731-) | |||
| Catherine Bright (1734-) | |||
| John Bright (1739-1817) | |||
| Peter Bright (1738-1793) | |||
| David Bright (1740-1808) | |||
| Maria Bright (1742-) | |||
| Sally Bright (1745-) | |||
| Christian Bright (1747-) | |||
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Johann Michael Brecht (1699-1747) | 28 May 1699 Schriesheim, Baden, Germany | 13 September 1794 Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States | Margaretha Simone (1708-1778) |
| Catherina Brecht | |||