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John Wright¹

M, #43594, b. 1575, d. 5 July 1643

Pedigree

Father

John Wright¹ b. 1544, d. 1624

Mother

Bennett Greene¹ b. 1554

Last Edited

18 Jun 2004

Birth*

John Wright was born in 1575 in London, England

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He was the son of John Wright and Bennett Greene.¹

Marriage*

John Wright married Mary Dell, daughter of Ralph Dell, on 22 April 1624, in Waltham, Essex, England

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Death*

John Wright died on 5 July 1643, in Waltham, Essex, England

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Child of John Wright and Mary Dell

Susannah Wright+¹ b. 5 Aug 1627, d. 1678

Citations

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

John Wright¹

M, #43604, b. 1544, d. 1624

Pedigree

Father

John Wright¹ b. 13 Sep, d. 30 May 1640

Mother

Alice Rucke¹ b. 1520

Last Edited

23 Apr 2011

Birth*

John Wright was born in 1544 in Whitesbridge, Essex, England

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He was the son of John Wright and Alice Rucke.¹

Marriage*

John Wright married Bennett Greene, daughter of Lawrence Greene and Margaret Spencer.¹

Death*

John Wright died in 1624, in Wrightsbridge, Essex, England

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Child of John Wright and Bennett Greene

John Wright+¹ b. 1575, d. 5 Jul 1643

Citations

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

John Wright¹

M, #44791, b. 13 September, d. 30 May 1640

Pedigree

Last Edited

5 Sep 2013

Birth*

John Wright was born on 13 September in Kelvesdon, Essex, England

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Marriage*

He married Joan Page on 17 November 1540, in South Weald, Essex, England

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Marriage*

John Wright married Alice Rucke, daughter of Robert Rooke and ?? Rucke, on 13 September 1541, in England

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Death*

John Wright died on 30 May 1640, in Degenham, Essex, England

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Burial*

He was buried in Essex, England

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Family: John Wright and Joan Page

Child of John Wright and Alice Rucke

John Wright+¹ b. 1544, d. 1624

Citations

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

Squire John Wright¹

M, #105057, b. 1789, d. 2 December 1875

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Wright² b. 28 Mar 1765, d. 25 Apr 1825

Mother

Ann Nancy Lord² b. 24 Jan 1770, d. 21 Mar 1839

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

6 Jan 2015

Name Variation

Squire John Wright is also known as John M. Wright.³

Birth*

He was born in 1789 in Tryon, Prince Edward Island

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(First) Marriage

He married first Elizabeth Robins, daughter of John Robins and Mary Hooper, there were seven children from this marriage. It is believed that John and Elizabeth lived in the Central Bedeque area before moving to the newly developed Searletown district.³

Squire John Wright was the son of Nathaniel Wright and Ann Nancy Lord.²

(Second) Marriage

Squire John Wright married second Mary Stewart, daughter of Dugald Stewart and Elizabeth Craig, on 16 November 1831.⁴

Death*

Squire John Wright died on 2 December 1875, in Searletown, Prince Edward Island

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Burial*

He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30290,-63.69026

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Inscription: WRIGHT / In Memory / of / John Wright / died Dec. 2, 1875, / Æt. 86 / Also His Wife / Mary / died Dec. 20, 1877, / Æt. 72
Left: In Memory / of / Annie Amelia / died Nov. 13, 1875, /Æt. 12. / Daughter of / Dugald S. & Beria / S. Wright.
Back: Emma Huestis / Born Feb. 1856 / Died June 1920.⁵

Tombstone, John Wright (1789-1875), his second wife Mary Stewart (1805-1877), Annie Amelia (1863-1875), daughter of their son Dugald Wright & Beria Black, Emma Huestis (1856-1920), daughter of their daughter Elizabeth Ann Wright & Nathaniel Wright Huestis. United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Squire John Wright and Elizabeth Robins

John Robins Wright+³ b. 1814, d. 23 Feb 1890
Harriet Wright+³ b. 28 May 1815, d. 27 Oct 1893
Albert Wright⁶ b. 1818, d. 1828
Solomon Dibble Wright⁶ b. c 1819, d. 26 Apr 1896
Richard Theodore Wright+³ b. 16 Dec 1821, d. 21 Feb 1914
Thomas Robins Wright⁶ b. 25 Dec 1823, d. 29 Aug 1908
Anne Wright⁶ b. 1826, d. 1826

Children of Squire John Wright and Mary Stewart

Elizabeth Ann Wright+⁶ b. 10 Mar 1833
Dugald Stewart Wright+⁶ b. 19 Jun 1835, d. 26 Nov 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), page 87. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[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). 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), p.23. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9572] Cemetery marker. (Squire) John Wright, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.
[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.

John A. Wright¹

M, #20715, b. 17 August 1917, d. 13 July 1992

Pedigree

Father

Ira Wright

Mother

Nina Shaw

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Oct 2019

Birth*

John A. Wright was born on 17 August 1917 in Lot 6, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Ira Wright and Nina Shaw.

(Groom) Marriage*

John A. Wright married Georgina Margaret Schurman, daughter of Horatio Clayton Schurman and Mary Elizabeth Ahearn, on 23 January 1960 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

John A. Wright died on 13 July 1992, at age 74.¹

Burial*

He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40506,-63.77526

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Inscription: WRIGHT / Georgina M. / Schurman / 1925 - 2010 / Wife | John A. Wright / 1917 - 1992 / Husband / Ever Remembered, Ever Loved
Back: WRIGHT / Son / Gary Ronald Perry / Jan. 14, 1953 - Mar. 13, 2018.¹

Cemetery marker, John A. Wright (1917-1992), his wife Georgina M. Schurman (1925-2010). Her son by first marriage, Gary Ronald Perry (1953-2018). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Children of John A. Wright and Georgina Margaret Schurman

Nina Lynn Wright b. 20 Jun 1963, d. 18 Aug 1997
James Horatio Wright b. 3 Mar 1967, d. 7 Apr 2015

Citations

[S12313] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John A. Wright & Georgina M. Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker.

John Beer Wright¹

M, #103094, b. 31 December 1875, d. 13 June 1876

Pedigree

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

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

Last Edited

12 Jul 2015

Birth*

John Beer Wright was born on 31 December 1875 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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

Death*

John Beer Wright died on 13 June 1876, at age 5 months and 12 days, in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34711,-63.73360

. Section C, Row 4, Stone 44
Inscription: First Marker: Rebecca Jane / died Sept. 23, 1875. / Aged 1 year / Also infant son / died Jan. 13, 1876 / Aged 14 days / Children of Archibald / & Harriet Wright / text below ground. ("infant son" is actually John Beer Wright, who also appears on the family tombstone.)
Inscription Family Marker: Archibald T. Wright / 1844 - 1912 / His Wife / Harriet S. Beer / 1847 - 1936 / God shall wipe away all tears, and / there shall be no more death: for / former things are passed away. / - / Abiding in the great Physician's / care.
Left: Alfred Beer, / 1872 - 1886 / James Walter, / 1873 - 1900 / He giveth His beloved sleep.
Right: Rebecca Jane / 1874 - 1875 / John Beer / 1876 - 1877 / Suffer little children to come / unto Me.^1,2,3

Tombstone, Rebecca Jane (1874-1875), infant son (1875-1876). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Tombstone, Archibald Wright (1844-1912), his wife Harriet Beer (1847-1936), their children Alfred Beer (1872-1886), James Walter (1873-1900), Rebecca Jane (1874-1875), John Beer (1876-1877). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

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.
[S9578] Cemetery marker. Rebecca Jane Wright, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 4 August 2014.
[S9577] Cemetery marker. Archibald Wright family, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 4 August 2014.

John Charles Wright¹

M, #110797, b. 9 May 1930, d. 23 September 2022

Pedigree

John Charles Wright (1930-2022).

Father

Walter Trueman Wright¹ b. 27 Nov 1899, d. 21 Jul 1988

Mother

A. Helen Bishop¹ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 16 Aug 1967

Relationship

5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

20 Oct 2022

Name-Com

John Charles Wright is commonly known as Charles Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 9 May 1930 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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He was the son of Walter Trueman Wright and A. Helen Bishop.¹

Death*

John Charles Wright died on 23 September 2022, at age 92, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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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 290. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S17667] Death Notice - John "Charles" Wright, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

John Jesse Wright

M, #11975, b. 2 October 1829, d. 17 April 1900

Pedigree

Father

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

Mother

Jane Schurman b. 21 Feb 1799

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

2 Feb 2016

Name-Com

John Jesse Wright is commonly known as John Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 2 October 1829 in Middleton, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Canada

He was the son of John T. Wright and Jane Schurman.

(First) Marriage*

John Jesse Wright married first Sarah Schurman Clark, daughter of Francis M. Clark and Elizabeth Schurman, on 24 February 1859 in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Second) Marriage*

John Jesse Wright married second Agnes Clark, daughter of John Clark and Ann L. Simpson, on 24 February 1875 in South Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Third) Marriage*

John Jesse Wright married third Lavinia Davies Wright, daughter of William Wright and Isabella Cole, on 31 March 1896.

Death*

John Jesse Wright died on 17 April 1900, at age 70, in Middleton, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34715,-63.73396

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Inscription: In / Memory of / John J. Wright / Died / April 17, 1900 / ÆT. 71.
Right: Also / His Wives / Sarah S. Clark / Died / July 1872, / ÆT. 35. / Agnes Clark / Died / Aug. 14, 1894 / ÆT. 51
Back: John Wright / Died / April 14, 1870 / ÆT. 76. / Also His Wife / Jane Schurman / Died / Sept. 6, 1887, / ÆT. 89.^2,1

Tombstone, John J. Wright (1829-1900), his first wife Sarah Clark (1834-1872), his second wife, Agnes Clark (1843-1894), his father, John T. Wright (1795-1870), his mother, Jane Schurman (1799-1887). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription.

Back inscription.

Children of John Jesse Wright and Sarah Schurman Clark

Artemas Peter Wright+ b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 Dec 1942
Melbourne Stephen Wright b. 27 Feb 1862, d. 9 Jun 1932
Jane Hyatt Wright+ b. 25 Feb 1870, d. 13 Nov 1903

Children of John Jesse Wright and Agnes Clark

Sarah Anna Clark Wright b. 16 Nov 1875, d. 22 Feb 1882
Mary Janetta Wright b. 26 Jan 1878, d. 26 Feb 1882
Jessie Agnes Wright b. 10 Feb 1880, d. 29 Mar 1880
Ada Leila Wright+ b. 7 Jan 1883, d. 16 May 1929
John Wesley Wright b. 8 Nov 1886, d. 12 Feb 1887

Family: John Jesse Wright and Lavinia Davies Wright

Citations

[S10705] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John J. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.
[S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, David Arthur Walker, unknown repository address.

John Lord Wright¹

M, #111035, b. 28 February 1824, d. 27 May 1859

Pedigree

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

17 Feb 2019

Birth*

John Lord Wright was born on 28 February 1824 in Lower Tryon (now Victoria), Queens County, Prince Edward Island

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He was the son of William Wright and Elizabeth Lord.¹

Marriage*

John Lord Wright married Mary Smith, daughter of Christopher Smith and Deborah Foster, on 20 October 1850, they had four children.²

Death*

John Lord Wright died on 27 May 1859, at age 35, in Lower Tryon (now Victoria), Queens County, Prince Edward Island

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Burial*

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

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Children of John Lord Wright and Mary Smith

Charles Lord Wright+¹ b. 15 Nov 1851, d. 1 Nov 1935
Ada Smith Wright¹ b. 10 Jul 1854
Christopher Smith Wright+¹ b. 20 Aug 1856, d. 21 Feb 1942
Bessie Cottrell Wright+¹ b. 18 Apr 1859, d. 31 May 1937

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 142. 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 141. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Lot 28-4 (2000) Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.

John Lorenzo Wright¹

M, #100593, b. 27 February 1833, d. 2 March 1875

Pedigree

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 (#1)
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton (#2)

Last Edited

10 Jan 2019

Name-Com

John Lorenzo Wright is commonly known as Lorenzo Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 27 February 1833 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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

Marriage*

John Lorenzo Wright married Mary MacCallum, daughter of Dugald MacCallum and Margaret Cole.¹

Death*

John Lorenzo Wright died on 2 March 1875, at age 42.³

Burial*

He was buried in United/Methodist Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34678,-63.73412

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Inscription: In Memory / of / my beloved husband / J. Lorenzo Wright / Died / Mar. 2, 1875 / AEt. 42.³

Tombstone, John Lorenzo Wright (1833-1875). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children of John Lorenzo Wright and Mary MacCallum

Albert Wright⁴
Margaret Jane Wright+⁵ b. 29 Feb 1856, d. 1926
Hamlet Davies Wright⁶ b. 3 Dec 1863, d. 10 Sep 1940
Carrie Amelia Wright⁷ b. 22 Aug 1866, d. 6 Mar 1944
George Miller Wright+⁸ b. 24 Nov 1867, d. 3 Nov 1923
Major Wright+⁹ b. 18 Apr 1869, d. 7 Jun 1945
Ada May Wright¹⁰ b. 22 May 1872, d. 15 Sep 1885
Lorenzo Duncan Wright+¹¹ b. 9 Feb 1875, d. 1 Aug 1955

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.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. I, Page 82. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S6213] Cemetery Marker - Lorenzo Wright. Lorenzo Wright, tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), p. 83. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S7750] Baptism transcription - Hamlet Davies Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 65, (24 November 1856). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[S7747] Baptism transcription - Hamlet Davies Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 124, (12 September 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[S7745] Baptism transcription - Carrie Amelia Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 124, (12 September 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[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.
[S7743] Baptism transcription - Major Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 152, (3 March 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[S7744] Baptism transcription - Ada May Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 152, (3 March 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.
[S7742] Baptism transcription - Lorenzo Duncan Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 152, (3 March 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.

John M. Wright¹

M, #103071, b. 23 July 1829, d. 17 November 1858

Pedigree

Father

James Wright¹ b. 14 Jun 1803, d. 19 Jan 1893

Mother

Mary Montgomery¹ b. 28 Dec 1804, d. 3 Feb 1877

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 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

13 Feb 2016

Birth*

John M. Wright was born on 23 July 1829 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; John never married.¹

He was the son of James Wright and Mary Montgomery.¹

Death*

John M. Wright died on 17 November 1858, at age 29, in California

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Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34687,-63.73367

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Inscription: In memory of / John M. Wright / Died / Nov. 17, 1858, / Æt. 30 yrs.^2,3

Tombstone, John M. Wright (1829-1858). 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. 35. 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, unknown repository address.
[S10757] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John M. Wright, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

John Marshall Wright¹

M, #105028, b. 19 April 1850

Pedigree

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

5 Jan 2015

Name-Com

John Marshall Wright is commonly known as Marshall Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 19 April 1850; the family Bible shows a birth date of 17 April.¹

He was the son of Robert Alder Wright and Elizabeth Morley Muttart.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), page 75. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

John Morris Wright¹

M, #100559, b. 20 July 1857

Pedigree

Father

Stephen Wright Esq.¹ b. 1801, d. 27 Apr 1883

Mother

Millicent Palmer¹ b. 1814, d. 5 Jun 1872

Last Edited

7 Dec 2011

Birth*

John Morris Wright was born on 20 July 1857 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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He was the son of Stephen Wright Esq. and Millicent Palmer.¹

Baptism

John Morris Wright was baptized on 1 November 1857 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786,-63.72143

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

Marriage*

He married Bessie Salter Jost.²

Family: John Morris Wright and Bessie Salter Jost

Citations

[S6206] Baptism Record - John Morris Wright, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 86. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - John Morris Wright.
[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. 34. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

John Nelson Wright¹

M, #105045, b. 3 August 1837

Pedigree

Father

Lewis Wright¹ b. c 1806, d. 13 Mar 1877

Mother

Ann Sloane¹ b. c 1810, d. 3 Jan 1842

Last Edited

5 Jan 2015

Birth*

John Nelson Wright was born on 3 August 1837.¹

He was the son of Lewis Wright and Ann Sloane.¹

Marriage*

John Nelson Wright married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of William Marshall and Mary Gummersal, on 14 July 1863.²

Child of John Nelson Wright and Elizabeth Marshall

Lucy Irving Gummersal Wright² b. 14 Aug 1876, d. 10 Feb 1877

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 37. 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 106. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

John Robins Wright¹

M, #95024, b. 1814, d. 23 February 1890

Pedigree

John Robins Wright (1813-1890).

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Robins¹ b. 1789

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee (#1)
Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee (#2)
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole (#1)
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole (#2)
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton (#1)
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton (#2)
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr. (#1)
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr. (#2)

Last Edited

20 Aug 2015

Birth*

John Robins Wright was born in 1814.^1,2

He was the son of Squire John Wright and Elizabeth Robins.¹

Marriage*

John Robins Wright married Sophia Ann Craig, daughter of John Craig and Ann Robins, on 31 March 1842.¹

(Witness) Marriage

John Robins Wright witnessed the marriage of Harriet Wright and Job Wright on 2 February 1846 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033

; "Job Wright (B) and Harriett Wright (S) both of Bedeque were married by license the 2nd Feby 1846 in the presence of Theodore Wright, John Wright Jr. AVG Wiggins."^3,4

Census HeadHousehold*

John Robins Wright was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household with John (age 66) were his wife Sophia Craig (age 61), and sons Thomas (age 27) and Arthur (age 20). John and Arthur were farmers, Thomas a school teacher. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist. They lived on the farm adjacent to their son Albert.⁵

Death*

He died on 23 February 1890, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Burial*

He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273,-63.69009

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Inscription: In / Memory of / John R. Wright / Died / Feb. 23, 1890. / Æt. 76. / Wright
Left: His Wife / Sophia / Died / July 3, 1898, / Æt. 79
Right: W. Arthur Wright / 1861 - 1945 / Also His Wife / Alice A. Black / 1858 - 1953.^6,2

Tombstone, John Robins Wright (1814-1890), his wife Sophia Ann Craig (1819-1898), their son William Arthur Wright (1861-1945), his wife Alice A. Black (1858-1953). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Children of John Robins Wright and Sophia Ann Craig

Sophia Wright⁶
Ann Elizabeth Wright⁸ b. 10 Mar 1843, d. 5 Dec 1863
Mary Louisa Stewart Wright+⁹ b. 5 Sep 1844, d. 16 Mar 1903
Albert Soloman Wright+¹⁰ b. 8 Feb 1847, d. 16 May 1925
Charles Alonzo Wright+¹¹ b. 7 Jun 1849, d. 26 Jan 1907
Arthur Ramsay Wright⁸ b. 12 Jun 1851, d. 13 Oct 1856
Thomas John Wright⁸ b. 24 Feb 1854, d. 2 Dec 1934
James Craig Wright⁸ b. 6 Apr 1856, d. 6 Jan 1927
William Arthur Wright⁶ b. 3 Apr 1861, d. 1945

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978). Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S10205] Cemetery marker, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Robins Wright & Sophia Ann Craig, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 August 2015.
[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.
[S5221] Job Wright & Harriet Wright marriage, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond: Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 174, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond.
[S10206] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John R. Wright household #47, digital image of original page, LAC Roll C_13162, Page Number 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S9538] Cemetery Transcript, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Volume 27-2 (2000), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 55. 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 56. 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. 145. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9544] Baptismal Record, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, page 20, (14 May 1857). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S9545] Baptismal Record, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, page 32, (6 August 1850). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

John Ross Wright¹

M, #53974

Pedigree

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Marriage*

John Ross Wright married Eva.

Children of John Ross Wright and Eva

Herbert Wright
Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright+ b. 20 Mar 1922, d. 17 Jan 1997

Citations

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

John S. Wright¹

M, #111167, b. 29 August 1881

Pedigree

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*

John S. Wright was born on 29 August 1881 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Charles Lord Wright and Sophia Margaret Dawson.¹

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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

John Sidney Wright¹

M, #110828, b. 14 June 1919

Pedigree

Father

Horace Melville Wright¹ b. 7 Jan 1879, d. 20 Jan 1951

Mother

Minnie May Ross¹ b. 27 Aug 1880, d. 24 Jan 1953

Relationship

4th cousin 2 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

21 Jan 2019

Name-Com

John Sidney Wright is commonly known as Sidney Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 14 June 1919.¹

He was the son of Horace Melville Wright and Minnie May Ross.¹

Marriage*

John Sidney Wright married Minnie Isabel Powers Hunt.¹

Family: John Sidney Wright and Minnie Isabel Powers Hunt

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. 256. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

John Sutherland Wright¹

M, #110841, b. 20 February 1881, d. 1 May 1954

Pedigree

Father

Alpheus Stephen Wright¹ b. 30 Apr 1846, d. 15 Jun 1923

Mother

Ann Marion MacPhee¹ b. 1846, d. 19 Jan 1929

Last Edited

26 Jan 2019

Name-Com

John Sutherland Wright is commonly known as Sutherland Wright.¹

Birth*

He was born on 20 February 1881 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

He was the son of Alpheus Stephen Wright and Ann Marion MacPhee.¹

Marriage*

John Sutherland Wright married Deborah Smith Allen, daughter of Gabriel Strang Allen and Hannah Amelia Smith, on 25 November 1908.³

Death*

John Sutherland Wright died on 1 May 1954, at age 73, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Burial*

He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Family: John Sutherland Wright and Deborah Smith Allen

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. 131. 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. 131, 234. 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. 234. 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, unknown repository address.

John T. Wright¹

M, #42002, b. 23 August 1795, d. 14 April 1870

Pedigree

Father

Stephen Wright¹ b. c 1768, d. 19 Jan 1841

Mother

Frances Lord¹ b. 1771, d. 4 Feb 1863

Last Edited

9 Jan 2019

Name-Com

John T. Wright is commonly known as John Wright.

Birth*

He was born on 23 August 1795 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Stephen Wright and Frances Lord.¹

Marriage*

John T. Wright married Jane Schurman, daughter of Peter Schurman and Mary Bremble, on 9 April 1822.³

Death*

John T. Wright died on 14 April 1870, at age 74, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Burial*

He was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34715,-63.73396

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription.

Back inscription.

Children of John T. Wright and Jane Schurman

Mary Bremble Wright+ b. 7 Sep 1823, d. 28 Sep 1905
Alice Wright+ b. 6 Aug 1825, d. 25 Apr 1852
Jane Wright+ b. 20 Oct 1827, d. 15 Mar 1881
John Jesse Wright+ b. 2 Oct 1829, d. 17 Apr 1900
Elizabeth Wright b. 26 Feb 1832, d. 12 Feb 1836
Peter Wright b. 25 Sep 1833, d. 25 Mar 1858
Frances Wright+ b. 28 Nov 1836, d. 3 Nov 1878
Sarah Ann Wright+ b. 11 Jun 1839, d. 6 Dec 1915
Charles Stephen Wright b. 17 Aug 1844, d. 2 Oct 1851

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur 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, page 14. 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 42. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S10705] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John J. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

John Wesley Wright

M, #11982, b. 8 November 1886, d. 12 February 1887

Pedigree

Father

John Jesse Wright b. 2 Oct 1829, d. 17 Apr 1900

Mother

Agnes Clark b. c 1843, d. 14 Aug 1894

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

John Wesley Wright was born on 8 November 1886 in Middleton, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Canada

He was the son of John Jesse Wright and Agnes Clark.

Death*

John Wesley Wright died on 12 February 1887, in Middleton, Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, Canada

John Wesley Wright¹

M, #105866, b. 23 October 1901

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Wesley Wright¹ b. 2 May 1856

Mother

Christian Everat Fyfe¹ b. 6 Sep 1872

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

23 Aug 2015

Birth*

John Wesley Wright was born on 23 October 1901 in residence, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Wesley Wright and Christian Everat Fyfe.¹

Baptism

John Wesley Wright was baptized on 23 October 1902 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was F. A. Wightman.¹

Citations

[S10229] Baptism Record, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 188, (23 October 1902). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

John Wilbert Wright¹

M, #105330, b. 25 December 1880, d. 1 August 1965

Pedigree

Father

Charles Nelson Wright¹ b. 14 Oct 1848, d. 1937

Mother

Janie Dickie¹ b. 4 Aug 1852, d. 6 Sep 1922

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

17 Feb 2015

Birth*

John Wilbert Wright was born on 25 December 1880 in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Charles Nelson Wright and Janie Dickie.¹

Death*

John Wilbert Wright died on 1 August 1965, at age 84, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

.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), page 171. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright¹

M, #67902, b. 5 March 1869, d. 24 March 1920

Pedigree

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright was born on 5 March 1869 in South Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine (Nina) Webster Lowther, daughter of David T. Lowther and Henrietta Wadman, on 8 July 1900.¹

Death*

Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright died on 24 March 1920, at age 51.¹

Children of Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright and Catherine (Nina) Webster Lowther

Katherine Maude Josephine Wright+¹ b. 1 May 1901
William Frank Lowther Wright¹ b. 1 Jul 1902, d. 25 Apr 1903
Amy Mildred Wright¹ b. 25 Nov 1905
Joseph David Atkinson+¹ b. 6 Mar 1909

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Joseph Weddall Wright¹

M, #100601, b. 1869, d. 1920

Pedigree

Father

William Smith Wright¹ b. 20 Dec 1833, d. 1900

Mother

Eliza Atkinson¹ b. 1846, d. 1919

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Joseph Weddall Wright was born in 1869.¹

He was the son of William Smith Wright and Eliza Atkinson.¹

Death*

Joseph Weddall Wright died in 1920.¹

Burial*

He was buried in United Church (Bedeque) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34730,-63.73450

.
Inscription: William Smith Wright / 1833 - 1900 / His Wife / Eliza Atkinson / 1846 - 1919 / And there shall be no more pain / for the former things are / passed away
Left: Joseph Weddall Wright / 1869 - 1920 / - / He that over- / cometh shall / inherit all / things.
Right: Birdie / 1871 - 1875.¹

Tombstone of William Smith Wright (1833-1900), his wife Eliza Atkinson (1846-1919), their son Joseph Weddall Wright (1869-1920), their daughter Birdie (1871-1875). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Citations

[S6234] Cemetery Marker - William Smith Wright. William Smith Wright, tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.

Josephine Wright¹

F, #49171, d. 1908

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Musson Wright

Mother

Ann Jane 'Nancy' Ennis

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Note*

They had two children by this marriage. Josephine was 3rd born to Tomand Nancy. Both Tom and Nancy passed away at an early age. See 'GRIT and GROWTH, the story of GRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970edition page 27, 1980 edition page 27, also see 'ENNIS HISTORY', by JeanAgnes (nee Ferguson) Smith, published 1970 page 36.

Birth*

Josephine Wright was born in Villa Nova, Ontario, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Musson Wright and Ann Jane 'Nancy' Ennis.

Marriage*

Josephine Wright married Thomas Chambers in 1889, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada

.¹

Death*

Josephine Wright died in 1908, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada

.¹

Child of Josephine Wright and Thomas Chambers

Ida Chambers

Citations

[S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

Josiah Wright

M, #40868

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 May 2011

Note*

NAME: (16 Jan 1997 - Seattle) Found in LDS IGI as father of PhebeWRIGHT; F#177932 @@ P# 315 O# 12054 AND BA: C502821 So: 868604 Pr:0883762.

Marriage*

Josiah Wright married Dorothy (Dolly) Shattuck.

Child of Josiah Wright and Dorothy (Dolly) Shattuck

Phebe Wright+ b. 10 Jun 1781

Katherine Maude Josephine Wright¹

F, #67903, b. 1 May 1901

Pedigree

Father

Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright¹ b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 24 Mar 1920

Mother

Catherine (Nina) Webster Lowther¹ b. 14 Oct 1874, d. 3 Aug 1941

Last Edited

19 May 2011

Birth*

Katherine Maude Josephine Wright was born on 1 May 1901 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph (Joe) Wedall Wright and Catherine (Nina) Webster Lowther.¹

Marriage*

Katherine Maude Josephine Wright married George Frederick Victor Hudson.¹

Family: Katherine Maude Josephine Wright and George Frederick Victor Hudson

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Kenneth Alexander Wright

M, #19832, b. 10 April 1910

Pedigree

Father

Alfred William Wright

Mother

Edith Dempster

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Kenneth Alexander Wright was born on 10 April 1910 in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada

He was the son of Alfred William Wright and Edith Dempster.

Marriage*

Kenneth Alexander Wright married Doris Elaine Colburn, daughter of Robert Schurman Colburn and Annie Viola Schurman, on 15 June 1939, in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada

Family: Kenneth Alexander Wright and Doris Elaine Colburn

Kenneth Frederick Wright

M, #16859, b. 4 September 1915

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Frederick Wright b. 6 Dec 1877, d. 25 Jun 1945

Mother

Jennie Irvine Johnstone b. 27 Mar 1889, d. 30 Oct 1939

Last Edited

29 Mar 2013

Birth*

Kenneth Frederick Wright was born on 4 September 1915 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Thomas Frederick Wright and Jennie Irvine Johnstone.

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. 208. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Lavinia Davies Wright¹

F, #12684, b. 27 September 1838, d. 5 March 1924

Pedigree

Father

William Wright b. 1791, d. 26 Oct 1867

Mother

Isabella Cole b. 1800, d. 20 Apr 1867

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 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

8 Aug 2015

Birth*

Lavinia Davies Wright was born on 27 September 1838 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

She was the daughter of William Wright and Isabella Cole.

Baptism

Lavinia Davies Wright was baptized on 5 June 1839 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was Thomas Davies.¹

(First) Marriage*

She married first Jesse Nathaniel Wright, son of James Wright and Mary Montgomery, on 22 July 1876 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

, they were married by license. Witnesses were Joseph Morris and Ann Morris. Recorded 29 January 1877.²

(Second) Marriage*

Lavinia Davies Wright married second John Jesse Wright, son of John T. Wright and Jane Schurman, on 31 March 1896.

Death*

Lavinia Davies Wright died on 5 March 1924, at age 85, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34685,-63.73418

.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Jesse N. Wright / Died / May 12, 1892 / AEt. 60. / He giveth his beloved sleep.
Left: Lavinia Wright / Wife of / Jesse Wright / Sept. 27, 1838 / Mar. 5, 1924
Right: Also his son / Norman R. / Died / May 4, 1885, / AE. 3 Yrs. & 4 Mos.³

Tombstone, Jesse N. Wright (1832-1892), his wife Lavinia Davies Wright (1838-1924), their son Norman R. Wright (1882-1885). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Child of Lavinia Davies Wright and Jesse Nathaniel Wright

Norman R. Wright³ b. 19 Jan 1882, d. 4 May 1885

Family: Lavinia Davies Wright and John Jesse Wright

Citations

[S4742] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Lavinia Davies Wright, United Church , Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, p. 90. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Lavinia Davies Wright.
[S6833] Unknown spouses' names, (22 July 1876), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 307, Jesse N. Wright & Lavinia D. Wright unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S6216] Cemetery Marker - Jesse N. Wright. Jesse N. Wright & Lavinia D. Wright, tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.

Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright¹

M, #103098, b. 14 April 1884, d. 20 December 1953

Pedigree

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

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

Last Edited

20 Feb 2018

Name-Com

Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright is commonly known as Jesse Wright.¹

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

Name-Com

Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright is commonly known as Davis Wright, in 1891.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He 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.²

Marriage*

Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright married Maggie Gertrude Galloway, daughter of James Hadwin Galloway and Maggie Harriet, in 1905, they had two children.³

Death*

Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright died on 20 December 1953, at age 69, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

.⁴

Family: Lemuel Jesse Davis Wright and Maggie Gertrude Galloway

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.
[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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, 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. 105 & p. 204. 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. 203. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Leonora Wright

F, #12941, b. 2 June 1853, d. 20 October 1853

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Wright b. 1812, d. 10 Apr 1860

Mother

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

Last Edited

15 Jan 2008

Birth*

Leonora Wright was born on 2 June 1853 in Centreville, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of Thomas Wright and Jane Schurman.

Death*

Leonora Wright died on 20 October 1853, in Centreville, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Leslie Asher Black Wright¹

M, #109610, b. 12 August 1869, d. 13 February 1912

Pedigree

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

6 Dec 2019

Name-Com

Leslie Asher Black Wright is commonly known as Leslie Wright.²

Birth*

He was born on 12 August 1869 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; his cemetery marker has an inscribed birth year of 1870.^1,3

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

Marriage*

Leslie Asher Black Wright married Etta Harper Russ.⁴

Death*

Leslie Asher Black Wright died on 13 February 1912, at age 42.³

Burial*

He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40475,-63.77680

.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Leslie A. Wright / Born / Aug. 12, 1870 / Died / Feb. 13, 1912 / His Wife / Henrietta Russ / Born / Feb. 21, 1875 / Died / Oct. 2, 1929. / WRIGHT.^3,2

Tombstone, Leslie A. Wright (1869-1912), his wife Henrietta Russ (1875-1929). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Leslie Asher Black Wright and Etta Harper Russ

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 59. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S14315] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Leslie A. Wright, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 26 August 2019.
[S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
[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.

Lewis Wright¹

M, #66380, b. circa 1806, d. 13 March 1877

Pedigree

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

27 Jan 2019

Birth*

Lewis Wright was born circa 1806 in Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Nathaniel Wright and Ann Nancy Lord.¹

(First) Marriage*

Lewis Wright married first Ann Sloane on 16 October 1833.²

(Second) Marriage*

Lewis Wright married second Mary Black, daughter of Joseph Black and Sarah Canfield, on 8 March 1843.²

Death*

Lewis Wright died on 13 March 1877, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273,-63.69024

.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Lewis Wright / Who Departed This Life / March 13, 1877, / in the 71 year / of his age / Blessed are the dead who / Die in the Lord from hence- / forth: Yea, saith the Spirit, / That they may rest from / Their labours; and their works / Do follow them.
Left: Lucy Irving G. / daughter of J. Nelson & Eliza / Wright / Born Aug. 14, 1876, / Died Mar. 1877
Right: Also / His Wife / Mary Black / Born Mar. 5, 1816, / Died Mar. 4, 1914.³

Tombstone, Lewis Wright (1806-1877), his second wife Mary Black (1816-1914), Lucy Irving G. Wright (1876-1877), daughter of John Nelson Wright & Eliza Marshall, & granddaughter of Lewis Wright. United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Children of Lewis Wright and Ann Sloane

Elijah Nathaniel Wright⁴ b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1852
John Nelson Wright+⁵ b. 3 Aug 1837

Family: Lewis Wright and Mary Black

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), page 35. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9568] Cemetery marker. Lewis Wright, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.
[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 37. 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 37. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Lewis B. Wright¹

M, #100569, b. 16 November 1848, d. 24 November 1848

Pedigree

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Lord Baker¹

Last Edited

14 Feb 2016

Birth*

Lewis B. Wright was born on 16 November 1848; The Wrights of Bedeque (Vol. 1, page 47) published a birth date of 10 November).²

He was the son of Stephen Wright and Elizabeth Lord Baker.¹

Death*

Lewis B. Wright died on 24 November 1848, at age 8 days.²

Burial*

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

.
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.

Lewis Earl Wright¹

M, #71472, b. 27 June 1903, d. 21 August 1973

Pedigree

Father

Albert Ernest Wright¹ b. 16 Nov 1878, d. 4 Jan 1959

Mother

Clara Ann Hill¹ b. 24 May 1879, d. 1 Mar 1965

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

2 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lewis Earl Wright was born on 27 June 1903 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Albert Ernest Wright and Clara Ann Hill.¹

Marriage*

Lewis Earl Wright married Hessie De Merchant on 14 May 1936.¹

Death*

Lewis Earl Wright died on 21 August 1973, at age 70, in Holiday, Florida

.²

Family: Lewis Earl Wright and Hessie De Merchant

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 I, p. 155. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Lilla Mabel Eleanor Wright¹

F, #103105, b. 17 May 1918

Pedigree

Father

Charles Dunlap Wright¹ b. 2 Nov 1879, d. 4 Jul 1952

Mother

Areta Florence Myers¹ b. 1883, d. 16 Mar 1920

Relationship

4th cousin 2 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

14 Feb 2013

Birth*

Lilla Mabel Eleanor Wright was born on 17 May 1918 in Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Dunlap Wright and Areta Florence Myers.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. 202. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Lillian Ainsley Wright

F, #13145, b. 14 November 1874, d. 16 October 1960

Pedigree

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

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Lillian Ainsley Wright was born on 14 November 1874 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of Stephen Rufus Wright and Alice Maud Schurman.

Marriage*

Lillian Ainsley Wright married Elias Wright Schurman, son of Isaac Cale Schurman and Jane Wright, on 2 June 1902, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

Lillian Ainsley Wright died on 16 October 1960, at age 85, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Isaac Cale Schurman, in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34217,-63.70274

.
Inscription: In Loving / Remembrance / of / Jane Wright / Wife of / Isaac Schurman / died Mar. 15, 1881, / Æt. 53. / And Their Daughter / Louisa Jane / died Aug. 23, 1858, / Æt. 6 Mo.
Right: In / Memory / of / Isaac Schurman / Died / June 2, 1888, / Æt. 60 / Mary Alice Schurman / 1854 - 1941
Back: Elias W. Schurman / 1869 - 1935 / His Wife / Lillian Wright / 1873 - 1960.¹

Child of Lillian Ainsley Wright and Elias Wright Schurman

Son Schurman

Citations

[S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of David Arthur Walker,.

Lillian Ruth Wright

F, #16221, b. 11 September 1915, d. 17 December 1985

Pedigree

Father

Harold Ray Wright b. 21 Aug 1880, d. 25 Sep 1952

Mother

Amy Isobel Mary Ann Jollimore b. 10 Sep 1884, d. 17 Jul 1962

Last Edited

7 Dec 2017

Birth*

Lillian Ruth Wright was born on 11 September 1915 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

She was the daughter of Harold Ray Wright and Amy Isobel Mary Ann Jollimore.

Death*

Lillian Ruth Wright died on 17 December 1985, at age 70.¹

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Harold Ray Wright, in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34240,-63.70240

.
Inscription: WRIGHT / Harold Ray Wright / 1880 - 1952 / His Wife / Amy Isobel Mary Ann / 1885 - 1962 / Daughter / Anna Alice / 1911 - 1913
Back: Daughter / Lillian Ruth Wright / September 11, 1915 - December 17, 1985.^2,1

Citations

[S12483] Cemetery marker, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harold Ray Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.
[S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of David Arthur Walker,.

Lola Wright¹

F, #63869, b. 7 April 1890

Pedigree

Father

Charles Wright

Mother

Rosa Belle Lake b. 18 Jan 1863

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Birth*

Lola Wright was born on 7 April 1890.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Wright and Rosa Belle Lake.

Marriage*

Lola Wright married Lisle Hartzel on 20 April 1906.¹

Children of Lola Wright and Lisle Hartzel

Frances Loraine Hartzel b. 20 Oct 1906
Claire Lisle Hartzel b. 3 Jun 1910

Citations

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

Lora Lee Wright¹

F, #103631, b. 29 July 1885

Pedigree

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

30 Jun 2017

Name-Com

Lora Lee Wright is commonly known as Lora Wright.²

Birth*

She was born on 29 July 1885 in residence, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Elisha Hooper Wright and Margaret Elizabeth Clark.¹

Baptism

Lora Lee Wright was baptized on 15 November 1885 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39456,-63.78914

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. B. Chappell.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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.²

(sister-in-law) Census HeadHousehold

Lora Wright was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Haywood Prichard, as a sister-in-law, in Eustane St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of James (age 37) were his wife Mary Wright (age 32), their children Constance (age 7), Arthur (age 6), Hope (age 2) & Norman (age 11 months), and Louise Wright (age 27) & Lora Wright (Age 26), sisters of Mary Wright. James was a bookkeeper, Louise & Lora were nurses. Constance was in school. The family religion was Anglican, except for Louise & Lora, who were Methodists.³

Marriage*

Lora Lee Wright married Frank Arnold Lewis, son of John H. Lewis and Elizabeth Lowe.⁴

Living*

Lora Lee Wright and Frank Arnold Lewis were living in 68 Woodland, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1918.⁵

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Lora Wright was enumerated on the census of 7 January 1920 in the household of Frank Arnold Lewis, as his wife, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Enumerated in the household of Frank Lewis (age 35) were his wife Lora Wright (age 34), their daughters Constance (age 4) and Eleanor (age 1). Frank was a dyer in a dying establishment.⁶

Living

Lora Wright and Frank Lewis were living in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1929.⁷

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Lora Wright was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1930 in the household of Frank Arnold Lewis, as his wife, in 24 Coventry Road, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Enumerated in the household of Frank Lewis (age 45) were his wife Lora Wright (age 44), their daughters Constance (age 14) and Eleanor (age 12).⁸

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Lora Wright was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1940 in the household of Frank Arnold Lewis, as his wife, in 21 Queen St., Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Enumerated in the household of Frank Lewis (age 55) were his wife Lora Wright (age 54), their daughter Eleanor (age 22).⁹

Living

Lora Lee Wright and Frank Arnold Lewis were living in 21 Queen St., Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1942.¹⁰

Children of Lora Lee Wright and Frank Arnold Lewis

Margaret E. Lewis⁴ b. 3 Oct 1915
Constance Lewis⁶ b. c 1916
Eleanor Lewis⁶ b. c 1919

Citations

[S8470] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (10 August 1877). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S12000] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James H. Prichard household #50, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, pages 5 & 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S12040] Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915, Margaret E. Lewis entry, transcription familysearch.org: Reference ID p 598; GS Film Number 2409902; Digital Folder Number 004401726; Image Number 00616 (3 October 1915), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
[S12045] Frank Arnold Lewis, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Roll: 1674507; Draft Board: 5; Original Data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Images scanned from Family History Library microfilm (Washington, D.C.: National Archives & Records Administration). Hereinafter cited as U.S. WW-I Draft Card.
[S12047] 1920 U.S. Census, Worcester Ward 8, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Frank A. Lewis, 18 January 1920, digital copy of original document, Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Microfilm Reel T625_750, Page 2A, Enumeration District: 304; Image 449; Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
[S12030] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 7 January 1929, page 1, column 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
[S12048] 1930 U.S. Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Frank A. Lewis, 7 April 1930, digital copy of original document, Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Microfilm Reel 967, Page 35A, Image 584.0; Family History Library microfilm 2340702. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
[S12049] 1940 U.S. Census, Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, household of Frank A. Lewis, 10 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Microfilm Reel T627_1565, Page 3B; Enumeration District : 1-33. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
[S12046] Frank Arnold Lewis, Ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Massachusetts; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2090 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives & Records Administration). Hereinafter cited as U.S. WW-II Draft Card.

Lorenzo Duncan Wright¹

M, #102881, b. 9 February 1875, d. 1 August 1955

Pedigree

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

24 Jan 2013

Name-Com

Lorenzo Duncan Wright is commonly known as Lorenzo Wright.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 9 February 1875 in Centreville Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

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

Baptism

Lorenzo Duncan Wright was baptized on 3 March 1875 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was John Phinney.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

Immigration*

Lorenzo Duncan Wright immigrated to U.S.A.

in 1890.⁴

Marriage*

He married Gertrude May Miller, daughter of Mr. Miller and Anne, on 20 May 1903, in Presbyterian Manse, Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

. They were married by license. Witnesses were Laura J. Matthews & M. L. Matthews.^5,4,6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lorenzo Duncan Wright was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Anne in Seattle, Ward 7, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

. Included in the household with widowed Anne Miller (age 58) were her son Robert (age 36), daughters Hattie (age 38) and Gertrude (age 29), Gertrude's husband Lorenzo Duncan Wright (age 35), their children Verna May (age 6) and Wilbert (age 4). Hattie was living on her own income, Robert was an embalmer, Lorenzo a wholesale tobacco merchant.⁴

Border-Crossing*

Lorenzo Duncan Wright crossed the border at White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

, on 28 June 1910 he crossed the Canadian border at White Rock, British Columbia.⁷

Border crossing record, Lorenzo G. (sic) Wright, at White Rock, British Columbia..

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 16 June 1911 in 2582 Eaton St., New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

. Included in the household of Lorenzo (age 37) were his wife Gertrude Miller (age 30), their children Verna (age 7) and Wilbert (age 5), Gertrude's single sister Harriet (age 39) and widowed mother Minerva/Anne (age 59). Lorenzo was a merchant. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

1911 Canada Census, New Westminster, British Columbia. Household of Lorenzo Wright, his wife Gertrude Miller, their children Verna and Wilbert, Gertrude's sister Harriet and mother Minerva.

Death*

He died on 1 August 1955, at age 80, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

.^8,9

Burial*

He was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

.¹⁰

Children of Lorenzo Duncan Wright and Gertrude May Miller

Verna May Wright⁹ b. 12 Feb 1904
Wilbert Hamlet Wright⁹ b. 5 Nov 1905

Citations

[S7742] Baptism transcription - Lorenzo Duncan Wright, PARO Baptismal Index, United Church, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 152, (3 March 1875). 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S7749] 1911 Canada Census, of Lorenzo Wright Household #185, 16 June 1911, Microfilm, T-20326 to T-20460. Hastings Townsite, New Westminster, British Columbia. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S7753] 1910 United States Census, of Anne Miller Household #69, 18 April 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624_1660, FHL microfilm 1375673. Seattle, Ward 7, King County, Washington. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S7763] Lorenzo D. Wright & Gertrude M. Miller marriage, 20 May 1903, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Reference Number kingcoarchmc13125.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), p. 83. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S7764] The National Archives of Canada holds lists of immigrants arriving across the Canada/United States border from April 1908 to 31 December 1935. Prior to April 1908 people could travel freely across the border from the United States to Canada. No records were kept prior to April 1908.
[S7762] British Columbia Death Index, 1872-1990, Lorenzo Duncan Wright entry. Registration Number 1955-09-008069, BCA Number B13224, GSU Number 2032985.Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia Death Index.
[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. 184. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S7766] Cemetery marker, Oceanview Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Wesley Wiggin marker transcription;.

Lorenzo Russell Wright¹

M, #105855, b. 25 April 1884

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Wesley Wright¹ b. 2 May 1856

Mother

Mary¹

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

20 Aug 2015

Birth*

Lorenzo Russell Wright was born on 25 April 1884 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Wesley Wright and Mary.¹

Baptism

Lorenzo Russell Wright was baptized on 12 August 1884 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786,-63.72143

; the officiating clergyman was Joseph Pascoe.¹

Citations

[S10226] Baptism Record, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 167, (12 August 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Lorne Albert Wright¹

M, #14561, b. 19 June 1916

Pedigree

Father

Albert Ernest Wright¹ b. 16 Nov 1878, d. 4 Jan 1959

Mother

Clara Ann Hill¹ b. 24 May 1879, d. 1 Mar 1965

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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 William Read
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of Richard Whewall & Elena Cook
Descendants of William Whieldon & Elizabeth

Last Edited

2 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lorne Albert Wright was born on 19 June 1916 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Albert Ernest Wright and Clara Ann Hill.¹

Marriage*

Lorne Albert Wright married Audrey Clark, daughter of Jacob Earle Schurman and Rosara Gretha Clark, on 18 May 1940, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family: Lorne Albert Wright and Audrey Clark

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 I, p. 156. 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), Volume I, p. 155. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Louisa Beer Wright¹

F, #67298, b. 6 December 1881, d. August 1914

Pedigree

Father

Edward John Wright² b. 11 May 1850, d. 16 Jan 1929

Mother

Euphemia Ann Townsend³ b. 24 Oct 1854, d. 21 May 1941

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

7 May 2020

Name Variation

Louisa Beer Wright is also known as Louisa Wright.⁴

Name Variation

Louisa Beer Wright is also known as Louise Beer Wright.⁵

Birth*

She was born on 6 December 1881 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; her birth year was incorrectly inscribed on her tombstone as 1883.¹

She was the daughter of Edward John Wright and Euphemia Ann Townsend.^2,3

Baptism

Louisa Beer Wright was baptized on 7 November 1882 in the United Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43876,-63.63849

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. W. Maggs.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 6 May 1891 in the household of Edward John Wright, as a daughter, in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Edward (age 40) were his wife Euphemia Townsend (age 35), their children Minnie/Millicent (age 12), Alice (age 10), Louisa (age 9), Harriet (age 7) and Arthur (age 5). There was an unrelated domestic named John James (age 13). Mary Walker (age 16), daughter of William W. & Helen Walker, was also a domestic in this household. Mary is also a 1st & 2nd cousin to Euphemia. Edward was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Louisa Wright was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1901 in the household of Edward John Wright, as a daughter, in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Edward (age 50) were his wife Euphemia Townsend (age 47), their children Eliza (age 20), Louisa (age 18), Harriet (age 17) & Arthur (age 15), and an unrelated servant by name Orel Desroches (age 18). Edward was a farmer, Arthur a farmer's son. The family religion was Methodist, the servant was Roman Catholic.⁶

Marriage*

Louisa Beer Wright married Harry W. Stewart.⁷

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Louisa Wright was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Harry W. Stewart, as his wife, in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Harry (age 32) were his wife Louisa Wright (age 29) and Daniel Stewart (age 16), a nephew. Harry was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

Louisa Beer Wright died in August 1914, at age 32, in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.³

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Harry W. Stewart, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545,-63.77707

. Section K4, Row 2, Stone #871.
Inscription: Louise Beer Wright / Wife of / Harry W. Stewart / 1883 - 1914 / Harry W. Stewart / 1876 - 1939 / STEWART. [Her birth year was incorrectly inscribed as 1883.]^5,7

Family: Louisa Beer Wright and Harry W. Stewart

Citations

[S8117] Baptismal Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island, transcription, baptism, United Church, Kensington, Book #1, Page 31, (7 November 1882). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index PARO.
[S3350] 1891 Canada Census, District #134, Subdistrict J, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #277 of Edward J. Wright, 6 May 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC microfilm T-6383, Page 66. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S8118] 1911 Canada Census, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Harry Stewart Household #77, 1911, Microfilm, LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460. District Number 140, Subdistrict Lot 19, Number 30. National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S8465] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harry W. Stewart & Louise Beer Wright, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.
[S8120] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #74 of Edward J. Wright, 24 April 1901, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6428 to T-6556, Page 10. District #133, Subdistrict E-1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S8112] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside Peoples Cemetery, Lot 17-4, 2003, transcribed records, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.

Louisa Palmer Wright¹

F, #100551, b. 2 July 1840

Pedigree

Father

Stephen Wright Esq.¹ b. 1801, d. 27 Apr 1883

Mother

Millicent Palmer¹ b. 1814, d. 5 Jun 1872

Last Edited

7 Dec 2011

Birth*

Louisa Palmer Wright was born on 2 July 1840 in Centreville (Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.^1,2

She was the daughter of Stephen Wright Esq. and Millicent Palmer.¹

Baptism

Louisa Palmer Wright was baptized on 23 March 1841 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992

; the officiating clergyman was L. C. Jenkins.¹

Marriage*

She married Francis Dyer Beer.²

Family: Louisa Palmer Wright and Francis Dyer Beer

Citations

[S6197] Baptism Record - Louisa Palmer Wright, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #2, Page 168. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Louisa Palmer Wright.
[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. 33. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Lucy Wright¹

F, #50307, b. 19 September 1765

Pedigree

Father

George Wright b. 9 Feb 1724/25

Mother

Jennet Ewing b. 1729

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Lucy Wright was born on 19 September 1765.²

She was the daughter of George Wright and Jennet Ewing.

Marriage*

Lucy Wright married Ithamar Chapin.²

Child of Lucy Wright and Ithamar Chapin

Adolphus Chapin b. 23 Oct 1790

Citations

[S989] Donald Coy, "Coy descendancy chart, from LDS data", July 1996 (Seattle, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Coy descendancy chart, from LDS data."
[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."

Lucy Irving Gummersal Wright¹

F, #105049, b. 14 August 1876, d. 10 February 1877

Pedigree

Father

John Nelson Wright¹ b. 3 Aug 1837

Mother

Elizabeth Marshall¹ b. 10 Dec 1836, d. 12 Dec 1918

Last Edited

27 Jan 2019

Birth*

Lucy Irving Gummersal Wright was born on 14 August 1876 in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of John Nelson Wright and Elizabeth Marshall.¹

Death*

Lucy Irving Gummersal Wright died on 10 February 1877, in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Burial*

She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273,-63.69024

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

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 106. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S9568] Cemetery marker. Lewis Wright, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2014.

Lydia Wright^1,2

F, #12751

Pedigree

Father

William Wright³ d. Feb 1819

Last Edited

8 Dec 2011

Lydia Wright was the daughter of William Wright.³

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[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, p. 5. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.