James Brighton

James Brighton was born on 2 July 1739 in Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom. 
He joined the British Army in 1757. He fought against the Cherokee in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. In 1762, led by William Draper, invaded Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. There, he met Kahayag Craneo and other members of the Filipino Audax Brotherhood. 
He retired his job in the army in 1779. He moved to Poole, Dorset and became the owner of a shipyard.
On 1 May 1787, he was shot by James Lobman. He died due to the wounds 2 days later.