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William Wright

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William Wright

Birth
East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Death
Dec 1616 (aged 89–90)
East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Burial
Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Add to Map
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The names of William Wright and Ann, his wife (born Thornton) are still recorded on a brass in the north aisle of Welwick St Mary's Church.
Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4647

Their marriage was about 1550.

A Genealogical and Heraldic History of The Commoners of Great Britain: "William Wright died at Ploughland, and was buried at Welwick (the parish in which Ploughland is situate), 27th December 1616. His wife Anne (Thornton) died 28th December 1618, and was buried at Welwick." William conveyed property in Weeton, probably including the manor, to Richard Legard in 1579, as it is not included in the list of properties conveyed to William on his fathers (Robert) death. The names of William Wright and Ann, his wife (born Thornton) are still recorded on a brass in the north aisle of Welwick Church."
The names of William Wright and Ann, his wife (born Thornton) are still recorded on a brass in the north aisle of Welwick St Mary's Church.
Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4647

Their marriage was about 1550.

A Genealogical and Heraldic History of The Commoners of Great Britain: "William Wright died at Ploughland, and was buried at Welwick (the parish in which Ploughland is situate), 27th December 1616. His wife Anne (Thornton) died 28th December 1618, and was buried at Welwick." William conveyed property in Weeton, probably including the manor, to Richard Legard in 1579, as it is not included in the list of properties conveyed to William on his fathers (Robert) death. The names of William Wright and Ann, his wife (born Thornton) are still recorded on a brass in the north aisle of Welwick Church."

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  • Created by: LHW
  • Added: Apr 6, 2016
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160609626/william-wright: accessed ), memorial page for William Wright (1526–Dec 1616), Find a Grave Memorial ID 160609626, citing St Mary Churchyard, Welwick, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England; Maintained by LHW (contributor 47703444).