Note: Portions of this memorial were updated on July 19, 2012 per suggestions from Laura Pinks.
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Son of Jacob Wright and Rebecca Groce Wright.
Husband of Sarah J. Long Wright, married Aug. 25, 1856 in Jefferson county, Iowa.
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Fairfield Journal
June 24, 1913, 3-3.
EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY. William T. WRIGHT, well known resident of Fairfield, Mon. at the house of this son Joseph WRIGHT. Saturday June 28 would have been 85. Has seen Iowa grow from a lawless wilderness in possession of Indian and buffalo into a great and prosperous state with large cities connected with nation-wide commerce. Born in Cumberland, Kentucky, his parents moved to Scott Co., Ill. As a young man Mr. WRIGHT in 1847 went into the "farthest west" and settled in what is now Jefferson County, Has lived here practically ever since. He settled in Cedar Township at what is now Wooster. For the last 25 years he has lived in Fairfield. Married in 1856 to Sarah LONG at her home in Cedar Township. Four daughters and three sons. Surviving: Mrs Eunice SPRAY of Ottumwa; Mrs Mary HECKTHORNE of Washington; Mrs Nancy SPRY, of Fairfield; Joseph, Stephen and Jesse of Fairfield. Aged wife survives. Mr. W. has four brothers living: Alfred W. of this city; E. H. of Wichita, Kan.; I. W. of Audubon; Thomas of Barton County, MO., and John who resides in this county.
See also: Lockridge Herald, June 27, 1913.
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Son of Jacob Wright and Rebecca Groce Wright.
Husband of Sarah J. Long Wright, married Aug. 25, 1856 in Jefferson county, Iowa.
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Fairfield Journal
June 24, 1913, 3-3.
EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY. William T. WRIGHT, well known resident of Fairfield, Mon. at the house of this son Joseph WRIGHT. Saturday June 28 would have been 85. Has seen Iowa grow from a lawless wilderness in possession of Indian and buffalo into a great and prosperous state with large cities connected with nation-wide commerce. Born in Cumberland, Kentucky, his parents moved to Scott Co., Ill. As a young man Mr. WRIGHT in 1847 went into the "farthest west" and settled in what is now Jefferson County, Has lived here practically ever since. He settled in Cedar Township at what is now Wooster. For the last 25 years he has lived in Fairfield. Married in 1856 to Sarah LONG at her home in Cedar Township. Four daughters and three sons. Surviving: Mrs Eunice SPRAY of Ottumwa; Mrs Mary HECKTHORNE of Washington; Mrs Nancy SPRY, of Fairfield; Joseph, Stephen and Jesse of Fairfield. Aged wife survives. Mr. W. has four brothers living: Alfred W. of this city; E. H. of Wichita, Kan.; I. W. of Audubon; Thomas of Barton County, MO., and John who resides in this county.
See also: Lockridge Herald, June 27, 1913.
Note: Portions of this memorial were updated on July 19, 2012 per suggestions from Laura Pinks.
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Son of Jacob Wright and Rebecca Groce Wright.
Husband of Sarah J. Long Wright, married Aug. 25, 1856 in Jefferson county, Iowa.
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Fairfield Journal
June 24, 1913, 3-3.
EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY. William T. WRIGHT, well known resident of Fairfield, Mon. at the house of this son Joseph WRIGHT. Saturday June 28 would have been 85. Has seen Iowa grow from a lawless wilderness in possession of Indian and buffalo into a great and prosperous state with large cities connected with nation-wide commerce. Born in Cumberland, Kentucky, his parents moved to Scott Co., Ill. As a young man Mr. WRIGHT in 1847 went into the "farthest west" and settled in what is now Jefferson County, Has lived here practically ever since. He settled in Cedar Township at what is now Wooster. For the last 25 years he has lived in Fairfield. Married in 1856 to Sarah LONG at her home in Cedar Township. Four daughters and three sons. Surviving: Mrs Eunice SPRAY of Ottumwa; Mrs Mary HECKTHORNE of Washington; Mrs Nancy SPRY, of Fairfield; Joseph, Stephen and Jesse of Fairfield. Aged wife survives. Mr. W. has four brothers living: Alfred W. of this city; E. H. of Wichita, Kan.; I. W. of Audubon; Thomas of Barton County, MO., and John who resides in this county.
See also: Lockridge Herald, June 27, 1913.
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Son of Jacob Wright and Rebecca Groce Wright.
Husband of Sarah J. Long Wright, married Aug. 25, 1856 in Jefferson county, Iowa.
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Fairfield Journal
June 24, 1913, 3-3.
EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY. William T. WRIGHT, well known resident of Fairfield, Mon. at the house of this son Joseph WRIGHT. Saturday June 28 would have been 85. Has seen Iowa grow from a lawless wilderness in possession of Indian and buffalo into a great and prosperous state with large cities connected with nation-wide commerce. Born in Cumberland, Kentucky, his parents moved to Scott Co., Ill. As a young man Mr. WRIGHT in 1847 went into the "farthest west" and settled in what is now Jefferson County, Has lived here practically ever since. He settled in Cedar Township at what is now Wooster. For the last 25 years he has lived in Fairfield. Married in 1856 to Sarah LONG at her home in Cedar Township. Four daughters and three sons. Surviving: Mrs Eunice SPRAY of Ottumwa; Mrs Mary HECKTHORNE of Washington; Mrs Nancy SPRY, of Fairfield; Joseph, Stephen and Jesse of Fairfield. Aged wife survives. Mr. W. has four brothers living: Alfred W. of this city; E. H. of Wichita, Kan.; I. W. of Audubon; Thomas of Barton County, MO., and John who resides in this county.
See also: Lockridge Herald, June 27, 1913.
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