Crawford County Democrat, January 24, 1900, from a book of compiled early obituaries at the Crawford County Public Library. OBITUARY In memory of George W. Wright who departed his life January 11, 1900, aged 47 years 2 months and 7 days. He leaves s wife, eight children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. George was a dear husband and father, an obliging neighbor and a sincere Christian, being a member of the U. B. Church for a number of years and class leader at the time of his death showing by his walks in life that he someday would meet his blessed Master in peace. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand and to know him was to love him.