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Subject: SAMUEL WRIGHT of Springfield, Mass [see Biography]

From the NEHG Register, Volume 4, Ocotber 1850

I. John WRIGHT of Kelvedon, Co. Essex

1. John WRIGHT, of Wrightbridge, Co. Essex m. Avis Rooke

These children, except the last two, were born before he went to Springfield, and probably before he came over; Helped doubtless died young.

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3645 Barna Ave., #28F Titusville, FL 32780-5363

Subject: DAVID WRIGHT

I am looking for descendants of David Wright, third child of Joseph and Mary Wright of Laurens Co., SC, (born 1782, Laurens Co., SC; died 16 Aug (11 Aug?) 1867, Calhoun Co., AL); m. Rebecca ANDREWS. David and Rebecca reportedly had six sons and four daughters. According to NOTABLE MEN OF ALABAMA Vol. 1,Edited by Hon. Joel C. DuBose, published, 1976, by The Reprint Company, Spartanburg, SC, this Wright and McClurkin family of Laurens Co., SC, moved to Alabama in 1833, first settling in Calhoun Co., and later moving to Talladega County. This book also states they were Baptists. >The proven children of David and Rebecca Andrews Wright were:

(1) George Clinton Wright, (born 24 Nov 1810, Laurens Co., SC, died 28 Jan 1890, Talladega Co., AL), married 26 Feb 1835, Talladega Co., AL, Nancy MCCLURKIN, born 1815, daughter of James MCCLURKIN and Margaret CUNNINGHAM. James and Margaret C. MCCLURKIN reportedly had three sons and four> daughters. Children of George C. and Nancy M. Wright were:

Other possible children of David and Rebecca Andrews Wright are: Research for these lines done by David E. Harris, Rockwall, TX. Any bells out there?

From: Pam or Joe Stone <[email protected]>

Subject: Joseph Wright

Date: Wed, 2 Apr 97 03:14:09 +0000

From: Pam or Joe Stone <[email protected]>

I am looking for the family of Joseph Wright, who I believe was born about 1740 in VA. Joseph is believed to have died about 1790 in Laurens Co., SC.

The known children of Joseph WRIGHT and Mary ----- were:

(1) Jane Wright, (born 1774, Laurens Co.?; died 18 Dec 1837, Norcross, Gwinnett Co., GA); married 13 Feb 1794, Laurens Co., SC, Matthew BOLTON.

(2) Mary Wright, (born 1777, Laurens Co.?; died after 1860, Calhoun Co., AL); m. Terrell ANDREWS, Sr.

(3) David Wright, (born 1782 (1791?), Laurens Co., SC; died 16 Aug (11 Aug?) 1867, > Calhoun Co., AL); m. Rebecca ANDREWS. David and Rebecca reportedly had six > sons and four daughters. Their proven children were:

(4) James M. (D?) Wright , (born about 1783, Laurens Co., SC; died 9 May 1873, Choctaw Co., AL); married (1) Nancy CLARDY, born 1789, Laurens Co., SC; died after 1860, Choctaw Co., AL; dau. of James C. CLARDY, Sr. and Sarah HALL. James married (2) 1871, Choctaw Co., AL, Susan E. BAIN ;(Susan's daughter, Cora Ellen BAIN, married Jesse Caper Wright, youngest son of Jesse Austin Wright and his second wife, Susan M. YOUNG [below.])

(5) Joseph Wright, ( born 1788, Laurens Co., SC; died 22 Aug 1853, Tuscaloosa Co., AL); married 19 Dec 1812, Rebecca ANDERS (who died 10 Dec 1874, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.)

(6,7,8) Unidentified daughters

James M. Wright is recorded as living in Fayette County, AL, in 1832, when his land grant in the Choctaw Indian Cession of 1832 was recorded in the Tuscaloosa Land Record Office. Another grant in 1836 was recorded to a Henry Wright, possibly the cousin of James. Apparently, at the same time that James M. Wright was in Fayette Co., AL, a James D. Wright was recorded in Tuscaloosa County, AL. Whether James M. WRIGHT and James D. WRIGHT are the same person or two different people cannot at this time be assessed, as siblings of James emmigrated to that Alabama county. James Wright filed a pension application as a Veteran of the War of 1812. At the time his second son was born, the only child born in TN, James had been discharged at Hazel Green, AL. It is believed that his wife, Nancy, during the time of her husband's military service, was perhaps staying with a John CLARDY whose residence just over the TN line was recorded at that time. The relationship between Nancy Clardy Wright and John CLARDY is unclear; he is not her brother, nor is he a recorded son of Michael CLARDY. Yet, apparently, James and Nancy named their second son after this man. The parents of Nancy CLARDY, James CLARDY, Sr., and Sarah Hall CLARDY died, respectively, 1841, and after 1850, in Laurens County, SC. James CLARDY, Sr., named his daughter, Nancy Wright, in his will dated 1830, proved 1846; other children named of James CLARDY and wife, Sarah, named in the will along with their mother, were: Jesse E. Clardy, James Clardy, Michael Clardy, heirs of deceased William Clardy, and other daughter, Suky Tierce. James CLARDY(Senior) was the son of Michael and Judith CLARDY of VA; Michael CLARDY lived in Amelia Co., Virginia, and died in Halifax Co., Virginia.

The children of James M. Wright and Nancy Clardy were:

Also listed in this bible record are two names whose relationship I am unsure of: Molly Caroline CRUMBLEY, died 1903 (possibly Mary Caroline Wright above?); Maude Rivers SUMRALL, died 1919

In the Choctaw Co., AL, Inventory Book H, pages 1-8 appears the following court document: 20 Feb 1909: Susan M. Wright, widow, petitioner, states that Jessie A. Wright died 27 March 1887, intestate. She stated they were married in 1860 and that she was currently living in Tunnells, Mississippi. She listed the only child of Wesley GUINN and his first wife, Lovenia PRICE, and the eldest grandson of Henry GUINN and Mary Ann FITZGERALD of Madison Co., AL. Mary Susanna Wright was, I believe, the daughter of either Silas A.Wright and Mary Jane RAYor the daughter of David W. Wright and Rebecca GUINN. I am still trying to verify her parents.) Floyd died, 1940 in Mobile, AL.

(4) George Smith Ray, born 1868, Choctaw Co., AL;married Mary Susan GUINN, dau. of Frank GUINN and Mary Susanna Wright, and sister of Sallie (above.) George S. and Mary S. Guinn Ray were my maternal great- grandparents. George Ray died 1964, Saraland, Mobile Co., AL. Mary S. G. Ray died 1952, Saraland, AL.

(5) Laura Estelle Ray, born 1872, Choctaw Co., AL; married James Buchanan Thompson. Laura died 1958 in Ensley, AL.

(6) Robert Hosea Ray, born 1877, Clarke Co., MS; married Estelle Hanson. Robert died 1898 in Montrose, AL.

(7) Vaughn Vegaria (Vaqara?) Ray, born 1881, Choctaw Co., AL; married Margaret "Maggie" BRYANT. Vaughn died 1904 in Clarke Co., MS. They had one child, Viola Ray.

Several of the Wrights & Rays in these lines had the middle name "Smith", the origin of which is unknown. Also, it should be noted that several descendants are investigating a possible link between the Wray/Ray, Borden (Burden), Wheeler, and Echkols (Echols) lines of Bedford Co., Franklin Co., and Amherst Co., VA. Possibly one of these counties is the birthplace of the patriarch, Joseph Wright.

I am looking for the ancestor of Joseph, his wife's maiden name, and descendants of all of these Wright families. I must have a lot more cousins out there.

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Wright Family

I. Samuel Wright, (b. abt. 1790 - noted trapper and hunter of Moore Hill); m. Frances CURRY, (b. 22 Mar 1792 d. 16 Apr 1846; (daughter of Stephen CURRY; b. 15 Jun 1770 Tarrytown NY d. Jan 1872 Courtlandtown NY and Ann VAIL. He went to Neversink in 1795 and lived to be 102. I have addit. info. on CURRY family).

II. Polly Wright m. Philip Schryver III. ? Wright m. ? Mott 1. John R. Mott

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Looking for family information on WRIGHT's of Ohio.

James WRIGHT married to Clara Belle WELLES (born ; died at 47 yrs. old) She married again after James' death to Albert BOTTS. James & Clara had 9 Children ( 8 daughters, 1 son ) :

1. Esther 'Mae or May' WRIGHT (b. May 2,1902 Lancaster,OH;died Columbus,OH) Married William Peter VICKROY (b.9-12-1889 Hocking Twp.,Fairfield Co.,OH) Children : Had 1 child died as infant; then adopted others.

2. Mrs. T. or R. C. REED (born Lancaster,OH) Married to a Mr. REED

3. Anna Mary WRIGHT (born Lancaster,OH ; died at 40 yrs. old Columbus,OH) She was buried in the Elmwood Cemetery,OH. Married to Joseph TURNER .~ Children:

4. Pearl WRIGHT, married to Andrew FRIESNER of Thurston,OH

5. Ruth WRIGHT

6. Ruby WRIGHT

7. Elva WRIGHT, married to Mr. LUTZ of Thurston,OH

8.A Daughter

9. John WRIGHT of New Salem,OH

[These 2 names listed as sisters to Anna Mary TURNER in her Obit. Not sure which sister? Could be # 5,6, or 8. Mrs. Glen CONRAD of Pittsburgh ; Mrs. Everett DAVIDSON of Rockbridge ]

Please email me at [email protected] for questions, comments, suggestions. Debby

If you see a connection, please contact [email protected] (MR ROBERT K WRIGHT)

WRIGHT GENEALOGY FROM "The Wright Family”, by George William Wright, 1929. Following are some decendants of Sir John WRIGHT of Kelvedon Hall who migrated to Oyster Bay, New York and elsewhere:

1. Peter WRIGHT and Alice WRIGHT m. in Mass in May 1636. issue:

2. Peter Wright, (b. 1637, d. Feb 28, 1651)

2. Job Wright, (b. 1639, d. 1706)

2. William Wright (b. 1641, d. 1648 in Plymouth)

2. Mary Wright (b. 1643, m. Samuel ANDREWS of Oyster Bay, 1663, d. 1688)

2. Hannah WRIGHT, (b. 1646, d. 1675)

2. Sara WRIGHT, (b. 1648, m. Edmund WRIGHT in Plymouth)

2. Mordecay WRIGHT, (b. 1649, d. 1650)

2. Adam WRIGHT,( b. 1651, d. about 1698, probably in Virginia)

2. Elizabeth WRIGHT,( b. 1653, d. about 1677); m. James TOWNSEND; descendants moved to NJ

2. Gideon WRIGHT (b. Jul 1638, d. Jun 1685) m. Elizabeth TOWNSEND of Oyster Bay, NY about 1667.

3. Elizabeth (b. dec 1668); m. Isaiah HARRISON, at Suckscall Wigwam.

3. Peter, b. 1670, d. 1685-1694

3. Gideon, (b. 1672, d. 1722); m. Margaret URQUEHART (or Urghartt) of Oyster Bay, Sep 5, 1702.

3. Anthony, b. 1674 3. Silvanus, b. 1676

3. Hannah, b. 1678, m. James TOWNSEND, brother of Elizabeth. above.

3. Tabiatha, b. 1683, m. John BROOKE of Rhode Island, Aug 16, 1711

Hope that this helps anyone out there searching for Wright ancestors. I will follow up with later generations in due time. From [email protected]

If you see a connection, please contact: [email protected] (MR ROBERT K WRIGHT)

Here's the final edition of the family tree that started in New England:

PART II OF WRIGHT GENEALOGY FROM :

”The Wright Family,” by George William Wright, 1929.

Number 5 here is the same as 5. Gideon WRIGHT, son of John WRIGHT and Ruth LUDLAM on Part I

5. Gideon, (b. 1726), m. Elizabeth DURLING; see note 1.

5. Hezekiah, (b 1728), m. Catherine WRIGHT of Flushing, NY (note 1) Note 1: Gideon And Hezekiah moved to PA, then to Augusta County, VA, and finally to Rowan County, NC. Surry County was created out of Rowan , and Gideon’s land became part of Surry County. Gideon was a Captain, and Hezekiah was a Lieutenant in the Kings Army.

At this point, it becomes very difficult to sort out the family tree. The following is extracted from the book:

Gideon WRIGHT , son of Hezekiah, and Grandson of Hezekiah and Delia Lee Wright, (b. 1869), m. 1897 to Inez A. TAYLOR. His father, Hezekiah, was born in Randolph County, MO in 1843, m. in 1863 to Anna VANTINE, children: James, Gideon, Charley, Lucy, Rosie, Susie, and Marvin.

Gideon and Inez had: Verner, b. 1899; James, b. 1901; Mary, b. 1904; Loran; b. 1907; Mae, b. 1909; Eunice, b. 1911; Basil, b. 1913; Carl, b. 1915;Estel, b. 1917; Audrey, b. 1919; Jemel, b. 1922

Perhaps someone out there can sort out where these last two fit in the family tree.

From: Mark <[email protected]>

Subject: Hezekiah Wright m. Deliah Lee

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 23:12:17 +0000

I noticed on the Wright Tidbits page that you have an FGS with these folks. I have a copy of a will from Deliah (Delilah)'s father, Richard:

"Deed of Partition Land of Richard Lee Madison County, Kentucky 1 September 1845

"This Indenture made and entered into this 1st day of September 1845, by and between Ebenezer Titus and Dorothy his wife, late Dorothy Lee, James Stephenson and Polly his wife, late Polly Lee, Thomas McGuire and his wife, late Ann Lee, Sally West, late Sally Lee, Richard Lee, David Lee, Thomas Lee, Grisham Lee, Hezekiah W. Wright and Delila his wife, late Delila Lee..."

Robt. E. Lee's father was Henry Lee. His father was also Henry Lee. Robt had an uncle Richard Bland Lee, but he died in 1827. Do you have a source for Delila's relationship to Bobby E? I'd love to see that tie.

Thanks, Mark Wright

Always lookin' for Oyster Bay Wrights

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DESCENDENTS OF JOB WRIGHT:

Job Wright was born about 1757, we think in Southampton County Virginia. He married a Sarah NEWTON, we think in VA because she died 27 April 1811 in Mecklenburg County,VA according to their son's Bible, which is still in the family. Job, sons Newton and John then moved to Rutherford County North Carolina with their wives and children after 1813 when Newton came back from War of 1812. Shortly before they left, Newton married SARAH FARMER. Job had a sister, Salley, who married a "G" and lived in Georgia. We have Job's line all the way to the present on Newton and Jack.

Job and Sarah's four children are as follows:

A. - NEWTON (our direct line) b. 21 April 1792, possibly in Mecklenburg Co. VA. We have Newton's wife's widow's pension application (SARAH FARMER WRIGHT) from his service in War of 1812, and it lists their children:

1. John Henry WRIGHT, (20 Sept. 1820 d? in Missouri); married #1 Sarah Ester LACKEY (b. 1818 in NC); children:

2. Richard Wright,( 12 May 1822; d. 31 July 1890); married #1 Nancy ALEXANDER; children: 3. Mary Wright VAUGHN, (b. 03 may 1824; d. 04 July 1901); married Jackson VAUGHN, (b 1829; d. 1860's); no children

4. Drury Wright, ( b. 14 May 1827)

5. Newton Wright Jr. (b. 01 June 1829); married _____ HAMMER

6. Sarah Wright, (b. 12 August 1831; d. 26 May 1860)

7. Rebecca Wright MARTIN, (b. 25 June 1833; d. 2 June 1879); married Thomas Wilson MARTIN, (b 03 August 1846; d. 05 May 1925); children:

8. James Wright, (b 06 July 1836)

9. George W. Wright (b.19 July 1838; d. 19 April 1921) buried Friendship Cemetary; married Martha N. WILLIS (Sept 1845; d. 26 January 1921); children:

10. William Harrison Wright (25 July 1840; d. 30 April 1922) married Effie J. LACKEY; children: 11. Berry Wright (25 July 1843; d. 27 June 1862 - twin of Perry, below)

12. Perry Wright (25 July 1843; d. 1937) married Sarah Ann COSTNER; children:

3. Francis Wright (b 20 October 1845; d?); married Mary HOWELL; children: B. - GEORGE (born before 1794); he moved to Georgia and had a son named Job;

C. - JOHN (Jack) (b 5 May 1794 ;d. 11 September 1861); married Peggy BOSWELL on 14 February 1822; children:

1.William James Wright married BetsyNEWTON on 15 december 1840; children:

2. Lucinda (Wright) MCSWAIN; married George Washington MCSWAIN, 13 may 1841; children: 3. Mary Wright

4. Nancy Wright

5. George Washington Wright

6. Job Wright, Jr. (06 may 1827; d. Civil War, Chancellorsville 2-3 May 1863;) married Cynthia HENDRICK; children:

7. William Madison Wright (b 2 August 1829; d. 1883); married #1 - 12 May 1859 to Susanna BOSTIC (d. 18 October 1863); married #2 Eunice Elizabeth BOSTIC (sister of Susanna) 19 April 1866; children: 8. Sally Wright

9. John B. Wright 1

10. Drury Dobbins Wright, Sr. (b 01 March 1835; d. 1920 in Rutherford Co.); married Nancy WARLICK BAGLES; children:

11. Margaret Elizabeth Wright

D. - MARY (Mary married a "JACKSON" and stayed in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia).

I have published JOB WRIGHT: NINE GENERATIONS in 1996. This 184-page book contains all the descendants to the present that I have here so far. I am looking to do a Volume II. Any information you could supply would be greatly appreciated thanks! Theresa Wright ([email protected])

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DESCENDANTS OF: James Wright

1. James Wright (b. 5 Dec 1755 d. 18 Apr 1840) m. 21 May 1778 Charity BECK, (b. 1761 d. 5 Dec 1829): DOB and DOD from Duplin Co Cemetery Records. Will dtd 24 Oct 1839 Apr term 1840. Wife Kitty.Sons Isaac, William, John B(deceased) and Bryan; grsons John and James, sons of Bryan; Dau Chelly MURPHY and dau Ann MCALLISTER, son-in-law John MURPHYand Alexander MCALLISTER. James Wright and Charity Beck believed to be parents of Bryant Wright. Charity: Buried beside husband, DOB and DOD from Duplin Co Cemetery Records. Date of Marriage from NC Marriage Records. .

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Wright, Bertha A......................1882-??... married J. Garfield Hinshaw

Wright, Carson........................1914-??... son of Amy Hazel Hinshaw and Raymond Isaac Wright

Wright, Cornelius.......................??-??... in-law to Amy Hazel Hinshaw

Wright, Donald Carson.................1914-??... son of Amy Hazel Hinshaw and Raymond Isaac Wright

Wright, E. J............................??-??... married W. A. Henshaw

Wright, Harold Bell.....................??-??... child of Amy Hazel Hinshaw and Raymond Isaac Wright

Wright, Harriet Blue....................??-??... in-law to Iris Albert Arline Hinshaw

Wright, Jasper Tiffen...................??-??... in-law to Lena Nettie Hinshaw

Wright, John............................??-??... in-law to Asael Gregg Hinshaw

Wright, Leo Lesley....................1903-??... married Lena Nettie Hinshaw

Wright, Leslie........................1894-??... married Elva Eleanor Hinshaw

Wright, Malcolm.........................??-??... child of Amy Hazel Hinshaw and Raymond Isaac Wright

Wright, Mary Ellen......................??-??... married Zimri Hinshaw

Wright, Mary Jane.....................1842-1911. married Asael Gregg Hinshaw

Wright, Raymond Isaac.................1891-1959. married Amy Hazel Hinshaw

Wright, Sarah Jane....................1821-??... married Timothy Hinshaw

Wright, Teresa..........................??-??... married John Hinshaw

Wright, Thelma Louise...................??-??... child of Amy Hazel Hinshaw and Raymond Isaac Wright

Wright, Vernon..........................??-??... married Bertha Elita Hinshaw

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Descendants of Allen Wright, Rev.

1 Allen WRIGHT, Rev.

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The document from which the MO Wrights came is entitled 'Amos Fristoe of Stafford Co, Virginia and Pettis County, Missouri and his ancestors and descendants with Allied Families' compiled and published in 1968 by Carrie Jenkins Alexander, Route 2, Malta Bend, MO, 65339.

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I am not researching the WRIGHT name (at least not yet..you never know who may eventually turn up in your family :-)), but while researching my various families who migrated to Montgomery Co., IL from other areas, I came across a series of articles with a wealth of information for not only me but probably many others. I pass this info on as often as possible when I see queries for some of these surnames on the lists. The WRIGHT information is from:

Walter R. Sanders, "Settlers in Montgomery County, Illinois Before 1840", NGSQ , Vols. XXXIX-XL (Spring, 1951-Fall, 1952), p. 13. LDS #0001288 This is a long alphabetical list of names, many with birthdates, and the areas they were in BEFORE coming to Montgomery Co., IL. Any with an * means they were found AFTER Montgomery Co. in another county (possibly adjoining).

Charles WRIGHT (b. 1791 NC)

Henry WRIGHT (b. 1793; d. Aug 14, 1843)

Nathaniel WRIGHT (b. 1808, MA)

Joseph WRIGHT (b. Apr 20, 1783 SC; to Warren Co., KY)

W. W. WRIGHT (b. Concord, MA)

John WRIGHT

Margaret WRIGHT

James WRIGHT

Joel WRIGHT (b. Oct 10, 1792, Hanover, NH; moved to Boston)

Mr. and Mrs. Sanders were apparently both professional genealogists, residing in Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL, and he was head of the Social Science Department at Litchfield High School (at least at the time of printing of these articles). They did extensive research on Montgomery Co. (probably where many of their ancestors settled) and I have run across several publications written by him which have been most helpful. I do not know if either are still living.

Hope this may help someone find a missing WRIGHT.

If you see a connection, please get in touch with Sandra Taylor Ardmore, OK [email protected] ******************* Researching: ALLEN, ARME, BALLARD, BARTLETT, BERRY, CLARK, GARRIGAN, HARRIS, HIERONYMUS, HUNTER, HOGSETT, JONES, KEAS, KELLY, LEON, MAXEY, MILLER, NICKEY, OWENS, POWELL, RICHARDSON, ROMINE, STEPHENSON, SULLINGER, TRUITT, WHITE, WILEY, WILLIAMS, WILLIFORD..and many others.

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1. William H(arrison?) WRIGHT - (b.Jan. 21, 1821, New York; d.Nov. 14, 1873) m. Mar. 7, 1847 - Paulina A. TINKER - (b.June 24,1828, Ohio; d.May 10,1881)

Children:

*My direct line of descent.

Wm. and Paulina's son Wilson drowned in the Nishnabotna River in IA at age 9.

Maybe these little bits will help someone recognize this as their family also.

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