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Elizabeth Wright¹

F, #82894, b. 14 March 1827, d. 10 October 1859

Charts

Descendants of Humphrey de Bohun
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker
Descendants of Sir Reginald de Courtenay
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett
Descendants of Geoffery de Mandeville & Rohese de Vere
Descendants of Geoffrey IV Plantagenet
Descendants of Thomas Saint Leger
Descendants of William White & Susanna Jackson

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Elizabeth Wright was born on 14 March 1827 in Millstream, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Marriage*

She married William Bell Corey, son of Elisha Clark Corey and Elizabeth Wright, on 28 January 1847 in New Brunswick, Canada

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Death*

Elizabeth Wright died on 10 October 1859, at age 32.¹

Children of Elizabeth Wright and William Bell Corey

Hiram H Corey+¹ b. 30 May 1848, d. 1915
Mary Ann Corey¹ b. 14 Feb 1850
Abigail Jane Corey¹ b. 13 Sep 1851
Joseph Clarke Corey¹ b. 5 Feb 1853
Thomas Wells Corey+¹ b. 26 Apr 1854, d. 25 Oct 1915
Alonzo S Corey¹ b. 27 Nov 1856
Margaret E Corey¹ b. 13 May 1857

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Elizabeth Wright¹

F, #83561, b. 6 March 1816, d. 22 April 1861

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Elizabeth Wright was born on 6 March 1816 in Dearborn County, Indiana

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Marriage*

She married Lyman Lafayette Corey, son of Archibald Corey and Abigail Parson, on 15 March 1832.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Wright died on 22 April 1861, at age 45, in Mountain Green, Morgan County, Utah

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Children of Elizabeth Wright and Lyman Lafayette Corey

Edwin Corey¹ b. 1 Aug 1834, d. 1 Aug 1834
Mary Jane Corey¹ b. 28 Jul 1835, d. 8 Jun 1882
Catherine Emily Corey¹ b. 15 Dec 1837, d. 15 Nov 1838
George Lyman Corey¹ b. 13 Dec 1839, d. 9 Dec 1912
Orson Willard Corey¹ b. 3 Apr 1842, d. 9 Sep 1845
Warren Wright Corey+¹ b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 5 Dec 1930
Charles Joseph Corey+¹ b. 24 Jul 1847, d. 21 Mar 1930
Amos Bonesteel Corey+¹ b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 12 Aug 1922
Elizabeth Emma Corey¹ b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 3 Jun 1849

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Elizabeth Wright¹

F, #111030, b. 12 July 1832

Family Explorer

Father

William Wright¹ b. 10 Sep 1791, d. 17 May 1875

Mother

Elizabeth Lord¹ b. 6 Feb 1790, d. 6 Feb 1852

Last Edited

16 Feb 2019

Birth*

Elizabeth Wright was born on 12 July 1832 in Lower Tryon (now Victoria), Queens County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of William Wright and Elizabeth Lord.¹

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 53. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright¹

F, #50179, b. 20 March 1922, d. 17 January 1997

Family Explorer

Father

John Ross Wright

Mother

Eva

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Note*

OMAK CHRONICLE _ WEDS. FEB. 5, 1997 ELIZABETH A. NILSON Elizabeth A. Nilson, a former longtime resident of Omak, died January 17,1997. Elizabeth Alice Wright was born March 20, 1992, to Eva and John RossWright in Lowell, Oregon. During her childhood she lived in Tacoma andVancouver, B.C. where she trained for the 1936 Olympics in swimming. Before she competed, her family moved to Omak and she graduated asvaledictorian of the Class of 1939. After graduation, at the age of 17,she moved to Seattle and attended business college. Her career took her to Boeing, where she became secretary to the vicepresident. In 1946 she married Hans E. Nilson. They lived in Seattleuntil returning to the Nilson apple orchard, where they raised fivedaughters. She then returned to the Seattle area, eventually settling with daughterJanet Wells and family in Bothell. Mrs. Nilson was an avid reader and always on top of current events. Sheenjoyed dabbling in the stock market, and took pleasure in hergrandchildren and families, whether at their homes, Disneyland, Reno, theOregon beach or Woodland Park Zoo. Survivors include five daughters and sons-in law, Rilla and Dan Burnettof Yakima, Janet and Jeffery Wells of Bothell, Katherine and LawrenceChick of Richland, Jeannie and Steve Mitzner of Okanogan and Nancie andDavid Schonhard of Snohomish; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, HarrietPatterson of Vancouver, B. C., Marion Chamberlin at Springfield, Ore.,and Ellen Bowman of Olympia; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Herbert Wright. Private memorial services were held in Bothell. A spring memorial isplanned for Omak friends and family. Remembrances are suggested to Public Broadcasting System KCTS TV Channel9, 401 Mercer St., Seattle 98109, or any charity.

Birth*

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright was born on 20 March 1922 in Lowell, Lane County, Oregon, U.S.A.

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She was the daughter of John Ross Wright and Eva.

Marriage*

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright married Hans Elmer Nilson, son of Alvin Ellis Nilson and Hedvig Valborg Marie Hansen, in 1946 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, U.S.A.

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Death*

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright died on 17 January 1997, at age 74, in Edmonds, Snohmish County, U.S.A.

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Family: Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright and Hans Elmer Nilson

Citations

[S1111] Obituary, Elizabeth A. 'Betty' (Wright) Nilson, Omak Chronicle, Oregon, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Omak Chronicle.

Elizabeth Ann Wright¹

F, #12927, b. 12 May 1842, d. 14 October 1865

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Wright b. 1812, d. 10 Apr 1860

Mother

Jane Schurman b. 13 Feb 1813, d. 12 Feb 1881

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Wright was born on 12 May 1842 in Centreville (Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; she never married.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Wright and Jane Schurman.

Death*

Elizabeth Ann Wright died on 14 October 1865, at age 23, in Centreville (Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Burial*

She was buried in United Church (Bedeque) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34685,-63.73354

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Inscription: In Memory / of / Thomas Wright / Died / April 10, 1860, / Æ. 48. / And Hs Wife / Jane Schurman / Died / Feb. 12, 1881, / Æ. 68.
Left: And / Their Daughter / Elizabeth / Died / Oct. 14, 1865 / Æ. 23.
Right: And / Their Sons / Solomon / Died / March 23, 1873, / Æ. 32. / Theodore / Died / April 29, 1869, / Æ. 24.²

Tombstone of Thomas Wright (1812-1860), his wife Jane Schurman (1813-1881), their daughter Elizabeth Ann (1842-1865), their sons Solomon (1841-1873) and Theodore (1844-1869). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Citations

[S129] Ross Graves William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2 (Summerside: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), p. 118. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
[S6231] Cemetery Marker - Thomas Wright (1812-1860), Thomas Wright tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.

Elizabeth Ann Wright¹

F, #100566, b. 16 June 1838, d. 28 January 1841

Family Explorer

Father

Stephen Wright¹ b. 7 Jul 1799, d. 17 Apr 1882

Mother

Elizabeth Lord Baker¹

Last Edited

14 Feb 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Wright was born on 16 June 1838.¹

She was the daughter of Stephen Wright and Elizabeth Lord Baker.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Ann Wright died on 28 January 1841, at age 2 years, 7 months and 12 days.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34692,-63.73388

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Inscription: In memory of / Lewis H. S. / died Nov. 24, 1848 / Æt. 8 d's. / Stephinea / died Nov. 9, 1841, / Æt. 7 d's / Elizabeth A. / died Jan. 28, 1841 / Æt. 2y 7 m's. / Children of Stephen / & Elizabeth Wright.²

Tombstone, Lewis H. S. Wright (1848-1848), Stephinea Wright (1841-1841) and Elizabeth A. Wright (1838-1841), children of Stephen & Elizabeth Wright. United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 47. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S10767] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Steohinea & Elizabeth Wright Lewis tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Elizabeth Ann Wright¹

F, #100576, b. 2 May 1815

Family Explorer

Father

Nathaniel Wright¹ b. 1793, d. 6 Sep 1860

Mother

Christiana Cole¹ b. 1796, d. 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

8 Dec 2011

Birth*

Elizabeth Ann Wright was born on 2 May 1815 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Nathaniel Wright and Christiana Cole.¹

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 29. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Elizabeth Ann Wright¹

F, #103532, b. 10 March 1833

Family Explorer

Father

Squire John Wright¹ b. 1789, d. 2 Dec 1875

Mother

Mary Stewart¹ b. c 1805, d. 20 Dec 1877

Last Edited

5 Jan 2015

Name-Com

Elizabeth Ann Wright is commonly known as Eliza Wright.²

Birth*

She was born on 10 March 1833 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Squire John Wright and Mary Stewart.¹

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 19 May 1833.^3,4

Baptism

Elizabeth Ann Wright was baptized on 25 March 1841 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; the officiating clergyman was J. Buckley.^3,4

(Bride) Marriage

She married Nathaniel Wright Huestis, son of Nathaniel Huestis and Elizabeth Wright, circa 1852.⁴

Child of Elizabeth Ann Wright and Nathaniel Wright Huestis

Emma Jane Huestis⁵ b. 14 Feb 1856, d. 20 Jun 1920

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), p.25. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 25. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9571] Baptismal Record, , Baptismal record book, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, book 1, page 105, (25 March 1841). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 87. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9570] Baptismal Record, , Baptismal record book, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, book 1, page 106, (18 July 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.

Elizabeth G. Wright¹

F, #111168, b. 5 March 1883, d. 11 May 1977

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Lord Wright¹ b. 15 Nov 1851, d. 1 Nov 1935

Mother

Sophia Margaret Dawson¹ b. 21 Apr 1856, d. 17 Mar 1935

Last Edited

26 Feb 2019

Name-Com

Elizabeth G. Wright is commonly known as Lizzie Wright.²

Birth*

She was born on 5 March 1883 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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She was the daughter of Charles Lord Wright and Sophia Margaret Dawson.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth G. Wright married John Dobson Lord, son of Robert F. Lord and Anna Bertha Dobson.²

Death*

Elizabeth G. Wright died on 11 May 1977, at age 94.²

Burial*

She was buried in People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Child of Elizabeth G. Wright and John Dobson Lord

Lillian Lord² b. 13 Jul 1925, d. 31 Mar 1938

Citations

[S13887] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Charles L. Wright household #53, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Elmer Colin Wright

M, #13793, b. 10 August 1902, d. 2008

Family Explorer

Father

Colin Thomas Peter Wright b. 29 Aug 1848, d. 26 Mar 1920

Mother

Mary Alice Campbell b. 12 Sep 1869, d. 11 Dec 1923

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Elmer Colin Wright was born on 10 August 1902 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

He was the son of Colin Thomas Peter Wright and Mary Alice Campbell.

Death*

Elmer Colin Wright died in 2008.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34724,-63.73388

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Inscription: WRIGHT / Sadie M. Wright / 1897 - 1937 / Marjorie Jean Wright / 1936 - 1950 / Mary Mildred Wright / 1907 - 1990 / Elmer Colin Wright / 1902 - 2008
Back: Edison William Wright / 1898 - 1973 / His Wife / Jennie F. Callbeck / 1903 - 1984 / Doris Louise Wright / 1932 - 1951.¹

Tombstone, Sadie M. Wright (1897-1937), sister Mary Mildred Wright (1907-1990), brothers Elmer Colin Wright (1902-2008) and Edison William Wright (1898-1973), his wife Jennie F. Callbeck (1903-1984), their children Doris Louise Wright (1932-1951) and Marjorie Jean Wright (1936-1950). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription.

Citations

[S10680] Cemetery marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Sadie M. Wright family plot marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 8 August 2015.

Emily Jane Wright¹

F, #110801, b. 11 April 1852, d. 22 September 1856

Family Explorer

Father

Richard Theodore Wright¹ b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 21 Feb 1914

Mother

Sarah Montgomery Wright¹ b. 23 Apr 1828, d. 8 Mar 1896

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

19 Jan 2019

Birth*

Emily Jane Wright was born on 11 April 1852 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Richard Theodore Wright and Sarah Montgomery Wright.¹

Death*

Emily Jane Wright died on 22 September 1856, at age 4 years, 5 months and 11 days, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot with her brother, Charles Thomas Wright, in United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Citations

[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Emma Wright¹

F, #110808, b. 23 November 1852, d. 4 November 1855

Family Explorer

Father

Job Wright¹ b. 27 Apr 1804, d. 10 Dec 1888

Mother

Harriet Wright¹ b. 28 May 1815, d. 27 Oct 1893

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

20 Jan 2019

Birth*

Emma Wright was born on 23 November 1852 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Job Wright and Harriet Wright.¹

Death*

Emma Wright died on 4 November 1855, at age 2 years, 11 months and 12 days, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Burial*

She was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Citations

[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 50. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Emma Alicia Wright

F, #13172, b. 1 April 1876, d. 14 December 1969

Family Explorer

Father

William Thomas Wright b. 9 Feb 1850, d. 20 Mar 1924

Mother

Mary Alice Hooper b. 13 Sep 1850, d. 10 Apr 1921

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Emma Alicia Wright was born on 1 April 1876 in Chelton, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of William Thomas Wright and Mary Alice Hooper.

Marriage*

Emma Alicia Wright married Milton Raymond Schurman, son of Abraham Schurman and Frances Wright, on 18 September 1901 in Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

Emma Alicia Wright died on 14 December 1969, at age 93.

Children of Emma Alicia Wright and Milton Raymond Schurman

Dorothy Evelyn Schurman b. 22 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1907
Dorothy Mary Ray Schurman b. 20 Sep 1915, d. 22 Aug 1926

Ernest Wright¹

M, #77931, b. circa 1882

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Ernest Wright was born circa 1882.

Citations

[S1615] Punta Gorda Joseph W Pehousek, Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington' (: self published, October 1999). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Jones Dyer, Sr. and Hannah 'Herrington.'

Ernest Solomon Wright

M, #13788, b. 8 November 1888, d. 28 January 1969

Family Explorer

Father

Stephen Rufus Wright b. 24 Feb 1844, d. 4 May 1918

Mother

Alice Maud Schurman b. 16 Oct 1844, d. 21 Jan 1916

Last Edited

26 Sep 2018

Birth*

Ernest Solomon Wright was born on 8 November 1888 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

He was the son of Stephen Rufus Wright and Alice Maud Schurman.

Marriage*

Ernest Solomon Wright married Mary Jane MacKinnon, daughter of Angus MacKinnon and Elizabeth Campbell, on 24 May 1916 in DeSable, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

Ernest Solomon Wright died on 28 January 1969, at age 80, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

He was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Garden, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Child of Ernest Solomon Wright and Mary Jane MacKinnon

Rosamond Alice Wright+ b. 27 Dec 1918

Citations

[S10521] Cemetery Transcripts, Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Essie Percy Wright

M, #28270, b. 1910, d. 1986

Family Explorer

Last Edited

8 Jan 2019

Birth*

Essie Percy Wright was born in 1910.¹

Marriage*

He married Gladys Drummond.¹

Death*

Essie Percy Wright died in 1986.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Family: Essie Percy Wright and Gladys Drummond

Citations

[S9810] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 25-2 Freetown Peoples Cemetery published by P.E.I. Genealogical Society, Freetown Peoples Cemetery, Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Estelle Jane Wright¹

F, #105334, b. 1 October 1910, d. 17 April 1911

Family Explorer

Father

Robert Alder Wright¹ b. 2 May 1876, d. 1940

Mother

Matilda Estelle Crockett¹ b. 1874, d. 1936

Relationship

5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

15 Feb 2016

Birth*

Estelle Jane Wright was born on 1 October 1910 in North Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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She was the daughter of Robert Alder Wright and Matilda Estelle Crockett.¹

Death*

Estelle Jane Wright died on 17 April 1911, at age 6 months and 16 days, in North Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Burial*

She was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23884,-63.63154

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Inscription: WRIGHT / 1876 Alder Wright 1940 / His Wife / 1874 Matilda E. Crockett 1936 / Their Daughter / 1910 Estelle J. 1911.^2,3

Tombstone, Alder Wright (1876-1940), his wife Matilda E. Crockett (1874-1936), their daughter Estelle (1910-1911). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 284. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S10777] Cemetery Marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Alder Wright family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 26 August 2015.

Ethel M. Wright¹

F, #69294, b. 4 April 1888, d. 21 February 1966

Family Explorer

Father

Christopher Smith Wright² b. 20 Aug 1856, d. 21 Feb 1942

Mother

Janet Cecilia Lowther² b. 28 Feb 1859, d. 28 Nov 1908

Last Edited

16 Aug 2018

Birth*

Ethel M. Wright was born on 4 April 1888.¹

She was the daughter of Christopher Smith Wright and Janet Cecilia Lowther.²

Marriage*

Ethel M. Wright married Arthur F. Hardy.¹

Death*

Ethel M. Wright died on 21 February 1966, at age 77.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Family: Ethel M. Wright and Arthur F. Hardy

Citations

[S9536] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 3-4 publication of Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Ethelinda Wright¹

F, #66383, b. 8 July 1817, d. 19 November 1843

Family Explorer

Father

Nathaniel Wright¹ b. 28 Mar 1765, d. 25 Apr 1825

Mother

Ann Nancy Lord¹ b. 24 Jan 1770, d. 21 Mar 1839

Last Edited

20 Jan 2019

Birth*

Ethelinda Wright was born on 8 July 1817 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Nathaniel Wright and Ann Nancy Lord.¹

(Bride) Marriage*

Ethelinda Wright married Job Wright, son of Stephen Wright and Frances Lord, on 1 February 1837.³

Death*

Ethelinda Wright died on 19 November 1843, at age 26.³

Burial*

She was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Children of Ethelinda Wright and Job Wright

Nelson Nathaniel Wright+³ b. 10 Jan 1839, d. 8 Sep 1908
Ann Wright+⁵ b. 20 Dec 1840, d. 20 Jul 1871
Jesse Alexander MacLeod Wright⁵ b. 23 Oct 1843, d. 3 Mar 1927

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 12, 49. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, page 49. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, page 50. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Eva Constance Wright¹

F, #103634, b. circa February 1881, d. 7 December 1971

Family Explorer

Father

Elisha Hooper Wright² b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 4 Jan 1929

Mother

Margaret Elizabeth Clark² b. c 1848, d. 6 Feb 1917

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

12 Jun 2018

Name-Com

Eva Constance Wright is commonly known as Eva Wright.^2,3

Birth*

She was born circa February 1881 in Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Elisha Hooper Wright and Margaret Elizabeth Clark.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Eva Constance Wright was enumerated on the census of April 1881 in the household of Elisha Hooper Wright, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Elisha (age 35) were his wife Margaret Clark (age 33), their children Mary (age 4), Sarah (age 2) and Eva (age 2 months), and Mary Clark (age 22), an unrelated servant. Elisha was a merchant. The family religion was Methodist.²

1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elisha Hooper Wright, his wife Margaret Elizabeth Clark, their children Mary, Sarah & Eva, and an unrelated servant.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Eva Constance Wright was enumerated on the census of 30 April 1891 in the household of Elisha Hooper Wright, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Elisha (age 45) were his wife Margaret Clark (age 43), their children Mary (age 14), Sarah (age 12), Eva (age 10), Louisa (age 8), Lora (age 5) and Wilfred (age 2). Elisha was a merchant. The family religion was Methodist.³

1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elisha Hooper Wright, his wife Margaret Elizabeth Clark, their children Mary, Sarah, Eva, Louisa, Lora and Wilfred.

Marriage*

Eva Constance Wright married Harry Tinson Holman, son of Robert Tinson Holman and Ellen McEwen, on 30 September 1903 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was A.D. McCully. Harry was a bachelor, living in Summerside. Eva Constance was a spinster, also living in Summerside.¹

Name-Com

Eva Constance Wright is commonly known as Constance in 1921.⁴

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Harry Tinson Holman, as his wife, in 349 Beaver St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Harry Holman (age 46) were his wife Constance Wright (age 40), their children Gerda (age 16), Keltie (age 14), Hilda (age 12), Harry (age 8) and Alan (age 6). Also enumerated were Evelyn Arsenault (age 22) and Josie Gaudet (age 22), both domestics.⁴

Living

Eva Constance Wright and Harry Tinson Holman were living in 1929 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁵

Living*

Eva Constance Wright and Harry Tinson Holman were living in 1937 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁶

Living

Eva Constance Wright and Harry Tinson Holman were living in 1943 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁷

Death*

Eva Constance Wright died on 7 December 1971, in Livingston and MacArthur Nursing Home, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^8,9

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40579,-63.77662

;
Inscription: HOLMAN / Harry Tinson Holman / 1875 - 1950 / His Wife / Eva Constance Wright / 1881 - 1971 / Daughter / Margaret 1906 - 1915
Back: HOLMAN / Gerda Murray / 1906 - 1976.^9,10

Tombstone, Harry Tinson Holman (1875-1950), his wife Eva Constance Wright (1881-1971), their daughters Margaret (1906-1915) and Gerda (1906-1976). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Eva Constance Wright and Harry Tinson Holman

Gerda Holman⁴ b. c 1905, d. 1976
Margaret Holman⁹ b. 1906, d. 1915
Keltie Holman⁴ b. c 1907
Hilda Holman⁴ b. c 1909
Harry T. Holman⁴ b. 10 Dec 1912, d. 21 Mar 1994
Alan Hathaway Holman⁴ b. 19 May 1915, d. 5 Dec 2010

Citations

[S11969] Harry T. Holman & Eva Constance Wright, (30 September 1903), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada , RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1903. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S8473] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, New Brunswick, of Elisha Hooper Wright Household #513, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13162, page 114, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8474] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, New Brunswick, of Elisha Hooper Wright Household #513, 30 April 1891, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6382, page3 25-26, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S11970] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Harry T. Holman household #291, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Reference Number RG31, Folder Number 104, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S12030] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published published 7 January 1929, page 1, column 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
[S11994] Death, Agriculturist, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published published 20 May 1937, page 4, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
[S11997] R. C. Holman's Death a Distinct Loss to Summerside, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published published 24 June 1943, page 3. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
[S11972] Mrs. Harry Holman Sr. Dies at 91, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, unknown newspaper, peiancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as unknown newspaper.
[S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S12323] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Harry Tinson Holman & Eva Constance Wright tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 4 July 2017.

Ewen Bruce Wright¹

M, #103628, b. 12 October 1874, d. 14 November 1879

Family Explorer

Father

Elisha Hooper Wright¹ b. 20 Feb 1846, d. 4 Jan 1929

Mother

Margaret Elizabeth Clark¹ b. c 1848, d. 6 Feb 1917

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

4 Jun 2017

Birth*

Ewen Bruce Wright was born on 12 October 1874 in residence, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Elisha Hooper Wright and Margaret Elizabeth Clark.¹

Baptism

Ewen Bruce Wright was baptized on 22 September 1875 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39456,-63.78914

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. C. Hamilton.¹

Death*

He died on 14 November 1879, at age 5 years, 1 month and 2 days.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40515,-63.77676

;
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Margaret Elizabeth Wright / Died Feb. 6, 1917, / Aged 68 years. / Elisha H. Wright / 1846 - 1929 / WRIGHT
Left: Ewen Bruce Wright / Died Nov. 14, 1879 / Aged 5 years / Sarah Clark Wright / Died Apr. 13, 1896 / Aged 17 years / WRIGHT.²

Tombstone, Elisha Hooper Wright (1846-1929), his wife Margaret Elizabeth Clark (1849-1917), their children Ewen Bruce Wright (1874-1879) and Sarah Clark Wright (1879-1896). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Citations

[S8467] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, , Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 17, (22 September 1875). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Elisha Hooper Wright tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.

Ezekiel Wright

M, #50296, b. 17 May 1722

Family Explorer

Father

Henry Wright Jr. b. 19 May 1700

Mother

Elizabeth Brooks b. 24 Feb 1697/98

Last Edited

22 Feb 2011

Birth*

Ezekiel Wright was born on 17 May 1722 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

He was the son of Henry Wright Jr. and Elizabeth Brooks.

Marriage*

Ezekiel Wright married Dorcas Barber.

Family: Ezekiel Wright and Dorcas Barber

First Daughter Wright¹

F, #42007, b. before 1765

Family Explorer

Father

William Wright¹ d. Feb 1819

Last Edited

11 Mar 2006

Birth*

First Daughter Wright was born before 1765.¹

She was the daughter of William Wright.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Florence Wright¹

F, #111047, b. 12 September 1890, d. 1906

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Lord Wright¹ b. 15 Nov 1851, d. 1 Nov 1935

Mother

Sophia Margaret Dawson¹ b. 21 Apr 1856, d. 17 Mar 1935

Last Edited

26 Feb 2019

Birth*

Florence Wright was born on 12 September 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,1

She was the daughter of Charles Lord Wright and Sophia Margaret Dawson.¹

Death*

Florence Wright died in 1906.¹

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Charles Lord Wright, in People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13887] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Charles L. Wright household #53, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Florence Louisa Wright

F, #14108, b. 15 October 1873, d. 15 October 1937

Family Explorer

Father

Isaac Wright b. 14 Feb 1838, d. 4 Feb 1907

Mother

Harriet Jane Clark b. 5 Sep 1849, d. 23 Jul 1878

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

1 Feb 2019

Name-Com

Florence Louisa Wright is commonly known as Lou Wright.¹

Birth*

She was born on 15 October 1873 in North Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

She was the daughter of Isaac Wright and Harriet Jane Clark.

Baptism

Florence Louisa Wright was baptized on 27 May 1874 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.238283,-63.543250

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. John Phinney.³

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 10 October 1875 in Prince Edward Island

; this date is incorrect as her baptismal record states a birth year of 1873 and baptismal year of 1874.⁴

(Bride) Marriage*

She married Henry Llewellyn Rogers, son of David Rogers and Mary Elizabeth Wright, on 30 June 1904.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Louisa Wright was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Henry Llewellyn Rogers, in 1305 11 St. West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

; included in the household with Henry (age 38) were his first wife Florence Louisa Wright (age 36), their daughter Dorothy (age 2), Henry's aunt by marriage, Eliza Clark (age 62), and Henry's brother-in-law Fred Thomas Wright (age 33). Henry's occupation was listed as "manager" and that of Fred as "traveller". The family religion was Methodist.⁵

1911 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta. Household of Henry Rogers, his first wife Florence Louisa Wright, their daughter Dorothy, Henry's aunt by marriage, Eliza Clark, and Henry's brother-in-law Fred Thomas Wright.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Louisa Wright was enumerated on the census of 1916 in the household of Henry Llewellyn Rogers, in 1305 11 St. West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

; included in the household with Henry (age 45) were his wife Louise Wright (age 41), their children Dorothy (age 7) and David (age 3).⁶

1916 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta. Household of Henry L. Rogers, his wife Louise Wright, their children Dorothy and David.

Death*

Florence Louisa Wright died on 15 October 1937, at age 64, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

.¹

Children of Florence Louisa Wright and Henry Llewellyn Rogers

Dorothy Louise Rogers b. 4 Aug 1908
David Llewellyn Rogers+ b. 22 Dec 1912

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 161. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 112. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S13754] Baptismal Record, Florence Louisa Wright,, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 151, (27 May 1874). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8225] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Clark household #60, 1901, on-line digitial copy from microfilm LAC reels T-6428 to T-6556, page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8226] 1911 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta, of Henry L. Rogers household #130, 1911, on-line digitial copy from microfilm LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 14, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7815] 1916 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta, of Henry L. Rogers household #80, 1916, digital image of census page Roll T-21949, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Frances Wright

F, #12526, b. 29 December 1809, d. 21 May 1891

Family Explorer

Father

Stephen Wright b. c 1768, d. 19 Jan 1841

Mother

Frances Lord b. 1771, d. 4 Feb 1863

Last Edited

9 Jan 2019

Name-Com

Frances Wright is commonly known as Fannie.¹

Birth*

She was born on 29 December 1809 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.²

She was the daughter of Stephen Wright and Frances Lord.

Marriage*

Frances Wright married William Schurman, son of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 22 January 1835 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; "William Schurman and Fannie Wright were married under license from the Lieut. Governor, the 22nd Jan. 1835. In the presence of Isaiah Darby, Joseph Bell. By me, A.V.G. Wiggins."¹

Death*

Frances Wright died on 21 May 1891, at age 81, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

She was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Children of Frances Wright and William Schurman

Alice Schurman b. 2 Dec 1835, d. 30 Jan 1838
Isaac William Schurman+ b. 4 Sep 1837, d. 30 Aug 1914
Mary Schurman+ b. 5 Mar 1839, d. 14 May 1917
Stephen Schurman b. 3 Oct 1841, d. 18 Apr 1851
Ann Schurman b. 22 Jan 1848, d. 15 Jul 1922

Citations

[S5135] Baptisms, Marriages, Burials Parish Register Book, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1821-1866, ACC 2630/1, Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Volume 1, page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9817] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, PEIGS publication Lot 25-4, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Frances Wright

F, #12570, b. 28 November 1836, d. 3 November 1878

Family Explorer

Father

John T. Wright b. 23 Aug 1795, d. 14 Apr 1870

Mother

Jane Schurman b. 21 Feb 1799

Last Edited

25 Jan 2019

Name-Com

Frances Wright is commonly known as Fanny Wright.¹

Birth*

She was born on 28 November 1836 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of John T. Wright and Jane Schurman.

Marriage*

Frances Wright married Abraham Schurman, son of Caleb Schurman and Mary Polly Lefurgey, on 28 March 1859.

Death*

Frances Wright died on 3 November 1878, at age 41, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

She was buried in United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Children of Frances Wright and Abraham Schurman

Alfred Lemuel Schurman+ b. 18 Feb 1860, d. 29 Jun 1942
Jane Wright Schurman+ b. 7 Jan 1862, d. 30 Jul 1945
Sarah Emma Schurman b. 1 Mar 1864, d. 28 Apr 1948
Mary Alvina Schurman+ b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 10 May 1933
John Elmer Schurman+ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 12 Aug 1946
Jessie Millicent Schurman b. 30 Apr 1871, d. 15 Jul 1944
Ada Eveline Schurman+ b. 4 Jun 1873, d. 26 Mar 1906
Milton Raymond Schurman+ b. 11 Dec 1875, d. 30 Mar 1930
Leonard Abraham Schurman+ b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 19 Aug 1961

Citations

[S9825] Cemetery Transcript - United Baptist, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, updated 1998 Lot 26-2 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Frances Hazel Marjorie Wright¹

F, #108963, b. 25 May 1911

Family Explorer

Father

Frank Norman Burwash Wright¹ b. 14 Apr 1884, d. 1911

Mother

Pearl Margaret Clark¹ b. 10 Apr 1886, d. 15 Dec 1950

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of John Braddock & Ellen Whywall
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of Richard Whewall & Elena Cook
Descendants of William Whieldon & Elizabeth

Last Edited

18 Feb 2018

Name-Com

Frances Hazel Marjorie Wright is commonly known as Frankie Wright.¹

Birth*

She was born on 25 May 1911.¹

She was the daughter of Frank Norman Burwash Wright and Pearl Margaret Clark.¹

Marriage*

Frances Hazel Marjorie Wright married Kenneth Alton Bruce.¹

Family: Frances Hazel Marjorie Wright and Kenneth Alton Bruce

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 203. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Frances Martha Wright

F, #12541, b. 20 May 1830, d. 23 October 1908

Family Explorer

Father

William Wright b. c 1800, d. 24 Jul 1872

Mother

Sarah Bremble Schurman b. 23 May 1804, d. 3 Jun 1875

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Frances Martha Wright was born on 20 May 1830 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of William Wright and Sarah Bremble Schurman.

Marriage*

Frances Martha Wright married Caleb Schurman, son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 7 November 1848.

Death*

Frances Martha Wright died on 23 October 1908, at age 78, in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of William Gordon Schurman, in United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Children of Frances Martha Wright and Caleb Schurman

Elizabeth Ann Schurman b. 19 Oct 1849, d. 31 Oct 1926
Mary Malvina Schurman+ b. 19 Sep 1851, d. 6 Dec 1936
William Gordon Schurman+ b. 31 Mar 1858, d. 8 Feb 1930

Citations

[S9825] Cemetery Transcript - United Baptist, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, updated 1998 Lot 26-2 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Frank Norman Burwash Wright¹

M, #103095, b. 14 April 1884, d. 1911

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Archibald Wright¹ b. 27 Jun 1844, d. 1912

Mother

Harriet Susannah Beer¹ b. 10 Sep 1847, d. 30 Nov 1930

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

14 Jan 2019

Name-Comalso

Frank Norman Burwash Wright is also commonly known as Frank Wright.²

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Francis Wright.³

Birth*

He was born on 14 April 1884 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; a triplet.¹

He was the son of Thomas Archibald Wright and Harriet Susannah Beer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Frank Norman Burwash Wright was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Archibald Wright, in Lot 26, Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included the household with Archibald (age 47) were his wife Harriet Beer (age 43), their children Walter (age 18), Charles (age 12), triplets Francis (age 7), Morris (age 7), Davis (age 7) & Mary (age 13), and Archibald's widowed father James Wright (age 87). Also in the household were unrelated Annie Whalen (age 48), a servant, and her daughter Abbie (age 10). Archibald was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.³

1891 Canada Census, Centreville Bedeque, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Archibald Wright, his wife Harriet Beer, their children Walter, Charles, Francis, Morris, Davis & Mary, and Archibald's widowed father James Wright. Also in the household were unrelated Annie Whalen, a servant, and her daughter Abbie.

(Groom) Marriage*

Frank Norman Burwash Wright married Pearl Margaret Clark, daughter of Ewen Clark and Rosara Marjorie MacGregor, on 2 June 1908.⁴

Death*

Frank Norman Burwash Wright died in 1911.²

Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34709,-63.73364

;
Inscription: Frank N. Wright / 1884 - 1911 / WRIGHT.^2,5

Cemetery marker, Frank N. Wright (1884-1911). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children of Frank Norman Burwash Wright and Pearl Margaret Clark

Gladys Harriet Wright+⁶ b. 5 Apr 1909, d. 11 Mar 1965
Frances Hazel Marjorie Wright⁶ b. 25 May 1911

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 105. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S7979] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Archibald Wright household #227, 7 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Roll T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 105, p. 202. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S13348] Cemetery marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Frank N. Wright tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 17 June 2018.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 203. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Frederick Charles Wright¹

M, #110804, d. 1889

Family Explorer

Father

Richard Theodore Wright¹ b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 21 Feb 1914

Mother

Sarah Montgomery Wright¹ b. 23 Apr 1828, d. 8 Mar 1896

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

19 Jan 2019

Birth*

Frederick Charles Wright was born in Lot 7, Prince County, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Richard Theodore Wright and Sarah Montgomery Wright.¹

Death*

Frederick Charles Wright died in 1889, in Campbellton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; he died in an accident at his father's mill.¹

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 57. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Frederick Hammond Wright¹

M, #110775, b. 22 September 1869

Family Explorer

Father

Archibald Montgomery Wright¹ b. 22 May 1840, d. 9 Mar 1924

Mother

Catherine J. Tufts¹ b. 1845, d. 28 Jan 1930

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.

Last Edited

15 Jan 2019

Name-Com

Frederick Hammond Wright is commonly known as Fred Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 22 September 1869 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Archibald Montgomery Wright and Catherine J. Tufts.¹

Marriage*

Frederick Hammond Wright married Cecelia Gertrude Warren.¹

Family: Frederick Hammond Wright and Cecelia Gertrude Warren

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 109. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Frederick John Edmund Wright¹

M, #109612, b. 17 September 1877, d. 1947

Family Explorer

Father

Dugald Stewart Wright¹ b. 19 Jun 1835, d. 26 Nov 1912

Mother

Beria Stewart Black¹ b. 20 Sep 1837, d. 28 Feb 1910

Last Edited

1 Sep 2018

Name-Com

Frederick John Edmund Wright is commonly known as Frederick Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 17 September 1877 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Dugald Stewart Wright and Beria Stewart Black.¹

Marriage*

Frederick John Edmund Wright married Cora May Davison, daughter of Robert Davison and Annie MacEwen, on 4 October 1918.¹

Death*

Frederick John Edmund Wright died in 1947.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Family: Frederick John Edmund Wright and Cora May Davison

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Volume 1, Page 60. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Frederick Pringle Wright

M, #11995

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Marriage*

Frederick Pringle Wright married Lucilla Anne Hodgson, daughter of Jabez Barnabas Shaw Hodgson and Mary Ellen Clark, in 1949.

Family: Frederick Pringle Wright and Lucilla Anne Hodgson

George Wright

M, #50298, b. 9 February 1724/25

Family Explorer

Father

Henry Wright Jr. b. 19 May 1700

Mother

Elizabeth Brooks b. 24 Feb 1697/98

Last Edited

19 May 2011

Birth*

George Wright was born on 9 February 1724/25 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.¹

He was the son of Henry Wright Jr. and Elizabeth Brooks.

Marriage*

George Wright married Jennet Ewing.¹

Marriage*

George Wright married Genet.

Children of George Wright and Jennet Ewing

Thaddeous C. Wright+ b. 26 Aug 1763
Lucy Wright+ b. 19 Sep 1765

Family: George Wright and Genet

Citations

[S1049] Don Coy, "Ancestral File (TM) - ver 4. 17, Descendancy Chart, Donald R. Coy, 1997.", July 1996 (Seattle, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Ancestral File (TM) - ver 4. 17, Descendancy Chart."

George Wright¹

M, #109605, b. 1 February 1849

Family Explorer

Father

Benjamin Cole Wright¹ b. 20 Feb 1820, d. 30 Nov 1900

Mother

Hannah White¹ b. c 1815, d. 13 May 1862

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

1 Sep 2018

Birth*

George Wright was born on 1 February 1849.¹

He was the son of Benjamin Cole Wright and Hannah White.¹

Died Young*

George Wright died young.¹

Citations

[S2658] Nancy E. Neal, A United Empire Loyalist Family, the Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: Crescent Isle Publishers, 2006), page 236. Hereinafter cited as A United Empire Loyalist Family, the Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004.

George Arthur Wright

M, #20641, b. 7 November 1920, d. 27 May 1988

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Elliott Wright b. 8 May 1894, d. 12 Aug 1959

Mother

Tryphena Black Wright b. 18 Mar 1892, d. 1980

Relationship

5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

2 Aug 2019

Name-Com

George Arthur Wright is commonly known as Art Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 7 November 1920 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

He was the son of Thomas Elliott Wright and Tryphena Black Wright.

Marriage*

George Arthur Wright married Marjorie Affra Gosling, daughter of Albert Gosling and Charlotte ?, on 31 July 1943 in North Headley, England

Death*

George Arthur Wright died on 27 May 1988, at age 67.²

Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34699,-63.73340

;
Inscription: WRIGHT / George Arthur Wright / Nov. 7, 1920 - May 27, 1988 / Marjorie Affra Wright / Dec. 30, 1922 - 15 Nov. 2018.^2,3

Tombstone, George Arthur Wright (1920-1988), his wife Marjorie Affra Gosling (1922- ). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: George Arthur Wright and Marjorie Affra Gosling

Citations

[S14132] Death Notices, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S10682] Cemetery marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George Arthur Wright & Marjorie Affra Gosling marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

George D. Wright¹

M, #80122

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Marriage*

George D. Wright married Flora E. Hall, daughter of Charles Duane Hall and Mary Antoinette Dyer, on 18 July 1888.¹

Child of George D. Wright and Flora E. Hall

Arthur D. Wright b. 25 Jan 1892

Citations

[S1403] Correspondence with Denise Martelle, 8 May 2000. Unknown repository (unknown repository address).

George Dudley Wright¹

M, #104773, b. 15 June 1858, d. 28 February 1946

Family Explorer

Father

George Miller Wright¹ b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 13 Mar 1867

Mother

Betsy Maria Butcher¹ b. c 1826, d. 26 Sep 1892

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

25 Sep 2014

Birth*

George Dudley Wright was born on 15 June 1858 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of George Miller Wright and Betsy Maria Butcher.¹

Baptism

George Dudley Wright was baptized on 16 June 1859 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was G. M. Barratt.¹

Marriage License*

He obtained a marriage license on 2 January 1889.²

Marriage*

He married Minnie Drusilla Ching on 16 January 1889; George was a bachelor living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Minnie was a spinster living in Souris, Prince Edward Island. The officiating clergyman was J. G. Cameron.²

Death*

George Dudley Wright died on 28 February 1946, at age 87.³

Burial*

He was buried in Methodist/United Church Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.37353,-63.62332

;
inscription: In / Memory of / George M. Wright / Died / Mar. 13, 1867, / ÆT. 45. / WRIGHT
Right: Also / His Wife / Betsy M. Butcher / Died / Sept. 26, 1892, / ÆT. 66.
Left: In Memory of / George Dudley / Wright / Died / Feb. 28, 1946 / ÆT. 87.
Back: In / Memory of / Minnie D. Ching / Wife of / G. D. Wright / Died / Sept. 17, 1941, / ÆT. 72.³

Tombstone, George Miller Wright (1821-1867), his wife Betsy Maria Butcher (1826-1892), their son George Dudley Wright (1858-1946), his wife Minnie Drusilla Ching (1869-1941). United Church Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family: George Dudley Wright and Minnie Drusilla Ching

Citations

[S9398] Baptism - George Dudley Wright, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, (16 June 1859). Hereinafter cited as Baptism - George Dudley Wright.
[S9400] George Dudley Wright & Minnie Drusilla Ching, (16 January 1889), Marriage record, RG 19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1889. Hereinafter cited as Marriage record.
[S9397] United Church Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George M. Wright & Betsy M. Butcher tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 September 2014.

George Miller Wright¹

M, #100580, b. 12 August 1821, d. 13 March 1867

Family Explorer

Father

Nathaniel Wright¹ b. 1793, d. 6 Sep 1860

Mother

Christiana Cole¹ b. 1796, d. 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

23 Aug 2015

Name-Com

George Miller Wright is commonly known as George Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 12 August 1821 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.^1,3

He was the son of Nathaniel Wright and Christiana Cole.¹

Baptism

George Miller Wright was baptized on 30 September 1821 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was F. Caynes.³

Marriage*

He married Betsy Maria Butcher.¹

Death*

George Miller Wright died on 13 March 1867, at age 45.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Methodist/United Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.37353,-63.62332

;
inscription: In / memory of / George M. Wright / Died / Mar. 13, 1867, / ÆT. 45. / WRIGHT
Right: Also / His Wife / Betsy M. Butcher / Died / Sept. 26, 1892, / ÆT. 66.
Left: In Memory of / George Dudley / Wright / Died / Feb. 28, 1946 / ÆT. 87.
Back: In / Memory of / Minnie D. Ching / Wife of / G. D. Wright / Died / Sept. 17, 1941, / ÆT. 72.^2,4

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of George Miller Wright and Betsy Maria Butcher

Martha Maria Wright⁵ b. 10 Apr 1853, d. 25 Sep 1936
George Dudley Wright⁶ b. 15 Jun 1858, d. 28 Feb 1946

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 29. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9397] United Church Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George M. Wright & Betsy M. Butcher tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 September 2014.
[S10231] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 3, (30 September 1821). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S8215] Cemetery Transcriptions, Freetown Methodist/United Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

, George Dudley Wright Published transcripts, Lot 25-1, 2000 PEIGS, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 77. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9398] Baptism - George Dudley Wright, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, (16 June 1859). Hereinafter cited as Baptism - George Dudley Wright.

George Miller Wright¹

M, #102885, b. 24 November 1867, d. 3 November 1923

Family Explorer

Father

John Lorenzo Wright¹ b. 27 Feb 1833, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Mary MacCallum¹ b. 12 Jun 1832, d. 15 Dec 1906

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

11 Jan 2013

Name-Com

George Miller Wright is commonly known as George Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 24 November 1867 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of John Lorenzo Wright and Mary MacCallum.¹

Baptism

George Miller Wright was baptized on 12 September 1868 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was R. Weddall.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Mary MacCallum, in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Mary (MacCallum) Wright (age 48), now widowed, were her children Hamlet (age 17), Carrie (age 15), George (age 13), Ada May (age 8) and Lorenzo (age 6). Mary was a seamstress. The family religion was Methodist.²

1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Mary (MacCallum) Wright, her children Hamlet, Carrie, George, Ada May and Lorenzo.

Moved*

George Miller Wright moved to Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.³

Marriage*

He married Etta Holland in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.³

Death*

George Miller Wright died on 3 November 1923, at age 55, in California, U.S.A.

.³

Children of George Miller Wright and Etta Holland

Alice Glenna Wright³ b. 1900
Marguerite Hazel Wright³ b. 1902, d. 1921

Citations

[S7746] Baptism transcription - George Miller Wright, , PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 124, (12 September 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[S7748] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Mary (MacCallum) Wright Household #206, 1881, Microfilm C-13162, Lot 26, District #1, Sub-district V, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 183. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

George Montague Wright¹

M, #105022, b. 19 November 1866, d. 1931

Family Explorer

Father

Robert Alder Wright¹ b. 26 May 1819, d. 22 Jul 1897

Mother

Elizabeth Morley Muttart¹ b. 1839, d. 22 May 1879

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

24 Feb 2017

Name-Com

George Montague Wright is commonly known as George Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 19 November 1866 in Prince Edward Island

.^1,3

He was the son of Robert Alder Wright and Elizabeth Morley Muttart.¹

Marriage License*

George Montague Wright obtained a marriage license on 11 October 1890.⁴

Marriage*

He married Mary A. Trueman, daughter of S. Hiram Trueman and Tryphena Black, on 15 October 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; George was a bachelor, living in Searletown. Mary was a spinster, living in Searletown. The officating clergyman was William Harrison.⁴

Census HeadHousehold

George Montague Wright was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 34) were his wife Mary Trueman (age 37), their children, Tryphena (age 9), Eliza (age 4), Claire (age 2) and Walter (age 1). George was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 44) were his wife Mary Trueman (age 48), their children Tryphena (age 19), Eliza (age 14), Claire (age 12), Walter (age 11) and Lewis (age 8). George was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.³

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Centreville (Central Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 54) were his wife Mary Trueman (age 58), their children, Robert Claire (age 22), Walter (age 21) and Lewis (age 18). George, Walter and Lewis were farmers, Claire was a student. The family religion was Methodist.⁶

Death*

He died in 1931.⁷

Burial*

He was buried in United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30275,-63.69037

;
Inscription: WRIGHT / George M. Wright / 1866 - 1931 / His Wife / Mary A. Trueman / 1863 - 1944 / Their Children / G. Thompson Age 7 Months / G. Silas Age 4 Months
Back: Infant Granddaughter / Mary Milne Runcie / July 31, 1918.^7,2

Tombstone, George M. Wright (1866-1931), his wife Mary A. Trueman (1863 - 1944), their children, G. Thompson Wright (1894-1895) & G. Silas Thompson (1901-1901), and granddaughter Mary Milne Runcie (1918-1918). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription.

Children of George Montague Wright and Mary A. Trueman

Tryphena Black Wright+ b. 18 Mar 1892, d. 1980
George Thompson Wright⁸ b. 29 Jun 1894, d. Mar 1895
Eliza Alice Wright+⁹ b. 20 Jun 1896, d. 7 Jun 1966
Robert Claire Wright¹⁰ b. 3 Oct 1898
Walter Trueman Wright+¹¹ b. 27 Nov 1899, d. 21 Jul 1988
George Silas Wright¹² b. 9 Jun 1901, d. Oct 1901
Charles Lewis Wright¹³ b. 11 Dec 1902

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 75. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S10774] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George Montague Wright family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 26 August 2015.
[S10215] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 26, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of George Wright household #101, digital image of original page LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10207] George M. Wright & Mary A. Trueman, (15 October 1890), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada , RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1890. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S10217] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of George Wright household #43, digital image of original page LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10216] 1921 Canada Census, Centreville (Central Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of George Wright household #17, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG31, Folder Number 104, Page 2-3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9538] Cemetery Transcript, Searletown United Church Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 27-2, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S10214] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 182, (17 August 1894). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10210] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 183, (13 September 1896). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10211] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 185, (7 May 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10212] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 185, (14 February 1900). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10213] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 187, (22 September 1901). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10209] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 188, (26 April 1903). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

George Silas Wright¹

M, #105848, b. 9 June 1901, d. October 1901

Family Explorer

Father

George Montague Wright¹ b. 19 Nov 1866, d. 1931

Mother

Mary A. Trueman¹ b. 24 May 1865, d. 1944

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

7 Apr 2017

Name-Com

George Silas Wright is commonly known as Silas Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 9 June 1901 in residence, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of George Montague Wright and Mary A. Trueman.¹

Baptism

George Silas Wright was baptized on 22 September 1901 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143

.¹

Death*

He died in October 1901, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

(Interred) Burial

He was buried in the plot of George Montague Wright, in United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30275,-63.69037

Back inscription.

Citations

[S10213] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 187, (22 September 1901). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10774] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George Montague Wright family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 26 August 2015.
[S9538] Cemetery Transcript, Searletown United Church Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 27-2, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

George Thompson Wright¹

M, #105849, b. 29 June 1894, d. March 1895

Family Explorer

Father

George Montague Wright¹ b. 19 Nov 1866, d. 1931

Mother

Mary A. Trueman¹ b. 24 May 1865, d. 1944

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

7 Apr 2017

Name-Com

George Thompson Wright is commonly known as Thompson Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 29 June 1894 in residence, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of George Montague Wright and Mary A. Trueman.¹

Baptism

George Thompson Wright was baptized on 17 August 1894 in United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143

.¹

Death*

He died in March 1895, at age 8 months, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

(Interred) Burial

He was buried in the plot of George Montague Wright, in United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30275,-63.69037

Back inscription.

Citations

[S10214] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 182, (17 August 1894). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10774] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, George Montague Wright family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 26 August 2015.
[S9538] Cemetery Transcript, Searletown United Church Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 27-2, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Georgia Etta Wright¹

F, #102910, b. 5 September 1894

Family Explorer

Father

Major Wright¹ b. 18 Apr 1869, d. 7 Jun 1945

Mother

Georgia Etta Parker¹ b. 4 Mar 1874, d. Sep 1894

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

11 Jan 2013

Birth*

Georgia Etta Wright was born on 5 September 1894 in Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.¹

She was the daughter of Major Wright and Georgia Etta Parker.¹

Marriage*

Georgia Etta Wright married Theodore Chaffin.¹

Family: Georgia Etta Wright and Theodore Chaffin

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 183. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Gertrude Wright

F, #15943, b. 16 August 1891, d. 1988

Family Explorer

Father

Artemas Peter Wright b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 Dec 1942

Mother

Louisa Ellen Campbell b. 19 Jul 1856, d. 12 Mar 1954

Last Edited

15 Jun 2018

Birth*

Gertrude Wright was born on 16 August 1891 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of Artemas Peter Wright and Louisa Ellen Campbell.

Marriage*

Gertrude Wright married William James Cairns, son of William Cairns and Margaret MacEachern, on 12 June 1918 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

Gertrude Wright died in 1988.

Burial*

She was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 43.39684,-63.70844

;
Inscription: CAIRNS / 1875 W. James Cairns 1967 / His Wife / 1891 Gertrude Wright 1988 / 1867 Mary Cairns 1942.¹

Tombstone, W. James Cairns (1875-1967), his wife Gertrude Wright (1891-1988), his sister Mary Cairns (1867-1942). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Gertrude Wright and William James Cairns

Citations

[S12464] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, W. James Cairns & Gertrude Wright tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Gladys Harriet Wright¹

F, #108960, b. 5 April 1909, d. 11 March 1965

Family Explorer

Father

Frank Norman Burwash Wright¹ b. 14 Apr 1884, d. 1911

Mother

Pearl Margaret Clark¹ b. 10 Apr 1886, d. 15 Dec 1950

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

6 Mar 2018

Birth*

Gladys Harriet Wright was born on 5 April 1909 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Frank Norman Burwash Wright and Pearl Margaret Clark.¹

Marriage*

Gladys Harriet Wright married Edward Bayfield Ellis, son of L. Robert Ellis and Flora Jane Forbes, on 9 March 1928.^2,3

Death*

Gladys Harriet Wright died on 11 March 1965, at age 55, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,4

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bloomfield, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,5

Children of Gladys Harriet Wright and Edward Bayfield Ellis

Marion Luella Ellis⁴ b. 5 Oct 1929, d. 18 Oct 1986
Shirley Pearl Ellis² b. 20 Apr 1931, d. 13 Apr 1932

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 203. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S12777] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, Bloomfield, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Edward Bayfield Ellis & Gladys Harriet Wright photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 203, p. 329. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 329. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S12820] Cemetery Transcript, Bloomfield United Church Cemetery, transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Gordon Wright¹

M, #110887, b. 1 March 1888

Family Explorer

Father

Nelson Nathaniel Wright¹ b. 10 Jan 1839, d. 8 Sep 1908

Mother

Sara A. Wiggins¹ b. 5 Aug 1843

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett
Descendants of Hugh Hull & Elinor
Descendants of William White & Susanna Jackson

Last Edited

28 Jan 2019

Birth*

Gordon Wright was born on 1 March 1888 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Nelson Nathaniel Wright and Sara A. Wiggins.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Gordon Wright was enumerated on the census of 27 April 1891 in the household of Nelson Nathaniel Wright, as a son, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Nathaniel (age 52) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 47), their son Gordon (age 3), and Sarah's son by her second husband, James Hopper (age 14). Nathaniel was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Gordon Wright was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Nelson Nathaniel Wright, as a son, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Nathaniel (age 61) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 51), their son Gordon (age 13), Sarah's son by her second husband, Arthur Hopper (age 26), and his wife Emily (age 26). Nathaniel was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.¹

Citations

[S13714] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Nathaniel Wright household #101, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13712] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Nathaniel Wright household #173, 27 April 1891, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6383, Page 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Gordon Loraine Wright¹

M, #63874, b. 15 September 1911

Family Explorer

Father

Durward E. Wright b. 18 Dec 1885

Mother

Amelia Tomkins

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Birth*

Gordon Loraine Wright was born on 15 September 1911.¹

He was the son of Durward E. Wright and Amelia Tomkins.

Citations

[S1067] Allan Lee Tieman, "Allan Lee Tieman, compiled records" (Blue Island, Illinois). . Hereinafter cited as "Allan Lee Tieman, compiled records."

Grace Wright¹

F, #111045, b. 23 February 1885, d. 1903

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Lord Wright¹ b. 15 Nov 1851, d. 1 Nov 1935

Mother

Sophia Margaret Dawson¹ b. 21 Apr 1856, d. 17 Mar 1935

Last Edited

26 Feb 2019

Birth*

Grace Wright was born on 23 February 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,1

She was the daughter of Charles Lord Wright and Sophia Margaret Dawson.¹

Death*

Grace Wright died in 1903.¹

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Charles Lord Wright, in People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13887] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Charles L. Wright household #53, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.