William Wright born 1821 apparantly had a child (two years before William was born) in Aug 30 1818 Hon. Greenwood Wright wow pretty impressive. -----Original Message----- From: Lawrence May [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WR] Iredill or Iradell Wright This Biographical sketch may or may not be of help. WILLIAM WRIGHT (1821 - 1874 ) (from History of Putnam County, Indiana) William Wright, a pioneer, of Putnam County, was born in Lawrence, Indiana, April 13, 1821, a son of Samuel and Jane Wright, natives of Kentucky. His grandfather, William Wright, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and after the war settled in Wayne County, Kentucky. His paternal ancestors were Welsh and his maternal, Irish. In 1824 he came to Putnam County with his parents, who located on the National Road, four miles south of Greencastle, where the father entered 160 acres of land and settled in the dense woods. He first erected a round log cabin, and the first year cleared the ground and put in sufficient corn to last them a year. About 1847 he removed to Mill Creek Township, locating on a farm which he had previously entered from the Government, and which had been leased for some time. He remained there until his decease, August 6, 1874. He was the father of thirteen children, of whom nine are now living: (1.) Hon. Greenwood Wright, of Wayne County. Iowa; | Greenwood Wright (Aug. 30, 1818 - Dec. 30, 1899) | | Susan L. (May) (Oct. 29, 1819 - Nov. 30, 1900) | | Buried Confidence Cem., Wright Twp, Wayne Co., IA| (2.) Cynthia, who married Wiley Smith, of Fountain County, Indiana, now deceased; (3.) Polly, widow of Josephus Gard, of Wayne County, Iowa, (4.) William; (5.) Brinton, of this county; (6.) Melinda, wife of William Ryan of Morgan County; (7.) Henderson, a resident of Kansas; (8.) Miiton, of Wayne County, Iowa; (9.) Nelson, Putnam County. The deceased: Martha, Sallie, Lucinda, and Templeton. When he settled in the county wolves were in abundance, and bridle paths were the only roads. He came here with five horses and money enough to enter 160 acres of land. From this beginning he acquired a large estate. He gave his children a fair education and a good start in life. He was a minister in the Regular Baptist church and in politics a Republican. William Wright, our subject, has been reared to manhood in this county, and he received a common-school education. He was married December 16, 1841, to Elizabeth Rude, and they had three children, two living: (1.) Nancy J., wife of John Finley, of Wayne County, Iowa; (2.) Cynthia C. wife of John Rakes, also of Wayne.County, Iowa. | John H. Rakes, June 13, 1844 - Jan. 10, 1917 | | Cynthia C. (Wright), June 30, 1846 - Apr. 13, 1894 | | Infant daug. Sep. 9, 1881 | | Buried Brown Cem., Wright Twp., Wayne Co., IA | For his second wife he married Ann Jones, and their one child is deceased. His third and present wife was Margaret Hill, and they have had eleven children, ten of whom are living: (1.) Martha-A. wife-of Marion O'Neal of- Mill Creek Township; (2.) James N., of Wayne County, Iowa; (3.) Martesia A., wife of L. L. Lucas, of this county; (4.) Lucretia, wife of J. M. Truesdale, also of this county; (5.) Andrew, of Mill Creek Township; (6.) Orlena; (7.) Frankie; "Pat O. Hill" wrote: > Was born North Carolina 1810. > 1850 census , Putnam Co. Indiana shows he was 40, with 9 children, > wife Elizabeth was 37, born Kentucky in 1813..Family record show he > died in Putnam Co. Ind., but cannot find any record of him or where he > was buried. I have lots of relatives who were from Brazil, Greencaste > and Peru. > I believe his father was Reubin. My direct relative of Iredill is > Benjamin Wright.. > Any information would be appreciated... > Pat H. > > ==== WRIGHT Mailing List ==== > To get better responses, include a copy of the message to which you are responding. This helps to connect the correct messages together. ==== WRIGHT Mailing List ==== The greatest treasures are found in a pile of rubble. http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/FAQ/