They were one of the original settling families of Cass County. The family was known for their fine breed of horses. Sarah and William are buried on their son-in-law's farm, which since was sold. The story of their first year as pioneers, including the tragic death of their young son shortly after their arrival in Cass Co. in 1828, is told in History of Cass County, MI.
Stephen D. Wright, their son, inherited the family farm. He died April 25, 1898. Other children are Susannah (Webster); Clarissa (Ball); David L.; Mary "Polly" (Shurte); Dennis; Elizabeth (Bonnell); Lucinda (Lord); John Miller Wright; and Rachel Wright.
They were one of the original settling families of Cass County. The family was known for their fine breed of horses. Sarah and William are buried on their son-in-law's farm, which since was sold. The story of their first year as pioneers, including the tragic death of their young son shortly after their arrival in Cass Co. in 1828, is told in History of Cass County, MI.
Stephen D. Wright, their son, inherited the family farm. He died April 25, 1898. Other children are Susannah (Webster); Clarissa (Ball); David L.; Mary "Polly" (Shurte); Dennis; Elizabeth (Bonnell); Lucinda (Lord); John Miller Wright; and Rachel Wright.
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