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Descendants of Henery Wrighte
Generation No. 1
1. Henery 1 Wrighte was born 1424 in Upminister, Suffolk, England, and died Bet. 1469 - 1531 in
Upminister, Suffolk, England. He married Anna Whitebread, daughter of Thomas Whitebread and
Agnes Hunt. She was born 1428 in Suffolk, England, and died Bet. 1469 - 1534 in Suffolk, England.
Notes for Henery Wrighte:
Dates in this line are from various sources.
Don P Wright, Mark Wentling, and RA Riggin. This is a compilation of their work.
Children of Henery Wrighte and Anna Whitebread are:
+ 2 i. John (Rev) 2 Wrighte, born 1450 in Dagenham, Suffolk, England; died May 09, 1509 in Hoohall, Suffolk,
England.
3 ii. William Wrighte, born 1458; died Unknown.
4 iii. Richard Wrighte, born 1460 in Kelevdon Manor, Essex, England; died Unknown.
5 iv. Henry Wrighte, born 1462; died Unknown.
6 v. Thomas Wrighte, born 1464; died Unknown.
+ 7 vi. John Wright, born 1482 in Kent, England; died 1572 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 2
2. John (Rev) 2 Wrighte (Henery 1 ) was born 1450 in Dagenham, Suffolk, England, and died May
09, 1509 in Hoohall, Suffolk, England. He married Agnes Unknown. She was born 1465 in Suffolk,
England, and died Bet. 1492 - 1559 in Hoohall, Suffolk, England.
More About John (Rev) Wrighte:
Christening: October 27, 1450, Dagenham, Suffolk, England
Child of John Wrighte and Agnes Unknown is:
+ 8 i. John (of Kelvedon) 3 Wrighte, born 1488 in Brentwood, Essex, England; died October 05, 1551 in
Kelevdon Manor, Essex, England.
7. John 2 Wright (Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1482 in Kent, England, and died 1572 in Holderness,
Yorkshire, England. He married Alyce Ryther 1500 in Plowland, Holderness, Yorkshire, England,
daughter of John Ryther. She died Unknown.
Notes for John Wright:
THERE IS NO PROOF ATTACHING THIS JOHN TO THE WRIGHT'S OF KELVDON. I HAVE
ATTACHED HIM TO CONNECT THE FAMILIES
"In the name of God, Amen. The xvj day of Auguste, 1540, I, John Wright, of Pleoghlande, within the
parishe of Welwicke, holl of mynde and perfite of memorie, make my will in this manner followinge.
First I bequeathe my saull to God Almightie, to oure blissed laidie and to the celestiall company of
heven, my bodie to be buried within the hallowed grounde. Item I bequeathe to John Wright x li., to
Elisabethe Wright x li., to Charles Wright fyve marke, to John Cloughe v marc, to William Buccler xl s.,
to Richarde Beaniles wif xl s., to every one of Richarde Smyth children, who be fyve, xl s., to Georgie
Cloughe xl s., to William Picherde xl s., to Margaret Hent fyve markes, to William Battirsbie v marc, to
Richarde Curle xiij s. iiij d., to the vicare of Welwike vi s. viij d., to John Arcules vj s. viij d., to William
Hirdman ij s., to Thomas Carter vj s. viij d., to Rollande Murrey vj s. viij d., to Helin vj s. viij d., to
Agnes xl d., to Besse ij d., to Julian ij s., to Georgie Thorp wif iiij quarters whet, to John Feron's wif iiij
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quarters whet, to Sir John Foston to singe for my saull seven yeres xl s. in the yere, to waite one my wif,
with mett and drinke, to the churche of Welwike vj s. viij d., to the churche of Pattrington v s., to the
churche of Hollym vi s. viij d., to the churche of Holmton vj s. viij d. Item I give to my wif all her plaite
and the goodes that she brought with her. To Robert Wright my sone all my plaite. Also I will that Sir
William Constable, knyght, Sir Rauf Ellerker, knyght, maister Babthorpe, esquier, and Mr Walter
Grymstone, esquier, to be supervysors of this my laste will, and evere one of them to have fyve markes.
The residue of all my goodes I bequeathe to Robert Wright, my sone, whom I ordan my full executor.
Thes being witnes and recordes, the vicare of Welwike, my curate, Bartilmewe Thorp, gentleman,
William Carr and John Parker, yomen."
More About John Wright and Alyce Ryther:
Marriage: 1500, Plowland, Holderness, Yorkshire, England
Child of John Wright and Alyce Ryther is:
+ 9 i. Robert 3 Wright, born 1502 in Plowland, Yorkshire, England; died Aft. 1584.
Generation No. 3
8. John (of Kelvedon) 3 Wrighte (John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) 1 was born 1488 in Brentwood, Essex,
England, and died October 05, 1551 in Kelevdon Manor, Essex, England. He married Olive Hubbard
March 17, 1508/09 in Dagenham, Suffolk, England, daughter of Samuel Hubbard and Katherine
Wright. She was born 1487 in Dagenham, Essex, England, and died June 23, 1560 in Kelevdon Manor,
Essex, England.
Notes for John (of Kelvedon) Wrighte:
The Will of JOHN WRIGHT of Kelvedon
Arch: Essex. Register Thomber 117 and Register Bastwick:
In the name of God Amen; 25 Sept, 1551. of Kellydon Essex, Yoeman. Beying in bode feble and weak
yet of pfect mynde make my will, etc. Soul to God. Body to be buried within the Chancell of Kellydon
Church. To poor mens box 20/- To the parish of Southweald 40/- and to the ten poorest parishes about
me 20/- each. To my loving wife (not named) 40 marks by the yere to be paid of my lands by my four
sons equally -- L6, 13, 4 each. And the best end of my house of Kelvedon Haule at her choice. Also to
her my household stuff and 100L, 20 kyne and a gelding. To each daughter (not named) L13, 6, 8. To
every godchild 6/8, and to every godchild of my own childrens 20/-. To Kelydon Strete toward the
reparation of the way L3, 6, 8. To mending the way to the Common L3, 6, 8. To the reparation of Geedy
Hall Lane 40/-. To my eldest son John Wright and his heirs Kelydon Hall, Weldsyde Knights,
Hubbords Land with the two houses in Brentwood and Layndon. To Robert Wright and his heirs,
Ropers in Brook Street, and house meadow and orchard in Brook Street, Smythes land, Powres
wherein now gladden dwelleth with Fyners, Burnecks Land and Webbs. To my son called Myddle
John I give all the land I have in Havering and houses and millers house and a tenement in
Childerditch wherein Gibbes doth dwell. To my son called Young John I give Bishops Hall, Wilchins
Pownde Mead, Welde Lyes, Bulffandes and Dichars in Ramsden Bellhouse and Trays. To John Wright
son to my son John the younger, all my land in Navestock. To John Wright son to my son John the
elder, a tenement called Drywoods. To John Wright son of my son Robert, a tenement called Argents.
To every child (if any) of my childrens children 20/- apiece. To each servant 6/8.
Executors: Sons John the elder and Robert.
Overseers: Sons, middle and young John (note middle John is here styled "John Wright of Wrights
Bridge").
Witnesses: Thomas Wood, clerk (i.e. parson) Robert Sheparde, John Symonde, and Thomas Lytman.
Proved 21 November 1551 at Stapleford Abbotts by the two Executors named. (Register Bastwick
states it was proved at Brentwood but agrees with the date.)
More About John (of Kelvedon) Wrighte:
Christening: July 12, 1488, Dagenham, Suffolk, England
Land Purchase: 1538, Kelevdon Manor
Note: June 20, 1509, Baronetcy granted
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Will: September 25, 1551
Notes for Olive Hubbard:
The Will of OLIVE HUBBARD of Kelvedon
Original Will examined at Somerset House, London, by William Gilbert, on January 17th, 1910, there
being no registered copy.
In the Name of God, Amen. 22 June 1560.
Olyve Wright of the parish of Kelvedon, County Essex, sick of body but whole of mind. Soul to God.
To be buried in the chancel of Kelvedon Church. To the reparation of that church L4. Ditto South Weld
Church 40 3/4-. To poor L5 at burial and L5 at the months mind. 30 3/4- a year for twenty years after
my decease to the poor people of Kelvedon and South Welad equally. To Katryne my daughter L5. To
Richard, thomas, Reignold, Parnell, and Elizabeth Green 40/- each. To Mary Green 13/4. To Olyffe her
daughter 20/- and to every other one of Katrynes children now living 6/8. To Olive, daughter of my
son Robert Wright 20/-. To Katherine, Dorothy and Thomas Wright, his children 20/- each. To Joan
daughter of John Wright of Kelvedon 40/- and to Thomas his son 20/- and to his other two children
(not named) 6/8 each. To Olive and Dorothy, daughters of John Wright of the Bridge, my son last
deceased, 20/- each, and to John, Robert and Agnes his children 13/4 each.
To Kathryne Green my daughter three chestes and a cupboard, etc.
To Alice Perkyns my daughter L5, and to each of her children 20/-.
To Eliabeth Shepherd my daughter L5.
To William Owtred 20/- and to his two sons now living 20/- each.
To Robert Wright my son a chest.
To John Wright my son of Wealdsyde a pot, and to John Omfrey and Mary his children 40/- each and
to Anthony and Dorothy 20/- each and to his two youngest children (not named) 6/8 each.
To John Wright of Kelvedon my son a table and to his children John, Robert and Dorothy 20/- each.
To John son of Robert Wright 20/-.
To daughter Katherine, my bed.
To Olive Combers my god-daughter 20/-.
To John Omfrey and Mary Wright two silver spoons each.
To Alice Stace, widow of Weald Church Gate 20/-.
Residue of goods to be distributed amongst the poor of Kelvedon, Weald and Navestock
Executors: John Wright of Wealdsyde, and John Green of Navestock, 20/- to each of them.
More About Olive Hubbard:
Will: June 22, 1560
More About John Wrighte and Olive Hubbard:
Marriage: March 17, 1508/09, Dagenham, Suffolk, England
Children of John Wrighte and Olive Hubbard are:
+ 10 i. John (of Kelvedon II) 4 Wrighte, born 1510; died Unknown.
+ 11 ii. John (of Wright's Bridge) Wrighte, born June 19, 1522; died 1558 in Essex, England.
12 iii. John (Of Bishop's Hall Wealdside) Wrighte, born May 04, 1524; died 1587 in Wealdside. He married
Joan Page; died Unknown.
13 iv. Robert Wrighte, born 1525; died January 25, 1586/87. He married Mary Greene; died Unknown.
14 v. Katherine Wrighte, born 1526; died Unknown. She married Unknown Greene; died Unknown.
15 vi. Alice Wrighte, born 1527; died Unknown. She married Unknown Perkins; died Unknown.
16 vii. Elizabeth Wrighte, born 1528; died Unknown. She married Unknown Shepherd; died Unknown.
9. Robert 3 Wright (John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1502 in Plowland, Yorkshire, England, and
died Aft. 1584. He married (1) Anne Grimston 1526 in Yorkshire, England. She was born 1506, and
died Bef. 1564. He married (2) Ursula Rudstone Abt. 1567. She died Unknown.
Notes for Robert Wright:
Robert and Ursula were staunch Catholics who suffered imprisonment in Hull Prison in York for a
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period of "fourteen years together" during the time which Henry Hastings, the Puritan Earl of
Huntingdon, was Lord President of the North. They had three daughters also, including Martha, who
married Thomas Percy the conspirator, and Ursula, who married firstly John Constable of Hatfield,
and secondly Marmaduke Ward of Mulwith, the suspected brother of Thomas Ward, servant to
William Parker, Lord Monteagle. By his first marriage to Anne Grimston, Robert Wright also had a son
William, and two daughters, Martha and Anne.
by David Herber
More About Robert Wright:
Occupation: Sheriff of Yorkshire
More About Robert Wright and Anne Grimston:
Marriage: 1526, Yorkshire, England
More About Robert Wright and Ursula Rudstone:
Marriage: Abt. 1567
Children of Robert Wright and Anne Grimston are:
+ 17 i. William 4 Wright, born 1528 in Plowland, Yorkshire, England; died Unknown.
18 ii. Ann Wright, born 1529; died Unknown.
19 iii. Martha Wright, born 1530; died Unknown.
Children of Robert Wright and Ursula Rudstone are:
20 i. Alice 4 Wright, died Unknown. She married William Readshaw; died Unknown.
21 ii. John "Jack" Wright, born January 16, 1566/67 in Welwick, Yorkshire, England; died November 08,
1605 in Holbeche House, Staffordshire, England. He married Dorothy; died Unknown.
Notes for John "Jack" Wright:
John (Jack) Wright
by David Herber
Born: 13 January 1568, Welwick, Yorkshire
Died: 8 November 1605, Holbeche House, Staffordshire
The son of Robert Wright of Plowland, Holderness, and his second wife Ursula Rudstone, daughter of
Nicholas Rudstone of Hayton (near Pocklington), John (Jack) Wright was probably born at Plowland
Hall in Holderness [in the parish of Welwick]. Along with his younger brother Christopher, he was said
to have been a school fellow of both Oswald Tesimond and Guy Fawkes at the free school of St. Peters
in York, known as "Le Horse Fayre".
Very little is known of the early life of the two Wright brothers and a great deal of what is written is
often attributed to either or both of them, so accuracy and specifics in detail between the two brothers
are often blurred, but later, Father John Gerard described John as a "strong, stout man, and of very
good wit, though slow of speech". Renowned from his youth for his courage, "he was somewhat taciturn
in manner, but very loyal to his friends, even if his friends were few".
By all accounts he was an excellent swordsman, considered by some to be the best swordsman of his
day. He was purported to be much disposed to fighting until he was reconciled to the Catholic faith,
which according to Gerard occurred during, or just prior to, the time of the Essex Rebellion.
Prior to the Essex Rebellion however, John, his brother Christopher, and a number of others, including
Robert Catesby and Francis Tresham, were arrested as a precautionary measure during an illness of
Queen Elizabeth I. This was later dubbed the "Poisoned Pommel" incident, although no evidence of a
plot or conspiracy was ever truly uncovered that implicated either these four or any others.
Both John and his wife Dorothy then seemed to endure a great deal of harassment and persecution by
the authorities, and they appear more than once on the recusancy rolls, for their profession of the
Catholic faith.
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John, along with his friend Robert Catesby, had formed part of the entourage for Robert Devereux, the
Earl of Essex. After the abortive Essex Rebellion of 1601, John spent an amount of time imprisoned in
solitary confinement. After his release, he moved his family from the ancestral home of Plowland Hall to
Twigmore Hall in northern Lincolnshire, which, even before the Essex Rebellion was noted as a "resort
of priests for his [John's] spiritual and their corporal comfort", which seems to imply his religious
position was established even before Father John Gerard's claim. (Henry Hawkes Spink also makes the
claim in his book The Gunpowder Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter (London, 1902) that it would be
difficult for the son of such devout religionists who suffered persecution for their faith to be brought up
with anything other than a Catholic background.) A government report put it in less flattering terms:
"This place is one of the worst in her Majesty's dominions and is used like a Popish college for traitors
in the northern parts".
Esteemed by Catesby for his valour and secrecy, John was the third to be initiated into the Gunpowder
Plot, some time in May 1604. Along with Thomas Wintour, he was given the task of officially telling Guy
Fawkes of the conspirators' intentions to blow up the Houses of Parliament, at which time he removed
his family from Twigmore Hall to a house belonging to Catesby at Lapworth in Warwickshire. John's
official position in the conspiracy is somewhat unclear, although by all accounts he was an active
participant in all its events.
On 4 November, the eve of the plot's discovery, John fled London with Catesby to take the news to Sir
Everard Digby and the hunting party which had gathered at Dunchurch in Warwickshire. Meeting
several of their confederates on the way to the Midlands, their party eventually numbered almost 60
strong. After receiving Mass at Huddington Court on November 6th, they finally reached Holbeche
House, the home of Stephen Littleton, in the late evening of 7 November. The conspirators by now were
weary, and according to their confessions, had all but given up hope that their plans would succeed.
On the morning of 8 November, the house was surrounded and laid siege to by the Sheriff of Worcester's
men. In a brief stand, Christopher Wright was killed outright along with Catesby and Percy. However,
according to Tesimond, who was later told by the Wintours' priest Father Hart (alias Hammond) who
had administered the Mass two days previous, John was also mortally wounded, but "lingered for a day,
if not longer".
After the capture and imprisonment of the conspirators, the bodies of those who had died at Holbeche
were exhumed, and the heads removed for display at Westminster Palace.
22 iii. Ursula Wright, born Abt. 1570; died Unknown. She married Marmaduke Ward; died Unknown.
+ 23 iv. Christopher"Kit" Wright, born 1570; died November 1605.
+ 24 v. Martha Wright, born 1577; died Unknown.
Generation No. 4
10. John (of Kelvedon II) 4 Wrighte (John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born 1510,
and died Unknown. He married Joan Harris. She was born 1512, and died Unknown.
Child of John Wrighte and Joan Harris is:
+ 25 i. John 5 Wrighte, born 1561 in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England; died May 20, 1608.
11. John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 Wrighte (John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born June
19, 1522, and died 1558 in Essex, England. He married Alice Rouche September 03, 1541 in
Dagenham, Suffolk, England. She died Unknown.
More About John (of Wright's Bridge) Wrighte:
Occupation: of Gray's Inn
More About John Wrighte and Alice Rouche:
Marriage: September 03, 1541, Dagenham, Suffolk, England
Children of John Wrighte and Alice Rouche are:
26 i. Dorothy 5 Wrighte, born 1542; died Unknown. She married John Hatch; died Unknown.
+ 27 ii. John Wrighte, born 1544 in Wrights Bridge, Essex, England; died 1624 in Wright's Bridge, Essex
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England.
28 iii. Mary Wrighte, born 1545; died Unknown. She married Robert Haseldren; died Unknown.
29 iv. Olyfee Olive Wrighte, born 1555; died Unknown.
30 v. Agnes Wrighte, born 1555; died Unknown.
+ 31 vi. Robert Wrighte, born 1556; died April 1624 in Suffolk, England.
17. William 4 Wright (Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1528 in Plowland, Yorkshire,
England, and died Unknown. He married Ann Thorton Abt. 1550. She was born Abt. 1530, and died
Unknown.
More About William Wright and Ann Thorton:
Marriage: Abt. 1550
Children of William Wright and Ann Thorton are:
32 i. John 5 Wright, died Unknown.
33 ii. Anne Wright, died Unknown.
34 iii. Nicholas Wright, born Abt. 1550; died Unknown.
+ 35 iv. Frances Wright, born 1551 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England; died Unknown.
36 v. William Wright, born Abt. 1560; died Unknown.
37 vi. Robert Wright, born 1572; died Unknown.
23. Christopher"Kit" 4 Wright (Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1570, and died
November 1605. He married Margaret Ward. She died Unknown.
Notes for Christopher"Kit" Wright:
Christopher (Kit) Wright
by David Herber
Born: 1570, Welwick, Yorkshire
Died: 8 November 1605, Holbeche House, Staffordshire
Christopher (Kit) Wright was the third and youngest son of Robert Wright of Plowland in Holderness,
and the second son of Robert's second wife Ursula Rudston of Hayton. He was probably born at
Plowland Hall in the parish of Welwick along with his elder brother John. He also attended the free
school of St Peter in York with John, Guy Fawkes, Oswald Tesimond, Edward Oldcorne, and Robert
Middleton.
Christopher was tall and strongly built, his large features having a somewhat ruddy tan. He was
discreet, a man of few words in fact, and well able to keep a secret. He was also devoted and fervent in
religious matters, and after he became a Catholic, lived a life that was exemplary. Tesimond also say's
of him, "He resembled his brother in all his valour and gallantry, and was a close and loyal friend of
Mr Catesby".
"He was very like to the other [his brother John] in conditions and qualities, and both esteemed and
tried to be as stout a man as England had, and withal a zealous Catholic and trusty and secret in any
business as could be wished".
Christopher Wright was married to Margaret Ward, sister of Marmaduke Ward of Mulwith who
married his sister Ursula Wright. He was thus brother-in-law to Thomas Ward, the servant in Lord
Monteagle's household who told the plotters about the letter. By her he had at least one son, John, who
married into the Busfield family of Lincolnshire. Henry Hawkes Spink, in his book The Gunpowder
Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter (London, 1902), makes the claim that four children born between
1589 and 1601 in the parish of Ripon were also his - Edward, baptised 6 October 1589; Elizabeth,
baptised 23 July 1594; Francis, baptised 12 July 1596; and Marmaduke, baptised 3 February 1601.
Spink uses this strong family connection between Christopher Wright, the Wards, and Monteagle as
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the basis for his argument that Christopher Wright was the Gunpowder Plot conspirator who betrayed
his friends and coerced the Jesuit Oldcorne into writing the famous letter.
In 1601, Kit Wright was one of a number of Catholic's involved in the failed rebellion of Robert
Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and like his brother, he escaped a more serious punishment.
Edward Coke claimed at the conspirators trial that in 1603, upon the death of Elizabeth, Christopher
Wright was sent into Spain in accordance with the arrangement made by Thomas Wintour and John
Gerard to inform Phillip III of the Queen's death and to solicit the aid of the Spanish forces in a catholic
uprising. He was, like Thomas Wintour who was also earlier sent on a similar mission, furnished with
letters of introduction and recommendation by Garnet to Father Joseph Creswell, the Jesuit Superior in
that country. It is believed that during this visit, Christopher Wright rekindled his old school
friendship with Guy Fawkes, who had been sent on a similar mission by Sir William Stanley, Hugh
Owen, and the Jesuit Superior of Flanders, Father William Baldwin.
Like the missions of Fawkes and Wintour, Christopher Wright's failed to gain the support the catholics
had hoped for. Although they supported the uprising against the new monarch, they would not
commit resources to an invasion. By 31 July 1603, the date of their final verdict, the time was well
passed to act anyway as Spain was by now negotiating peace with her old enemy.
Christopher Wright was not drawn into the Gunpowder Plot until after Christmas 1605, as late as 25
March according to Fraser, at the same time as Robert Wintour and John Grant, when it is believed the
original five, plus Robert Keyes, had become weary, and needed additional help in the mine.
He spent a great amount of time in London, probably at the property he owned in Lambeth, but
towards the end of October, he was residing temporarily at White Webbs with his brother and Robert
Catesby.
Upon the discovery of the plot, Kit was sent by Thomas Wintour to warn Thomas Percy and "bid him
begone", who had been named in a proclamation through the capture of Fawkes. He and Percy left
London together before daylight, eventually meeting up with Catesby and John Wright, and Ambrose
Rookwood travelling firstly to Ashby St Ledgers, then Huddington, and lastly Holbeche House in the
late evening of 7 November.
On the morning of the 8th November the house was surrounded and laid siege to by the Sheriff of
Worcester's men. In a brief stand, Christopher was killed outright, along with Catesby and Percy, while
his brother John received a mortal wound, lingering at death's door for almost a day. In the fracas
surrounding the storming of the house, the moribund bodies of the traitors were crudely stripped, Kit's
boots and fine silk stockings were taken, as well as a number of souvenirs. Fraser claims that even
though the victims were "in extremis", they might have been kept alive despite their "many and
grievous wounds" had a surgeon been available.
Children of Christopher"Kit" Wright and Margaret Ward are:
+ 38 i. Edward 5 Wright, born October 06, 1589; died Unknown.
39 ii. John Wright, born Abt. 1593; died Unknown.
40 iii. Elizabeth Wright, born July 23, 1594; died Unknown.
41 iv. Francis Wright, born July 12, 1596; died Unknown.
42 v. Marmaduke Wright, born February 03, 1600/01; died Unknown.
24. Martha 4 Wright (Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1577, and died Unknown. She
married Thomas Percy Abt. 1594, son of Edward Percy and Elizabeth Waterson. He was born 1560 in
Beverley, Yorkshire, England, and died November 08, 1605 in Holbeche House, Staffordshire, England.
Notes for Thomas Percy:
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Born: BEF 1563
Died: 8 November 1605, Holbeche House
It is commonly accepted that Thomas Percy was the great-grandson of the 4th Earl of Northumberland;
his father being Edward Percy of a lower branch of the Percys, and his mother being Elizabeth
Waterton and making him the second cousin to Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland. However,
there are some who speculate that he was the 9th Earl's illegitimate half-brother, or as put forward by
Francis Edwards, that he came from the Percys of Scotton, Yorkshire. However, this seems to be based
on little more than the fact that Guy Fawkes also had lived in Scotton, and therefore would make for a
tidy explanation of their later acquaintance.
Whatever his origins, he was accepted by the Earl of Northumberland as a kinsman, although he was
to later say that Percy was known to have 'pretended himself to be of the elder howse".
About his early life, not much is known. He entered Peterson College at Cambridge on July 4 1579 and
matriculated the following year, and in 1589 it was perhaps he who sailed with George Clifford to the
Azores. As is typical for young men of any age, in his youth he was described by Fr. Tesimond as
having been 'rather wild and given to the gay life; a man who relied much upon his sword and
personal courage". He continues to describe Percy as "tall and well built, of serious expression but with
an attractive manner. His eyes were large and lively. He was a man of great physical courage, and
pleasing in his ways."
Not everyone was quite so flattering. An informant had described him to Richard Bancroft, Bishop of
London, in quite a different light:
"Briefly, never was he quiet in mind, cheerful in countenance, or any way seeming to take delight.by
the turmoiling of his body through seldom intermitted vexing, he became often so resolved into sweat
that he promised much labour to his laundresses, who report that he changed his shirts twice every
twenty-four hours."
Percy had a reputation as an enthusiastic, although somewhat reckless swordsman. He and John
Wright would travel the country in order to fight other skilled swordsman. Although these fights were
just to demonstrate and hone their skills, not fights to the death, as a matter of pride they were
performed without any protective equipment whatsoever.
By 1595 he was given a position of considerable trust by his kinsman and patron, the Earl of
Northumberland, as an agent of his estates in the North responsible for the collection of his rents. He
obviously made a good impression as he was made Constable of Alnwick Castle, a Percy stronghold
on the Scottish border the following year.
Thomas Percy was far from a scrupulous man, which may have been exactly what the Earl of
Northumberland needed in extracting the rents from the often less than cooperative Northern tenants.
Although 34 charges of dishonesty were later proved against him by the tenants, including unlawful
imprisonment, forgery and questionable evictions, these seem to only have improved his standing in
the Earl's eyes. 1596 found Percy in prison apparently for killing a Scot in a border skirmish, and a
short while afterwards was involved with the Earl of Essex in an attempt to capture the Scottish
Warden of the Western Marsh, Sir Robert Ker. But not only did he continue in his offices, in 1600 he
personally joined Northumberland, who held a command in the Low Countries, and was rewarded
with the sum of 200 pounds. Despite his actions, Percy seemed to be firmly on the track to success
under Northumberland's patronage, and Northumberland placed an increasing amount of trust in
him.
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Thomas Percy's personal life was just as questionable as his professional one. In 1591 he married
Martha Wright, sister to two of the other conspirators, Kit and Jack Wright, of a staunchly recusant
Yorkshire family. It was reported by Dr. Godfrey Goodman, 40 years after the event:
'It is certain that he was a very loose liver; that he had two wives, one in the south and another in the
north. An honorable good lady said that she knew them both. His wife in the south was so.poor that
she was fain to teach school, and bring up gentle-women. There are some living that were her
scholars."
Although Goodman has somewhat of a reputation as an unreliable gossip, the story is held up by a
letter from Sir William Waad, Lieutenant of the Tower, to Salisbury in regards to 500 pounds held by
Monteagle of Percy's wife. Waad had to enquire as to which of his wives. Father John Gerard, writing
in 1897 reported that when Percy's name was published in connection with the Plot, the magistrates in
London arrested one wife, while those in Warwickshire arrested the other.
However, Paul Durst makes a convincing argument against Percy having been a bigamist. He shows
how the wife in London on the 5th November could easily have been the same woman who was
apprehended again in Warwickshire on the 12th, and that the question by Waad points to nothing
more than Percy having had a wife who died prior to his marriage to Martha Wright.
His most convincing argument is that if Percy were a bigamist he would have been quickly dealt with
by Martha's brothers, as opposed to being the close co-conspirators that they were.
It appears that Percy's pious Catholic wife Martha had a profound effect on her unruly husband, as
Tesimond reported that at some point he converted to Catholicism himself. "He then changed his ways
in remarkable fashion, giving much satisfaction to Catholics and considerable cause for wonder for
those who had known him previously."
Percy then became active in trying to improve the Catholic cause in England. His lord,
Northumberland, despite his later protestations to the contrary, was a reputed Catholic sympathiser,
described by a French Ambassador as 'Catholic in his soul'. His father, the 8th Earl, had been openly
Catholic, and his uncle was beheaded for his part in the Northern Rising of 1572 on behalf of Mary,
Queen of Scots.
Northumberland, although still an enormously wealthy and powerful magnate, desired to repair the
damage to the wealth and reputation of his family during the Elizabethan period, and also to check the
ever-increasing influence of Robert Cecil. So when in the last years of Elizabeth's reign Thomas Percy
approached him with the idea of making overtures to James VI of Scotland, her likely successor,
Northumberland applauded the idea. By promising James the support of the Catholics to ensure a
smooth accession in exchange for promises of toleration, Northumberland hoped to improve his
station by earning a debt of gratitude from James in the coming reign.
Northumberland sent Percy to James in Scotland at least three times by 1602 with secret written and
verbal correspondence. He told James on behalf of the English Catholics how they would readily
accept him as their king if he could accept them as his loyal subjects and release them from the years of
persecution they had suffered in Elizabeth's reign. The Catholics had many expectations from James as
they had upheld the cause of his mother, the Catholic Mary Queen of Scots, and there were many
rumours that his own wife was in fact a Catholic.
According to Percy, they were not to be disappointed. After his return from Scotland, he spread the
good news amongst the Catholic community that James had given his word as a prince not only to free
them from their persecution, but to actively favour them and admit them to every honour and office on
an equal par with Protestants.
After James' unobstructed accession to the English throne, it became clear that whatever promises
made were quickly forgotten, as far from alleviating the situation of Catholics, he not only increased
the prosecution of the existing laws but added new, more stringent ones. This turn of events
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completely humiliated Thomas Percy. He experienced bitter disappointment and anger at being so
deceived by James, as well as a loss of reputation amongst many of the Catholics who now believed
that Percy was lying to them all along. He also felt responsible for having convinced his Catholics
brothers to accept James as their king.
In hope of reminding James of all that had passed between them, he sent a supplication on behalf of
the Catholics that was completely ignored. James went so far as to publicly deny that he had ever
made any promises of tolerance to anyone and nor would he ever consider it.
Percy's seed of resentment was now deeply sewn. He told his tale of James' two-faced deception
repeatedly to people he trusted in the Catholic community, and lost no opportunity to express his
bitterness at having been so ill used.
In this manner, his feelings about King James were made crystal clear to Robert Catesby, who could see
that Percy would be eager to take revenge. It was apparent that Percy would be willing to do anything
to rescue his reputation from the taint of having been a mere puppet and dupe used to neutralize the
Catholics arousing the open mockery and castigation of the community. During one conversation with
Catesby, Percy burst out that he would kill the king, but the cooler Catesby told him "No, Tom, thou
shalt not adventure to small purpose, but if thou wilt be a traitour, thou shalt be to some great
advantage". (Hat MSS v18 p73)
In April 1604, a few weeks later, Thomas Percy met again with Catesby, who was joined by Thomas
Wintour. During their conversation, Percy again could not contain his frustration and exclaimed "Shall
we always, gentlemen, talk and never do anything?" Catesby now knew he had his man, and explained
to Percy that indeed, they did have a plan to do something, but before he would reveal it, Percy would
have to take an oath of complete secrecy.
On 13th May, in a house behind St. Clements Inn rented by the Jesuit priest, John Gerard, the original
five conspirators met to take the oath: Robert Catesby, Thomas Wintour, John Wright, Guy Fawkes and
Thomas Percy. After the administration of the oath, they took the sacrament in an adjoining room to
seal their compact. This being done, Catesby revealed to Percy his plan to blow up Parliament and
Percy joined their number.
Percy definitely had many benefits to bring to the conspiracy. His zeal and dedication to the cause was
unquestionable, and his connections with Northumberland gave the group considerable advantages.
This standing was further improved when he was conveniently made a Gentleman Pensioner only
three weeks later, giving him free access to the court and members of the Royal family, and along with
Catesby. Percy soon established himself as a leader of their group.
The first order of the day was to obtain a center of operations. Catesby had already identified a suitable
house adjacent to the House of Lords and close by the Parliament Stairs, a landing on the Thames
almost directly opposite Catesby's house in Lambeth. This house was owned by John Whinniard, the
Keeper of the King's Wardrobe, and leased to the antiquarian Henry Ferrers.
It has been claimed by many writers that because of his position as Gentleman Pensioner it would not
be suspicious for Percy to take a house close to Parliament, and that he used the assistance of other
influential Pensioners to persuade Ferrers and Whinniard to lease the house to him. However, this
ignores the fact that the house was leased by Percy on 24 May, but he was not made a Gentleman
Pensioner until the following month.
It is more likely that a personal relationship clinched the deal. Henry Ferrers came from a Catholic
family and had in fact rented his property at Baddesley Clinton several years before to relatives of both
Robert Catesby and Thomas Wintour, the sisters Anne Vaux and Eleanor Brooksby. It is unlikely that
Ferrers was unaware that these sisters had promptly turned the property into a hive of Catholic
activities, where the Superior of the Jesuits. Fr. Henry Garnet often lived. It doesn't seem that Ferrers
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made a habit of asking too many questions of his catholic associates.
Guy Fawkes assumed the name of John Johnson and established himself at the Whinniard house as
Percy's servant. As parliament had been adjourned until February, and their plans further delayed by
their house being taken over temporarily by a Scottish delegation, it was not until December 1604 that
the conspirators, according to Guy Fawkes, started work on the mine which was to lead from the
Whinniard house underneath the Parliament House.
In the meantime, the details of the plot were being worked out. It was decided that as Prince Henry
was likely to be attending Parliament and would therefore perish with his father, that Percy would
seize his 5 year old brother, Charles, Duke of York, with a view of placing him on the throne. The
young Duke would be in residence at Richmond on the day of the opening of Parliament, with only a
few household members present. It would be easy for Percy as a Gentleman Pensioner to whisk him
away as soon as they heard the explosion, under the pretext of taking him to safety.
The work on the mine, if it ever existed, did not go well according to Fawkes. The walls were thicker
than they anticipated and they were having a problem with water seepage. It was at the end of March,
as they were working, that they heard a strange sound coming from almost above their heads. It
turned out to be the sounds of coals being removed from a cellar that was situated on the ground floor
of the House of Lords. A coal merchant named Bright held the lease also of Whinniard, but he was
going out of business, therefore it was a simple matter for Percy to lease this cellar as well, claiming it
would be a useful place for him to store fuel.
Now all the conspirators had to do was to move the gunpowder that they had collected from Lambeth
into the cellar, disguise it with fuel that they purchased for that purpose, lock it up and await the
coming of Parliament.
That being done, Percy continued in his normal duties for the Earl of Northumberland, spending the
summer of 1605 in Alnwick in Northamptonshire collecting the rents. In August, at a meeting in Bath
he gave permission to Catesby to bring in any other conspirators he saw fit.
On October 30th. Percy was in York with 4 men, arranging for the delivery of the rents that they had
collected, however early the following morning he departed abruptly, taking two men with him, and
telling the other men that he would be back the following day. As Guy Fawkes admitted that he had
"gone northward" between the 31st and the 2nd of November, it is entirely likely that Fawkes was
dispatched to warn Percy of the discovery of the Monteagle letter.
On November 2nd, Percy wrote three letters from Gainsboro, one to William Stockdall, the auditor for
the Earl of Northumberland, claiming that he had to leave abruptly because the Archbishop was about
to have him arrested as a chief pillar of papistry. He said that Stockdall should meet him with the rents
the following Thursday at Doncaster. However, the dating of these letters must be incorrect, as Percy
was seen riding post from Ware that same day, and had somehow managed to make it to London to
have dinner at the Angel in St. Clements that same night, a 150-mile trip that defies plausibility.
The following day he met with Catesby and Wintour to discuss the ramifications of the Monteagle
Letter. Although there was some discussion of flight, Percy was determined not to succumb to panic,
and that he would "abide the uttermost trial". He decided to visit Syon House, which belonged to the
Earl of Northumberland, to see if any rumours were circulating. He felt that if their secret was
discovered, he would be arrested immediately on his appearance there, and was willing to sacrifice
himself to give the others an opportunity to escape.
Percy found nothing untoward at Syon House when he went there on the 4th. He spoke for a while
with his patron about an imaginary loan, and dined with him and a few other gentlemen without any
hint of a discovery of a plot being mentioned. After leaving Syon House, it is possible that this was
when he paid a visit to Richmond. As later testified to by a servant, Agnes Fortrun, Percy came to the
Duke's lodging there and was asking many questions. She claimed that this took place around the 1st
of November, however this would have been impossible.
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He returned from Syon at 6pm and met with Thomas Wintour, Jack Wright and Robert Keyes, and
relayed the good news. Everything was to go ahead as planned. After making arrangements for a
watch to be sent to Fawkes, who was standing by at Westminster, so that he could know the time to set
the gunpowder the following day, Percy went to Essex House, which also belonged to the Earl of
Northumberland. He went under the pretext of seeing his cousin Jocelyn, but was probably trying to
keep an ear out for any possible talk of discovery.
According to Tesimond, Percy wisely decided to sleep in a different place that night, but sometime
before 5am his sleep was disturbed by Christopher Wright, who had heard that the gunpowder had
been discovered, and everyone was now searching for Percy as the tenant of the cellar. As Percy and
Wright prepared to flee London, Percy was heard to say by his servant, William Talbois, "I am
undone"!
During their flight, they were overtaken by another of the conspirators, Ambrose Rookwood at Little
Brickhill in Buckinghamshire. Percy is reported to have been astonished to discover that Rookwood
was a co-conspirator, and that "I thought no man had been acquainted with it but such as I had
known."
Although it is possible that the other conspirators had overlooked mentioning it to him, this seems
unlikely. And there can be no doubt that the other conspirators were aware. Rookwood had been
lodging in London with Robert Keyes, and he and Christopher Wright had both had their sword hilts
engraved with the Passion of Christ shortly before.
The conspirators rendezvoused at Dunchurch, where additional men had been gathered together by
Sir Everard Digby. The purpose of the gathering was under the guise of a hunt, however the true
purpose was to kidnap the Princess Elizabeth from her home at nearby Coombe Abbey after the
explosion in London. However, just hours before the anticipated event. Digby was told news of the
failure of the plot and that they all had to flee for their lives.
Back in London, the first of several proclamations had been sent out for the immediate apprehension of
Percy, and almost amusingly, Percy had been claimed to be spotted leaving London in almost every
conceivable direction. If not for the conspirators almost suicidal action of breaking into some stables at
Warwick Castle in order to obtain fresh mounts, thereby alerting the local authorities, Percy and his
friends might have gained a considerable lead over his pursuers, and been able to make their way into
Wales, where it is believed they were heading. As it was, the plotters were soon hotly pursued and
quickly brought to ground by Sir Richard Walsh, High Sheriff of Worcestershire for their final stand at
Holbeache House.
On the morning of November 8th, Walsh and his men stormed the house, smoking the conspirators
from their hides. As they took up their defensive position in the courtyard, Catesby and Percy were
felled by a single shot from the musket of John Streete of Worcester, who later claimed compensation
from the government for his marksmanship. Percy was killed instantly, Catesby managing to crawl
back inside the house before expiring.
More About Thomas Percy and Martha Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1594
Children of Martha Wright and Thomas Percy are:
43 i. Robert 5 Percy, born Abt. 1596; died Unknown.
44 ii. Dgter Percy, born Abt. 1597; died Unknown. She married Robert Catesby; born Bef. 1598; died
Unknown.
Generation No. 5
25. John 5 Wrighte (John (of Kelvedon II) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born
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1561 in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England, and died May 20, 1608. He married Audry Agnes Lawrence.
She died Unknown.
Children of John Wrighte and Audry Lawrence are:
+ 45 i. John 6 Wrighte, born 1580 in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England; died Unknown.
46 ii. Richard Wrighte, born 1582; died Unknown.
47 iii. Edward Wrighte, born 1585; died Unknown.
48 iv. Mary Wrighte, born 1586; died Unknown.
49 v. Dorothy Wrighte, born 1587; died Unknown.
50 vi. Anthony Wrighte, born 1588; died Unknown.
51 vii. Lawrence Wrighte, born 1588; died Unknown.
27. John 5 Wrighte (John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born
1544 in Wrights Bridge, Essex, England, and died 1624 in Wright's Bridge, Essex England. He married
Emfell Linsell. She was born 1550, and died 1572.
Children of John Wrighte and Emfell Linsell are:
+ 52 i. Henry 6 Wrighte, died Unknown.
+ 53 ii. John Wrighte, born 1569; died Unknown.
54 iii. Nathan Wrighte, born 1581; died Unknown.
More About Nathan Wrighte:
Occupation: Merchant of London
31. Robert 5 Wrighte (John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was
born 1556, and died April 1624 in Suffolk, England. He married Jane Butler. She died Unknown.
Notes for Robert Wrighte:
Robert's line is from "History of Leiscestershire" by RA McKinley
Robert Wright (1556-1624)
Son of John Wright of Wright's Bridge
"Dictionary of National Biography"
London, England, 1900
Submitted By: Steve Barrett
[Page 125] Wright, Robert (1556-1624) was son of John Wright of Wright's Bridge, Essex. He
matriculated as a pensioner of Trinity College, Cambridge, on 21 May 1571, and graduated B.A. 1574,
and M.A. 1578. He was an ardent Calvinist, and received ordination at Antwerp from Viliers or
Cartwright in the Genevan form. At Cambridge he became acquainted with Robert, second lord Rich,
and about 1580 acted as his chaplain in his house, Great Leighs, Essex, where he held religious
meetings (Strype, Aylmer, pp 54seq.) He was incorporated M.A. of Oxford on 11 July 1581. After
several efforts on Bishop Aylmer's part t obtain the arrest of Wright, he an his patron were examined in
the court of ecclesiastical commission in October 1581 in the presence of Lord Burghley. It was shown
that Wright had ask, in regard to the solemnisation of the queen's accession day (17 Nov), 'if they
would make it an holy day, and so make our queen an idol.' Wright was committed to the Fleet prison.
Next year the prison-keeper on his own authority permitted him to visit his wife in Essex, but
complaint was made of this lenient treatment to Lord Burghley. Wright appealed for mercy to
Burghley, who replied by informing him of the charges brought against him. Wright sent a voluminous
answer (Strype, Annals, III. ii. 228). He seems to have returned to prison and remained there till
September 1582, when he declared his willingness to subscribe to 'his good allowance of the ministry of
the church of England and to the Book of Common Prayer.' After giving sureties for his future
conformity, he was released. He was subsequently rector of Dennington, Suffolk, from 1598 till his
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death in 1624.
In the chancel of Dennington church, Sufflok:
"Here lyeth the bodies of Robert Wtighte,
with Jane his beloved wife; by whom
he had many children, eight whereof survived.
He spent his yougest days in the study of Divinity
in sundry Universities at home and in foraigne countries;
and died, in the 74th yeare of his age,
and 34th of his ministry in this place, April 1624."
More About Robert Wrighte:
Burial: Unknown, Chancel at Dennington, Suffolk, England
Occupation: Bet. 1590 - 1624, Rector of dennington Co Sufflok, England
Children of Robert Wrighte and Jane Butler are:
55 i. Mary 6 Wrighte, died Unknown. She married Robert Cooper; died Unknown.
56 ii. Eunice Wrighte, died Unknown. She married Lagny Rous; died Unknown.
57 iii. Jane Wrighte, died Unknown. She married Unknown Joslin; died Unknown.
58 iv. Martha Wrighte, died Unknown. She married John Boradell; died Unknown.
59 v. Euseby Wrighte, born Bef. 1591; died July 05, 1652. He married (1) Ursilla Browing; died Unknown.
He married (2) Jane Higby; died Unknown.
Notes for Euseby Wrighte:
He had 3 wives all of whom died with no children.
+ 60 vi. Nathan Wrighte, born 1591; died March 11, 1656/57.
61 vii. Benjamin Wrighte, born Aft. 1591; died Unknown.
+ 62 viii. Ezekiel Wrighte, born 1603; died 1668.
35. Frances 5 Wright (William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1551 in Sowerby,
Yorkshire, England, and died Unknown. He married Unknown Markham 1572 in Yorkshire, England.
She died Unknown.
More About Frances Wright and Unknown Markham:
Marriage: 1572, Yorkshire, England
Children of Frances Wright and Unknown Markham are:
+ 63 i. Frances 6 Wright, Jr, born 1574 in Bolton on Swale, Yorkshire, England; died 1651 in Yorkshire,
England.
64 ii. Christopher Wright, born Abt. 1575; died Unknown.
38. Edward 5 Wright (Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 06,
1589, and died Unknown.
Child of Edward Wright is:
+ 65 i. Edward 6 Wright, Sr., born Abt. 1638; died 1735.
Generation No. 6
45. John 6 Wrighte (John 5 , John (of Kelvedon II) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was
born 1580 in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England, and died Unknown. He married Anne Sulyard,
daughter of Edward Sulyard. She was born November 28, 1617, and died Unknown.
Children of John Wrighte and Anne Sulyard are:
66 i. John 7 Wrighte, died Unknown.
67 ii. Nathan Wrighte, died Unknown.
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52. Henry 6 Wrighte (John 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 )
died Unknown.
More About Henry Wrighte:
Occupation: Merchant of London
Child of Henry Wrighte is:
68 i. Henry 7 Wrighte, born Bet. 1520 - 1540; died Unknown.
More About Henry Wrighte:
Occupation 1: March 25, 1658, Created Baronet by the Protectors patent
Occupation 2: June 12, 1660, Braronized again by Charles II (title now extinct)
Residence: Dagenham, Essex, England
53. John 6 Wrighte (John 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 )
was born 1569, and died Unknown.
More About John Wrighte:
Occupation: Clerk of the parliments
Residence: Wright's Bridge of Hornchurch
Child of John Wrighte is:
+ 69 i. John 7 Wrighte, died Unknown.
60. Nathan 6 Wrighte (Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 ,
Henery 1 ) was born 1591, and died March 11, 1656/57. He married Anne Fleming. She died
Unknown.
More About Nathan Wrighte:
Land Purchase: 1648, Manor of Cranham, Essex, England
Occupation 1: Merchant of London
Occupation 2: Alderman of London
Children of Nathan Wrighte and Anne Fleming are:
+ 70 i. Benjamin (of Cranham) 7 Wrighte, died 1706.
71 ii. Alice Wrighte, died Unknown.
+ 72 iii. Mary Wrighte, died Unknown.
73 iv. Frances Wrighte, died Unknown.
74 v. Jane Wrighte, died Unknown.
75 vi. Susan Wrighte, born 1630; died July 15, 1664. She married Frances(Sir) Drake; died Unknown.
62. Ezekiel 6 Wrighte (Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 ,
Henery 1 ) was born 1603, and died 1668. He married Dorothy Oneby, daughter of John Oneby and
Emmet Byard. She was born 1626, and died September 26, 1691 2 .
More About Ezekiel Wrighte:
Occupation: Rector of Thurcaston
Children of Ezekiel Wrighte and Dorothy Oneby are:
76 i. Robert 7 Wrighte, born April 15, 1652; died January 03, 1657/58.
+ 77 ii. Nathan (Lord Keeper) Wrighte, born February 10, 1652/53; died 1721.
78 iii. Dorothy Wrighte, born Abt. 1659; died December 05, 1745. She married (1) Unknown Giffard; died
Unknown. She married (2) John Twells; died September 06, 1721.
Notes for Dorothy Wrighte:
They had several children
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79 iv. Ezekiel Wrighte, born Abt. 1664; died March 25, 1729.
63. Frances 6 Wright, Jr (Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1574 in
Bolton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, and died 1651 in Yorkshire, England. He married Grace
Beckwith Abt. 1596. She was born Abt. 1576 in Alderborough, Yorkshire, England, and died
Unknown.
More About Frances Wright and Grace Beckwith:
Marriage: Abt. 1596
Children of Frances Wright and Grace Beckwith are:
+ 80 i. Frances (Rev) 7 Wright III, born 1601 in Bolton on Swale, Yorkshire, England/Bolton, England; died
1655 in Yorkshire, England.
81 ii. Elizabeth Wright, born Abt. 1602; died Unknown.
82 iii. Grace Wright, born Abt. 1603; died Unknown.
83 iv. Jane Wright, born Abt. 1604; died Unknown.
65. Edward 6 Wright, Sr. (Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
Abt. 1638, and died 1735. He married (1) Katherine Covington 3 Abt. 1678, daughter of Nehemiah
Covington and Mary Vaughn. She was born Abt. 1660 in Northampton Co., VA, and died 1681 in
Somerset Co., MD. He married (2) Elinor Matthews Bet. 1684 - 1699. She died Bef. 1705. He married
(3) Sarah Unknown Bet. 1699 - 1700. She died Unknown. He married (4) Elizabeth Marshall Aft.
1718. She died Unknown.
Notes for Edward Wright, Sr.:
THERE IS NO PROOF OF EDWARD OF MARYLAND BEING THE CHILD OF EDWARD OF
ENGLAND. I HAVE ATTACHED HIM HERE MERELY TO CONNECT THE FAMILIES.
Old Liber 9 f 149, 16 Jun 1733-Feb 25 1733. Commission to Jame Brown, James Cannon, William
Clarkson, and Abraham Covington (grandson of Nehemiah) to perpetuate bounds of Solomon Turpin's
(father in law of Joshua who was great-grandson of Edward Sr) land on the Northeast Fork of the
Nanticoke River called Folly and Return. Included deposition of Edward Wright of Somerset Co.,
surveyor aged about 95 years.
Most of Edward's grants were named for towns or areas in the Essex area of England.
"Edward Wright living in Dorchester Co, Will of Morrice Matthews 9 3 1705. To Ellinor dau of Edward
Wright 60 acres where Edward Wright lives. Mentions tract of land purchased from Arthur Wright,
July 1695" From "Maryland Calander of Wills by Cotton".
Maryland Historical Society- notes of Mary Turpin Layton c. 1940 / / Archives of Maryland Vol. 31 p
855& Vol. 25 p 419/ notes of R.A.Riggin from Somerset and Dorchester Co. Deeds/Wills
1. Edward WRIGHT, the emigrant, was transported into Maryland by Captain PRATIS in the ship
"Merchants Consent" of London, in the year 1675. Edward WRIGHT was granted the following tracts
in Somerset Co. Md. Goshen, 300 a., White Chapel, 300 a., Mile End 150a., All Gate, 149 a., and Barren
Quarters 25 a. All these lands are now in present day Wicomico county, just south of the Nanticoke
River.The Home Plantation was Barren Quarter, located as stated in the Rent Rolls of Md. as "lying on
the south side of the a creek, issuing out of the Nanticoke River, called Barren Creek."
Edward WRIGHT b. c. 1640* m. (1st) Katherine COVINGTON,dau of Nehemiah COVINGTON. she
died 7 Aug. 1681 on the plantation of her father. Edward WRIGHT m(2nd)?_________
Edward WRIGHT was an Interpreter for the once powerful Nanticoke Indian tribe, whose lands were
located across the river in Dorchester Co. between Crotchers Ferry and Vienna. His brothers-in-law
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Nehemiah COVINGTON Jr. and Levin DENWOOD were also interpreters and surveyors, obviously
having the need to communicate with the Indians. As settlers moved north and east from Somerset
Co., and inland from the Dorchester County coast, they eventually mapped out the Nanticoke Indian
Reservation c. 1698.
Edward WRIGHT was living in 1723 when he made a complaint to the Board held at Annapolis that
Capt. John RIDER and Wm ENNALS had taken possession of some of the Indian's land grants.
Edward WRIGHT appears to have died intestate. He appears to have had at least two children by his
first wife, Rebecca WRIGHT and Jeremiah WRIGHT(cattle marks Somerset Co. 1683). Evidence in the
Somerset Co. tax records show he likely had sons Edward WRIGHT and prood of Solomon WRIGHTof
Barren Creek, Somerset Co. But with the early death of his wife, Katherine COVINGTON, it is likely he
had other children by a second wife.
It is likely this Edward WRIGHT that married Elizabeth Marshall, widow, and exists some minor
evidence that she is the mother of Solomon. Depositions of Dorchester Co. Land Records of Dorchester
County Md. Vol C. 1732-1745 by James A. McAllister, Jr. Cambridge, Md. Family Line Pub. Silver
Spring Md. 1960 Old Liber 9 f 149 16 Jun 1733- Feb 25 1733/4 state that Edward WRIGHT of Somerset
Co., was 95 years old. I believe this is the one in the same person, though there was possibly at least
one other Edward WRIGHT living in Dorchester at this time and another in Queen Annes Co., this
record specifically distinguishes him as "surveyor of Somerset Co."
Rent Rolls of Maryland Liber 10 f. 385: tract of land called "Crick" was given by Morris Mathews to
Elinor WRIGHT and it was in the possesion of her father Edward WRIGHT. In the will Morris
Mathews devised to his dau Elinor WRIGHT and noted that Edward WRIGHT lived there when the
will was written 3 Sept 1705 (Wills liber 12 f. 298)
http://users.erols.com/rariggin/wright.html
More About Edward Wright, Sr.:
Immigration: 1675, "Merchants Consent" out of London by Capt Francis Pratis
Inheritance: 1705, 60 acres Dorchester Co, from Morris Matthews land purchased from Arthur Wright
Land Grant: Bet. 1666 - 1723, Barren Quarter Rent Rolls possesed by Edward Wright
Land Patent 1: November 12, 1688, "Aldgate/Allgate", 150 acres, Somerset Co., MD
Land Patent 2: October 06, 1680, "Goshen" 300 acres, Somerset Co., MD
Land Patent 3: November 20, 1685, "Whitechapel/Whitechannel", 500 acres, Somerset Co., MD
Land Patent 4: May 22, 1688, "Mile/Myle End", 300 acres, Somerset Co., MD
Land Patent 5: December 14, 1696, "Barren Creek/Quarter" 250 acres, Somerset Co., MD
Land Purchase 1: 1714, Dorcester CO., MD
Land Purchase 2: 1732, Dorcester CO., MD, "Hog Range" 60 acres
Land Sale 1: 1714, Dorchester MD
Land Sale 2: June 04, 1683, "Goshen" (now Worcester CO) 300 acres to John Barker
Land Sale 3: June 07, 1700, "Whitechapel/Whitechannel", 300 acres Somerset Co (now Wicomico) to
Thomas Sirman
Land Sale 4: August 05, 1710, "Barren Creek/Quarter" 75 acres Somerset (now Wicomico) to Richard
Parramore
Land Sale 5: June 05, 1711, "Barren Creek/Quarter" 25 acres Somerset (now Wicomico) to Richard
Jefferson
Land Sale 6: March 02, 1711/12, "Barren Creek/Quarter" 200 acres Somerset (now Wicomico) to
Richard Ryder
Land Sale 7: June 04, 1715, "Mile/Myle End", 300 acres to Charlton Smith
Land Sale 8: March 11, 1719/20, 'Algate", 150 acres, Somerset Co., MD to Thomas Wood
Land Sale 9: 1727, "Whitechapel/Whitechannel" 64 acres in Somerset Co (now Wicomico) to James
Langrell
Note 1: 1705, Mentioned in Will of Morrice Matthews
Note 2: 1718, Administered Estate of Wm Marshall
Note 3: 1733, Gave Deposition Dorchester CO MD Aged 95
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Note 4: 1734, Named as next-of-kin in estate inv of James Jarratt/Gerrard
Note 5: 1735, Estate Inv filed by Edward Wright Jr (no county)
Note 6: 1735, Sold a Slave in Dorchester CO., MD
More About Edward Wright and Katherine Covington:
Marriage: Abt. 1678
More About Edward Wright and Elinor Matthews:
Marriage: Bet. 1684 - 1699
More About Sarah Unknown:
Name 2: Sarah Holdbrook
More About Edward Wright and Sarah Unknown:
Marriage: Bet. 1699 - 1700
Witness: June 07, 1700, Sarah Holbrook is listed in a land transaction as wife of Edward Wright
More About Elizabeth Marshall:
Note: November 08, 1714, Edward Right of Dorc Co planter to his wife Elizabeth; all food and chattells
that belonged to Elizabeth Marshall, which were hers during her widowhood before she became the
wife of Edward Right. 4
More About Edward Wright and Elizabeth Marshall:
Marriage: Aft. 1718
Children of Edward Wright and Katherine Covington are:
84 i. Rebecca 7 Wright, born 1680; died Unknown.
+ 85 ii. Jeremiah Wright, born 1681; died Unknown.
Child of Edward Wright and Elinor Matthews is:
86 i. Ellinor 7 Wright, born Bet. 1684 - 1699; died Unknown. She married Unknown Davis; died Unknown.
Children of Edward Wright and Sarah Unknown are:
87 i. Elizabeth 7 Wright, born Abt. 1700; died Unknown. She married James Jarratt/Gerrard; died Unknown.
+ 88 ii. Edward Wright, Jr, born Abt. 1702; died 1747 in Dorchester CO., MD.
89 iii. Ann Wright, born Abt. 1715; died Unknown. She married Unknown Stevens; died Unknown.
90 iv. Katherine Wright, born Abt. 1716; died Unknown. She married Unknown Smith; died Unknown.
+ 91 v. Roger Wright, born Abt. 1718; died 1748.
Child of Edward Wright and Elizabeth Marshall is:
92 i. Solomon 7 Wright, born Abt. 1720; died Unknown.
Generation No. 7
69. John 7 Wrighte (John 6 , John 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 ,
Henery 1 ) died Unknown.
Children of John Wrighte are:
93 i. John 8 Wrighte, died Unknown.
94 ii. Lawarence Wrighte, died Unknown.
70. Benjamin (of Cranham) 7 Wrighte (Nathan 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of
Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) died 1706. He married Jane Williams. She died Unknown.
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More About Benjamin (of Cranham) Wrighte:
Occupation: February 05, 1659/60, Created Baronet
Children of Benjamin Wrighte and Jane Williams are:
+ 95 i. Nathan 8 Wrighte, born 1661; died October 16, 1727.
96 ii. Benjamin Wrighte, born Aft. 1661; died Unknown.
72. Mary 7 Wrighte (Nathan 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 ,
Henery 1 ) died Unknown. She married Robert Burdet. He died Unknown.
Child of Mary Wrighte and Robert Burdet is:
97 i. Benjamin 8 Burdet, died Unknown.
77. Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 Wrighte (Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of
Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born February 10, 1652/53, and died 1721. He married
Elizabeth Ashby 1676, daughter of George Ashby. She died July 21, 1705.
Notes for Nathan (Lord Keeper) Wrighte:
The office of Lord Chancellor was the highest legal office in the land, and the holder could not be
removed from office by the monarch. However, when a monarch found his Chancellor to be too
obstructive, it was possible to remove the Great Seal from him and give them to another office holder,
the Lord Keeper (of the Seal). This latter post was not held until death, and so the monarch could
dismiss them at will. Until the Act of Union, there were seperate Chancellors and Lord Keepers for
England and Scotland. Where an office-holder held a succession of titles (for instance Anthony Ashley
Cooper, later Lord Ashley, later Earl of Shaftesbury), only the final title will be shown.
Nathan Wrighte, Esq, son of the Rev Ezekiel Wright (Ezekiel was born at Denington in Suffolk, 1603;
elected fellow of Emanuel College, Cambridge, 1625; and rector of Thurcaston in Leicesiershire; where
he died May 23, 1668; and Dorothy his widow died Sep 26, 1691.) rector of Thurcaston, by Dorothy
second daughter of John Onebye, Esq, of Hickley and one of the four sisters and coheiresses of Sir John
Onebye, Knight, was born at Thurcaston, Feb 11, 1653; and after being initiated in the law under his
uncle Thomas Staveley, Esq, was placed in Emanuel College, Cambridge, in 1668, by the care of his
mother, who in that year had been left a widow; and in due time removed thence to the Inner Temple,
where, notwithstanding an estate left him by his father had been much improved during his minority,
he lost no time for more than seven years, which he entirely spent in the study of the law.
Sir John Onebye, in 1671-2, tells his brother Staveley, "I shall take care to commend That Wrighte to
Sober company and good students, and what else is convenient." Howerver, having a good fortune
with his lady (Elizasbeth, daughter of George Ashby, of Quenby, Esq, whom he married in 1676), he
neglected to practice for some years, till the increase of his family, and the advice of f riends, who
foresaw what a considerable figure he was likely to make in the profession, prevailed with him to
attend the bar, where he approved himself as consummate a lawyer, and made as ample an accession
to his fortune, as any of his contemporaries. He was elected recorder of Leicesler in 1680, and in 1681
he entered the pedigree of his family, at the Heraldic Visitation of the country, as a resident at
Basrwell. He held the office of recorder till 1685, when Theophilus earl of Huntingdon was chosen
under the new charter, and continued about three years; after which Mr Wrighte was restored, and
continued to hold the office till 1696.
He was also in 1688 elected deputy recorder of Nottingham. April 11, 1692, king William and queen
Mary, by their writ, called him to the**are and degree of Serjeant at law; and on the 27th he appeared
at the Chancery-bar; before the lords commissioners of the great seal, with thirteen other gentlemen;
whose appearance being recorded, they took the usual oaths; after which the lord commissioner Trevor
made a speech to them; and the new serjeants delivered to his lordship two rings, to be presented to
their majesties, with their duty and most humble thanks for the great honour conferred on them.
Mr Wrighte, having been counsel for the king against Sir John Fenwick in the house of peers, was,
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efore the beginning of Hilary Term 1696, called within the bar, being made king's serjeant, and
knighted Dec 30. He made a speech, March 19, 1699, on behalf of Henry duke of Norfolk, in a
committee of the house of commons, on the second reading of the bill for a divorce between his grace
and the duchess; and opened the indictment, March 28, 1699, on behalf of the king, on the trial of
Edward, earl of Warwick and Holland, for the murder of Richard Coote, Esq; and made a learned
reply to the argument of counsel as to the competency of a witness. [Mr Rayner has a manuscript,
intstuled, "Rules of Practice in the Court of Chancery," with a complete index; and this memorandum
closes it: "N.B. This tract was drawn up for the use of Sir Nathan Wrighte, when he was made lord
keeper".]
He in like manner opened the indictment, Oct 12, 1699, on the trial of Mary Butler, alias Strickland, at
the Old Bailey, for forging a bond of œ40,000, in the name of Robert Clayton; and in the following year,
on the refusal of the lords chief justices Holt and Treby, and Trevor the attorney-general, to accept the
great seal, which was taken from lord Somers, it was delivered by the king in council to Sir Nathan
Wrighte, with the title of lord keeper, May 21, 1700. He would gladly have been executed accepting
that great post for his health's sake, which had been much impaired that spring by a dangerous fever.
Besides, he thought it imprudent to forego the great profits he might make by his practice yearly,
which might have lasted his life, for the precarious enjoyment of the most profitable place; but his
majesty's commands must be obeyed. It was not decent, nor perhaps safe, to disobey them.
He submitted to his pleasure, without any bargain or the least gratuity whatever. He never asked for
any, even the lest, trifle of honour, and though he had not practised much in the court of Chancery till
three or four years before he was appointed to preside over it, yet it soon appeared how equal he was
to the great office, and he executed it with great integrity and judgement, as the records of Parliament
will testify, which can shew as few reversals of his decrees, as of any of his predecessors.
On the contrary, one instance at least occurs of his having reversed a decree of his predecessor lord
Sumers. In 1700, on the death of the duke of Gloucester, the following lines were addressed to him in
the condoleances from the University of Oxford.
"Ad Honoratissium Dom. Nath Wrihte, Magni Sigilli ustodem
"O cui commisit geminas Astraea bilances,
Qui regis infani jurgia rauca fori;
O qui sperabas frustra, precepta tenello
Vel dare Gloverno, vel data jussas, sequi;
Ah cave ne pueri gaudentes funere Gracchi
Sacrilega temerent pendula fccptra manu;
Ah cave sincerum ne Tybris pollast alveum,
Ne I emana fracas squallida soedet a quas;
Aeternas memorum leges defende Britannum,
Sis Themidi, Custos fit Tibi sancta Themis.
Ad. Langley, A.M. Aedis Christi Alumnus"
Sir Nathan was one of the lords justices on the king's going to Holland in 1700, and became also
officially one of the lords commissioners for trade and plantations.
On the day king William died, March 8 1701-2, he delivered the great seal into the hands of queen
Anne, then fitting in council, who instantly returned it.
The Dutchess of of Marlborough, in the "Account of her Conduct," p. 124, says, "As soon as queen
Anne was seated on the throne, the Tories (whom the usually called by the agreeable name of the
Church party) became the distinguished objects of the royal favour. Dr Sharpe, archbishop of York,
was pitched upon by herself to preach her coronation sermon, and to be her chief counsellor in churchmatters;
and her privy council was filled with Tories. My lord Znormanby (soon after duke of
Buckingham), the earls of Jersey and Nottingham, Sir Edward Seymour, with many others of the highfliers,
were brought into place; Sir Nathan Wrighte was continued in Possession of the great seal of
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England, and the earl of Rochester in the lieutenaucy of Ireland. These were men who had all a
wonderful zeal for the Church; a sort of public merit that eclipsed all other in the eyes of the queen."
John Dunton observes, "Sir Nathan Wrighte, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England, is deservedly
advanced to the highest pinnacle of State preferments; and his conduct is so wise and loyal, as
convinced the world that it is only religious and real goodness establishes greatness. He knows and
discovers, all the respect due to his high place; but he does not suffer empty titles to puff him up, or
permit inequality of state to work strangeness of countenance. My only brother (Mr. Luke Dunton) had
an honourable post by his recommendation; and he is kind and generous to all his relations. He was
faithful to his great trust when King William reigned, and is now as loyal to Queen Anne; and should
his country call him, would refuse no hazard, think much of no charge, to preserve it. In a word, he
excells in every grace; but his great humility is the most shining character of all his actions, and his
large charity the most useful.
"The cares of counsel o'er hisaspect reign;
Though great, he is just, nor, 'midst hishonours, vain;
His life's an equal thread, correctly spun;
Secure his int'rest, when his days are done."
Mackay thus describes him,' "Sir Nathan Wrighte, lord keeper, is son of a clergyman; a good common
lawyer, a slow chancellor, and no civilian. Chance more than choice brought him the seals: the lords
chief justices Holt and Treby refusing to succeed to great a man as the lord Somers, they fell into the
hands of this gentleman; who, being recommended by the opposite party, proved their faithful tool
ever since. He is a plain man, both in person and conversation; of middle stature, inclining to fat; hath
a fat broad face, much marked with the small-pox." Swift's MS adds, "Very covetous;" and Mr. Grove's
copy, "He had done a great deal of good to his private family, married his son and daughter to very
good fortunes. He gave the employment of the clerk of the crown to his son, and some good livings to
a great many of his poor relations in the country." [See Groves's Life of Cardinal Wolfey, vol IV, p.286].
One of the most remarkable events that happened while he was in office was his sentence for
dissolving The Savoy, Jul 31, 1702; and it may also be mentioned that in the same year, on the 19th of
November, he reversed a decree of his great predecessor lord Sumers. Burnet says, that "many
gentlemen of good estates and ancient families were put out of the commission of the peace by him, for
no other visible reason, but because they had gone in heartily to the Revolution, and had continued
zealous for King William; and at the same issue, men of no worth not estate, and known to be illaffected
to queen Anne's title, and to the Protestant succession, were put in, to the great encouragement
of ill-designing men." He adds, that the lord-keeper was "a zealot to the party, and was become very
exceptionable in all respects: Money, as was said, did every thing with him; only in his Court, I never
heard him charged for any thing but great slowness, by which the Chancery was become one of the
heaviest grievances of the nation. The fame author likewise says, "the lord keeper was sordidly
covetous, and did not at all live suitable to that high post. He became extreme rich, yet I never heard
him charged with bribery in his Court, but there was a foul rumour with relation to the livings of the
Crown that were given by the great seal as if they were set to sale by the officers under him."
He continued lord keeper till the 6th of October 1705; when his dismissal was contrived by the
Dutchess of Marlborough, who thus insolently avows the transaction; "prevailed with her majesty to
take the great seal from Sir Nathan Wrighte; a man despised by all parties, of no use to the crown, and
whole weak and wretched conduct in the court of Chancery had almost brought his very office into
contempt. His removal, however, was a great loss to the Church, for which he had ever been a warm
stickler."
Near the time of his dismissal he was complimented by "Corona Civica: a Poem, to the right
honourable the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England;" and about the same period appeared the
following satirical squib, under the title of "The Country Parson's honest Advice to theat judicious
Lawyer, and worthy Minister of State, my Lord Keeper Wright:"
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"Be wise as Sumerset, as Somers brave,
As Pembroke niry, and as Richmond grave;
Humble as Orford be; and Wharton's zeal
For Church and Loyalty would fit thee well;
Like Sarum, I would have thee love the Church,
He scorns to leave his mother in the lurch.
For the well-governing your family,
Let pious Haversham thy pattern be:
And, if it be thy fate again to marry,
And S--y--r's daughter will thy year out tarry,
May'st thou use her as Mohun his tender wife,
And may she lead his virtuous lady's life.
To sum up all; Devonshire's chastity,
Bolton's merit, Godolphin's probity,
Halifax his modesty, Essex's sense,
Mounrague's management, Culpepper's pence,
Tenison's learning, and Southampton's wit,
Will make thee for an able Statesman fit."
The following more appropriate character of him was sent from Sir T. Little to Mr. Samuel Echard:
"During the whole period in which he held this high employment he was content with the usual profits
of the place, and without any pension after he had lost both that and his business. It is remarkable that
none besides himself was ever advanced to that post without the assistance of some great friend or
party, or having been made attorney-general, or having sat long in parliament (of which he never was
a member); and, whatever was the occasion of his being neglected after he had left his place, he had
shewn an inviolable fidelity to the Crown during the whole course of his administration; and, upon
critical conjunctures, had given wholesome and proper advice; which others declined doing, either for
fear of displeasing, or from some other sinister views. He had an hearty and steady regard to the
constitution in church and state; and as he always acted with disinterested views, he could never be
induced to go into the exorbitant lengths and violence of parties; and this the king took notice of, and
commended him for it; and though upon this account there were strong endeavours used to get him
displaced before the king died, it is well known, the king's inclination was otherwise, who would often
express his satisfaction in his keeper's service, and his unwillingness to part with him.
Queen Anne had the same value for him that her predecessor had; and when she gave him the seals,
was said to tell him, "he should not have had them if she had known a fitter person in the kingdom" He
had an exact regard to justice, and was very angry if he heard the least surmise of corruption in any of
his domestics. He had a just respect paid to him whilst in a public character, by all who knew what was
most valuable in persons of rank and distinction, and were not influenced by envy or party passions;
and during the time of his recess, was loved and esteemed for those social virtues which render a man
acceptable in a private station. One particular in my view, when I mentioned his fidelity in counseling
the king, was his being earnest with his majesty not to dissolve that parliament which continued but a
very little while, which, to be sure, you have taken notice of; and, I dare say, find that it was as
unacceptable as it was surprizing to the nation; as I remember it was said the archbishop, and lord
Godolphin, and another, whom I cannot recollect, were said to join with him in that application to the
king.
Lady Wright died at Powis-house, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Oct 21, 1705; after which period Sir Nathan
resided chiefly at his beautiful seat at Calderote in Warwickshire; and , dying Aug 4, 1721, was buried
in that church; where, on an elegant tablet of white marble, with his arms finely blazoned, motto
"Unica Virtus Nobilitas" is placed the following inscription:
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More About Nathan (Lord Keeper) Wrighte:
Occupation 1: Bet. 1680 - 1685, Recorder of Leicester
Occupation 2: 1696, Knighted at Densington
Occupation 3: Bet. 1700 - 1705, Lord Keeper and Serjeant of Law
More About Nathan Wrighte and Elizabeth Ashby:
Marriage: 1676
Children of Nathan Wrighte and Elizabeth Ashby are:
98 i. Unknown 8 Wrighte, died Unknown. She married Major John (Major) Oneby; born 1678; died July 03,
1727 in Newgate Prison, London, England.
Notes for Major John (Major) Oneby:
MAJOR JOHN ONEBY
Who murdered a Man in a Duel and cheated the Gallows, 1729
MAJOR ONEBY was the son of an eminent attorney at Burnwell, in Leicestershire. His father intended
him for his own honourable profession, and procured him a marriage with the niece of the celebrated
Sir Nathan Wright, who was appointed Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England.
Sir Nathan appointed him to be his train-bearer -- no invaluable place, but greatly inferior to what the
young gentleman's ambition had taught him to aspire to. However he kept his place some time, in
expectation of preferment; but failing in his views of promotion in this line he bought a commission in
the army. He served under the Duke of Marlborough in several campaigns in Flanders, and was
promoted in the army as the reward of his military merit. While in winter quarters at Bruges, at the close
of one of these campaigns, he had a quarrel with another officer, which occasioned a duel, and Oneby,
having killed the other, was brought to his trial before a court martial, which acquitted him of the
murder. The regiment being soon afterwards ordered to Jamaica, Mr Oneby went with it, and during his
residence at Port Royal fought another duel with a brother officer, whom he wounded in so dangerous a
manner that he expired after an illness of several months; but as he did not instantly die, no further
notice was taken of the affair.
The rank of Major in a regiment of dragoons had been conferred on Mr Oneby in consequence of his
services; but on the Peace of Utrecht he returned to England, and was reduced to half-pay. Repairing to
London he frequented the gaming-houses, and became so complete a gambler that he commonly carried
cards and dice in his pockets. Having fallen into company with some gentlemen at a coffee-house in
Covent Garden, they all adjourned to the Castle Tavern, in Drury Lane, where they went to cards. Mr
Hawkins, who was of the company, having declined playing, Mr Rich asked if anyone would bet him
three half-crowns. The bet was apparently accepted by William Gower, Esq., who, in ridicule, laid down
three halfpence. On this Major Oneby abused Gower and threw a bottle at him; and, in return, Gower
threw a glass at the other. Swords were immediately drawn on both sides, but Mr Rich interposing, the
parties were apparently reconciled, and sat down to their former diversion. Gower seemed inclined to
compromise the difference, saying that he was willing to adjust the affair though the Major had been the
aggressor. In answer to this Oneby said he "would have his blood," and said to Mr Hawkins that the
mischief had been occasioned by him. Hawkins replied he was ready to answer, if he had anything to
say; to which Oneby said: "I have another chap first." Mr Hawkins left the company about three o'clock
in the morning; soon after which Mr Oneby rose and said to Gower: "Hark ye, young gentleman, a word
with you"; on which they retired to another room and shut the door. A clashing of swords being heard
by the company, the waiter broke open the door, and on their entrance they found Oneby holding Gower
with his left hand, having his sword in the right, and Mr Gower's sword lying on the floor. A surgeon of
eminence having examined Mr Gower's wounds, it was found that the sword of his antagonist had
passed through his intestines, of which wound he died the following day; on which Mr Oneby was
apprehended and lodged in Newgate.
The circumstances above mentioned were stated on his trial; but some doubts arising in the minds of the
jury, they brought in a special verdict, referable to the opinion of the twelve judges. Mr Oneby having
remained in Newgate two years, and the judges not having met to give their opinion, he became
impatient of longer confinement, and therefore moved the Court of King's Bench that counsel might be
heard on his case. Thereupon the prisoner was carried into court, by virtue of a writ of habeas corpus;
and the record of the special verdict being read, the Reverend Bench, with great humanity, assigned him
two counsel, a solicitor and a clerk in court.
Lord Chief Justice Raymond and three other judges presided a few days afterwards, when the Major
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was again brought up, his counsel, as well as those for the Crown, being heard; after which the Lord
Chief Justice declared that he would take an opportunity of having the opinion of the other judges, and
then the prisoner should be informed of the event. The Major, on his return to Newgate, gave a
handsome dinner, at the Crown and Anchor tavern, in the Strand, to the persons who had the custody of
him; and, seeming to be in high spirits on account of the ingenious arguments used by his counsel,
entertained little doubt of being discharged.
After a considerable time the judges assembled at Serjeant's Inn Hall to bring the matter to a final
decision. Counsel were heard on both sides, and the pleadings lasted a whole day, during which the
Major was carousing with his friends in Newgate, and boasting of the certainty of his escape, as he had
only acted in conformity with the character of a man of honour.
The judges broke up about ten o'clock at night without declaring their opinion.
Not many days after this the keeper of Newgate told the Major he must double-iron him, to prevent his
making his escape, and that he must be removed to a safer place, unless he would pay for a man to
attend him in his room. Oneby was shocked at this news and asked the keeper's authority for such a
proceeding, but he could obtain no satisfactory answer.
The man appointed to attend the Major in his room was one John Hooper (who was afterwards
executioner), a fellow of remarkable drollery, but of such a forbidding countenance that when Oneby
first saw him he exclaimed: "What the devil do you bring this fellow here for? Whenever I look at him I
shall think of being hanged." Hooper, however, by a knack of telling stories, soon made himself a very
agreeable companion to the Major.
At length the judges assembled again at Serjeant's Inn Hall, and having declared their opinions to each
other, the Counsel for the Prosecution demanded that their Lordships would proceed to judgment.
Thereupon the sense of the Bench was delivered to Mr Oneby by Lord Raymond, who said that it was the
unanimous opinion of the judges that he had been guilty of murder, and that his declaring he would
"have the blood" of Gower had great weight in his disfavour. A few days after this judgment of death
was passed against him, and he was ordered to be executed. On the Saturday preceding the day that he
was ordered for execution an undertaker went to Newgate and delivered him a letter, of which the
following is a copy, saying that he would wait below for an answer:
HONOURED SIR, -- This is to inform you that I follow the business of an undertaker in Drury Lane,
where I have lived many years and am well known to several of your friends. As you are to die on
Monday, and have not, as I suppose, spoken to anybody else about your funeral, if your honour shall
think fit to give me orders, I will perform it as cheap, and in as decent a manner, as any man alive. Your
honour's unknown humble servant, G. H.
The Major had no sooner read this letter than he flew into a violent passion, which being made known
to the undertaker he thought proper to decamp, without waiting for his orders. When Hooper came at
night to attend Mr Oneby he told him of the letter he had received from the undertaker, and in terms very
improper for his melancholy situation expressed his resentment for the supposed affront. Every hope of
pardon being vanished, this unhappy man had recourse to a dreadful method of evading the ignominy of
the gallows. On the night of the Saturday last mentioned he went to bed at ten o'clock, and having slept
till four o'clock on Sunday morning he asked for a glass of brandy-and-water, and pen, ink and paper,
and sitting up in bed wrote the following note: --
COUSIN TURVILL, -- Give Mr Akerman, the turnkey below-stairs, half-a-guinea, and Jack, who waits
in my room, five shillings. The poor devils have had a great deal of trouble with me since I have been
here.
Having delivered this note to his attendant, he begged to be left to his repose, that he might be fit for the
reception of some friends who were to call on him. He was accordingly left, and on a gentleman coming
into his apartment about seven o'clock, and the Major's footman with him, he called out to the latter,
"Who is that, Philip?" which were the last words he was heard to speak. The gentleman, approaching
the bedside, found he had cut a deep wound in his wrist with a penknife and was drenched in blood. A
surgeon was instantly sent for, but he was dead before his arrival.
MAJOR ONEBY AND MR GOWER.
This duel originated as follows:--It appears that a Major Oneby, being in company with a Mr Gower
and three other persons, at a tavern, in a friendly manner, after some time began playing at Hazard;
when one of the company, named Rich, asked if any one
would set him three half-crowns; whereupon Mr Gower, in a jocular manner, laid down three halfpence,
telling Rich he had set him three pieces, and Major Oneby at the same time set Rich three halfcrowns,
and lost them to him.
Immediately after this, Major Oneby, in a angry manner, turned about to Mr Gower and said--'It was an
impertinent thing to set down half-pence,' and called him 'an impertinent puppy' for so doing. To this
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Mr Gower answered--'Whoever calls me so is a rascal. 'Thereupon Major Oneby took up a bottle, and
with great force threw it at Mr Gower's head, but did not hit him, the bottle only brushing some of the
powder out of his hair. Mr Gower, in return, immediately tossed a candlestick or a bottle at Major
Oneby, which missed him; upon which they both rose to fetch their swords, which were then hung in the
room, and Mr Gower drew his sword, but the Major was prevented from drawing his by the company.
Thereupon Mr Gower threw away his sword, and the
company interposing, they sat down again for the space of an hour.
At the expiration of that time, Mr Gower said to Major Oneby--'We have had hot words, and you were
the aggressor, but I think we may pass it over'--at the same time offering him his hand; but the Major
replied--'No, d--n you, I WILL HAVE YOUR BLOOD.'
After this, the reckoning being paid, all the company, excepting Major Oneby, went out to go home, and
he called to Mr Gower, saying--'Young man, come back, I have something to say to you.'
Whereupon Mr Gower returned to the room, and immediately the door was closed, and the rest of the
company excluded--when a clashing of swords was heard, and Major Oneby gave Mr Gower a mortal
wound. It was found, on the breaking up of the company, that Major Oneby had his great coat over his
shoulders, and that he had received three slight wounds in the fight. Mr Gower, being asked on his
death-bed whether he had received his wounds in a manner among swordsmen called fair, answered--'I
think I did.'
Major Oneby was tried for the offence, and found guilty of murder, 'having acted upon malice and
deliberation, and not from sudden passion.' "The Gaming Table, Its Votaries and Victims Volume #2
by Andrew Steinmetz"
U.S. Supreme Court
SPARF v. U S, 156 U.S. 51 (1895)
156 U.S. 51
SPARF et al.
v.
UNITED STATES.
No. 613.
January 21, 1895.
[156 U.S. 51, 52] F. J. Kierce, for plaintiffs in error.
Asst. Atty. Gen. Conrad, for the United States.
Mr. Justice HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court.
Within a few years after Oneby's Case, 2 Strange, 766, was determined, in 1734, the case of King v.
Poole, which was a criminal information in the nature of a quo warranto, came before Lord Hardwicke.
In passing upon a motion for a new trial, that famous judge-than whom there could be no higher
authority as to what was the settled law of England-said: 'The thing that governs greatly in this
determination is that the point of law is not to be determined by juries; juries have a power by law to
determine matters of fact only; and it is of the greatest consequence to the law of England, and to the
subject, that these powers of the judge and the jury are kept distinct; that the judge determines the law,
and the jury the fact; and, if ever they come to be confounded, founded, it will prove the confusion and
destruction of the law of England.' Cas. t. Hardw. 27.
More About Major John (Major) Oneby:
Christening: June 04, 1678, St Mary, Hinckley, Leicester, England 5
+ 99 ii. George Wrighte, born March 25, 1677 in Barwell; died March 09, 1723/24.
+ 100 iii. Nathan Wrighte, born January 01, 1677/78; died August 15, 1721.
+ 101 iv. Robert Wrighte, born September 05, 1680; died Unknown.
102 v. Elizabeth Wrighte, born 1681; died Unknown.
+ 103 vi. Elizabeth Wrighte, born 1682; died 1775.
104 vii. Dorothy Wrighte, born 1683; died 1683.
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+ 105 viii. Dorothy Wrighte, born Aft. 1684; died August 22, 1738.
106 ix. Ezekial Wrighte, born Abt. 1685; died Unknown.
107 x. Thomas Wrighte, born Abt. 1686; died Unknown.
108 xi. William Wrighte, born Abt. 1687; died Unknown.
More About William Wrighte:
Occupation: Bet. 1729 - 1762, Recorder of Leicester
80. Frances (Rev) 7 Wright III (Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was
born 1601 in Bolton on Swale, Yorkshire, England/Bolton, England, and died 1655 in Yorkshire,
England. He married Anne Merriton 1626 in Yorkshire, England. She was born 1605 in Castle
Levington, Yorkshire, England, and died 1670 in England.
More About Frances Wright and Anne Merriton:
Marriage: 1626, Yorkshire, England
Children of Frances Wright and Anne Merriton are:
109 i. William 8 Wright, born Abt. 1628; died Unknown.
110 ii. George Wright, born August 25, 1629; died Unknown.
111 iii. Thomas Wright, born Aft. 1630; died Unknown.
112 iv. Christopher Wright, born Aft. 1630; died Unknown.
113 v. Ann Wright, born Aft. 1630; died Unknown.
114 vi. Grace Wright, born Aft. 1630; died Unknown.
115 vii. Francis Wright IV, born Abt. 1632; died Unknown.
+ 116 viii. Richard Whittington Wright, born 1633 in Yorkshire, England; died December 10, 1663 in Coan Hall,
Northumberland, VA.
85. Jeremiah 7 Wright (Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte)
was born 1681, and died Unknown. He married Lydia Cox 1724, daughter of Thomas Cox. She died
Unknown.
More About Jeremiah Wright and Lydia Cox:
Marriage: 1724
Child of Jeremiah Wright and Lydia Cox is:
117 i. Jeremiah 8 Wright, died Unknown.
88. Edward 7 Wright, Jr (Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte)
was born Abt. 1702, and died 1747 in Dorchester CO., MD. He married Martha Kennerly Bef. 1731 in
Talbot Co., MD, daughter of Joshua Kennerly and Martha Everendon. She was born Bet. 1710 - 1715,
and died Bef. 1744.
Notes for Edward Wright, Jr:
From "The Wright Ancestry of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset and Wicomico Counties, Maryland" by
Capt. Charles W. Wright, pp 78-80:
In the Name of God, Amen. I, Edward Wright, of Dorchester County, in the Province of Maryland,
being sick and weak in Body, but of Perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God therefor,and calling
unto mind that it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament
in manner and form following, Vizt., first I give and Bequeath unto my well beloved Son, Joshua
Wright, a Tract of Land called Chapman's Fellowship lying and being in Baltimore County and to his
heirs or assigns, secondly I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Martha all my lands lying
and being in Dorchester County during her Life and after her Decease I give and bequeath the said
Land unto my Five Sons, Vizt. William, Edward, Levin, Jacob, Lemuel to them and their heirs of their
Body Lawfully begotten, Thirdly I give unto my three Daughters after their Mothers decease, one
Negro woman named Hannah & her increase to be equally divided between them and their heirs or
assigns. Fourthly and lastly, I give unto my well beloved Wife Martha all my mooveable Personal
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Estate to be her Disposal only. My will and pleasure that my Negro Boy Peter may be sold to
discharge my debts and also I do Constitute and ordain and appoint my well beloved wife Martha to
be my whole and sole Executor and administrator of this my last Will and Testament. In witness
whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this thirty-first day of March, Anno Dom. &c, 1747.
Signed, sealed & delivered in Presence of
his
Edward x Wright (seal)
mark
William Cowsey
William Wright
John Finch
On the 12th of August William Cousey & John Finch two of the subscribing Witnesses to the within
will being duly & solmnly sworn on the holy Evangels of almighty God deposes and say that they saw
the Testator Edward Wright sign and seal the within will and heard him Published & declare the same
to be his last will and Testament that at the time of his so doeing he was at the best of their Judgement
& apprehension of sound & disposing mind and memory and that they together with Wm. Wright the
other witness Subscribed their respective names and witness to the said will in the Presence of the
Testator.
Sworn to Before me
Enn.s Hooper D Comry for D. County
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More About Edward Wright, Jr:
Land Grant: 1732, "Wrights Meadows" Dorchester Co., MD 1500 acres "for service to the King".
Land Purchase 1: 1743, "Bandon", Dorchester CO., MD from Thomas Liddell
Land Purchase 2: November 06, 1730, "Chapmans Fellowship", 150 acres, Baltimore Co, from John
Chapman of Dorchester
Land Sale: 1743, "Hog Range" to John Charlescraft
Probate: August 12, 1747
Will: March 31, 1747
Notes for Martha Kennerly:
According to Third Haven Quaker Meeting, Talbot County, Maryland, notes:
"28-29 da IX mo 1732 Martha Kennerly, having been married by a priest to a man not of our religious
party and having outed contrary to Truth in Divers respect [illegible] and her transgressions laid
before her, deliberately [illegible] she may not [illegible], after deliberated consideration, no Friend
having anything upon their mind and [illegible] and all appearing clear of her, the meeting gave forth
a public witnessing in writing and condemn and disown the sid Martha to be of our religious party."
She apparently waited till her father's death to marry Edward (and cause the ensuing ruckus), since
two days after the above entry, the deaths of Joshua and his brother Joseph are discussed in the
meeting.
More About Edward Wright and Martha Kennerly:
Marriage: Bef. 1731, Talbot Co., MD
Children of Edward Wright and Martha Kennerly are:
+ 118 i. Joshua 8 Wright, born 1733; died 1794 in Rockingham Co., NC.
119 ii. William Wright, born 1734; died Unknown.
120 iii. Edward Wright, born 1735; died 1794. He married Ann Cannon; died Unknown.
121 iv. Levin Wright, born 1736; died Unknown.
122 v. Jacob Wright, born 1737; died Unknown.
123 vi. Lemuel Wright, born 1738; died Unknown.
124 vii. Dgt Wright, born 1739; died Unknown.
125 viii. Dgt Wright, born 1740; died Unknown.
126 ix. Dgt Wright, born 1741; died Unknown.
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91. Roger 7 Wright (Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was
born Abt. 1718, and died 1748.
Child of Roger Wright is:
+ 127 i. James 8 Wright, born 1736; died August 15, 1793 in Rockingham Co., NC.
Generation No. 8
95. Nathan 8 Wrighte (Benjamin (of Cranham) 7 , Nathan 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John
(of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born 1661, and died October 16, 1727. He married (1) Anne
Meyrick. She died Unknown. He married (2) Elizabeth Brage. She died Unknown. He married (3)
Elizabeth Bowater. She died Unknown. He married (4) Abigail Twyst. She died December 07, 1741
in Cranham, Essex, England.
Notes for Nathan Wrighte:
He gave 2 alms houses in St Mary lane at Cranham.
Child of Nathan Wrighte and Anne Meyrick is:
+ 128 i. Nathan 9 Wrighte, died 1737.
Child of Nathan Wrighte and Elizabeth Brage is:
129 i. Benjamin 9 Wrighte, died Unknown.
Children of Nathan Wrighte and Abigail Twyst are:
130 i. Samuel 9 Wrighte, born 1707; died Unknown.
More About Samuel Wrighte:
Inheritance: Inherited the estate but died unmarried his siter Elizabeth inherited.
131 ii. Elizabeth Wrighte, born 1708; died October 26, 1787. She married James Edward (Gen) Oglethorpe
September 15, 1744; born December 22, 1696 in Godalming, County Surray, England; died June 30,
1785 in Cranham Hall, County Essex, England.
Notes for Elizabeth Wrighte:
Elizabeth made Oglethorpe sign a pre-nuptial agreement stating that if he died she would retain
Cranham Manor.
Notes for James Edward (Gen) Oglethorpe:
When he was a boy, James Edward Oglethorpe's oldest brother and father went off to fight in Queen
Anne's War (War of Spanish Succession, 1702-1714), never to return. James, seventh of nine children in
a large, wealthy family, began to prepare for a military career at an early age. This was a turbulent time
in the history of England and, in fact, the entire continent of Europe. The lessons learned by young
Oglethorpe and the people he met would play an active roll in shaping the man and the colony of
Georgia.
Enrolled at Oxford, he received a commission as ensign at the age of 16. After serving a short time as
aid-de-camp for the English ambassador to Sicily and other Italian States, he returned to England in
1716 and was appointed Lt. Captain of the Queen's Guard on the recommendation of Lords Argyle and
Marlborough. These two men also brought him to the attention of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
It was Oglethorpe's employment under Prince Eugene, where he advanced from an obscure secretary to
an aid-de-camp, that brought him into the public spotlight. In contact with the prince almost daily and
participating in almost all battles on the Hungarian frontier (where Eugene defeated an Ottoman army
that was twice the size of his), Oglethorpe rose to prominence among his peers. His return to England
was not glamorous. He ended up killing a man in a brawl and served five months in prison.
Upon leaving the prison he became a member Parliament from Haslemere (1722), where his father and
two brothers had served. He would be re-elected to successive terms for 32 years. During his service in
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this august body, Oglethorpe was a staunch defender of the rights of colonists and strongly against any
kind of slavery. Although copies of his speeches given in Parliament are still available, they are not
verbatim. Reporters (at the time, people who would record speeches) were not allowed on the floor.
Oglethorpe was noted as a philanthropist and for his benevolence, including helping children and
defending seamen against impressment (being forced into service against one's will). It was his work on
the Prison Discipline Committee that brought him in contact with the idea of creating a colony of
debtors in the New World. Proposed by a number of writers and in at least one book, the concept gained
some acceptance before Oglethorpe became a driving force in the group in 1728. A friend of
Oglethorpe's died in Fleet Debtor's Prison after contracting smallpox. This event would change
Oglethorpe's life.
Oglethorpe, along with other famous military men on the Prison Discipline Committee, like Admiral
Edward Vernon and Field Marshal George Wade, had witnessed first-hand the atrocities of both the
Fleet and Marshalsea Debtors Prisons.
A group of 21 men (List of Georgia trustees), including Oglethorpe and Lord Percival, created a charter
for the new colony named Georgia (in honor of King George II). The grant included all land between
the Altamaha and Savannah Rivers and from the headwaters of these rivers to the "south seas." The
charter specifically prohibited any trustee from making money on the venture. Oglethorpe used his
connections to move the Charter for the colony of Georgia quickly to the king, who signed it on June 9,
1732. When time came to choose the men and women who would establish the new colony none were
from debtors prison because enough non-debtor colonists were found.
Funds to pay for the trip across the Atlantic Ocean were raised, some even from the Parliament.
Oglethorpe paid his own way. Today he referred to as "resident trustee" by the state of Georgia
although he held no position either elected or appointed.
After putting ashore in South Carolina in January, 1733, James Oglethorpe, William Bull (an engineer
from Charles Town), Peter Gordon and a group of the militia left the colonists and headed south and
turned into the mouth of the Savannah River, sailing 18 miles upstream. They landed at the site of
present-day Savannah. Oglethorpe was impressed with the area because Yamacraw Bluff afforded
protection against an assault from the river. Around the perimeter swampy areas added to the defensive
nature of the position.
Near the site selected for the settlers John and Mary Musgrove, the son of a former governor of South
Carolina and his full-blooded Creek wife, made a living trading goods with local Creek Indians.
Musgrove aided Oglethorpe in securing this land from Tomochichi, leader of the nearby Creek village,
prior to the arrival of the settlers.
Oglethorpe then returned to South Carolina to get the colonists. On February 1, 1733 (old style
calendar) the settlers arrived in their new home. After setting up tents they immediately began work on a
"palisade," a wall to surround the compound where the forty families would live. Work in the new
colony was done "in common"; the group would work together to complete a task, then begin the next
task. Over a period of time a string of forts would expand the defensive ring around Savannah. First, on
the Ogeechee River, was Fort Argyle, named for his friend and benefactor Lord Argyle. Although Fort
Argyle is gone, many other forts built by Oglethorpe still stand.
Colonial Georgia was formed into the vision of its leader. He would act as doctor and judge to the
families that joined him on the venture, and many texts refer to him as a "strict disciplinarian." As more
settlers arrived, Oglethorpe returned to England to secure additional funds and have the trustees
formally ban rum and slavery. Tomochichi made the journey to England with the General, an honorary
title for Oglethorpe now being used by the colonists. Coming back to Georgia on the return trip were
John Wesley (founder of the United Methodist Church) and his brother Charles. On a later trip he
returned with George Whitefield (pastor, founded the orphans school known as Bethesda). During a trip
to the Creek capital of Coweta to negotiate a treaty Oglethorpe went through the Ocmulgee Old Fields.
A member of Oglethorpe's Georgia Guard wrote a passage in his personal diary about these impressive
prehistoric mounds.
As Georgia grew its resident trustee devoted himself to improving the colony's defenses, traveling
between the individual settlements with a eye on the Spanish, south of the fledgling colony. In 1736
Oglethorpe traveled south from St. Simon to explore the coast between the mouths of the St. Mary and
St. John's River. During this expedition he gave English names to islands, bays and other geographic
entities.
By 1738 he was deeply concerned about Georgia as a whole and the 1,100 residents of Savannah in
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particular, however, the major concerns of the people of Savannah appear to be securing land, rum and
Negroes. In the charter residents of Georgia were tenants and not landowners; they blamed their
economic woes on the lack of slaves and their dry throats on a lack of rum and other hard liquor. To
quell the rebellion Oglethorpe banished the most vocal members to South Carolina. While this calmed
the immediate problem, trouble was fermenting inside and outside Georgia.
Late in 1739 The War of Jenkin's Ear broke out in the Western Hemisphere, mostly between English
Georgia and Spanish Florida (it fueled a much larger conflict, the War of Austrian Succession). While
the war was not continuous, over the next three years the General spent most of his time planning his
options against the Spanish. After successfully capturing Fort Picolata, Fort San Francisco de Pupo,
and Fort Mose (Moosa), Oglethorpe laid siege on the Spanish stronghold of St. Augustine (May-June,
1740). A contingent of Spanish regulars arrived from Havana and took back Fort Mose, killing 150
Georgians and forcing Oglethorpe to raise the siege.
For almost two years only minor skirmishes broke the unstable peace. Then, on June 28th, 1742 a fleet
of 36 boats appeared at the mouth of the Altamaha River. A week later the fleet began a move up the
river between Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons forcing Oglethorpe to abandon the garrison at St.
Simons, which the Spanish occupied on July 6. The General was desperate for a victory; his rout at St.
Augustine and loss at Fort Mose had brought heavy criticism.
On July 7th a patrol of some 120 Spanish soldiers and Indians split into two groups were headed north
from Fort Saint Simon when they swept across a small group of colonial regulars. Although the
outnumbered regulars were quickly routed, the activity alerted Oglethorpe. He gathered every available
man and attacked at Gully Hole Creek, routing the advancing enemy and pursuing them south into a
marsh. The intruders also heard the activity and dispatched a large force in support of the earlier
patrols. At the point of contact the Spanish began to turn the Georgians when Oglethorpe rallied his
men and defeated a larger force at the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
By this time, however, James Oglethorpe's fate had been sealed. William Stephens, who had been sent to
the colony by the trustees to assist Oglethorpe was made the official head of the colony. Neither the
settlers or the trustees had been particularly happy with Oglethorpe's performance as an administrator.
He returned to England to face more battles, including an unfounded attack on both his character and
his actions while resident trustee.
Eventually, James Oglethorpe began a long and healthy retirement befriending Samuel Johnson,
Edmund Burke, and others who were supporters to varying degrees of American freedom. Before his
death the General enthusiastically greeted John Adams, ambassador to England from the newly formed
United States. He had lived to see his infant colony become a free and independent state. At the age of
88 the General died suddenly at Cranham Hall on June 30, 1785.
More About James Oglethorpe and Elizabeth Wrighte:
Marriage: September 15, 1744
99. George 8 Wrighte (Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John
(of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born March 25, 1677 in Barwell, and died March 09,
1723/24. He married Mary Bedford January 16, 1699/00, daughter of Thomas Bedford. She died
Unknown.
More About George Wrighte:
Land Purchase: Gayhurst, and Stoke Golding, CO Bucks, England
Occupation: Clerk of the Crown
More About George Wrighte and Mary Bedford:
Marriage: January 16, 1699/00
Children of George Wrighte and Mary Bedford are:
132 i. Nathan 9 Wrighte, born 1703; died Unknown.
+ 133 ii. George Wrighte, born 1704; died 1766.
+ 134 iii. Mary Wrighte, born 1705; died Unknown.
135 iv. Elizabeth Wrighte, born 1706; died 1780. She married Nathan Wrighte; born 1707; died Unknown.
136 v. Thomas Wrighte, born 1708; died Unknown.
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137 vi. Dorothy Wrighte, born 1709; died Unknown.
138 vii. Margaret Wrighte, born 1710; died Unknown.
139 viii. Anne Wrighte, born 1711; died Unknown.
100. Nathan 8 Wrighte (Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John
(of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born January 01, 1677/78, and died August 15, 1721. He
married Anne Powlett, daughter of Francis Powlett. She died Unknown.
Children of Nathan Wrighte and Anne Powlett are:
140 i. Frances 9 Wrighte, born 1700; died November 07, 1751.
+ 141 ii. Powlett Wrighte, born Bet. 1700 - 1715; died January 06, 1740/41.
142 iii. Anne Wrighte, born 1715; died October 03, 1770.
143 iv. Nathan Wrighte, born 1716; died June 07, 1789.
More About Nathan Wrighte:
Inheritance: 1779, Inherited Englefield from his nephew Powlett II
101. Robert 8 Wrighte (Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John
(of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born September 05, 1680, and died Unknown.
Child of Robert Wrighte is:
144 i. Nathan 9 Wrighte, born 1707; died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Wrighte; born 1706; died 1780.
103. Elizabeth 8 Wrighte (Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 ,
John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born 1682, and died 1775. She married Samuel
Vanacker Sambrooke. He died Unknown.
Children of Elizabeth Wrighte and Samuel Sambrooke are:
145 i. Jeremy 9 Sambrooke, died Unknown.
146 ii. Judith Sambrooke, died Unknown.
147 iii. Susannah Sambrooke, died Unknown.
105. Dorothy 8 Wrighte (Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's Bridge) 4 , John
(of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born Aft. 1684, and died August 22, 1738. She married
Harry Grey. He died October 1739.
More About Harry Grey:
Occupation: 3rd Earl of Stamford
Child of Dorothy Wrighte and Harry Grey is:
148 i. Anne 9 Grey, died Unknown.
116. Richard Whittington 8 Wright (Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1633 in Yorkshire, England, and died December 10, 1663 in Coan Hall,
Northumberland, VA. He married Ann Mottrom, daughter of John Mottrom. She was born 1633 in
London, Middlesex, England, and died Unknown.
Notes for Richard Whittington Wright:
Notes: Richard was the first Wright of this branch to settle in America,arriving in 1655. He began an
association with the aristocraticfamily of Colonel John Mottrom at Chicacoon on the Potomac River
inNorthumberland County, VA.
Richard's Will was proved 10 Dec 1663 (Northumberland Co Record Bk.1658-1666, p 114).
left a legacy to his brother William WRIGHT; recorded 10 Dec
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1663
Immigration: 1654 Northumberland Co., VA
Note: transported by Nathaniel Pope, who married Ann Washington 2
Note: in a deposition, gave his age as 22 yeares or thereabouts
Occupation: described himself in an agreement with Mr. Hugh Lee of VA as
"Richard WRIGHT of London, merch't being homeward bound" 29 MAY 1656 VA
Note:
granted 2200 acres W. side of Potomac River -- 963-acre grant
to Col. John Mottrom 13 Aug 1650 due said Richard WRIGHT of
marriage to Ann, daughter of said Mottrom; 500 acres grant to
Thomas Wilkerson 10 Oct 1650, afterwards granted to Thomas
Brereton, and assigned 8 Jun 1658 to said Richard WRIGHT; 737
acres granted to said Wright for transportation of 15 persons
including Richard WRIGHT
Arrived Virginia 1655 & returned to England almost two years later, describing himself in a agreement
with Mr. Hugh Lee of Virginia as "Richard Wright of London, Merchant, being homeward bound (that
is to England) Northumberland County Record Book, 1652-1658 pg. 145; Tyler's Quarterly I, pb. 127."
He returned to Virginia, and in 1657, became administrator of Col. John Mottrom's estate. The
numerous references to Richard Wright, Gent; in the Northumberland and Westmoreland Records,
indicate that he was a man of much influence and character. In 1661 with his brother-in-law , Col.
Nicholas Spencer, he obtained a patent to 1100 acres of land at Piscattaway, on the Potomac, a part of
which later was acquired by the Washington's, embracing the site of the present famous Mt. Vernon. In
1658 he secured a patent to 2200 acres upon the Potomac, between Lower Machodoc River and Nomini
Bay, upon which his son, Francis Wright, settled. Richard Wright died in Chicacoan (called ÒCOANÓ
for short) between Aug. 16 and Dec. 16, 1663, being the dates of the making and proof of his will. His
will thus dated and proved appears in a much mutilated form in a Record Book in Northumberland
County; WILL OF RICHARD WRIGHT (Abstract). He gives to his wife Anne one half of his land at
Machodoc and Potomac Rivers---"that is the half that joins my brother Spencer (Nicholas Spencer, Esq.,
who married Frances Mottrom), with reversions at her death to his son Francis Wright; to wife two
negroes named. All of the English servants, negroes not otherwise bequeathed and rest of personal
estate in Virginia and Maryland to be divided into three equal parts, of which wife is to have one part
and his three children the other two parts. To his son Mottrom Wright all his land on Elk Run, Md. To
my --------land lying---------Francis -------for discharging education all my money in England. To
daughter-------land in the -----of the Potomac. To my brother--------land at --------To my brother
Nicholas Spencer, and my sister Mrs. Frances Spencer and Brother John Mottrom, each a rug. Brothers
Spencer and Mottrom overseers. Cousin Matthew Merriton of London (merchant?) Overseer in
England. The inventory of the personal estate of Mr. Richard Wright recorded March 10, 1663-43 was
appraised at 23,334 lbs. tobacco. The widow of Richard Wright, Anne Mottrom Wright, married 2dly,
David Fox, father of Hannah Fox, who married Anne's brother John Mottrom, Jr. After Fox's death in
1669 Anne married 3rdly, Col. St. Leger Codd, who died in Cecil County, Maryland, leaving according
to his will, proved in Lancaster County, Virginia, April 8, 1708 sons James, Berkeley, St. Legar, and
daughter Beatrice and Mary Paddison , (William and Mary Quarterly XVII, pg. 55). Issue of Richard
Wright and Anne Mottrom, his wife, named in the will above, Mottrom, Francis, who married Anne
Washington, Anne who married George Nicholas Hacke.
Notes for Ann Mottrom:
The widow of Richard Wright, Anne Mottrom Wright, married 2dly, David Fox, father of Hannah Fox,
who married Anne's brother John Mottrom, Jr. After Fox's death in 1669 Anne married 3rdly, Col. St.
Leger Codd, who died in Cecil County, Maryland. (William and Mary Quarterly XVII, pg. 55).
Anne Mottrom, daughter of Col. John Mottrom married Richard Wright (will dated Aug. 16, 1663;
proved Dec. 10, 1663), and had issue 3 children; Mottrom, Francis, and Anne ( Anne married George
Nicholas Hacke). After Richard Wright's death, his widow, Anne Mottrom, married David Fox, father
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of Hannah Fox, who married Major John Mottrom (second of the name). Fox died in 1669, when the
widow Anne Mottrom, in 1670 married Col. St. Legar Codd, who died in Cecil County, Maryland,
leaving, according to his will, proved in Lancaster, April 8, 1708, sons James, Berkeley, St. Legar, and
daughter Beatrix and Mary Paddison.
Children of Richard Wright and Ann Mottrom are:
+ 149 i. Francis 9 Wright, born 1660 in Coan, Northumberland, VA.; died 1713 in Westmoreland Co. VA..
150 ii. Ann Wright, died Unknown.
151 iii. Mottron Wright, died Unknown.
118. Joshua 8 Wright (Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born 1733, and died 1794 in Rockingham Co., NC. He married (1) Elizabeth. She died
Unknown. He married (2) Hester Bef. 1770. She died Unknown.
Notes for Joshua Wright:
In the name of God amen. I Joshua Wright Senior of the State of North Carolina and County of
Rockingham being feable and weak in body but in perfect mind and memory, Thanks be to almighty
God for his great mercies.... calling to mind the mortality of my mind and knowing ... that it is
appointed for all men once to see , do make and ordain this
my last will and testament that is today principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into
the hand of almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent
christain burial at the discretion of my executors but at the general resurrection, I shall receive the
same again by the might power of God and us . Touching such worldly estate were within it has
pleased God to bless in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and
form...
First I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife, Hester Wright, one negro woman named
Patience.
I also give and bequeath unto my eldest son Joshua Wright the sum of five shillings current money.... it
being his full part of any personal and real estate.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Charlotty Charles Craft five shillings current money it
being her full part of my personal and real estate.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Cannelly Wright five shillings, current money it being his full
part of my personal and real estate.
I also give a bequeath unto my son Edward Wright, five shillings current money it being his full part of
my personal and real estate.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Constant Wright five shillings current money it being his full
part of my personal and real estate.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Josiah Wright one negro boy named Jack, to him and his heirs
forever...
I also give give and bequeath unto my daughter Hester Wright one negro girl named Silvey to her and
her heirs forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Jacob Wright one negro girl named Rhoda to him and his heirs
forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Wright one negro woman name Phillis, to her and
her heirs forever.
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I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Wright one negro man named Moses to her and her
heirs forever.
I also give my said son William Wright one negro girl named Ruth to him and his heirs forever. I also
give my
said son William my large __? and her furniture to him and his heirs forever.
I also give my aforesaid son Jacob, my two saws cross cut and whip saws to him and his heirs forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Wright one negro boy named Charles to her and
her heirs forever.
Likewise all my lands lying in the State of North Carolina in Rockingham into be equally divided into
four parts. One fourth to my wife Hester Wright, and one fourth part to my son Josiah Wright, and one
fourth part to my son Jacob Wright and lastly the other fourth to my son William Wright to them
andtheir heirs forever.
And also all the remaining part of my movable estate, goods, and chattel is to be equally divided in
eight parts. First to my wife Hester Wright one eight part, to my son Josiah the next eight parts, to my
daughter Hester one eights part, to my son Jacob one eights part, to my daughter Martha one eights
part, to my son William one eights part., to my daughter Elizabeth one eight parts, to my daughter
Mary one eight parts.
I also constitute my dearly beloved Hester Wright and my son Josiah Wright my whole and sole
executor and executive of my whole estate and I hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and dis annul all and
every other former testaments, wills, legacies,bequests and executors by me in any wise before named
will and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in
witness where of I have unto set my hand and seal on this, the 14th day of April One Thousand Seven
Hundred and Ninety four.
Signed, sealed, published
pronounced and declared Joshua Wright
by the said Joshua Wright as
his last will and testament
in the presence of us who in his
presence of each other have
here unto subscribed our names.
Thomas Lowe
James Hodge
Sarah Hodge
James Gaunt
More About Joshua Wright:
Guardianship: Will Book 1, pages 170-172, Franklin Co., VA
Inheritance: 1747, "Chapmans Fellowship" Baltimore Co., MD
Land Patent 1: 1755, "Sandwitch" 45 acres Dorchester Co., MD
Land Patent 2: 1763, "Fortune in Providence" formerly "Hacketts Adventure" 478 acres
Land Patent 3: 1773, "Wright's Conclusion" Dorchester CO., MD, 1219 acres (resurvey of Sandwitch
and Fortune
Land Purchase 1: 1763, Dorchester CO., MD
Land Purchase 2: 1765, Dorchester CO., MD
Land Purchase 3: 1787, Rockingham Co., NC
Land Sale: 1779, Dorchester CO., MD
Military service: August 13, 1777, Pvt, Caroline CO, 14th Battn, Capt Rich Andrews Co.
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More About Joshua Wright and Hester:
Marriage: Bef. 1770
Children of Joshua Wright and Elizabeth are:
152 i. Joshua 9 Wright, died Unknown.
More About Joshua Wright:
Census: 1790, Baltimore Co., MD
153 ii. Charity Wright, died Unknown.
154 iii. Cannady Wright, died Unknown.
155 iv. Constant Wright, died Unknown.
156 v. Edward Wright, born 1758; died Unknown.
Children of Joshua Wright and Hester are:
157 i. William 9 Wright, born Bef. 1773; died 1801 in Rockingham Co., NC.
158 ii. Josiah Wright, born Bef. 1773; died Unknown. He married Peggy Ferguson November 20, 1797 in
Franklin Co., VA; died Unknown.
More About Josiah Wright and Peggy Ferguson:
Marriage: November 20, 1797, Franklin Co., VA
159 iii. Jacob Wright, born Bef. 1773; died Unknown.
160 iv. Hester Wright, born 1780; died Unknown. She married John T West October 16, 1798 in Franklin Co.,
VA; died Unknown.
More About John West and Hester Wright:
Marriage: October 16, 1798, Franklin Co., VA
+ 161 v. Martha "Biddy" Wright, born April 1792; died December 28, 1857 in Patrick County, Virginia, Death
Records 1853-1870.
162 vi. Elizabeth Wright, born Abt. 1793; died Unknown.
163 vii. Mary Wright, born Abt. 1795; died Unknown. She married Thomas Benton; died Unknown.
Notes for Mary Wright:
Thomas BENTON of Rockingham and Stokes Counties Prays for Divorce From
Polley (WRIGHT) BENTON.
N.C. General Assembly Session Records
Nov-Dec 1813
Box 2
Petition of Thomas BENTON of Rockingham County states that when he was
about eight years of age, his parents departed this life leaving your
petitioner and three sisters in a helpless and forlorn situation.
Eventually your petitioner was put to live with a certain Willis PRUITT .
in Stokes County, whose severe treatment while young caused your
petitioner to feel constrained and repugnant to comply to the mandates
of said Willis. When your petitioner became seventeen years of age, the
said Willis through insinuations and threats compelled your petitioner
to intermarry with a certain Polley WRIGHT, a step-daughter of the said
Willis, "who then lived in this family and who was only about fourteen
years of age. Your petitioner at the time of his intermarriage was
entirely ignorant of the views and nefarious schemes of the said Willis
PRUITT. Your honorable body will better conceive than I can express the
surprise and indignation I felt when I came to learn that the whole trick
had been planned and played off. Your said petitioner for the sole
purpose of gitting the Estate of the said Polley (which was considerable)
into the hands of the said Willis, which at length he has done." The said
Polley from the first night of their marriage absolutely refused to bed
and cohabit with your said petitioner, nor have they lived together,
nor is there any prospect that they ever will. It has been upwards of
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four years since the said marriage took place in which said time the said
Polley has been delivered of a child which your said petitioner entirely
disowns." The said Polley "hath entirely devoted herself to every evil
and shameful practice of a common prostitute. Your petitioner deems it
unnecessary to go any further into a detail of a subject as disagreeable
to himself as it must be unpleasant for you." Prays for a law to divorce
him from the said Polley.
Ninety Four citizens of the counties of Rockingham and Stokes certify
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are believed to be
true and that the said Thomas BENTON has always supported a good character
and that he is justly entitled to the clemency of the Legislature.
Divorce REJECTED!
Willis Pruett, Thomas Benton and wife Mary, of Stokes Co, sold 22 acres on both sides of Joils Creek,
Rockingham, NC, Mary Wrights part of her father, Joshua Wright Desc, estate, Lot 1 bordering Walker
and Dilworth. Witness: J Farrington, John Vernon and Alex Tate. ( Rockingham Bk O, p 419)
More About Mary Wright:
Land Sale: October 06, 1812, Rockingham Co., NC
127. James 8 Wright (Roger 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born 1736, and died August 15, 1793 in Rockingham Co., NC. He married Ann
Unknown. She died 1796.
More About James Wright:
Immigration: 1780, Moved to Rockingham Co., NC
Land Purchase: Bet. 1760 - 1779, Dorchester CO. MD 6
Military service: Dorchester CO. Militia "fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse" 7
Children of James Wright and Ann Unknown are:
164 i. Newton 9 Wright, died Unknown.
165 ii. Delilah Wright, died Unknown.
166 iii. Elenor Wright, died Unknown.
167 iv. Permilla Wright, died Unknown.
168 v. Elizabeth Wright, died Unknown. She married Unknown Brannford; died Unknown.
169 vi. Nancy Wright, died Unknown. She married Unknown Patrick; died Unknown.
170 vii. Margaret Wright, died Unknown. She married Unknown Weatherly; died Unknown.
171 viii. William Wright, born 1762; died Unknown.
172 ix. Martin Wright, born 1773; died Unknown.
Generation No. 9
128. Nathan 9 Wrighte (Nathan 8 , Benjamin (of Cranham) 7 , Nathan 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's
Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) died 1737. He married Margaret Lawley. She
died Unknown.
Children of Nathan Wrighte and Margaret Lawley are:
173 i. Nathan 10 Wrighte, died 1736.
174 ii. Unknown Dgtr Wrighte, died Unknown.
133. George 9 Wrighte (George 8 , Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's
Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born 1704, and died 1766. He married
Barbara Clarges 1733. She died 1799.
More About George Wrighte:
Occupation: Bet. 1727 - 1766, MP for Leicester
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More About George Wrighte and Barbara Clarges:
Marriage: 1733
Children of George Wrighte and Barbara Clarges are:
+ 175 i. George 10 Wrighte, died Aft. 1800.
176 ii. Barbara Wrighte, died Aft. 1800.
134. Mary 9 Wrighte (George 8 , Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's
Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born 1705, and died Unknown. She married
Richard Dalton 1724. He died Unknown.
More About Richard Dalton and Mary Wrighte:
Marriage: 1724
Children of Mary Wrighte and Richard Dalton are:
177 i. William 10 Dalton, died Unknown.
178 ii. Son Dalton, died Unknown.
179 iii. Elizabeth Dalton, died Unknown. She married John Wundham; died Unknown.
141. Powlett 9 Wrighte (Nathan 8 , Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of Wright's
Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) was born Bet. 1700 - 1715, and died January 06,
1740/41. He married Mary Tyssen August 16, 1737. She died Unknown.
More About Powlett Wrighte:
Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Smallpox
More About Powlett Wrighte and Mary Tyssen:
Marriage: August 16, 1737
Child of Powlett Wrighte and Mary Tyssen is:
180 i. Powlett 10 Wrighte, born 1741; died Unknown.
149. Francis 9 Wright (Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1660 in Coan, Northumberland, VA., and died 1713 in
Westmoreland Co. VA.. He married Anne Washington 1680 in Near Cabin Pt., Westmoreland Co.
VA., daughter of John Washington and Ann Pope. She was born September 1662 in Northumberland
Co, VA or Lower Macodoc, Westmoreland Co. VA., and died March 11, 1696/97 in Washington Parish,
Westmoreland Co, VA.
Notes for Francis Wright:
Notes on Maj. Francis Wright
Francis Wright, gentleman, captain, major, surveyor, attorney, sheriffand justice of Westmoreland
County - his father was Capt. Richard Wright, whose Will was proved 10 Dec 1663 (Northumberland
Record Bk1659-1666, p. 114). In 1682 Francis was Commissioined a Justice by Governor Bixby in
Westmoreland County.
Francis was 2 to 5 years old at his father's death - according to his father's Will he remained under the
control of his uncle Col. Nicholas Spencer. Francis lived his 53 years after becoming of nominal
legalage (then 18 though taxable at 16) in Westmoreland County upon his inherited estate of 1400 acres
fronting on the Potomac and flanked by Nonini Bay and the lower Machadoc River.
He is reported to have moved to Prince William Co., and then to Stafford Co., by William K. Wright.
Francis is the first President, George Washington's great uncle.
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Francis had a large estate at Lower Machodoc on the Potomac in Westmoreland County, VA. He was a
Gentleman Sheriff and was known for his intellectual activities and social position. 189, 229
More About Francis Wright:
Land: Settled on 2, 200 acres his father bought on the Potomac. (Land Office, Richard, Virginia, Patents
1655-1664, old volume 5, page 210.)
Military: June 03, 1699, Appointed to field officer in VA.
Occupation 1: 1682, Commissioned by Gov. Bixby as a justice of Westmoreland Co. ( Westmoreland
county court "Order Book 1675-6 to 1688-9, " page 267)
Occupation 2: Bet. January 1689/90 - May 1692, High Sheriff of Westmoreland CO., VA
More About Francis Wright and Anne Washington:
Marriage: 1680, Near Cabin Pt., Westmoreland Co. VA.
Children of Francis Wright and Anne Washington are:
+ 181 i. John 10 Wright, born February 25, 1684/85 in Only son of Ann Washington Wright; died Bef. May 28,
1739 in Prince William Co. VA. (Prince William county deed book E, page 339).
182 ii. Ann Wright, born 1686 in Hamilton Parish, Prince William, VA.; died Unknown. She married Gerrard
Davis Abt. 1706; born 1679 in Westmoreland, VA.; died Unknown.
More About Gerrard Davis and Ann Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1706
183 iii. Elizabeth Wright, born Abt. 1689; died Unknown. She married Fleet Cox; born Abt. 1689; died
Unknown.
184 iv. Mary Wright, born Bef. 1696; died Unknown. She married Thomas Walker; died Unknown.
161. Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright (Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 1792, and died December 28, 1857 in Patrick County, Virginia,
Death Records 1853-1870 8,8 . She married William Patrick "Billy" Canaday in Floyd County, Virginia,
son of James Canaday and Elizabeth Rakes. He was born September 18, 1781 in Franklin County,
Virginia, and died July 11, 1874 in Patrick County, Virginia; Death Records 1870-1896 9,9 .
More About Martha "Biddy" Wright:
Cause of Death: Palsy 10
Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Palsy
Notes for William Patrick "Billy" Canaday:
Dec 6, 1819, Franklin CO, VA Deed Book 8 Pg 519, 520
William and Martha sold their inheritence from James to James Jr. for $800.
More About William Patrick "Billy" Canaday:
Cause of Death: Diarrhea 10
Census Source: 1850 Census Patrick County, Virginia 11,11
Court Records: Bondsman for Susan Canaday's marriage.
Interesting Tidbit: They had 24 children. William's nickname was "Patrick Billy"
More About William Canaday and Martha Wright:
Marriage 1: Floyd County, Virginia
Marriage 2: Bet. 1803 - 1804, Franklin Co., VA
Children of Martha Wright and William Canaday are:
185 i. George 10 Canaday, died Unknown.
186 ii. Granville Canaday, born Bef. 1808; died Bef. 1808 in As an infant ......twin of Hester.
187 iii. Hester Canaday, born Bef. 1808; died Bef. 1808 in As an infant ......twin of Granville.
188 iv. Ira Canaday, born Bef. 1808; died Bef. 1808 in As an infant.
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189 v. Mahala Canaday, born Bef. 1808; died Bef. 1808 in As an infant................twin of Thomas.
190 vi. Thomas Canaday, born Bef. 1808; died Bef. 1808 in As an infant........twin of Mahala.
+ 191 vii. Nancy Jane "Nannie" Canaday, born December 08, 1808 in VA; died May 06, 1892 in Warren Co.,
Tenn.
192 viii. Ferdinand Canaday, born Bet. 1808 - 1826; died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Unknown; died
Unknown.
+ 193 ix. James B. Canaday, born June 05, 1810 in Franklin CO., VA; died September 03, 1882 in Franklin CO.,
VA.
194 x. Mary "Polly" Canady, born June 05, 1810 in Franklin CO., VA 12 ; died 1891. She married John
Randolph Hall January 15, 1826; born January 09, 1796; died 1889.
More About Mary "Polly" Canady:
Note: They had 14 children
More About John Hall and Mary Canady:
Marriage: January 15, 1826
195 xi. Elizabeth (Bettie) Canaday, born 1811; died Unknown. She married Ruben Rakes January 15, 1832 in
Patrick CO., VA 13 ; born February 25, 1802 in Floyd CO., VA; died Unknown.
More About Ruben Rakes:
Name 2: Reuben Rakes
More About Ruben Rakes and Elizabeth Canaday:
Marriage: January 15, 1832, Patrick CO., VA 13
196 xii. Martha Canaday, born 1811 in Patrick Co., VA 14 ; died July 23, 1866 in Patrick Co., VA. She married
John Moran November 07, 1835 in Patrick Co., VA; born October 12, 1812; died 1883.
More About Martha Canaday:
Name 2: Martha Canady
More About John Moran:
Burial: January 1883, Moran Cemetary, Floyd Co., VA
More About John Moran and Martha Canaday:
Marriage 1: November 07, 1835, Patrick Co., VA
Marriage 2: December 10, 1835
197 xiii. William (Billy) Canaday, born September 1812 in Franklin CO., VA 14 ; died September 03, 1882. He
married Elizabeth Hylton September 10, 1839; born December 15, 1823; died September 24, 1865.
More About William (Billy) Canaday:
Name 2: William Canady
Date born 2: September 14, 1814
Died 2: March 01, 1862
Note: They had 11 children
More About Elizabeth Hylton:
Name 2: Elizabeth "Eliza" Hylton
More About William Canaday and Elizabeth Hylton:
Marriage: September 10, 1839
+ 198 xiv. William Flemming "Flem" Canaday, born January 07, 1814 in Patrick CO/Franklin CO., VA; died June
15, 1903 in Raleigh CO., WV.
+ 199 xv. Delilah Canaday, born November 19, 1814 in Franklin CO., VA; died 1899 in Patrick CO., VA.
200 xvi. Joshua Canaday, born January 24, 1818 in Franklin CO., VA 14 ; died January 20, 1886 in Gallipolis,
Gallia CO., OH. He married Lydia Short January 21, 1839 in Franklin CO., VA; died Unknown.
More About Joshua Canaday:
Name 2: Joshua Canady
Note: They had 8 children
More About Joshua Canaday and Lydia Short:
Marriage: January 21, 1839, Franklin CO., VA
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201 xvii. John Canaday, born Abt. 1819; died Unknown. He married Sally W Bartlett November 12, 1840 14 ; died
Unknown.
More About John Canaday:
Name 2: John Canaday
More About John Canaday and Sally Bartlett:
Marriage: November 12, 1840 14
202 xviii. Constantine "Constant" Canaday, born 1820 14 ; died Aft. 1888. He married (1) Sarah Hall October 21,
1839; born 1824; died July 01, 1860. He married (2) Elizabeth Martin December 21, 1862; born 1835;
died Unknown.
More About Constantine "Constant" Canaday:
Name 2: Constantine "Constant" Canady
Date born 2: 1819
Note: He had 7 children by 1st wife and 5 by 2nd.
More About Constantine Canaday and Sarah Hall:
Marriage: October 21, 1839
More About Constantine Canaday and Elizabeth Martin:
Marriage: December 21, 1862
+ 203 xix. Susannah (Susan) Canaday, born 1820 in Floyd County, Virginia; died Aft. 1900.
204 xx. Jacob Burwell "Burl" Canaday, born July 27, 1822 in Franklin CO., VA; died January 16, 1895 in
Marshes, Raleigh CO., WV. He married Elenor (Ellender) Canaday October 11, 1841; born 1828; died
May 25, 1898.
More About Jacob Burwell "Burl" Canaday:
Note: They had 9 children
More About Elenor (Ellender) Canaday:
Name 2: Ellender Cannaday
More About Jacob Canaday and Elenor Canaday:
Marriage: October 11, 1841
205 xxi. Pleasant Canaday, born 1824 14 ; died Aft. 1888. He married Deborah Hall September 25, 1849; died
Unknown.
More About Pleasant Canaday:
Name 2: Pleasant Canady
Note: They had 5 children
More About Deborah Hall:
Name 2: Deborah E. Hall
More About Pleasant Canaday and Deborah Hall:
Marriage: September 25, 1849
206 xxii. Randolph Canaday, born December 27, 1827 in Floyd CO., VA 15,15 ; died February 15, 1928 in
Backbone Ridge, Dickerson Co., VA. He married Mary Jane Via December 30, 1850; died Unknown.
More About Randolph Canaday:
Name 2: Randolph Canady
Date born 2: December 27, 1828
Comment 1: Died at the age of 100 yrs, 1 mo, 18 days. 4 days before his death he gave a relative this
list of the 24 children in his family and dated it feb 11, 1928
Note: They had 5 children
More About Randolph Canaday and Mary Via:
Marriage: December 30, 1850
207 xxiii. Marshall Canaday, born January 29, 1830 16 ; died Unknown. He married Ann Sumpter September 15,
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1856; born September 12, 1826; died Unknown.
More About Marshall Canaday:
Name 2: Marshall Canady
More About Marshall Canaday and Ann Sumpter:
Marriage: September 15, 1856
208 xxiv. Stephen H. Canaday, born 1831 17,17 ; died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Lemons February 18, 1848;
born 1833; died 1886.
More About Stephen H. Canaday:
Name 2: Stephen Canady
Date born 2: Abt. 1828
More About Stephen Canaday and Elizabeth Lemons:
Marriage: February 18, 1848
Generation No. 10
175. George 10 Wrighte (George 9 , George 8 , Nathan (Lord Keeper) 7 , Ezekiel 6 , Robert 5 , John (of
Wright's Bridge) 4 , John (of Kelvedon) 3 , John (Rev) 2 , Henery 1 ) died Aft. 1800. He married Anne Jekyll.
She was born 1750, and died December 05, 1798.
Children of George Wrighte and Anne Jekyll are:
209 i. George 11 Wrighte, died 1793.
210 ii. Anne Wrighte, died Aft. 1800.
181. John 10 Wright (Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born February 25, 1684/85 in Only son of Ann Washington
Wright, and died Bef. May 28, 1739 in Prince William Co. VA. (Prince William county deed book E,
page 339). He married Dorothy Aubrey 1707 in Cople parish in Westmoreland Co. VA.. She was born
Abt. 1680 in Stafford Co, VA, and died Bef. May 28, 1739 in Leesylvania, Prince William Co, VA.
More About John Wright:
Arrest 1: June 30, 1709, "Robert Hammett & John Wright both of Washington parish presented by the
grand Jury for Retailing Liqr. contrary to Law, "
Arrest 2: January 25, 1690/91, "John was charged with riding about drinking and revelling in tyme of
Divine Service."
Child-bondage 1: May 27, 1702, Ellenor Mugmoreshea in service to John Wright, had a achild in his
house. He assumed to pay the fine and save the parish harmless rather than lose her services, giving a
bond therefor. The child, Mary Mugmoreshea, was bound to him until 21.
Child-bondage 2: May 27, 1702, Mary had to serve John extra to save her from corporal punishment.
(Westmoreland "Order book 1698-1705, " page 160.
Court: May 27, 1702, John took in a woman having a childl There was no father so John payed the bills
in exchange for service from the mother and child until the child turned 21 yrs old.
Judge: February 22, 1719/20, Inducted to the bench by his first cousin Augustine Washington father of
George Washington. ( Westmoreland "Orders & c. 1705 to 1721", pages 88, 109, 125 dorso, 259 dorso
and 399.)
Land 1: March 15, 1695/96, Bought and sold land. Documents signed by Anne and John had only an
"X" suggesting neather could write.
Land 2: Bought land on Powell's run near the Lower Machodoc river in exchange for 200 pounds
sterling of Great Britain, ten thousand pounds of tobacco, five nego or mulatto slaves and on thousand
acres of land in Stafford Co.
Land 3: August 16, 1697, Bought 229 acres from Margaret, Lady Culpeper and Thomas, Lord Fairfax.
Recorded at the state land office at Richmond VA. on page 275of book 2.
No tax: March 28, 1734, entered in court log on page 136 dorso of Westmorland court "Orders 1705-
1721." "John Wright is a very ancient man petitioning the court to be levy free. " He was found to be
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exempt from paying any future public tax or levy.
Occupation: Surveyor, Deputy, Attorney, Justice of Westmoreland Co.
Records: Many records have been missing since the battle of Manassas in the Civel War, Federals
raided the courthouse.
More About John Wright and Dorothy Aubrey:
Marriage: 1707, Cople parish in Westmoreland Co. VA.
Children of John Wright and Dorothy Aubrey are:
+ 211 i. John 11 Wright II, born Bef. October 1700 in York Co. VA.; died February 27, 1792 in Prince William
Co. VA..
+ 212 ii. Joseph Wright, born Abt. 1705 in VA.; died Unknown.
+ 213 iii. Francis Wright, born 1710 in Westmoreland Co. VA.; died March 29, 1742 in Prince William Co. VA..
214 iv. Amelia Wright, born Abt. 1713; died Unknown. She married Husband Martain; died Unknown.
215 v. Daniel Wright, born Abt. 1714; died Unknown.
216 vi. Thomas Blundell Wright, born 1714; died Unknown.
217 vii. James Wright, born Abt. 1716; died Unknown.
218 viii. Lucretia Wright, born Abt. 1718; died Unknown. She married Husband Petty; died Unknown.
219 ix. Nancy Wright, born Abt. 1719; died Unknown. She married Husband Elliott; died Unknown.
220 x. Patsy Wright, born Abt. 1720; died Unknown.
221 xi. Peggey Wright, born Abt. 1721; died Unknown.
222 xii. Polly Wright, born Abt. 1722; died Unknown.
223 xiii. Rosey Wright, born Abt. 1723; died Unknown.
224 xiv. Sally Wright, born Abt. 1724; died Unknown.
225 xv. Sukky Wright, born Abt. 1725; died Unknown.
+ 226 xvi. Agatha Wright, born Abt. 1727 in Fauquier Co, VA.; died 1821 in Xenia, OH..
+ 227 xvii. Hester Wright, born Abt. 1728; died Unknown.
228 xviii. Williams Wright, born Abt. 1728; died Unknown.
+ 229 xix. Susanna Wright, born Abt. 1729; died Unknown.
191. Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday (Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born December 08, 1808 in VA 18 ,
and died May 06, 1892 in Warren Co., Tenn. She married Anderson Lafayette Taylor January 12,
1832, son of David Taylor and Nancy Penn. He was born January 01, 1805 in Virginia, and died
January 07, 1892 in Warren Co., TN.
Notes for Anderson Lafayette Taylor:
Few areas in the United States symbolize the American pioneer spirit more than Cumberland Gap.
Crossing the gap meant encountering America's first western frontier and symbolically severing
European ties. Between 1760 and 1850 more than 300,000 people walked, rode, or were carried over the
Appalachian Mountains through Cumberland Gap.
Formed by a stream and enlarged by wind and weather, the Cumberland Gap, named by surveyor
Thomas Walker for his English patron, the Duke of Cumberland, son of George II of England, is fifteen
hundred feet above sea level. Various types of sediments including shells, shale, limestone, and gravel
surround the area and attest to the great earth disturbances that formed the gap.
Settlers followed a trail over the gap initially used by Native Americans, who had enlarged it from an
animal trace. They were entering a prized hunting ground, coveted by the Shawnees to the north and
Cherokees to the south. The French and Indian War, followed by the American Revolution, briefly
halted white settlement. But with the restoration of peace, the flow of hunters, settlers, and land
speculators through Cumberland Gap was resumed. Perhaps the most famous traveler was Daniel
Boone, who agreed to take settlers north into Kentucky after first making several hunting trips through
the gap.
By 1800 the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia claimed the area through the Cumberland
Gap. After 1840 a weekly stage carried freight, mail, and passengers and gave the area a prosperous
commercial appearance. During the Civil War, the gap changed hands four times as the North and
South fought for control of this strategic gateway. Initially considered part of Kentucky, and therefore
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under Union control, the first troops to occupy the Cumberland Gap were Confederate forces under
the command of Brigadier General Felix K. Zollicoffer. Union commander Brigadier General George
W. Morgan took the "American Gibraltar" on June 18, 1862. Morgan did not remain at the gap,
however, and Confederates reoccupied the area immediately. After a year of inactivity, Union forces
reappeared, and Major General Ambrose E. Burnside demanded and received unconditional
surrender. The gap was not seriously threatened again during the remainder of the war.
In 1841, Fate and Nannie Taylor came through the Gap with 5 of their children. As one descendent put
it "Nannie had one in her arms and one in her belly." One son died on the way and the youngest
Mariah Jane died after they reached Tennessee but a new daughter was born 2 years later and named
for the dead infant. Martha Jane Taylor who became my great grandmother.
More About Anderson Taylor and Nancy Canaday:
Marriage: January 12, 1832
Children of Nancy Canaday and Anderson Taylor are:
+ 230 i. Creed 11 Taylor, born February 09, 1833 in Patrick Co., VA; died August 12, 1908 in Warren Co., TN.
231 ii. William Taylor, born November 11, 1834; died November 19, 1840.
+ 232 iii. Anderson Lafayette Taylor, Jr, born April 26, 1837 in Patrick Co., VA; died December 01, 1862 in
Chattanooga, TN, died while serving in CSA.
233 iv. Virgil Stewart Taylor, born February 26, 1839 in Patrick Co., VA; died January 28, 1861 in Camp
Trousdale, Sumner Co., TN in service to CSA.
234 v. Mariah Jane Taylor, born January 31, 1841 in Patrick Co., VA; died August 31, 1842 in Tennessee.
235 vi. Ellen Virginia Taylor, born February 13, 1843 in Warren Co., TN; died March 27, 1916 in Warren Co.,
TN. She married Joseph N Lance September 02, 1865; born September 06, 1838; died May 24, 1917.
More About Joseph Lance and Ellen Taylor:
Marriage: September 02, 1865
+ 236 vii. Martha Jane Taylor, born October 27, 1844 in TN; died Abt. 1914.
237 viii. James David Taylor, born March 06, 1846; died Unknown.
+ 238 ix. Calendonia Ann Taylor, born October 01, 1848; died February 03, 1878 in Warren Co., TN.
+ 239 x. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, born July 11, 1850; died 1925.
+ 240 xi. Jefferson Lafayette Taylor, born April 04, 1852 in Warren Co., TN; died February 13, 1929 in Sherman,
TX.
193. James B. 10 Canaday (Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) 19 was born June 05, 1810 in Franklin CO., VA 20 ,
and died September 03, 1882 in Franklin CO., VA. He married Charlotte Agnew January 12, 1832 in
Floyd Co., VA. She was born January 16, 1810, and died July 11, 1874.
More About James Canaday and Charlotte Agnew:
Marriage: January 12, 1832, Floyd Co., VA
Children of James Canaday and Charlotte Agnew are:
241 i. Charolette Adeline 11 Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown.
242 ii. Elcanah Isaac Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown.
243 iii. Elizabeth Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown.
244 iv. Nancy Ann Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown. She married John William Epperly May
16, 1875 21 ; died Unknown.
More About John Epperly and Nancy Canaday:
Marriage: May 16, 1875 21
245 v. Norman T Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown.
246 vi. Samuel A Canaday, born Bet. 1833 - 1850; died Unknown.
247 vii. Thomas Canaday, born 1851; died Unknown. He married Lucy Ellen Moran; born 1851; died
Unknown.
198. William Flemming "Flem" 10 Canaday (Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
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Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) 21 was born January 07, 1814 in Patrick
CO/Franklin CO., VA 22 , and died June 15, 1903 in Raleigh CO., WV. He married Susanah Thomas
January 07, 1839, daughter of Pleasant Thomas and Mary Canaday. She was born 1818 in Franklin
CO., VA, and died December 13, 1918 in Lester, Raleigh CO., WV.
Notes for William Flemming "Flem" Canaday:
Zoe Cannaday Brooks describes Flem as being from Ireland with red hair & blue eyes. He moved from
Soak Creek, Raleigh CO., WV. Later moved to Wyoming CO., WV in the vacinity of Spider Creek on
Pinnacle Creek near Pineville. Still later Flem brought land from Clarissa Terry, located just below
Slab Fork. He is listed in 1860 census as living on Black Fork, Wyoming CO., WV.
More About William Flemming "Flem" Canaday:
Burial: Unknown, Canady Cem Glen View, Raleigh CO., WV
Headstone: Age 89 yrs 5 mos 13 days
Military Unit: CSA Co B 30 BN Virg SS
Note: They had 11 children
More About Susanah Thomas:
Burial: Unknown, Canady Cem Glen View, Raleigh CO., WV
Headstone: Age 100 yrs 7 mos 14 days
More About William Canaday and Susanah Thomas:
Marriage: January 07, 1839
Children of William Canaday and Susanah Thomas are:
248 i. Mary Ann 11 Canaday, born November 02, 1839; died November 19, 1891 in Raleigh CO., WV. She
married Harden Cochran October 25, 1855 in Franklin CO., VA; died Unknown.
More About Harden Cochran and Mary Canaday:
Marriage: October 25, 1855, Franklin CO., VA
249 ii. Pleasant Greenville Canaday, born 1840; died Unknown. He married Margaret C Terry August 10,
1865 in Wyoming CO., WV; died Unknown.
More About Pleasant Canaday and Margaret Terry:
Marriage: August 10, 1865, Wyoming CO., WV
250 iii. Patrick Canaday, born 1840; died Unknown.
251 iv. Melinda Canaday, born 1843 in Patrick CO/Franklin CO., VA; died June 21, 1929 in Kanawha CO.
WV. She married (1) Samuel Via November 14, 1857 in Franklin CO., VA; died Unknown. She married
(2) Stephen Reed Hill May 22, 1866 in Tazwell CO., VA; died Unknown.
More About Samuel Via and Melinda Canaday:
Marriage: November 14, 1857, Franklin CO., VA
More About Stephen Hill and Melinda Canaday:
Marriage: May 22, 1866, Tazwell CO., VA
252 v. Susan M Canaday, born 1845; died Unknown.
253 vi. Martha Canaday, born 1846; died Unknown. She married John H W Terry; died Unknown.
254 vii. William Rufus "Black Bill" Canaday, born November 14, 1847 in Franklin CO., VA; died January 04,
1925 in Lester, Raleigh CO., WV. He married Angeline Hill; died Unknown.
More About William Rufus "Black Bill" Canaday:
Burial: Unknown, Canady Cem Glen View, Raleigh CO., WV
255 viii. Sarah Ellen Canaday, born 1848; died Unknown.
256 ix. John Chapman Canaday, born February 07, 1851; died February 08, 1941 in Wyoming CO., WV. He
married (1) Susan Emily Rosabelle Evans November 04, 1865 in Wyoming CO., WV; died February 24,
1888. He married (2) Cynthia Green January 23, 1912; died Unknown.
More About John Canaday and Susan Evans:
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Marriage: November 04, 1865, Wyoming CO., WV
More About John Canaday and Cynthia Green:
Marriage: January 23, 1912
257 x. Ellen Juda Canaday, born 1854; died Unknown. She married Council J Evans; died Unknown.
258 xi. Adelaide Charlotte Canaday, born April 15, 1855; died Unknown.
259 xii. Nancy Jane Canaday, born November 15, 1857; died Unknown.
260 xiii. Margaret Frances Canaday, born November 12, 1865; died August 21, 1954 in Summers CO. WV. She
married Commodore Perry Bower; died Unknown.
199. Delilah 10 Canaday (Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) 23 was born November 19, 1814 in Franklin CO.,
VA 24 , and died 1899 in Patrick CO., VA. She married James Samuel Moran October 27, 1836. He was
born October 12, 1812, and died 1874.
More About Delilah Canaday:
Name 2: Delilia Canady
Note: They had 13 children
More About James Samuel Moran:
Name 2: James Moran
More About James Moran and Delilah Canaday:
Marriage: October 27, 1836
Children of Delilah Canaday and James Moran are:
261 i. Martha 11 Moran, born 1838; died Unknown. She married Isaac Via; died Unknown.
262 ii. John Jefferson Moran, born 1842; died Unknown. He married Exonie Anne Thompson; died Unknown.
263 iii. Mary Jane Moran, born March 29, 1842; died Unknown. She married (1) Willis Vest; died Unknown.
She married (2) Samuel Via; died Unknown.
264 iv. Susan Adeline Moran, born August 1843; died Unknown. She married Charles J Jefferson; died
Unknown.
265 v. William Burrell Moran, born May 04, 1845; died Unknown.
266 vi. James N Moran, born December 05, 1846; died Unknown.
267 vii. Pleasant T "Plad" Moran, born April 21, 1848; died Unknown. He married Sarah Turner; died
Unknown.
268 viii. Delila Ann Moran, born December 09, 1849; died Unknown. She married Samuel Anderson Vest; died
Unknown.
269 ix. Lillie Moran, born 1850; died Unknown. She married Eli Rakes; died Unknown.
270 x. Lucy Ellen Moran, born 1851; died Unknown. She married Thomas Canaday; born 1851; died
Unknown.
271 xi. Unknow dgtr Moran, born 1852; died Unknown. She married James A Via; died Unknown.
272 xii. George W Crawford "Craft" Moran, born May 21, 1854; died Unknown. He married Mary Jane Craig;
died Unknown.
273 xiii. Thomas Rufus Moran, born November 08, 1855; died Unknown. He married Charlotte A Via; died
Unknown.
203. Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday (Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1820 in Floyd County,
Virginia 25,25 , and died Aft. 1900. She married Lewis T. Burnett 26 September 28, 1839 in Patrick County,
Virginia 27 . He was born 1809 in Patrick County, Virginia, and died Bef. 1900 in Smith River District,
Patrick County, Virginia.
More About Susannah (Susan) Canaday:
Name 2: Susannah Canady
Census Source: 1900 Census Floyd County, Virginia a widow living with daughter.
Note: They ahd 11 children
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More About Lewis T. Burnett:
Census Source: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Smith River, Patrick County, Virginia Census
More About Lewis Burnett and Susannah Canaday:
Marriage: September 28, 1839, Patrick County, Virginia 27
Children of Susannah Canaday and Lewis Burnett are:
+ 274 i. Nancy Jane 11 Burnett, born 1840 in Patrick County, Virginia; died Unknown.
+ 275 ii. Jeremiah Burnett, born April 24, 1842 in Patrick County, Virginia; died September 22, 1926 in Floyd
County, Virginia.
276 iii. James M. Burnett 28 , born 1843; died Unknown.
277 iv. John R. Burnett 28 , born 1846; died Unknown. He married Adele Unknown 1880; died Unknown.
More About John Burnett and Adele Unknown:
Marriage: 1880
278 v. Lucy E. Burnett 28 , born October 1849 in Joint Crack Creek, Patrick County, Viginia; died February 25,
1854 in Joint Crack Creek, Patrick County, Viginia.
279 vi. Samuel G. Burnett 28 , born 1850; died Unknown.
280 vii. Martha Burnett 28 , born 1851 in Patrick County, Virginia; died Unknown.
281 viii. Steven Benjamen Burnett 28 , born October 04, 1852 in Joint Crack Creek, Patrick County, Viginia; died
1942.
282 ix. Sparrel G. Burnett 28 , born 1855; died Unknown.
283 x. Florence E. Burnett 28 , born December 13, 1857 in Patrick County, Virginia; died Unknown. She
married Alexander M. Canaday August 22, 1886; died Unknown.
More About Alexander Canaday and Florence Burnett:
Marriage: August 22, 1886
284 xi. Thomas B. Burnett 28 , born 1860; died Bef. 1870.
285 xii. Virgil T. Burnett 28 , born October 31, 1862; died Unknown.
286 xiii. Delilah A. Burnett 28 , born 1865; died Unknown. She married John ShadeTurner; died Unknown.
Generation No. 11
211. John 11 Wright II (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Bef. October 1700 in York Co. VA., and died
February 27, 1792 in Prince William Co. VA.. He married Elizabeth Bronaugh 1727, daughter of
Thomas Bronaugh. She was born Bef. 1710 in Prince William Co. VA., and died Unknown.
Notes for John Wright II:
Fact 1: Gentleman, Churchwarden, Captain, Sheriff. 1
Fact 2: 1st Churchwarden of Hamilton Parish, 24 Mar 1746. 1
Fact 3: BEF. 23 May 1743 Justice of Prince William Co. Court, VA, Patriot. 1
Fact 4: 4 Apr 1759 A prime mover of the establishment of Fauquier Co. from w. Westmoreland Co, VA.
Fact 5: Buried on his 1000 acre estate, Pine View, near Liberty, Fauquier Co, VA.
Fact 6: Although inherited no real ppty, still rec'd a substantial inheritance. 1
Fact 7: 1739 Estranged from brother Francis after the latter sold the family home. 1
Fact 8: Sep 1742 Refused to act as Guardian to Francis's children when the latter died. 1
Fact 9: 4 Jul 1751 Sheriff of Prince William Co. 1
Fact 10: 24 Mar 1759 1st Justice of newly created Fauquier Co, VA. 1
Note:
He was a Vestryman, Justice of Fauquier Co. Court, VA, Sheriff and Patriot. His
active public career started in Prince William County Courthouse at Dumfries,
VA. He was a judge before 1743. He was a prime mover of Fauquier Co. being
established from the Western end of Prince William Co., VA as of 4 April 1759.
He last appeared in Court in 1779. He made his will 1 June 1785. It was proved
27 Feb 1792. He was over 80 years old when he d. He is bu. on his 1000 acre
estate, called "Pine View" near Liberty, VA.
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DAR Supplemental Application 637068, submitted July, 1990 for approval as a Revolutionary War
ancestor. Approval was received for John Wright, Sr. as a Revolutionary War ancestor on 31 Aug 1993.
Any direct ancestor of John Wright, Sr. is elibible to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. See
Tyler's Quarterly Genealogical Magazine, Vol IV, No. 3, and "The Washington-Wright Connection."
(See pages 210 through 144?244).
See Fauquier Families 1759 to 1799 by John P. Alcock John Wright 59M.Sr., 78Br-Capt.82-89H.91H.M1-
1,1759. On first commission of peace, RR1770 236 a.-Capt 1 4-269,1771. He (or other John) sheriff W 2-
219, 1785, pr M 10-38, February 1792, by George Maddux and William Kerns. Wife Elizabeth; sons
James exec, William, John; daughters Elizabeth parlow, Mary and Rosamond Wright; granddaughter
Betsey Wright, dau of James; other wit John Nelson and Francis + Latham.
Virginia Public Service Claims, Fauquier Cover Brlt p. 21. Cert 1 Lists p. 15. Commis P. 312. Tylers
Quartely IV p. 239.
Title: Descendants of Richard Wright, Gentleman, of London, England & Northumberland Co, VA
1655
Author: Charles Arthur Hoffin
Publication: author of Worcester, MA & Connaught Club of London, England
Note: From records of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Prince George, Stafford, Prince
William, Fauquier, & Fairfac cos VA, & some from assorted other cos in VA & MD
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Title: Hall, Patsy Rogers "Pat"
Publication: 2093 Sequoia Crest, Vista, CA 92083
Note: 760-727-7912, pedigree charts with sources sent to J.H. Garner Nov 1997
Repository:
Note: PJHall@prodigy.net
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Title: Hall, Patsy Rogers "Pat"
Publication: 2093 Sequoia Crest, Vista, CA 92083
Note: 760-727-7912, pedigree charts with sources sent to J.H. Garner Nov 1997
Repository:
Note: PJHall@prodigy.net
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Text: died bef given date in Fauquier Co, VA
Title: Orcutt, Carla Dean (Bailey)
Publication: of Bainbridge Island, WA, Wright researcher Dorcutt931@aol.com
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Text: (no date) Went to the library and found Jeremiah Bronough's last will and he mentions his
daughter Elizabeth Wright. Also looked up Waugh Darnell will and he has no children by the name
Elizabeth but he has a wife named Elizabeth. Now Waugh Darnell died before Jeremiah Bronough
will. So Elizabeth Bronough
married Waugh Darnell, then remarried John Wright .
Title: Hall, Patsy Rogers "Pat"
Publication: 2093 Sequoia Crest, Vista, CA 92083
Note: 760-727-7912, pedigree charts with sources sent to J.H. Garner Nov 1997
Repository:
Note: PJHall@prodigy.net
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
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Text: m abt 1729, no place
Will of John Wright dated June 1, 1785, probated Feb 27, 1792, at Fauquier CO., VA, will book 2/219:
"In the Name of God Amen I John Wright of the Parish of Hamilton & County of Fauquier in the
Common Welth of Virginia, being in a weakly state of bodily helth and calling to mind the uncertainty
of this life, being at this time of sound and dispos'd mind and memory blessed be God for the same, do
make this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say, and first as to what
worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give and desire and bequeath to my son James
Wright all of that land lying on the east side of the run, being part of the tract of land whereon I now
live, in the County of Fauquier to him his Heirs & assigns forever. I also give to my son James Wright
one negroe named tom and one negro named Moses to hin his Heirs or assigns for ever.
Item; I give to my grand daughter Wetsey Wright daughter to my son James Wright one negro named
Jinny to her, her Heirs and assigns forever.
Item; I give likewise to my two daughters Mary Wright & Rosamond Wright the plantation whereon I
now live and all the land I hold lying on the west side of the said run above mentioned to them and
their Heirs lawfully begotton of their bodys forever to be divided between the two as they can agree,
and in case they die without such Heir. It is my Will and desire that the said land shall go to my son
James Wright to him his Heirs & assigns for ever.
Item; I give to my two daughters Mary Wright & Rosamond Wright the negroes as followeth, Vz.
Dinah, Jude Ledie, Robin, Lucy, Will & Milley to them their Heirs and assigns forever, and all future
increes of the aforesaid negroes to the aforesaid Mary and Rosamond Wright their heirs and assigns
forever to be divided by the two as they can agree.
I likewise give to my aforesaid two Daughters Mary Wright & Rosamond Wright all my house hold
furniture such as beds &c and all my stock such as horses cattle, sheep & Hogues to them their Heirs
and assigns forever.
Item; I give to my son William and my son John Wright twenty shillings each current money of
Virginia the reason why I have left my two sons William and John Wright no more is that I gave them
both land which they sold.
Item; it is my will and desire that in case my daughter Elizabeth Parlow should ever apply that then
my executors pay her fifteen pounds out of my estate, current money of Virginia. It is my will & desire
that all my estate heretofore mentioned shall be kept together for the use of my wife Eliazbeth Wright
during her life, and after her Ded.e to be divided as before mentioned. And lastly I make and ordain
constitute & appoint my son James Wright my execu.r and my two daughters Mary and Rosamond
Wright my exects. of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former and other wills by me
heretofore made declaring this to be my last.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of June in the year of our Lord
one thousand Seven hundred and eighty five.
Signed Sealed published and declared by the said testator as his last will & testament in our presense
and his request subscribed our names as Witness hereto.
George Maddox John Wright
John Nelson
his
Francis X Latham
mark
Wm Kernes
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At court held for Fauquier County the 27th day of February, 1792. This will was proved by the oaths
of George Maddux and William Kerns witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
And on the mothion of James Wright the executor therein named who made oath and together with
Thomas Keith his security entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds
conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste:
H Brooke, CC"
On June 25, 1792, at Fauquier Co., VA WB 2/230, Inventory and appraisement of the estate of John
Wright:
"Agreeable to an order of Fauqr. Court of February 1792. We the Subscribers being first sworn have
Valued & appraised the Estate of John Wright dec'd in form and manner following
Eleven Negroes 495 00 0
Six Horses 51 00 0
Twenty Four Cattle 42 04 0
Twenty Nine Sheep 11 12 0
One Wheat Fan 04 10 0
Six Plows & gears 03 10 0
Nine hoes 01 02 0
Five Hogsheads 15 0
Two woolen wheels 01 00 0
Five beds & furniture 40 00 0
Five Slays 15 0
Two Flax wheels 10 0
Three Axes 15 0
Pots & oven 02 05 0
Sythe & Cradles 02 06 0
Twelve Chairs 01 04 0
Two Tables 01 10 0
Earthen Ware 07 6
Two Tea Kettles 10 0
One looking glass 12 0
frying pan 4 0
Pewter 01 16 0
Twenty two hogs 11 14 0
One waggon 05 00 0
four bee hives 1 10 0
W M Bradford
John Weaver
Tilman Weaver
At a Court held for Fauquier County the 25 Day of June 1792. This Inventory and appraisement of the
Estate of John Wright deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded.
Rita,
Teste:
H Brooke, C. C. "
1792 (year of death) John Wright of Fauquier County, Virginia (place of death), the son of 1729/30 John
Wright of Stafford
County, Virginia, and Dorothy (_____) Wright, was born before Oct 2, 1700, not in 1707 or 1712 as
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asserted by Charles
Hoppin.
In the case of Darnall v. Turberville, Prince William Land Causes, 1789-93/353, the deposition of John
Wright stated as
follows:
"The Deposition of Capt John Wright aged ninety years and upwards Deposed and sayeth that a red
oak the he is now at
that he the said Deponent has heard it called Colo. Corbins line for sixty years and upwards and he
bought land of Jeremiah
Darnall by this said line at Colo. Corbins and further saith not
John Wright
This day Capt. John Wright made oath in the presence of Jeremiah Darnall Pltf and George Turberville
Deft to the above
given under my hand this 2nd day of October 1790
Jo Blackwell"
This deposition was published by Sam Sparacio in Prince William County Land Causes 1789-1793.
Charles Hoppin listed 1792 John Wright's date of birth in one article as in 1707 and in another article as
in 1712, but neither
was supported by documented evidence. He simply made guesses as to the date of birth and, as the
deposition makes clear,
incorrect guesses.
Robert N. Grant
15 Campo Bello Court
Menlo Park, CA 94025
More About John Wright II:
Court: Filed against his mother-in-law to get what was promised in their marriage stipulations prior to
marring their daughter.
Court Records: October 02, 1790, Gave deposition as aged 90 in case of Darnall v Turberville
Judge: May 23, 1743, Commissioned "His Majesty's Justice" of Prince William Co. (Prince William
county will book C, page 411)
Land 1: Brother Francis sold family farm after parents died, forcing John off property.
Land 2: September 21, 1774, Deeded for 200 pounds to Peter Grant "land which John Write purchased
of Minor Winn." Fauquier Book No. 6, page 52)
Moved: 1775, Surry county, NC
Occupation: March 24, 1745/46, First Church warden of Prince William Co. (Prince William county
deed book I, page 54)
More About John Wright and Elizabeth Bronaugh:
Marriage: 1727
Children of John Wright and Elizabeth Bronaugh are:
+ 287 i. Rev. John 12 Wright III, born October 30, 1728 in Leesylvania, Prince William Co. VA.; died 1789 in
Surry CO., NC.
+ 288 ii. Capt. James Wright, born 1730 in Fauquier Co. VA.; died 1812 in Fauquier Co., VA.
289 iii. Elizabeth Wright, born 1736 in Prince William Co. VA.; died Unknown. She married Husband Parlow
Abt. 1756; born 1730 in Prince William Co. VA.; died Unknown.
More About Husband Parlow and Elizabeth Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1756
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+ 290 iv. William Wright, born November 18, 1740 in Prince William Co. VA.; died August 29, 1805 in Fauquier
Co, VA.
291 v. Frances Wright, born Abt. 1742 in Prince William Co. VA.; died Unknown. He married Nimrod Ashby
Abt. 1762; born 1742 in Delaplane, Fauquier Co. VA.; died Unknown.
More About Frances Wright and Nimrod Ashby:
Marriage: Abt. 1762
292 vi. Mary Wright, born Abt. 1744 in Fauquier Co. VA.; died Bet. 1812 - 1822.
More About Mary Wright:
Date born 2: Abt. 1746, Fauquier Co. VA.
293 vii. Rosamond Wright, born 1749 in Fauquier Co. VA.; died Bet. 1804 - 1811.
212. Joseph 11 Wright (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1705 in VA., and died Unknown. He
married Rebecca Wright Abt. 1723. She was born 1703 in England, and died Unknown.
More About Joseph Wright and Rebecca Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1723
Child of Joseph Wright and Rebecca Wright is:
294 i. Joseph 12 Wright, born Abt. 1725 in England; died Unknown. He married Francis Hunter Abt. 1743;
born 1723 in VA.; died Unknown.
More About Joseph Wright and Francis Hunter:
Marriage: Abt. 1743
213. Francis 11 Wright (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1710 in Westmoreland Co. VA., and died March
29, 1742 in Prince William Co. VA.. He married (1) Ann Massey Abt. 1730. She was born 1711 in
Westmoreland Co. VA., and died Unknown. He married (2) Mary Fleet Cox Abt. 1740. She was born
1709 in Westmoreland Co. VA., and died Unknown.
More About Francis Wright:
Children: After his death, brother John takes responsibility for the three girls. (Prince William court
record book for 1752, page 65.)
Land Purchase: May 27, 1739, Pr Will CO., VA 711 acres on Bull Run
Land Sale 1: May 28, 1739, Pr Will CO., VA 1/3 of 1000 acres inherited from his father
Land Sale 2: July 27, 1741, Pr Will CO., VA sold remaining 667 acres of inheritence to Henry Lee
More About Francis Wright and Ann Massey:
Marriage: Abt. 1730
More About Francis Wright and Mary Cox:
Marriage: Abt. 1740
Children of Francis Wright and Ann Massey are:
295 i. Elizabeth 12 Wright, born Abt. 1738 in Prince William Co. VA.; died 1742 in Prince William Co. VA..
296 ii. Dorothy Wright, born 1741 in Prince William Co. VA.; died Unknown.
297 iii. Ann Wright, born 1742; died Unknown.
Children of Francis Wright and Mary Cox are:
298 i. Richard 12 Wright, born Abt. 1730 in Westmoreland Co. VA.; died Unknown.
299 ii. Presley Wright, born Abt. 1732 in Westmoreland Co. VA.; died Unknown.
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226. Agatha 11 Wright (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1727 in Fauquier Co, VA., and died 1821 in
Xenia, OH.. She met Isaac Elsbury Abt. 1750. He was born Abt. 1725, and died 1813.
More About Isaac Elsbury:
Moved: 1805, To Clermont Co OH.
More About Isaac Elsbury and Agatha Wright:
Other-Begin: Abt. 1750
Children of Agatha Wright and Isaac Elsbury are:
300 i. William 12 Elsbury, born Abt. 1754; died Unknown.
More About William Elsbury:
Occupation: Judge in county of Green Co. OH. Also was a Democratic candidate for congress
+ 301 ii. John Elsberry, born 1776 in Surry Co. NC.; died Unknown.
227. Hester 11 Wright (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1728, and died Unknown.
Child of Hester Wright is:
302 i. Thomas 12 , died Unknown.
229. Susanna 11 Wright (John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1729, and died Unknown.
Child of Susanna Wright is:
303 i. Mary 12 , born Abt. 1745; died Unknown. She married Daniel Lovitt Abt. 1765; born February 18,
1735/36 in Falls Twp Bucks Co. PA; died February 16, 1834 in Falls Twp Bucks Co. PA.
More About Daniel Lovitt:
Died 2: Abt. 1793, Allegany Co. MD.
More About Daniel Lovitt and Mary:
Marriage: Abt. 1765
230. Creed 11 Taylor (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 ,
Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born February 09, 1833 in
Patrick Co., VA, and died August 12, 1908 in Warren Co., TN. He married Mary E Bezley Bet. 1857 -
1858. She was born December 03, 1827, and died October 21, 1903 in Warren Co., TN.
More About Creed Taylor and Mary Bezley:
Marriage: Bet. 1857 - 1858
Children of Creed Taylor and Mary Bezley are:
304 i. Eliza A 12 Taylor, born 1859; died Unknown.
305 ii. Nancy S Taylor, born 1860; died Unknown.
+ 306 iii. James Anderson Taylor, born September 23, 1862; died April 20, 1934.
307 iv. Lucinda A Taylor, born 1868; died Unknown.
232. Anderson Lafayette 11 Taylor, Jr (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright,
Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
April 26, 1837 in Patrick Co., VA, and died December 01, 1862 in Chattanooga, TN, died while serving
in CSA. He married Sarah Unknown 1858. She was born 1837, and died Unknown.
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More About Anderson Lafayette Taylor, Jr:
Military service: CSA 41st TN Inf
More About Anderson Taylor and Sarah Unknown:
Marriage: 1858
Child of Anderson Taylor and Sarah Unknown is:
308 i. Martha Virginia 12 Taylor, born 1859; died Unknown.
236. Martha Jane 11 Taylor (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 ,
Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October
27, 1844 in TN, and died Abt. 1914. She married Watterson Knox Polk Ownby October 16, 1873 in
Warren Co, TN, son of Eli Ownby and Nancy Winstead. He was born January 10, 1842 in Marshall
Co., TN, and died February 10, 1930 in Whitewright, Grayson Co., Tx.
More About Martha Jane Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
Notes for Watterson Knox Polk Ownby:
"WKP Owensby, pvt., Co F, 41 Regt., TN Inf, CSA. Enlisted Nov 4 1861 at Camp Trousdale and on roll
dated Oct 31, 1862 he is reported "Absent, detailed as hospital nurse at Russelville, KY. His name is
not borne on subsequent rolls partly cover period from Nov 1 1862 to Aug 31, 1864." Taken from WKP
Ownby Pension Application
"WKP Owensby, pvt Co F, 4 Regt, TN Cav., (subsequently 8 (Smith's Tennessee Calvary)., CSA,
enlisted Sept 27, 1862 at Bardstown, KY and was appointed Sgt, Mar 1 1863. He was captured near
Hillsboro, TN Sept 17 1864 and was paroled at Camp Chase, Ohio, Feb 13 1865 being rec'd at
Boulwares & Cox Warf, James River, VA, Feb 20 1865. He surrendered, May 1, 1865 at Sand Mountain,
AL and subscribed to oath of allegiance at Nashville, TN, May 16 1865. signed Robert C Davis,
Adjutant General, May 15, 1923" Pension Application
He received a Civil War Veterans Pension. His grandson, Watt and grandaughter Polly remember that
when they were little, he would line all of the grandchildren up and give each of them a quarter every
month when he received his pension check. Watt II, says at one time he had $5 from the money that
Granpa Watt gave him. Considering this was just before the Depression, that was a lot of money.
Watt and his brother Sam were at Camp Chase at the same time. It is unknown if they knew each
other were there.
More About Watterson Knox Polk Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX/Grayson Co., TX
Military service 1: November 04, 1861, Pvt., Co F, 41 Regt., TN Inf, CSA
Military service 2: September 27, 1862, Pvt Co F, 4 Regt, TN Cav., (subsequently 8 (Smith's Tennessee
Calvary)., CSA
Military service 3: March 01, 1863, Appointed Sgt
Military service 4: September 17, 1864, Captured near Hillsboro, TN and sent to Camp Chase
Military service 5: May 01, 1865, Surrendered
More About Watterson Ownby and Martha Taylor:
Marriage: October 16, 1873, Warren Co, TN
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Children of Martha Taylor and Watterson Ownby are:
+ 309 i. Anderson Craig 12 Ownby, born July 1875 in Knoxville, TN; died September 15, 1955 in Slaton, TX.
+ 310 ii. Nancy Jane "Jennie" Ownby, born April 03, 1877; died March 1946.
+ 311 iii. Mary Emilie "Mollie" Ownby, born July 27, 1879 in Tn; died January 12, 1945 in Whitewright, TX.
312 iv. Callie E Ownby, born March 17, 1881; died September 26, 1882 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX.
More About Callie E Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX
+ 313 v. James Polk Ownby, born May 05, 1885 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX; died March 10, 1979 in
Whitewright, TX.
238. Calendonia Ann 11 Taylor (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright,
Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
October 01, 1848, and died February 03, 1878 in Warren Co., TN. She married Benjamin F
Youngblood January 19, 1876 in Warren Co, TN. He died Unknown.
More About Benjamin Youngblood and Calendonia Taylor:
Marriage: January 19, 1876, Warren Co, TN
Child of Calendonia Taylor and Benjamin Youngblood is:
+ 314 i. Joseph Franklin 12 Youngblood, born January 07, 1878 in Warren Co., TN; died Unknown.
239. Mary Elizabeth 11 Taylor (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 ,
Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born July 11,
1850, and died 1925. She married John L Campbell January 19, 1876. He was born 1855, and died
1920.
More About John Campbell and Mary Taylor:
Marriage: January 19, 1876
Children of Mary Taylor and John Campbell are:
315 i. Ella 12 Campbell, died Unknown.
316 ii. Joanna Campbell, died Unknown.
317 iii. Beecher Campbell, died Unknown.
318 iv. Herbert Campbell, died Unknown.
240. Jefferson Lafayette 11 Taylor (Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright,
Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
April 04, 1852 in Warren Co., TN, and died February 13, 1929 in Sherman, TX. He married Elizabeth
Nancy Ownby October 16, 1873 in Cannon Co. TN, daughter of Eli Ownby and Nancy Winstead. She
was born September 16, 1850 in marshall Co, TN, and died February 10, 1930 in Fannin Co, Tx.
Notes for Elizabeth Nancy Ownby:
In 1862 when Lizzie was 12, her mother had died and the Yankees came and took her father away. The
older boys were gone to the war and Lizzie was left alone to tend what was left of the farm and take
care of 5 little brothers and sisters including a 6 month old baby.
Lizzie and Jeff had a double wedding ceremony with her brother Watterson Knox Polk Ownby and
Jeff's sister, Martha Jane Taylor.
They came to Texas in 1882 and settled in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co, TX and lived there the remainder
of their lives. See WP Ownby file for details. She also died the same day as WP.
More About Elizabeth Nancy Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
More About Jefferson Taylor and Elizabeth Ownby:
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Marriage: October 16, 1873, Cannon Co. TN
Children of Jefferson Taylor and Elizabeth Ownby are:
+ 319 i. Maurice Lester 12 Taylor, born August 12, 1874 in Cannon Co. TN; died September 03, 1952 in Slaton,
TX.
+ 320 ii. David McAlister Taylor, born December 23, 1876 in Cannon Co. TN; died September 26, 1962 in
Sherman, Tx.
321 iii. Callie Smith Taylor, born April 27, 1880 in Tennessee; died March 20, 1960 in Trenton, TX. She
married James Doyle Lane January 03, 1929 in Pilot Grove, TX; born February 02, 1877 in Arkansas;
died August 20, 1955.
More About Callie Smith Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
More About James Lane and Callie Taylor:
Marriage: January 03, 1929, Pilot Grove, TX
322 iv. Nona Anna Taylor, born January 13, 1886; died January 21, 1918 in Sherman, Tx. She married Ivy L
Neathery November 1913; born January 1884 in Kentucky; died Unknown.
More About Nona Anna Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
More About Ivy Neathery and Nona Taylor:
Marriage: November 1913
+ 323 v. Mary Mulkey Taylor, born July 05, 1890 in Pilot Grove, TX; died December 29, 1957 in Whitewright,
Tx.
274. Nancy Jane 11 Burnett (Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 ,
Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) 28 was born 1840 in
Patrick County, Virginia, and died Unknown. She married Stephen Foley September 30, 1856. He
was born 1835, and died Bef. 1870.
More About Stephen Foley and Nancy Burnett:
Marriage: September 30, 1856
Child of Nancy Burnett and Stephen Foley is:
324 i. Mary J. 12 Foley, born Abt. 1862; died Unknown.
275. Jeremiah 11 Burnett (Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 ,
Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 24,
1842 in Patrick County, Virginia 29,29 , and died September 22, 1926 in Floyd County, Virginia 30,30 . He
married Sarah Emeline Jett January 31, 1867. She was born April 26, 1845 31,31 , and died February 26,
1910 in Floyd County, Virginia 32,32 .
More About Jeremiah Burnett:
Burial: Unknown, Burnett/Hylton Fam. Cemetery near Orby Burnett's home, Floyd Co., Virginia. 32,32
Census Source: 1870 Patrick CO, VA Census;1890 State Census Floyd County, Virginia
Heirs: January 15, 1927, Deed Book 46 p176 List of Heirs Floyd County.
Military service: Confederate Soldier
Pictures: yes
More About Sarah Emeline Jett:
Burial: Unknown, Burnett/Hylton Fam. Cemetery near Orby Burnett's home, Floyd Co., Virginia. 32,32
More About Jeremiah Burnett and Sarah Jett:
Marriage: January 31, 1867
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Children of Jeremiah Burnett and Sarah Jett are:
325 i. John Peter 12 Burnett, born October 27, 1867; died Unknown.
326 ii. Elzar J. Burnett, born February 05, 1870; died Unknown.
More About Elzar J. Burnett:
Census: 1870, Patrick Co, VA, Elson J. Burnett
+ 327 iii. William Green Burnett, born December 04, 1871 in Floyd County, Virginia; died December 21, 1940 in
Floyd County, Virginia.
328 iv. Lillie Gary Burnett, born October 12, 1873; died Unknown. She married Unknown Turman; died
Unknown.
329 v. James Lewis Burnett, born October 18, 1875; died Unknown.
330 vi. Laura A. Burnett, born July 07, 1878; died Unknown. She married Unknown Angle; died Unknown.
331 vii. Mary F. Burnett, born September 23, 1880; died Unknown.
332 viii. Martha E. Burnett, born October 07, 1882; died Unknown.
333 ix. Joseph Jeremiah Burnett, born June 22, 1884; died Unknown.
334 x. Eulala Lee Burnett, born February 13, 1886; died Unknown. She married Unknown Boyd; died
Unknown.
335 xi. Nora S. Burnett, born March 19, 1890; died Unknown.
Generation No. 12
287. Rev. John 12 Wright III (John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 ,
Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 30, 1728 in
Leesylvania, Prince William Co. VA., and died 1789 in Surry CO., NC. He married Ann Williams 1753
in Fauquier Co, VA. She was born 1735 in Fauquier Co. VA. 33 , and died 1825 in Surry CO., NC.
Notes for Rev. John Wright III:
Will: Surry Will Book for 1790 at Dobson, North Carolina
"Will of JOhn Wright"
"As it is Necesary Men should settle their affairs of Life before theyleave theMortal Life, therefore I
make this my last Will and Testament. I give to my daughters Lezebeth Arnold, Nancy Elliot, Agatha
Elsberry, Amelia Martian, Lucrecia Petty and Frances Riley, all of them twenty shillins Each, I give my
son Thomas Wright thirty acres fo land whichis part of his plantation.
I give to my son Daniel Wright, twenty Shillins
I give to my son JOhn Wright two hundred acres of land joining Lewis Elliott & Chritian Willims land
including the Field eh now has a crop on & fether bead.
I give to my daughter Sally Wright one bey mair and saddle.
I give to my son William & James Wright four hundred acres of land lying on Deep Creek joyning
Thomas Jacks land to be equally divided between them.
I give to my son Williams Wright two hundred and seventy acres of land on which I now live but not
to possess but one hundred during my wife's life and that to included the field on the south side of the
Muster ground Branch that runs thru the plantation-bounded on Samuel Arnold's Land.
It is my will and desire that the three hundred and twenty acres of land that I own joining john Stpe'n
and John Elsberry's shoud be sold and the value to be divided between my daughters Rosey adn Patsy
Wright.
I give my three daughters Sukky, Peggy adn Polley Wright ten pounds value each.
My will si that my surveyer Instrument be sold to buy a horse for use of the Estate.
It is my will and desire that my loving wife Anne should have and possess all the rest of my estate
together with the plantation I now live on--save the one hudred acres mentioned and left to son
Willliams during his life and after to be divided amongst my children whose names are written namely
Sally, Sukkey, Peggy, Polly, William James, Williams, Rosey, and Patsy Wright.
I appoint my beloved wife and son John Executor to this my last will and testament
John Wright (Seal)
MILITARY: 1 _FA1
2 PLAC Captian
DAR Linage Record
American Independence, while acting in teh capacity of Private, Civil Service NC.
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Served as a private in the 4th North Carolina Regiment under Captain Smith. Varouis other accounts
are mentioned by Ritchie
Jurror Assessor, Furnished Supplies.
On DAR Record: 8th Gen.: 8-1 Marriages of some Virginia Residents 1607-1800, Wulfeck, Vol. II 1986, p
313.
8-2 Genealogies of Virginia Families from Tyler's Quarterly, Vol. IV, 1981, pp. 150-151,170-172.
8-3 NO. 2 Supplement Major Francis Wright and Ann Washington with Allied Families, Ritchie, 1982,
pp 51-54, 63.
BIOGRAPHY: DAC Vol VII 1946 #6466
Page 192
John Wright II (d. 1789) of Surry County NC was Captain of Virginia Militia and took Oath of
Allegiance
Birth: 30 Oct 1728 in Fauquier Co, VA 2 3
Death: 30 Oct 1789 in Flat Rock Creek, Surry Co, NC 1
Fact 1: AFT. 21 Sep 1774 Moved to Shoal Tnshp, Surry (now Yadkin) Co, NC via the Blue Ridge Mtn.
gap. 4 5
Fact 2: Boyhood acquaintance with John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States. 1
Fact 3: Commissioned Captain of the Fauquier militia, 29 Jul 1763.. 1 6
Fact 4: 17 Apr 1771 President & Masters of William & Mary College as Surveyor of the Co. of Fauquier
1
Fact 5: Episcopal in Virginia; became a Baptist in NC.
Fact 6: 1771-1777 Private in 4th NC Regiment, Revolutionary War.
Fact 7: Sep 1777 Released as a casualty from war Service.
Fact 8: Supplied Continental Army & active in mustering men for military service.
Fact 9: Listed on honor roll at Valley Forge from the state of NC.
Fact 10: Buried at Hamptonville, Surry Co, NC.
Fact 11: Sued his mother in law Honor (Williams) to honor dowry provisions of his wife. 1
Fact 12: 23 Apr 1771 Official Surveyor, Fauquier Co, VA. 7
Fact 13: 12 Nov 1787 Empowered as an attorney in Surry Co, along w/ Andrew Jackson, future U.S.
Pres. 7
Medical Information: "While serving in the war he took a violent cold that settled on his lungs &
eventually caused his death."
Note:
John, surveyor and Captain, in the VA Militia, doubtless was born upon his
grandfather's thousand acre estate of Leesylvania between Powell's run &
Neapsco Creek, near the Potomac river in Prince William County. Prince Wm Co was formed from
Stafford County around that time (1721/1731). This was while his grandfather, who had come to
Leesylvania about eight or nine years before from the "great house" in Westmoreland Co., was living
thereon with all of his family. John's Uncle Frances inherited and sold Leesylvania. After that time,
John must have lived upon his father's new estate called "Pine View", near Liberty, (Lirty) from 1741,
when he was a boy until after he m. in 1741. John completed the sale of his all of his estate 24 October
1774 in Fauquier Co., VA and soon after departed therefrom with his family, through the gap in the
Blue Ridge, for the long Indian trail between the ridge and the Cumberland mountains, which, by the
treaty of Lancaster, had become the best and chief highway overland to the south from northern
Virginia, MD and PA. He settled in Surry County, Province of NC. John became of record in Surry Co.,
NC, in the following February. His farm adjoined those of Ellsberry and Riley. See DAR
Supplemental Application for John Wright, Jr. who served in the Revolutionary War.(#637068
submitted July 13, 1990.) See Tyler's Genealogical Magazine, Vol.IV, No. 3. John left the Episcopal
Church in VA and joined the Baptist Church. Most of his children were Baptists. John Wright enlisted
in the 4th North Carolina Regiment under Captain Smith's Company in 1771 and served until
September 1777 when he was released as a casualty. Also served under Captain Reese. He was active
in defending his country and mustering men to serve. Several of his sons served. He also furnished
supplies. He is listed on the honor roll at Valley Forge from the state of NC. His will was proved May
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1790, 22 days before his death. See Washington Ancestry by Hoppin and McClain. His family Bible
contained genealogy of his family. Thomas used it when proving his Revolutionary War service for
pension. Also see, "A Study of the Wright Families", Kansas City DAR, 1975. John's burial stone has
been located on his farm in Surry Co. NC, now called Yadkin.
LDS Ancestrial file has dob as 1732, ID NO.:G1B0-JB.
REF: THE HERITAGE OF YADKIN COUNTY, published by The Yadkin County Historical Society,
Yadkinville, NC 27055 1981: John Wright III was born Oct. 30, 1728, in Prince William ( now Fauquier)
County, Virginia. He as the eldest son of John Wright II and Elizabeth (Bronough) Darnall. She was the
daughter of Jeremiah Bronough and the widow of Waugh Darnall. John Wright III lived with his
parents at "Pine View", Prince William County, until his marriage to the co-heiress, Ann Williams,
daughter of Jonas Williams and Honour-----?. The parents of John and Ann had adjoining estates.
Honour Williams was a widow at the time of her daughter's marriage and John III moved to her estate
as manager. John's siblings were William, James, Elizabeth, Rosamond and Mary. John Wright was
probably educated in the practice of law. It does not appear that he practiced this profession. He was
commissioned as Official Surveyor of Fauquier County, VA on the 23rd of April 1771. This is recorded
in Deed Book No. 4, page 165, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. He was about 43 years of age
when he passed tests at William and Mary College. The titile of Captain is often used in reference to
John Wright and it refers to his being commissioned as a Field Officer in the Commonwealth of
Virginia shortly before May 29, 1762. He was a private in the American Revolution, serving in the 4th
North Carolina Regiment under Capt. Smith. There is only one record of his service in the National
Archives and it states that he enlisted in 1771 and was "omit't" in Sept. 1777" as a casualty. The
ROSTER OF NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIERS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, pg. 77, No. 2060,
lists Private John Wright's claim for 84 months of service under Capt. Reese. John Wright died on Oct.
30, 1789, on his birthday. He is buried either on his land or in the churchyard of Flat Rock Creek
Baptist Chapel (Flat Rock Baptist Church) which is a little more than a mile east of his estate. Perhaps
he was buried in the yard of a much closer Elsberry Chapel. John Wright was one of the organizers of
the Flat Rock Chapel and was ordained a Deacon there on the 10th of June 1783. The record of John's
death appears on the page from a Bible belonging to his sons, Thomas Wright whose heirs, when
applying for arrears due Thomas for his service in the War of 1812, tore it from the Bible and sent it to
the U.S. Pension Office to show proof of their legitimate births and the marriage of Thomas to Mary
Clanton. The Bible page is preserved in the National Archives File No. 11899. The entry reads "Father
departed this life Oct. 30, 1789". John's will is dated Oct. 8, 1789, Will Book 3, page 160, Surry County ,
North Carolina. John Wright and Ann went to Surry County (now Yadkin) in the autumn of 1774.
John was absent from court in 1773 when he was sued for $100 by Thomas
Marshall. It has been presumed that John was in North Carolina at the time
staking out land and building a home for his very large family. John was adventurous, bold and
outspoken, strongwilled, and bent on having his own way. There is nothing to show that he was overzealous
about religion until his last year in Fauquier County when he was converted to the Baptist faith
and was the first of his family to leave the Episcopal Church. This may have contributed to his moving
his family to Surry County (now Yadkin). On Oct. 30, his birthday, the family departed through the
Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lon trail led southward to the Yadkin River, then to the "Bigg
Branch of the North Fork of Hunting Creek" , (The Northern Fork is now called Flat Rock Creek) to
Buck Shoal at Deep Creek. John claimed 1900 acres by "Settlers Rights" and reported the fact to the
Entry Taker. He applied for a survey grant at a later date. By 1779 he had five separate tracts in Surry
County (now Yadkin). John Wright settled near good neighbors, the Elsberrys and the Husbands who
had come to the area about the same time. Two of his daughters and their families came with John and
Ann to the new home North Carolina.
REF: Dr. Justin M. Glenn, 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (authoring a work on the
descendants of Col. John Washington): John Wright III (b. ca. 1730; m. [1753) Ann Williams [b.
1735/1736; d. Oct., 1825). By 1771 he was capt. of the Fauquier Co. militia and on April 23 of that same
year was commissioned the official surveyor of that county. He sold the last of his property in Fauquier
Co., Va., on 9/21/1774, and soon led his family through the Blue Ridge Mountains Gap to the long
Indian trail that led southward to the Yadkin River in N.C. He thence headed to the southwestern part
of Surry Co. [now Yadkin Co., N.C.), where he settled by Feb.,1775 at the township of Buck Shoals on
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Deep Creek. Initially laying claim to 1900 acres by "Settlers Rights", he owned five
separate tracts of land in the Surry Co. by 1779. A patriot during the Rev. War, in 1777 he enlisted in
Smith's Co., 4th N.C. regt.; he was soon listed as "omitted," however, in a roster dated 9/1777. He has
been identified [wrongly, no doubt] by Ritchie [in CASSTEVENS, p. 678] with the John Wright listing a
claim for 84 months service under Capt. Reese in the Roster off N.C. Soldiers in the American Rev. [p.
77, #2060]. This identification is ignored and tacitly contradicted by Hoppin's meticulous research on
the family. In any event, "our" John Wright was an organizer of "Petty's Meeting House," where he was
ordained a deacon June 10, 1783. This church, which subsequently became the Flat Rock Baptist
Church, still holds services in Hamptonville, Yadkin Co., N.C. Its old "Minute Book," containing much
genealogical information on this large Wright family, has survived and a copy is kept in the Wake
Forest U. Library in
Winston-Salem. According to Hoppin's analysis of Surry Co. Order Bk. 2:221, "our" John Wright was
one of fifteen men who appeared before the court on 11/12/1787 to be sworn in and empowered to
practice ~s attorney-at-law. Among the fourteen other fledgling lawyers to appear with him that day
was 21 year-~~~:
Andrew Jackson, future seventh president of the U.S. John's granddaughter Nancy [Riley) Clark
recorded in her 1849 diary that "while serving in the war he took a violent cold that settled on his lungs
and eventually caused his death." He d. Oct. 30, 1789, and Nancy Riley Clark left this account of his
passing:
while on his death bed he suffered much, but bore it all with Christian patience and was perfectly
resigned to the will of God. When dying, and gone to all appearance, had ceased to breathe, his wife
screamed out of anguish of her heart. She could not give him up. He opened his eyes and said, my
dear, it
is you that keeps me here.' His oldest son then took his mother out of the room and begged her not to
make a noise. He then closed his eyes in death ...).
Sources:
Title: Descendants of Richard Wright, Gentleman, of London, England & Northumberland Co, VA
1655
Author: Charles Arthur Hoffin
Publication: author of Worcester, MA & Connaught Club of London, England
Note: From records of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Prince George, Stafford, Prince
William, Fauquier, & Fairfac cos VA, & some from assorted other cos in VA & MD
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Title: Descendants of Richard Wright, Gentleman, of London, England & Northumberland Co, VA
1655
Author: Charles Arthur Hoffin
Publication: author of Worcester, MA & Connaught Club of London, England
Note: From records of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Prince George, Stafford, Prince
William, Fauquier, & Fairfac cos VA, & some from assorted other cos in VA & MD
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Text: soon after 1730
Title: Glenn, Dr. Justin M.
Publication: 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Note: Compiling a genealogical history of the descendants of Col. John Washington
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Text: b ca 1730, no place
Title: Descendants of Richard Wright, Gentleman, of London, England & Northumberland Co, VA
1655
Author: Charles Arthur Hoffin
Publication: author of Worcester, MA & Connaught Club of London, England
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Note: From records of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Prince George, Stafford, Prince
William, Fauquier, & Fairfac cos VA, & some from assorted other cos in VA & MD
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Text: gives date as late 1774
Title: Glenn, Dr. Justin M.
Publication: 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Note: Compiling a genealogical history of the descendants of Col. John Washington
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Text: Sold the last of his ppty in Fauquier Co on given date & "soon led his family thru the Blue Ridge
Mtns gap to the long Indian trail that led southward to the Yadkin River in NC"
Title: Glenn, Dr. Justin M.
Publication: 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Note: Compiling a genealogical history of the descendants of Col. John Washington
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Text: By 1771 Capt. of the Fauquier Co mlitia
Title: Glenn, Dr. Justin M.
Publication: 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Note: Compiling a genealogical history of the descendants of Col. John Washington
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Title: Glenn, Dr. Justin M.
Publication: 2554 Marston Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Note: Compiling a genealogical history of the descendants of Col. John Washington
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Manuscript
Text: no place
More About Rev. John Wright III:
Occupation: surveyor
Marriage Notes for John Wright and Ann Williams:
THE HERITAGE OF YADKIN COUNTY, published by The Yadkin County Historical Society,
Yadkinville, NC 27055 1981
John Wright and Ann Williams were married in 1753, Fauquier County, Virginia.
Ann outlived him by thirty-six years and died at age 90, Oct. 1825, in Surry
County.
More About John Wright and Ann Williams:
Marriage: 1753, Fauquier Co, VA
Children of John Wright and Ann Williams are:
+ 336 i. Elizabeth 13 Wright, born May 23, 1748 in Augusta, Prince William CO., VA; died 1838; Adopted child.
337 ii. Nancy Wright, born Abt. 1753 in Fauquier, VA; died Unknown. She married Lewis Elliott Abt. 1773 in
Fauquier, VA; born Abt. 1750 in Fauquier, VA; died Unknown.
More About Lewis Elliott and Nancy Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1773, Fauquier, VA
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338 iii. Agatha Wright, born Abt. 1756 in Fauquier Co. VA; died Unknown. She married Isaac Elsbury Abt.
1774; born Abt. 1755 in Buck Shoal Twp, Surr (Yadkin) Co. NC; died Unknown.
More About Isaac Elsbury and Agatha Wright:
Marriage: Abt. 1774
339 iv. Amelia Wright, born Abt. 1757; died Unknown. She married Husband Martain; died Unknown.
340 v. Lucretia Wright, born Abt. 1758; died Unknown. She married Husband Petty; died Unknown.
341 vi. Frances Wright, born Abt. 1759; died Unknown. She married Husband Reiley; died Unknown.
342 vii. Sally Wright, born Abt. 1760; died Unknown.
343 viii. Daniel Wright, born Abt. 1761; died Unknown.
344 ix. James Wright, born Abt. 1762; died Unknown.
345 x. Rosey Wright, born Abt. 1763; died Unknown.
346 xi. Patsy Wright, born Abt. 1764; died Unknown.
347 xii. Sukky Wright, born Abt. 1765; died Unknown.
348 xiii. Peggey Wright, born Abt. 1766; died Unknown.
349 xiv. Polley Wright, born Abt. 1767; died Unknown.
350 xv. John Wright, born Abt. 1768; died Unknown.
351 xvi. Thomas Wright, born Abt. 1777; died Unknown.
More About Thomas Wright:
Military: Served in The War of the Revolution and has right to pension, dated 12-Feb. 1833, this state
ment made before the justices of the court of Surry county, North Carolina.
352 xvii. Williams Wright, born Abt. 1778; died Unknown.
353 xviii. William Wright, born Abt. 1779; died Unknown.
288. Capt. James 12 Wright (John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 ,
Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1730 in Fauquier Co. VA., and died 1812
in Fauquier Co., VA. He married Mary Duncan December 08, 1763 in Fauquier Co. VA.. She was born
1744 in VA., and died Unknown.
Notes for Capt. James Wright:
Rita,
I thought you would like to know that I found in Military Records [etc] From The Fauquier County,
Virginia, Court Minute Books, 1840-1904, compiled by Joan W. Peters, a listing for James Wright dated
April 1, 1859, which stated that he served in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolution and died
intestate in 1812 and left Elizabeth (Wright) James, wife of John James, as his only heir. Since James
Wright was described in Fauquier County Deed 18/241 as resident in Fauquier County in September
1811, his place of death was almost certainly in Fauquier County as well.
The court order then goes on to list all of his then living and then deceased descendants, including a
great grandchild named Duncan James, which reinforces the identification of this James Wright as the
James Wright who married Mary Duncan in 1763 at Fauquier County.
Robert N. Grant
15 Campo Bello Court
Menlo Park, CA 94025
RNGrant@grantandgordon.com
More About James Wright and Mary Duncan:
Marriage: December 08, 1763, Fauquier Co. VA.
Child of James Wright and Mary Duncan is:
+ 354 i. Elizabeth "Betsey" 13 Wright, born Abt. 1765; died Unknown.
290. William 12 Wright (John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 ,
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Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born November 18, 1740 in Prince William
Co. VA., and died August 29, 1805 in Fauquier Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Lloyd December 25,
1768. She was born November 07, 1750 in Hampton, York Co. VA., and died Unknown.
More About William Wright and Elizabeth Lloyd:
Marriage: December 25, 1768
Children of William Wright and Elizabeth Lloyd are:
355 i. William 13 Wright, born Abt. 1767; died Unknown.
356 ii. Jane Wright, born Abt. 1769; died Unknown. She married Lain Smith; died Unknown.
301. John 12 Elsberry (Agatha 11 Wright, John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 ,
Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1776 in Surry Co. NC., and
died Unknown. He married Pamelia Husbands February 26, 1799 in Surry Co. NC.. She was born
Abt. 1780, and died Unknown.
More About John Elsberry and Pamelia Husbands:
Marriage: February 26, 1799, Surry Co. NC.
Marriage Bonds: February 26, 1799
Children of John Elsberry and Pamelia Husbands are:
+ 357 i. Sarah Wilkindon 13 Elsberry, born January 06, 1800 in Surry Co. NC.; died May 05, 1884.
358 ii. Allen Elsberry, born Abt. 1801; died Unknown.
359 iii. Pamelia Elsberry, born Abt. 1802; died Unknown.
360 iv. Vina Elsberry, born Abt. 1804; died Unknown.
361 v. Clarissa Elsberry, born Abt. 1805; died Unknown.
362 vi. Narcissa Elsberry, born Abt. 1806; died Unknown.
363 vii. Francina Elsberry, born Abt. 1808; died Unknown.
364 viii. Henry Elsberry, born Abt. 1810; died Unknown.
365 ix. Wesley Elsberry, born Abt. 1812; died Unknown.
366 x. Isaac Elsberry, born Abt. 1814; died Unknown.
306. James Anderson 12 Taylor (Creed 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9
Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was
born September 23, 1862, and died April 20, 1934. He married Minnie Belle Apradley 1891. She was
born January 09, 1871, and died June 08, 1947.
More About James Taylor and Minnie Apradley:
Marriage: 1891
Children of James Taylor and Minnie Apradley are:
+ 367 i. Lester B 13 Taylor, born August 15, 1892 in Warren Co., TN; died May 30, 1953 in Murfreesboro, TN.
+ 368 ii. Vestor E Taylor, born August 15, 1892; died May 28, 1975.
+ 369 iii. Joseph Lafayette Taylor, born February 27, 1895; died November 16, 1939.
309. Anderson Craig 12 Ownby (Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born July 1875 in Knoxville, TN, and died September 15, 1955 in Slaton, TX. He married
Lula Quintilla Stone November 23, 1898 in Jamison, Texas. She was born July 1879 in Missouri, and
died December 03, 1971 in Slaton, Tx.
More About Anderson Ownby and Lula Stone:
Marriage: November 23, 1898, Jamison, Texas
Children of Anderson Ownby and Lula Stone are:
370 i. Mabel Clair 13 Ownby, born November 23, 1899 in Pilot Grove, Tx; died June 20, 1901 in Pilot Grove ,
Tx.
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+ 371 ii. Fannie Jewel Ownby, born September 29, 1902 in Pilot Grove, TX; died April 24, 1994 in Kerrville,
Kerr Co., TX.
372 iii. Samuel Watt Ownby, born August 22, 1903 in Avery, Grayson Co., TX; died August 27, 1925 in Luella,
Grayson Co., TX.
+ 373 iv. Alton Craig Ownby, born October 14, 1907 in Tom Bean, Tx; died February 15, 1968 in VA Hosp, Big
Spring, Howard Co., TX.
+ 374 v. Homer Lee Ownby, born December 12, 1907 in Leulla, Grayson Co., TX; died December 28, 1975 in
Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
+ 375 vi. Martha Mar Ownby, born March 19, 1912 in Tom Bean, Tx; died October 14, 1982 in Lubbock, TX.
+ 376 vii. Livie Quintilla Ownby, born 1915 in White Mound, Tx; died April 05, 1967 in Slaton, Lubbock Co., TX.
377 viii. Oliver Ozell Ownby, born September 28, 1917 in Lubbock, TX; died July 28, 2001.
310. Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby (Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 03, 1877, and died March 1946. She married Edward Jonathan
Cowart September 29, 1895. He was born November 21, 1872, and died 1928.
More About Edward Cowart and Nancy Ownby:
Marriage: September 29, 1895
Children of Nancy Ownby and Edward Cowart are:
378 i. Roy Anderson 13 Cowart, born August 13, 1896; died Unknown. He married Effie Whitfiled December
1921; died Unknown.
More About Roy Cowart and Effie Whitfiled:
Marriage: December 1921
379 ii. Virgil Aron Cowart, born January 14, 1898; died Unknown. He married Onita Pate June 26, 1921;
died Unknown.
More About Virgil Cowart and Onita Pate:
Marriage: June 26, 1921
+ 380 iii. Neva Maude Cowart, born August 08, 1900; died October 31, 1956.
+ 381 iv. Ella Mae Cowart, born November 02, 1902; died Unknown.
+ 382 v. Lillie Ola Cowart, born October 03, 1905; died Unknown.
+ 383 vi. Wille Watt Cowart, born June 26, 1908; died April 19, 1958.
384 vii. Albert Charles Cowart, born June 06, 1911; died Unknown.
385 viii. Robert James Cowart, born Private. He married Goldie Mae Berry Private; born Private.
More About Robert Cowart and Goldie Berry:
Private-Begin: Private
311. Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby (Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born July 27, 1879 in Tn, and died January 12, 1945 in Whitewright, TX. She
married Charles Henry Skaggs November 01, 1899. He died June 19, 1933.
More About Charles Skaggs and Mary Ownby:
Marriage: November 01, 1899
Children of Mary Ownby and Charles Skaggs are:
+ 386 i. William Ray 13 Skaggs, born September 14, 1900; died June 14, 1977 in morristown, TX.
+ 387 ii. Newell Erman Skaggs, born November 04, 1902; died December 21, 1981.
+ 388 iii. Luther Gorman Skaggs, born January 19, 1907; died February 28, 1969.
389 iv. Eva Jane Skaggs, born Private. She married (1) James Benjamin Ball Private; died May 27, 1944. She
married (2) Woodrow Williard Haynie Private; born November 04, 1911; died Unknown.
More About James Ball and Eva Skaggs:
Private-Begin: Private
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More About Woodrow Haynie and Eva Skaggs:
Private-Begin: Private
313. James Polk 12 Ownby (Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born May 05, 1885 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX, and died March 10, 1979 in
Whitewright, TX. He married (1) Ethel Fleeman February 18, 1909. She died June 18, 1910. He
married (2) Alma Blanche "Jesse" Savage August 20, 1913, daughter of William Savage and Mary
Blankenship. She was born February 09, 1889 in Baton Rouge, LA, and died June 30, 1959 in
Whitewright, Tx.
Notes for James Polk Ownby:
Jim Polk Ownby was the youngest son of 6 children and the only child born in Texas. He married at 19
and his wife died 6 months after giving birth to their first child. His older brother, AC took the child,
Thelma to raise until JP could get settled again. Three years later when JP was "sitting up" with one of
AC's sick children he met a neighbor, Alma Blanche Savage and the rest is history. They had 7
children and were married 46 years.
More About James Polk Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetery, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
Residence: 1930, Big house, 1 mi east of Whitewright on south side of Orangeville Rd
More About James Ownby and Ethel Fleeman:
Marriage: February 18, 1909
Notes for Alma Blanche "Jesse" Savage:
1920 Grayson Co Texas census shows her born in Missouri, her father born in Ireland and her mother
Mary Bell living with the family and she being born in Missouri..
More About Alma Blanche "Jesse" Savage:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetery, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
More About James Ownby and Alma Savage:
Marriage: August 20, 1913
Child of James Ownby and Ethel Fleeman is:
+ 390 i. Thelma Jewel 13 Ownby, born January 10, 1910; died April 20, 1989.
Children of James Ownby and Alma Savage are:
+ 391 i. Richard Watt 13 Ownby, born October 09, 1914; died February 07, 2005.
+ 392 ii. James Edward Ownby, born June 13, 1916; died February 28, 1992 in Sherman, Tx.
+ 393 iii. Leslie Harrold Ownby, born March 07, 1918; died November 16, 1995 in Richardson Tx.
394 iv. Alma Pauline " Polly" Ownby, born Private. She married (1) Warren Ross Private; died 1964. She
married (2) John Smith Private; died February 2000 in .
More About Warren Ross and Alma Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
More About John Smith and Alma Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 395 v. Addran Louise Ownby, born Private.
+ 396 vi. Guy Malcolm Ownby, born March 02, 1925 in Kentucky Town, Tx; died April 25, 1980 in Sherman, Tx.
+ 397 vii. Robert Lois Ownby, born Private.
314. Joseph Franklin 12 Youngblood (Calendonia Ann 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
64

Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 07, 1878 in Warren Co., TN, and died Unknown. He married
Daisy Lena Campbell. She was born October 15, 1880 in Warren Co., TN, and died June 18, 1949 in
Springfield, TN.
Children of Joseph Youngblood and Daisy Campbell are:
398 i. Bessie May 13 Youngblood, born April 01, 1901; died February 24, 1970. She married Herbert
Travelstead June 15, 1932; died Unknown.
More About Herbert Travelstead and Bessie Youngblood:
Marriage: June 15, 1932
399 ii. Jesse Homer Youngblood, born October 10, 1902; died Unknown. He married Mary E Jones Young
Private; born Private.
More About Jesse Youngblood and Mary Young:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 400 iii. Ben Clayton Youngblood, born March 07, 1904; died July 13, 1972.
401 iv. Charles Newton Youngblood, born December 12, 1905; died November 03, 1907.
402 v. Julia Grace Youngblood, born October 19, 1907; died Unknown. She married John Strange Private;
born Private.
More About John Strange and Julia Youngblood:
Private-Begin: Private
403 vi. Nellie Alice Youngblood, born July 11, 1909; died March 09, 2003. She married Owen E Hude Private;
born Private.
More About Owen Hude and Nellie Youngblood:
Private-Begin: Private
404 vii. Myrtle Ruth Youngblood, born January 20, 1916; died June 22, 1916.
319. Maurice Lester 12 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born August 12, 1874 in Cannon Co. TN, and died September 03, 1952 in Slaton, TX. He
married Harriett Ann Barrett October 18, 1896 in Grayson Co Tx. She was born October 21, 1875 in
Grayson Co, TX, and died April 26, 1959 in Slaton, TX.
More About Maurice Lester Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Englewood Cemetary, Slaton, TX
Occupation: Cabinet maker, building contractor and farmer
Property: 1896, Grayson Co. Tx
Residence #2: 1898, Brownwood, TX
Residence #3: 1900, Tom Bean, TX
Residence #4: 1927, O'Donnell, Lynn Co., TX
Residence #5: 1934, Slaton, TX
More About Maurice Taylor and Harriett Barrett:
Marriage: October 18, 1896, Grayson Co Tx
Children of Maurice Taylor and Harriett Barrett are:
405 i. Eddie 13 Taylor, born May 31, 1897; died May 31, 1897.
More About Eddie Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Bethel Cemetary, TX
406 ii. Edna Taylor, born April 27, 1898; died April 28, 1898.
More About Edna Taylor:
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Burial: Unknown, Bethel Cemetary, TX
407 iii. Virgil Weldon Taylor, born February 02, 1901; died May 07, 1989. He married Myrtle Burk Williams;
born June 08, 1902; died April 15, 1987.
More About Myrtle Burk Williams:
Burial: Unknown, White Mound Cemetery
408 iv. David Albert Taylor, born February 01, 1903; died Unknown.
409 v. Male Taylor, born 1904; died 1904.
+ 410 vi. Maurice Lester Taylor, Jr, born December 20, 1905; died January 29, 1975.
411 vii. Frank Holland Taylor, born December 19, 1907; died Unknown.
412 viii. Clifford Lee Taylor, born September 19, 1910; died Unknown.
+ 413 ix. Jefferson Lafayette "Ben" Taylor, born Private.
+ 414 x. William Henry Taylor, born Private.
320. David McAlister 12 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born December 23, 1876 in Cannon Co. TN, and died September 26, 1962 in Sherman, Tx.
He married Myrtle Napoleon Binion October 09, 1898 in Grayson Co Tx. She was born September 21,
1876 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX, and died May 05, 1960 in Sherman, Tx.
More About David McAlister Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX
More About Myrtle Napoleon Binion:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX
More About David Taylor and Myrtle Binion:
Marriage: October 09, 1898, Grayson Co Tx
Children of David Taylor and Myrtle Binion are:
+ 415 i. Inez Frances 13 Taylor, born July 23, 1899 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX; died October 20, 1980 in
Whitewright, Tx.
+ 416 ii. Herbert Lonnie Taylor, born September 30, 1902 in Pilot Grove, TX; died August 12, 1972 in Howe, TX.
+ 417 iii. Robert Wells Taylor, born September 06, 1906 in Pilot Grove, TX; died August 16, 1976 in Denison, TX.
418 iv. Max Lafayette Taylor, born February 28, 1909 in Pilot Grove, TX; died August 22, 1970 in Sherman,
Tx. He married Nova Hunter November 21, 1931; born April 11, 1907; died Unknown.
More About Max Lafayette Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Cedar Lawn Cemetary
More About Max Taylor and Nova Hunter:
Marriage: November 21, 1931
+ 419 v. Guy Binion Taylor, born February 12, 1911 in Pilot Grove, TX; died March 28, 1987.
+ 420 vi. D. B. Taylor, born May 26, 1914 in Pilot Grove, TX; died September 05, 1974 in Sherman, Tx.
+ 421 vii. Helen Birt Taylor, born January 27, 1917 in Pilot Grove, TX; died July 19, 1981.
+ 422 viii. David Warren Taylor, born December 26, 1920 in Pilot Grove, TX; died October 20, 1976 in Arlington,
TX.
323. Mary Mulkey 12 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born July 05, 1890 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died December 29, 1957 in Whitewright, Tx.
She married Earl Elijah Benson January 12, 1910 in Whitewright, TX. He was born April 12, 1889, and
died Unknown.
More About Mary Mulkey Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, TX
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More About Earl Benson and Mary Taylor:
Marriage: January 12, 1910, Whitewright, TX
Children of Mary Taylor and Earl Benson are:
+ 423 i. Virginia Gertrude 13 Benson, born March 19, 1912; died August 19, 2002.
424 ii. Anna Joyce Benson, born September 04, 1917; died September 11, 1977. She married Freeman Curtis
Harris December 10, 1954; born December 03, 1902 in Missouri; died Unknown.
More About Freeman Harris and Anna Benson:
Marriage: December 10, 1954
+ 425 iii. Nona Earleen Benson, born Private.
327. William Green 12 Burnett (Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright,
Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
December 04, 1871 in Floyd County, Virginia 34,34 , and died December 21, 1940 in Floyd County,
Virginia 35,35 . He married Susan Elizabeth Harris October 13, 1901 in Floyd County, Virginia 36 . She
was born July 02, 1882 in Floyd County, Virginia, and died June 23, 1956 in Floyd County, Virginia.
More About William Green Burnett:
Burial: Unknown, Burnett Family Cemetery, Meadows-of-Dan, Floyd County, Virginia 37,37
Medical Information: Apoplexy
Occupation: Farmer
Pictures: yes
Will: Floyd County, Virginia Will Book 59 p.306 (lists heirs).
More About Susan Elizabeth Harris:
Burial: Unknown, Burnett Family Cemetery, Floyd County, Virginia 37,37
Pictures: yes
More About William Burnett and Susan Harris:
Marriage: October 13, 1901, Floyd County, Virginia 38
Children of William Burnett and Susan Harris are:
426 i. Nora Maude 13 Burnett, born April 13, 1904 in Floyd County, Virginia; died January 1990. She married
Curtis Anglin July 1937; died Unknown.
More About Curtis Anglin and Nora Burnett:
Marriage: July 1937
427 ii. George Washington Burnett, born December 17, 1905 in Floyd County, Virginia; died May 23, 1938.
He married Elsie Donnaly; died July 1998 in Portsmouth, VA.
More About Elsie Donnaly:
Burial: Unknown, Danville, VA
428 iii. Annie Eliza Burnett, born February 25, 1907 in Floyd County, Virginia; died October 29, 1960 in
Danville, VA. She married Charlie Harmon; died Unknown.
More About Annie Eliza Burnett:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
429 iv. William Edgar Burnett, born April 24, 1915 in Floyd County, Virginia; died April 26, 1916.
+ 430 v. Effie Mae Burnett, born December 14, 1916 in Burks Fork District, Floyd County, Virgina; died
September 29, 1998 in Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia.
431 vi. Hava Emmeline Burnett, born Private. She married Charlie Breen Burnett Private; died Unknown.
More About Charlie Burnett and Hava Burnett:
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Generation No. 13
336. Elizabeth 13 Wright (John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 ,
Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born May 23, 1748 in Augusta,
Prince William CO., VA, and died 1838. She married Samuel Arnold September 05, 1771 in
Warrenton, Farquier Co., VA, son of Thomas Arnold and Abigail Wyche. He was born Bet. 1749 - 1750
in Spotsylvania Co., VA, and died March 17, 1859 in Surry CO., NC.
More About Elizabeth Wright:
Burial: Unknown, Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetary, Yadkin CO., NC
More About Samuel Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetary, Yadkin CO., NC
Military service: Rev War Pvt from NC Dixon's Reg 39
Occupation: Gun Maker
More About Samuel Arnold and Elizabeth Wright:
Marriage: September 05, 1771, Warrenton, Farquier Co., VA
Children of Elizabeth Wright and Samuel Arnold are:
432 i. Daniel 14 Arnold, born February 28, 1786; died Unknown.
433 ii. Elizabeth Arnold, died Unknown.
434 iii. Milly Arnold, died Unknown.
435 iv. Peggy Arnold, died Unknown.
436 v. William Arnold, born 1772; died Unknown.
437 vi. Thomas Arnold, born 1775; died Unknown.
438 vii. John D Arnold, born May 04, 1776; died Unknown.
439 viii. Elisha Arnold, born August 18, 1793; died Unknown. He married Susan Smith; born October 26, 1803;
died Unknown.
+ 440 ix. Elijah Arnold, born October 06, 1795; died July 29, 1869 in Bedford Co., TN.
+ 441 x. James Arnold, born 1803 in NC; died Unknown.
354. Elizabeth "Betsey" 13 Wright (James 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances
(Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1765, and died
Unknown. She married John James June 27, 1783 in Fauquier Co. VA.. He died Unknown.
More About John James and Elizabeth Wright:
Marriage: June 27, 1783, Fauquier Co. VA.
Children of Elizabeth Wright and John James are:
442 i. Aldridge 14 James, died Unknown.
443 ii. Duncan James, died Unknown.
357. Sarah Wilkindon 13 Elsberry (John 12 , Agatha 11 Wright, John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 06,
1800 in Surry Co. NC., and died May 05, 1884. She married Rev. John McClain February 20, 1822 in
Xenia, OH. He was born Abt. 1800, and died Unknown.
More About John McClain and Sarah Elsberry:
Marriage: February 20, 1822, Xenia, OH
Child of Sarah Elsberry and John McClain is:
+ 444 i. William Page 14 McClain, born Abt. 1824 in Greenfield, OH; died Unknown.
367. Lester B 13 Taylor (James Anderson 12 , Creed 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
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Wrighte) was born August 15, 1892 in Warren Co., TN, and died May 30, 1953 in Murfreesboro, TN.
He married A Era Woods September 03, 1916. She died November 15, 1976.
More About Lester Taylor and A Woods:
Marriage: September 03, 1916
Child of Lester Taylor and A Woods is:
445 i. A Blanche 14 Taylor, born Private.
368. Vestor E 13 Taylor (James Anderson 12 , Creed 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born August 15, 1892, and died May 28, 1975. He married Margaret Novella Duke
December 23, 1923. She died July 28, 1967.
More About Vestor Taylor and Margaret Duke:
Marriage: December 23, 1923
Child of Vestor Taylor and Margaret Duke is:
446 i. Dorothy May 14 Taylor, born Private.
369. Joseph Lafayette 13 Taylor (James Anderson 12 , Creed 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born February 27, 1895, and died November 16, 1939. He married Adell
Markum February 25, 1917. She died February 07, 1922.
More About Joseph Taylor and Adell Markum:
Marriage: February 25, 1917
Children of Joseph Taylor and Adell Markum are:
447 i. Willie Vestor Woodrow 14 Taylor, born Private. He married Ila Cornelia Chisam Private; born Private.
More About Willie Taylor and Ila Chisam:
Private-Begin: Private
448 ii. Cecil Lafayette Taylor, born Private. He married Eva Lorraine Ritchey Private; born Private.
More About Cecil Taylor and Eva Ritchey:
Private-Begin: Private
371. Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby (Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born September 29, 1902 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died April 24, 1994 in
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX. She married Herman Hercules H Keller November 01, 1924 in Grayson Co Tx.
He was born December 03, 1898 in Lamar Co., TX, and died January 12, 1984 in McKinney, Collin Co.,
TX.
More About Herman Keller and Fannie Ownby:
Marriage: November 01, 1924, Grayson Co Tx
Children of Fannie Ownby and Herman Keller are:
+ 449 i. Robert Alton 14 Keller, born Private.
+ 450 ii. Kenneth Marvin Keller, born Private.
+ 451 iii. Herman Hoyle Keller, born Private.
373. Alton Craig 13 Ownby (Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
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John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 14, 1907 in Tom Bean, Tx, and died February 15, 1968 in VA
Hosp, Big Spring, Howard Co., TX. He married Almyra Christopher Private. She was born Private.
More About Alton Ownby and Almyra Christopher:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Alton Ownby and Almyra Christopher is:
452 i. Christopher Richard 14 Ownby, born Private.
374. Homer Lee 13 Ownby (Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born December 12, 1907 in Leulla, Grayson Co., TX, and died December
28, 1975 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. He married Alice Marie Moore Private. She was born Private.
More About Homer Lee Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Rosehill Cem, Bells Tx
More About Homer Ownby and Alice Moore:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Homer Ownby and Alice Moore are:
+ 453 i. Bobby Eugene 14 Ownby, born Private.
454 ii. A. C. Ownby, born January 01, 1934; died November 28, 1995. He married Olga Marianne "Geanie"
Stack Private; born Private.
More About A. Ownby and Olga Stack:
Private-Begin: Private
455 iii. Harry Don Ownby, born July 01, 1936 in Bells, Grayson Co., TX; died September 10, 1996 in Dallas,
TX. He married Mary Lee Hughes Private; born Private.
More About Harry Ownby and Mary Hughes:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 456 iv. Frieda Lou Ownby, born Private.
+ 457 v. Paula Deloris Ownby, born Private.
458 vi. Michael Lee Ownby, born Private. He married Tommie Rowan Private; born Private.
More About Michael Ownby and Tommie Rowan:
Private-Begin: Private
375. Martha Mar 13 Ownby (Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born March 19, 1912 in Tom Bean, Tx, and died October 14, 1982 in
Lubbock, TX. She married Commodore Whittington March 13, 1941 in Clovis, Roosevelt Co., NM. He
was born June 22, 1912 in Clovis, NM, and died November 11, 1986 in Lubbock, TX.
More About Commodore Whittington and Martha Ownby:
Marriage: March 13, 1941, Clovis, Roosevelt Co., NM
Child of Martha Ownby and Commodore Whittington is:
459 i. Infant 14 Whittington, born 1943; died 1943.
376. Livie Quintilla 13 Ownby (Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1915 in White Mound, Tx, and died April 05, 1967 in Slaton,
Lubbock Co., TX. She married Hubert Salethiel Creswell May 05, 1942. He was born in Collin Co.,
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TX, and died 1983.
More About Livie Quintilla Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Englewood Cem, Slaton, Tx
More About Hubert Creswell and Livie Ownby:
Marriage: May 05, 1942
Children of Livie Ownby and Hubert Creswell are:
+ 460 i. Hubert Randall 14 Creswell, born Private.
+ 461 ii. Terry Doyle Creswell, born Private.
462 iii. Ferrell Doyce Creswell, born Private.
380. Neva Maude 13 Cowart (Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born August 08, 1900, and died October 31,
1956. She married Floyd Emmett Shipman August 08, 1920. He was born March 01, 1899, and died
Unknown.
More About Floyd Shipman and Neva Cowart:
Marriage: August 08, 1920
Children of Neva Cowart and Floyd Shipman are:
463 i. Carl Edwin 14 Shipman, born April 29, 1922; died December 1979 in mabank, Tx. He married Gladys
Marracle Private; born Private.
More About Carl Shipman and Gladys Marracle:
Private-Begin: Private
464 ii. Evelyn Bernice Shipman, born Private. She married Leland Wood Private; born Private.
More About Leland Wood and Evelyn Shipman:
Private-Begin: Private
465 iii. Jennie Lee Shipman, born Private. She married Jimmy Barto Miller Private; born Private.
More About Jimmy Miller and Jennie Shipman:
Private-Begin: Private
466 iv. Beryl Jean Shipman, born Private. She married Dan O'Briant Private; born Private.
More About Dan O'Briant and Beryl Shipman:
Private-Begin: Private
467 v. Glenna Dale Shipman, born Private. He married Betty Thomas Private; born Private.
More About Glenna Shipman and Betty Thomas:
Private-Begin: Private
468 vi. Sammie Hugh Shipman, born Private.
469 vii. Donna Lou Shipman, born Private. She married Hayden Blalock Private; born Private.
More About Hayden Blalock and Donna Shipman:
Private-Begin: Private
470 viii. Marion Kee Shipman, born Private. He married Peggy Self Private; born Private.
More About Marion Shipman and Peggy Self:
Private-Begin: Private
381. Ella Mae 13 Cowart (Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
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"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born November 02, 1902, and died Unknown.
She married Clinton Crisp August 15, 1922. He died Unknown.
More About Clinton Crisp and Ella Cowart:
Marriage: August 15, 1922
Children of Ella Cowart and Clinton Crisp are:
471 i. Alford 14 Crisp, born Private.
472 ii. Joe Crisp, born Private.
382. Lillie Ola 13 Cowart (Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 03, 1905, and died Unknown.
She married Newton Drum January 01, 1930. He was born June 22, 1901, and died Unknown.
More About Newton Drum and Lillie Cowart:
Marriage: January 01, 1930
Children of Lillie Cowart and Newton Drum are:
+ 473 i. Babe Newton 14 Drum, born Private.
+ 474 ii. Roy Eugene Drum, born Private.
+ 475 iii. Lille Mae Drum, born Private.
+ 476 iv. Robert Merrill Drum, born Private.
383. Wille Watt 13 Cowart (Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born June 26, 1908, and died April 19, 1958.
He married Nettie Christine Phelps Private. She was born Private.
More About Wille Cowart and Nettie Phelps:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Wille Cowart and Nettie Phelps are:
+ 477 i. Nancy Ann 14 Cowart, born Private.
+ 478 ii. Willie Robert Cowart, born Private.
+ 479 iii. Charles Franklin Cowart, born Private.
386. William Ray 13 Skaggs (Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born September 14, 1900, and died June 14,
1977 in morristown, TX. He married Cohen Elizabeth Claborn December 24, 1922. She was born
October 05, 1902, and died April 19, 1971.
More About William Skaggs and Cohen Claborn:
Marriage: December 24, 1922
Children of William Skaggs and Cohen Claborn are:
+ 480 i. Betty Lou 14 Skaggs, born Private.
+ 481 ii. Charles Ray Skaggs, born Private.
387. Newell Erman 13 Skaggs (Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born November 04, 1902, and died December
21, 1981. He married Corda Belle Nelms July 18, 1923. She was born July 14, 1905, and died
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Unknown.
More About Newell Skaggs and Corda Nelms:
Marriage: July 18, 1923
Child of Newell Skaggs and Corda Nelms is:
+ 482 i. Sam Charles 14 Skaggs, born November 25, 1925; died June 04, 2000.
388. Luther Gorman 13 Skaggs (Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 19, 1907, and died February 28,
1969. He married Clara Parsley Miller Private. She was born Private.
More About Luther Skaggs and Clara Miller:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Luther Skaggs and Clara Miller are:
+ 483 i. Marjorie Marie 14 Skaggs, born Private.
+ 484 ii. Carolyn Joyce Skaggs, born Private.
390. Thelma Jewel 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 10, 1910, and died April 20, 1989. She married William
Clark September 04, 1931. He died March 07, 1989.
More About Thelma Jewel Ownby:
Burial: Unknown, Desert Cemetery, Desert, TX
More About William Clark:
Burial: Unknown, Desert Cemetery, Desert, TX
More About William Clark and Thelma Ownby:
Marriage: September 04, 1931
Child of Thelma Ownby and William Clark is:
+ 485 i. Richard Wayne "Billy" 14 Clark, born Private.
391. Richard Watt 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 09, 1914, and died February 07, 2005. He married (1) Maurine
Woodruff November 09, 1939. She was born 1912, and died April 21, 1969. He married (2) Jerline
Hutton Treadway Private. She was born Private.
More About Richard Ownby and Maurine Woodruff:
Marriage: November 09, 1939
More About Richard Ownby and Jerline Treadway:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Richard Ownby and Maurine Woodruff are:
486 i. Nancy Ronnett 14 Ownby, born March 24, 1945; died April 30, 1993. She married Felix Mejia Private;
born Private.
More About Felix Mejia and Nancy Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
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+ 487 ii. Richard Watt Jr Ownby, born Private.
+ 488 iii. Tony Randel "Randy" Ownby, born Private.
392. James Edward 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born June 13, 1916, and died February 28, 1992 in Sherman, Tx. He
married Pearlie Pauline McCarroll November 01, 1941. She was born March 11, 1915, and died
August 25, 1984.
More About James Ownby and Pearlie McCarroll:
Marriage: November 01, 1941
Children of James Ownby and Pearlie McCarroll are:
+ 489 i. James Edward 14 Ownby, Jr, born Private.
+ 490 ii. John Carroll Ownby, born Private.
393. Leslie Harrold 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born March 07, 1918, and died November 16, 1995 in Richardson Tx. He
married Elizabeth Kathryn Jones November 15, 1941. She was born April 18, 1907 in Crandall,
Kaufman CO., TX, and died May 01, 1983 in Plano, Collin Co., Tx.
More About Leslie Ownby and Elizabeth Jones:
Marriage: November 15, 1941
Child of Leslie Ownby and Elizabeth Jones is:
+ 491 i. Harrold Kay 14 Ownby, born Private.
395. Addran Louise 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married James Harold Piott Private. He was born
October 06, 1919, and died November 27, 2007.
More About James Piott and Addran Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Addran Ownby and James Piott are:
+ 492 i. Pamela Lou 14 Piott, born Private.
+ 493 ii. James Harold Jr Piott, born Private.
396. Guy Malcolm 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born March 02, 1925 in Kentucky Town, Tx, and died April 25, 1980 in
Sherman, Tx. He married (1) Annie Marie Moore Private, daughter of Simon Moore and Johnnie
Hudson. She was born Private. He married (2) Donna Cordell Private. She was born Private.
More About Guy Malcolm Ownby:
Burial: April 27, 1980, Vittitoe Cemetery, Kentucky Town TX
Military 1: December 29, 1944, Enrolled in the Merchant Marine
Military 2: May 08, 1945, Graduated US Maritime Training, St Petersburg, FL
Military 3: June 01, 1945, SS Garnet Hulings
Military 4: July 16, 1945, SS Gold Creek, Baytown
Military 5: December 27, 1945, SS Cape Nunn, Lake Charles, LA
Military 6: February 28, 1946, SS Tule Canyon, Galveston
Military 7: July 16, 1946, SS Boulder Victory
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Military 8: September 26, 1946, SS Lindenwood, Savannah, GA
More About Guy Ownby and Annie Moore:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Guy Ownby and Donna Cordell:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Guy Ownby and Annie Moore is:
+ 494 i. Rita Gail 14 Ownby, born Private.
397. Robert Lois 13 Ownby (James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Matsuko "Sally" Miyahara Private. She was born
Private.
More About Robert Ownby and Matsuko Miyahara:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Robert Ownby and Matsuko Miyahara are:
+ 495 i. Michael Rin 14 Ownby, born Private.
+ 496 ii. Shirley Ann Ownby, born Private.
+ 497 iii. Donna Robin Ownby, born Private.
400. Ben Clayton 13 Youngblood (Joseph Franklin 12 , Calendonia Ann 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born March 07, 1904, and died July 13, 1972.
He married Ethyl Marie Hancock August 10, 1930 in Springfield TN. She was born October 22, 1907
in Robertson Co., TN, and died January 17, 1977 in Springfield, TN.
More About Ben Youngblood and Ethyl Hancock:
Marriage: August 10, 1930, Springfield TN
Children of Ben Youngblood and Ethyl Hancock are:
498 i. Billy Ivy 14 Youngblood, born Private. He married Betty Jo Blevins Private; born Private.
More About Billy Youngblood and Betty Blevins:
Private-Begin: Private
499 ii. Joe Lynn Youngblood, born Private.
500 iii. Jack Franklin Youngblood, born Private.
410. Maurice Lester 13 Taylor, Jr (Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born December 20, 1905, and died January 29, 1975. He married Fairy
Fay McMillian Private. She was born Private.
More About Maurice Taylor and Fairy McMillian:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Maurice Taylor and Fairy McMillian are:
501 i. DeAnna Fay 14 Taylor, born Private.
502 ii. Noel Dwain Taylor, born Private.
503 iii. Nona Jean Taylor, born Private.
413. Jefferson Lafayette "Ben" 13 Taylor (Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
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"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Arlene Grinstead
Private. She was born Private.
More About Jefferson Taylor and Arlene Grinstead:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Jefferson Taylor and Arlene Grinstead are:
+ 504 i. Billie Byron 14 Taylor, born Private.
+ 505 ii. Jimmy Maurice Taylor, born Private.
+ 506 iii. Linda Kay Taylor, born Private.
507 iv. Michael Scott Taylor, born Private.
414. William Henry 13 Taylor (Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Paula Atnip Private. She was born Private.
He married (2) Paula Atnip Private. She was born Private.
More About William Taylor and Paula Atnip:
Private-Begin: Private
More About William Taylor and Paula Atnip:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of William Taylor and Paula Atnip are:
+ 508 i. William Henry Jr. 14 Taylor, born Private.
+ 509 ii. Roland Edwin Taylor, born Private.
415. Inez Frances 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born July 23, 1899 in Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., TX, and died October 20,
1980 in Whitewright, Tx. She married Forrest Bailey Doggett October 27, 1918. He was born
December 30, 1897 in Grayson Co, TX, and died June 19, 1975 in Sherman, Tx.
More About Forrest Doggett and Inez Taylor:
Marriage: October 27, 1918
Children of Inez Taylor and Forrest Doggett are:
+ 510 i. Marguerite May 14 Doggett, born Private.
+ 511 ii. Forrest Bailey Doggett Jr, born Private.
+ 512 iii. Billy Byron Doggett, born May 02, 1927; died December 06, 1974 in Whitewright, Tx.
416. Herbert Lonnie 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born September 30, 1902 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died August 12, 1972 in
Howe, TX. He married Eula Estelle Grissom December 22, 1926. She was born December 28, 1906 in
Lancaster, TX, and died Unknown.
More About Herbert Lonnie Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Van Alstyne, TX
More About Herbert Taylor and Eula Grissom:
Marriage: December 22, 1926
Children of Herbert Taylor and Eula Grissom are:
+ 513 i. Herbert Lyndon 14 Taylor, born Private.
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+ 514 ii. Rowena Muriel Taylor, born Private.
417. Robert Wells 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born September 06, 1906 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died August 16, 1976 in
Denison, TX. He married (1) Esta M Tate. She was born June 06, 1909, and died October 17, 1926 in
Died in childbirth. He married (2) Vera Belle Hunter Private. She was born Private.
More About Esta M Tate:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
More About Robert Taylor and Vera Hunter:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Robert Taylor and Esta Tate is:
515 i. Daughter 14 Taylor, born October 17, 1926; died October 17, 1926.
Children of Robert Taylor and Vera Hunter are:
516 i. Maxeline 14 Taylor, born Private. She married Frank Holt Private; born Private.
More About Frank Holt and Maxeline Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 517 ii. Robbie Aunita Taylor, born Private.
518 iii. Judy Ann Taylor, born Private. She married Graham Wilson Private; born Private.
More About Graham Wilson and Judy Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
419. Guy Binion 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born February 12, 1911 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died March 28, 1987. He
married (1) Velma Lee Jones October 31, 1931 in Durant, OK. She was born July 27, 1913 in Mt
Vernon, TX, and died March 16, 1979 in Plano, TX. He married (2) Nurse Private. She was born
Private.
More About Guy Taylor and Velma Jones:
Marriage: October 31, 1931, Durant, OK
More About Guy Taylor and Nurse:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Guy Taylor and Velma Jones are:
519 i. Wynadell 14 Taylor, born November 11, 1932; died December 02, 1932.
More About Wynadell Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
+ 520 ii. Gwendolyn Gayle Taylor, born Private.
+ 521 iii. Trendon Don Taylor, born Private.
+ 522 iv. Carole Elizabeth Taylor, born Private.
+ 523 v. Guy Barry Taylor, born Private.
420. D. B. 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday,
Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born May 26, 1914 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died September 05, 1974 in Sherman,
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Tx. He married Onita Mae Dixon Private. She was born Private.
More About D. B. Taylor:
Burial: Unknown, Pilot Grove Cemetary, TX
More About D. Taylor and Onita Dixon:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of D. Taylor and Onita Dixon are:
+ 524 i. Don Donna 14 Taylor, born Private.
+ 525 ii. Janice Janet Taylor, born Private.
421. Helen Birt 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 27, 1917 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died July 19, 1981. She
married Ernest Hendrix McMillin Private. He was born Private.
More About Ernest McMillin and Helen Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Helen Taylor and Ernest McMillin are:
+ 526 i. James David 14 McMillin, born Private.
527 ii. Bobby Gene McMillin, born Private.
422. David Warren 13 Taylor (David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born December 26, 1920 in Pilot Grove, TX, and died October 20, 1976 in
Arlington, TX. He married Malachia Mae Wright Private. She was born Private.
More About David Taylor and Malachia Wright:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of David Taylor and Malachia Wright are:
+ 528 i. Phyllis Marie 14 Taylor, born Private.
+ 529 ii. Patricia Elizabeth Taylor, born Private.
+ 530 iii. David Michael Taylor, born Private.
423. Virginia Gertrude 13 Benson (Mary Mulkey 12 Taylor, Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born March 19, 1912, and died August 19,
2002. She married Clarence Ashlock January 15, 1936. He was born September 10, 1905, and died
Unknown.
More About Clarence Ashlock and Virginia Benson:
Marriage: January 15, 1936
Child of Virginia Benson and Clarence Ashlock is:
531 i. Joe Lynn 14 Ashlock, born Private.
425. Nona Earleen 13 Benson (Mary Mulkey 12 Taylor, Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Richard Thomas Switala Private. He was
born Private.
More About Richard Switala and Nona Benson:
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Private-Begin: Private
Child of Nona Benson and Richard Switala is:
532 i. Nona Joyce 14 Switala, born Private.
430. Effie Mae 13 Burnett (William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha
"Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born December 14, 1916 in Burks Fork District, Floyd County, Virgina 40,40 , and died
September 29, 1998 in Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia. She married Manuel Orby Burnett December
28, 1934 in Floyd County, Virginia 41 . He was born May 07, 1915 in Burks Fork District, Floyd County,
Virginia 42,42 , and died May 26, 1992 in Willis, Floyd County, Virginia 43,43 .
More About Effie Mae Burnett:
Cause of Death: Cerebra Vascularl Accident
Medical Information: Cardiac-angina, MI
Occupation: Sewed and sold quilts.
More About Manuel Orby Burnett:
Burial: Unknown, Burnett Family Cemetery, Meadows-of-Dan, Floyd County, Virginia 44,44
Cause of Death: COPD/Emphasyma
Occupation: Carpenter
Pictures: Yes
More About Manuel Burnett and Effie Burnett:
Marriage: December 28, 1934, Floyd County, Virginia 45
Children of Effie Burnett and Manuel Burnett are:
+ 533 i. Blanche Louise 14 Burnette, born Private.
+ 534 ii. Kathleen Carol Burnette, born Private.
+ 535 iii. Wayland Emerson Burnette, born January 21, 1939 in Willis, Floyd County, Virginia; died October 24,
1989 in Roanoke Memorial Hosp., Roanoke, Virginia.
+ 536 iv. Geraldine Joyce Burnette, born Private.
+ 537 v. Learline Jewel Burnette, born Private.
+ 538 vi. Hilda Maxine Burnette, born Private.
Generation No. 14
440. Elijah 14 Arnold (Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 06,
1795, and died July 29, 1869 in Bedford Co., TN. He married Sarah Smith. She was born 1795 in NC,
and died Unknown in Bedford Co., TN.
More About Elijah Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Arnold Cemetery, Bedford Co., TN
More About Sarah Smith:
Burial: Unknown, Arnold Cemetery, Bedford Co., TN
Children of Elijah Arnold and Sarah Smith are:
539 i. Jarusha 15 Arnold, died Unknown. She married Edward Morriss B Norvell; died Unknown.
540 ii. Sarah Elizabeth Arnold, died Unknown. She married Unknown Wilholt; died Unknown.
541 iii. John Smith Arnold, born June 21, 1821; died June 10, 1900 in Manchester, Coffee Co., TN. He married
Sarah E McGuire November 30, 1843; born December 21, 1828; died November 05, 1910.
More About John Smith Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Old Concord Cemetery between Manchester and Tullahoma TN
More About John Arnold and Sarah McGuire:
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Marriage: November 30, 1843
542 iv. Samuel S Arnold, born July 20, 1824; died March 31, 1901 in Bedford CO. TN. He married Elizabeth
Medaris October 12, 1847; born December 03, 1825; died April 09, 1897 in McAdams Cemetery,
Hurricane Grove Road Bedford CO., TN.
Notes for Samuel S Arnold:
Inscription on their double tombstone reads: : Our loved ones are cut off to return no more, they sleep in
the silent tomb."
More About Samuel S Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, McAdams Cemetery, Hurricane Grove Road Bedford CO., TN
More About Samuel Arnold and Elizabeth Medaris:
Marriage: October 12, 1847
+ 543 v. William Wright "Wid" Arnold, born 1828 in TN; died 1909 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., Tx.
441. James 14 Arnold (Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born 1803 in NC,
and died Unknown. He married Margaret Bagley in NC. She was born in Surrey Co., NC, and died
Unknown.
More About James Arnold and Margaret Bagley:
Marriage: NC
Children of James Arnold and Margaret Bagley are:
+ 544 i. Oliver 15 Arnold, died Unknown.
545 ii. Louisa Arnold, died Unknown.
546 iii. Elizabeth Arnold, died Unknown.
547 iv. Lucinda Arnold, died Unknown.
548 v. Martha Ann Arnold, died Unknown.
549 vi. Sophia Arnold, died Unknown.
550 vii. Lamyra Arnold, died Unknown.
551 viii. James Arnold, died Unknown. He married Widow Fogleman; died Unknown.
552 ix. Thomas Martin Arnold, died Unknown.
444. William Page 14 McClain (Sarah Wilkindon 13 Elsberry, John 12 , Agatha 11 Wright, John 10 ,
Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1
Wrighte) was born Abt. 1824 in Greenfield, OH, and died Unknown. He married Margaret Ann
Parkinson September 03, 1858. She died Unknown.
More About William McClain and Margaret Parkinson:
Marriage: September 03, 1858
Children of William McClain and Margaret Parkinson are:
553 i. Jennie May 15 McClain, died Unknown.
+ 554 ii. Edward Lee McClain, died Unknown.
555 iii. Arthur Ellsworth McClain, died Unknown.
+ 556 iv. Nellie Marie McClain, born Abt. 1878; died Unknown.
449. Robert Alton 14 Keller (Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Betty Jean
Marquart Private. She was born Private.
More About Robert Keller and Betty Marquart:
Private-Begin: Private
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Children of Robert Keller and Betty Marquart are:
557 i. Robert Bryan 15 Keller, born Private.
+ 558 ii. Mark Alton Keller, born Private.
+ 559 iii. Matt Glenn Keller, born Private.
450. Kenneth Marvin 14 Keller (Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Nancy Clydene
Thomas Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Roberta Jane Elliott Private. She was born
Private.
More About Kenneth Keller and Nancy Thomas:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Kenneth Keller and Roberta Elliott:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Kenneth Keller and Nancy Thomas are:
560 i. Tamara Lynn 15 Keller, born Private.
561 ii. Tracy Leigh Keller, born Private.
562 iii. Tina Lu Keller, born Private.
451. Herman Hoyle 14 Keller (Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Lois Ann Lockhart
Private. She was born Private.
More About Herman Keller and Lois Lockhart:
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Child of Herman Keller and Lois Lockhart is:
+ 563 i. Carl 15 Keller, born Private.
453. Bobby Eugene 14 Ownby (Homer Lee 13 , Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Peggy Joanne
Jones Private. She was born Private.
More About Bobby Ownby and Peggy Jones:
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Children of Bobby Ownby and Peggy Jones are:
564 i. Jeff 15 Ownby, born Private.
565 ii. Bryan Ownby, born Private.
456. Frieda Lou 14 Ownby (Homer Lee 13 , Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Albert Ray Turner
Private. He was born Private.
More About Albert Turner and Frieda Ownby:
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Children of Frieda Ownby and Albert Turner are:
566 i. Mark 15 Turner, born Private.
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567 ii. Steven Craig Turner, born Private.
457. Paula Deloris 14 Ownby (Homer Lee 13 , Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Charles Richard
Clearfield Private. He was born Private.
More About Charles Clearfield and Paula Ownby:
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Children of Paula Ownby and Charles Clearfield are:
568 i. De Anna 15 Clearfield, born Private.
569 ii. Charles Richard Jr. Clearfield, born Private.
570 iii. Robert Todd Clearfield, born Private.
460. Hubert Randall 14 Creswell (Livie Quintilla 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Carol
Hall Private. She was born Private.
More About Hubert Creswell and Carol Hall:
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Children of Hubert Creswell and Carol Hall are:
571 i. Ronda 15 Creswell, born Private.
572 ii. Renee Creswell, born Private.
461. Terry Doyle 14 Creswell (Livie Quintilla 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Brenda Courson
Private. She was born Private.
More About Terry Creswell and Brenda Courson:
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Child of Terry Creswell and Brenda Courson is:
573 i. Jessica 15 Creswell, born Private.
473. Babe Newton 14 Drum (Lillie Ola 13 Cowart, Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Nancy
Mae Sperling Private. She was born Private.
More About Babe Drum and Nancy Sperling:
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Children of Babe Drum and Nancy Sperling are:
574 i. Phillip Lee 15 Drum, born Private.
575 ii. Bryan David Drum, born Private.
576 iii. Scott Alan Drum, born Private.
577 iv. Kathleen Ann Drum, born Private.
474. Roy Eugene 14 Drum (Lillie Ola 13 Cowart, Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
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Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Elaine
Elizabeth Keller Private. She was born Private.
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Children of Roy Drum and Elaine Keller are:
578 i. Leslie Marie 15 Drum, born Private.
579 ii. Julie Ann Drum, born Private.
580 iii. Steven Neal Drum, born Private.
475. Lille Mae 14 Drum (Lillie Ola 13 Cowart, Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Ernest LaTourette
Private. He was born Private.
More About Ernest LaTourette and Lille Drum:
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Children of Lille Drum and Ernest LaTourette are:
581 i. Marc Andrew 15 LaTourette, born Private.
582 ii. Yaneque Renee LaTourette, born Private.
476. Robert Merrill 14 Drum (Lillie Ola 13 Cowart, Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Patricia
Bonita Satterfield Private. She was born Private.
More About Robert Drum and Patricia Satterfield:
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Child of Robert Drum and Patricia Satterfield is:
583 i. Shan Renee 15 Drum, born Private.
477. Nancy Ann 14 Cowart (Wille Watt 13 , Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Vestal Martin
Hodge Jr Private. He was born Private.
More About Vestal Jr and Nancy Cowart:
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Children of Nancy Cowart and Vestal Jr are:
584 i. Vestal Martin III 15 Hodge, born Private.
585 ii. Brenda Kay Hodge, born Private.
586 iii. Christi Ann Hodge, born Private.
587 iv. Dusty Wayne Hodge, born Private.
478. Willie Robert 14 Cowart (Wille Watt 13 , Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Etsuko Fukumoto
Private. She was born Private.
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Children of Willie Cowart and Etsuko Fukumoto are:
588 i. James Robert 15 Cowart, born Private.
589 ii. Michiko Cowart, born Private.
479. Charles Franklin 14 Cowart (Wille Watt 13 , Nancy Jane "Jennie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Connie
Sue Holliman Private. She was born Private.
More About Charles Cowart and Connie Holliman:
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Children of Charles Cowart and Connie Holliman are:
590 i. Charles Franklin Jr 15 Cowart, born Private.
591 ii. Debra Denise Cowart, born Private.
592 iii. Robert Wayne Cowart, born Private.
480. Betty Lou 14 Skaggs (William Ray 13 , Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Dayton Edgar
Talley Private. He was born Private.
More About Dayton Talley and Betty Skaggs:
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Children of Betty Skaggs and Dayton Talley are:
593 i. William Robert 15 Talley, born Private.
594 ii. Jane Adele Talley, born Private.
481. Charles Ray 14 Skaggs (William Ray 13 , Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Peggy Lou
Burchell Private. She was born Private.
More About Charles Skaggs and Peggy Burchell:
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Children of Charles Skaggs and Peggy Burchell are:
595 i. Mark Edward 15 Skaggs, born Private.
596 ii. Pamela Elizabeth Skaggs, born Private.
482. Sam Charles 14 Skaggs (Newell Erman 13 , Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born November 25, 1925, and died
June 04, 2000. He married Dorris Jane Barrett Private. She was born Private.
More About Sam Skaggs and Dorris Barrett:
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Child of Sam Skaggs and Dorris Barrett is:
597 i. Leslie Ann 15 Skaggs, born Private. She married Kenneth Michael Cocoran Private; born Private.
More About Kenneth Cocoran and Leslie Skaggs:
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483. Marjorie Marie 14 Skaggs (Luther Gorman 13 , Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married John
Montford Hair Private. He was born Private.
More About John Hair and Marjorie Skaggs:
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Children of Marjorie Skaggs and John Hair are:
598 i. Sheryll Lynn 15 Hair, born Private.
599 ii. Lisa Suzanne Hair, born Private.
484. Carolyn Joyce 14 Skaggs (Luther Gorman 13 , Mary Emilie "Mollie" 12 Ownby, Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married John
Surrett Private. He was born Private.
More About John Surrett and Carolyn Skaggs:
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Child of Carolyn Skaggs and John Surrett is:
600 i. Scott 15 Surrett, born Private.
485. Richard Wayne "Billy" 14 Clark (Thelma Jewel 13 Ownby, James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Patricia Lankford
Private. She was born Private.
More About Richard Clark and Patricia Lankford:
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Children of Richard Clark and Patricia Lankford are:
601 i. Sherry 15 Clark, born Private.
602 ii. Richard Clark, born Private.
487. Richard Watt Jr 14 Ownby (Richard Watt 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Anita Gail Dunn
Private. She was born Private.
More About Richard Ownby and Anita Dunn:
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Children of Richard Ownby and Anita Dunn are:
+ 603 i. Brian Keith 15 Ownby, born Private.
604 ii. Ashley Brooke Ownby, born Private.
488. Tony Randel "Randy" 14 Ownby (Richard Watt 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Debra June Hart
Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Carol Bauer Private. She was born Private.
More About Tony Ownby and Debra Hart:
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More About Tony Ownby and Carol Bauer:
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Children of Tony Ownby and Debra Hart are:
605 i. Jason 15 Ownby, born Private.
+ 606 ii. Lisa Deann Ownby, born Private.
489. James Edward 14 Ownby, Jr (James Edward 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Mary Elaine
Savage Private. She was born Private.
More About James Ownby and Mary Savage:
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Children of James Ownby and Mary Savage are:
+ 607 i. Mark Edward 15 Ownby, born Private.
+ 608 ii. Jennifer Elaine Ownby, born Private.
490. John Carroll 14 Ownby (James Edward 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Constance Lynn
Ingles Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Leila Ann Senor Private. She was born March
08, 1949, and died July 28, 2006.
More About John Ownby and Constance Ingles:
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More About Leila Ann Senor:
Burial: August 01, 2006
More About John Ownby and Leila Senor:
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Children of John Ownby and Constance Ingles are:
609 i. James David 15 Ownby, born Private.
610 ii. Melissa Carol Ownby, born Private.
Children of John Ownby and Leila Senor are:
611 i. Michael John 15 Ownby, born Private. He married Katie Private; born Private.
More About Michael Ownby and Katie:
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612 ii. Megan Ownby, born Private.
491. Harrold Kay 14 Ownby (Leslie Harrold 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Carol Fielding
Snowden Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Vickie Wohlander Private. She was born
Private. He married (3) Carol Ann Russell Private. She was born Private.
More About Harrold Ownby and Carol Snowden:
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More About Harrold Ownby and Vickie Wohlander:
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More About Harrold Ownby and Carol Russell:
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Children of Harrold Ownby and Carol Snowden are:
613 i. Amy Marie 15 Snowden, born Private.
614 ii. John Fielding Ownby, born Private.
615 iii. Emily Kathryn Ownby, born Private.
492. Pamela Lou 14 Piott (Addran Louise 13 Ownby, James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Steve Thompson
Private. He was born Private.
More About Steve Thompson and Pamela Piott:
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Children of Pamela Piott and Steve Thompson are:
+ 616 i. Amy Michelle 15 Thompson, born Private.
617 ii. Amber Leigh Thompson, born Private. She married Stephen James Private; born Private.
More About Stephen James and Amber Thompson:
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493. James Harold Jr 14 Piott (Addran Louise 13 Ownby, James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Carolene Crouch
Private. She was born Private.
More About James Piott and Carolene Crouch:
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Children of James Piott and Carolene Crouch are:
618 i. Carolene Sue 15 Piott, born Private.
619 ii. James Arron Piott, born Private.
620 iii. Blake Piott, born Private.
494. Rita Gail 14 Ownby (Guy Malcolm 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Darrell Lajuan
Holcomb Private, son of Travis Holcomb and Betty Arnold. He was born Private.
More About Darrell Holcomb and Rita Ownby:
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Child of Rita Ownby and Darrell Holcomb is:
621 i. Stuart Brandon 15 Holcomb, born Private.
495. Michael Rin 14 Ownby (Robert Lois 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Linda Faye
Simpson Private. She was born Private.
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More About Michael Ownby and Linda Simpson:
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Children of Michael Ownby and Linda Simpson are:
622 i. Melissa Renee 15 Ownby, born Private. She married Joshua Erik Mauk Private; born Private.
More About Joshua Mauk and Melissa Ownby:
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623 ii. Katie Elizabeth Ownby, born Private.
624 iii. Amanda Jayne Ownby, born Private.
496. Shirley Ann 14 Ownby (Robert Lois 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Jeffery Lee
Breheny Private. He was born Private.
More About Jeffery Breheny and Shirley Ownby:
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Children of Shirley Ownby and Jeffery Breheny are:
625 i. Timothy Matthew 15 Breheny, born Private.
626 ii. Krista Rose Breheny, born Private.
497. Donna Robin 14 Ownby (Robert Lois 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Wallace Roy
Williams Private. He was born Private.
More About Wallace Williams and Donna Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Donna Ownby and Wallace Williams are:
627 i. Stephanie George 15 Williams, born Private.
628 ii. Christopher Koji Williams, born Private.
629 iii. Michael Nathaniel Williams, born Private.
504. Billie Byron 14 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette "Ben" 13 , Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Glenda Joyce
Bearden Private. She was born Private.
More About Billie Taylor and Glenda Bearden:
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Children of Billie Taylor and Glenda Bearden are:
630 i. Kathryn 15 Taylor, born Private.
631 ii. Tiny Denise Taylor, born Private.
632 iii. Byron Keith Taylor, born Private.
505. Jimmy Maurice 14 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette "Ben" 13 , Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Sue Witcher
Private. She was born Private.
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More About Jimmy Taylor and Sue Witcher:
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Children of Jimmy Taylor and Sue Witcher are:
633 i. Michelle 15 Taylor, born Private.
634 ii. Darrell Taylor, born Private.
635 iii. Jimmy J Taylor, born Private.
506. Linda Kay 14 Taylor (Jefferson Lafayette "Ben" 13 , Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Jimmy Carroll
Rowe Private. He was born Private.
More About Jimmy Rowe and Linda Taylor:
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Children of Linda Taylor and Jimmy Rowe are:
636 i. Gwendolyn Carol 15 Rowe, born Private.
637 ii. Cheryl Lynn Rowe, born Private.
508. William Henry Jr. 14 Taylor (William Henry 13 , Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Frances Modine
Smith Private. She was born Private.
More About William Taylor and Frances Smith:
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Children of William Taylor and Frances Smith are:
638 i. Paula Kay 15 Taylor, born Private.
639 ii. Frances Annette Taylor, born Private.
640 iii. William David Taylor, born Private.
509. Roland Edwin 14 Taylor (William Henry 13 , Maurice Lester 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Sharlene Grace
Irwin Private. She was born Private.
More About Roland Taylor and Sharlene Irwin:
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Children of Roland Taylor and Sharlene Irwin are:
641 i. Kimberly Paige 15 Taylor, born Private.
642 ii. Amy Suzan Taylor, born Private.
643 iii. Carri Ann Taylor, born Private.
510. Marguerite May 14 Doggett (Inez Frances 13 Taylor, David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Billy Burl Hopper
Private. He was born Private.
More About Billy Hopper and Marguerite Doggett:
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Children of Marguerite Doggett and Billy Hopper are:
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+ 644 i. Charles Terrance 15 Hopper, born Private.
645 ii. Jerry Bob Hopper, born Private.
511. Forrest Bailey Doggett 14 Jr (Inez Frances 13 Taylor, David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Dorothy Hastings
Private. She was born Private.
More About Forrest Jr and Dorothy Hastings:
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Child of Forrest Jr and Dorothy Hastings is:
646 i. Kimberly Lynne 15 Jr, born Private.
512. Billy Byron 14 Doggett (Inez Frances 13 Taylor, David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born May 02, 1927, and died December 06,
1974 in Whitewright, Tx. He married Helen Maurine Miracle Private. She was born Private.
More About Billy Doggett and Helen Miracle:
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Children of Billy Doggett and Helen Miracle are:
647 i. Tammy Lynn 15 Doggett, born Private.
648 ii. Karalyn Sue Doggett, born Private.
649 iii. Glenn Forrest Doggett, born Private.
513. Herbert Lyndon 14 Taylor (Herbert Lonnie 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Barbara Ruth
Luther Private. She was born Private.
More About Herbert Taylor and Barbara Luther:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Herbert Taylor and Barbara Luther are:
650 i. Karen Lynette 15 Taylor, born Private.
651 ii. Harmon Luther Taylor, born Private.
514. Rowena Muriel 14 Taylor (Herbert Lonnie 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Kenneth Bryan
Britt, Jr Private. He was born Private.
More About Kenneth Britt and Rowena Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Rowena Taylor and Kenneth Britt is:
652 i. Kara Beth 15 Britt, born Private.
517. Robbie Aunita 14 Taylor (Robert Wells 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married John Kern Pickett
Private. He was born Private.
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More About John Pickett and Robbie Taylor:
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Children of Robbie Taylor and John Pickett are:
653 i. Joni Kay 15 Pickett, born Private.
654 ii. John Kern Pickett, Jr, born Private.
655 iii. Julie Gae Pickett, born Private.
520. Gwendolyn Gayle 14 Taylor (Guy Binion 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Jerry Lowell
Prince Private. He was born Private.
More About Jerry Prince and Gwendolyn Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Gwendolyn Taylor and Jerry Prince are:
656 i. Jerry Lowell 15 Prince, Jr, born Private.
657 ii. Kelly Lynn Prince, born Private.
658 iii. Lori Gayle Prince, born Private.
521. Trendon Don 14 Taylor (Guy Binion 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Phyllis Carol Bush
Private. She was born Private.
More About Trendon Taylor and Phyllis Bush:
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Children of Trendon Taylor and Phyllis Bush are:
659 i. Cheri Denise 15 Taylor, born Private.
660 ii. Lisa Carol Taylor, born Private.
522. Carole Elizabeth 14 Taylor (Guy Binion 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Billy Don
Alexander Private. He was born Private.
More About Billy Alexander and Carole Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Carole Taylor and Billy Alexander are:
661 i. Nicholas Wayne 15 Alexander, born Private.
662 ii. Steven Michael Alexander, born Private.
523. Guy Barry 14 Taylor (Guy Binion 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Donna Gayle
Littrell Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Shirley Jean Singleton Private. She was born
Private.
More About Guy Taylor and Donna Littrell:
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More About Guy Taylor and Shirley Singleton:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Guy Taylor and Donna Littrell are:
663 i. Christopher Lynn 15 Taylor, born Private.
664 ii. Brian Keith Taylor, born Private.
Child of Guy Taylor and Shirley Singleton is:
665 i. Michelle LeAnn 15 Taylor, born Private.
524. Don Donna 14 Taylor (D. B. 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Lois Marie Carren Private. She was born
Private.
More About Don Taylor and Lois Carren:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Don Taylor and Lois Carren are:
666 i. Donna Marie 15 Taylor, born Private.
667 ii. Michael Wayne Taylor, born Private.
525. Janice Janet 14 Taylor (D. B. 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10
Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Gerald Alverson Private. He was born
Private.
More About Gerald Alverson and Janice Taylor:
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Child of Janice Taylor and Gerald Alverson is:
668 i. Lisa Ann 15 Alverson, born Private.
526. James David 14 McMillin (Helen Birt 13 Taylor, David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 ,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Nancy June Judson
Private. She was born Private.
More About James McMillin and Nancy Judson:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of James McMillin and Nancy Judson are:
669 i. James David 15 McMillin, Jr, born Private.
670 ii. Mitzi Jean McMillin, born Private.
671 iii. Shelly Katherine McMillin, born Private.
672 iv. John Michael McMillin, born Private.
528. Phyllis Marie 14 Taylor (David Warren 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane
"Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Larry Waye
Lawley Private. He was born Private.
More About Larry Lawley and Phyllis Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
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Children of Phyllis Taylor and Larry Lawley are:
673 i. Carrie Lee 15 Lawley, born Private.
674 ii. Patricia Lynn Lawley, born Private.
675 iii. Lori Ann Lawley, born Private.
529. Patricia Elizabeth 14 Taylor (David Warren 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Charles Edward
Rae, Jr Private. He was born Private.
More About Charles Rae and Patricia Taylor:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Patricia Taylor and Charles Rae are:
676 i. Christine Marie 15 Rae, born Private.
677 ii. Richard Dean Rae, born Private.
530. David Michael 14 Taylor (David Warren 13 , David McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy
Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Helen Marlo Renn
Private. She was born Private.
More About David Taylor and Helen Renn:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of David Taylor and Helen Renn is:
678 i. Meline Renee 15 Taylor, born Private.
533. Blanche Louise 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Colonel Emera Wimmer Private. He
was born Private.
More About Colonel Wimmer and Blanche Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Blanche Burnette and Colonel Wimmer are:
679 i. Rita Faye 15 Wimmer, born Private. She married Posey Weddle Private; born Private.
More About Posey Weddle and Rita Wimmer:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 680 ii. Deborah Ann Wimmer, born Private.
534. Kathleen Carol 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married (1) James Milton Spence Private. He
was born Private. She married (2) Buford Randolph Ashby Private. He was born Private.
More About James Spence and Kathleen Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Buford Ashby and Kathleen Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
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Children of Kathleen Burnette and Buford Ashby are:
+ 681 i. Barry Randolph 15 Ashby, born Private.
+ 682 ii. Scott Burnette Ashby, born Private.
535. Wayland Emerson 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 21, 1939 in Willis, Floyd County, Virginia, and died
October 24, 1989 in Roanoke Memorial Hosp., Roanoke, Virginia. He married Kitty Rice Private. She
was born Private.
More About Wayland Emerson Burnette:
Burial: Unknown, Buried: Copper Hill, Floyd County, Virginia
Occupation: Occupation: Carpenter
Oral Info Source: Kitty Burnette reported info on her immediate family
More About Wayland Burnette and Kitty Rice:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Wayland Burnette and Kitty Rice is:
683 i. Wayland Emerson 15 Bunette, Jr, born Private.
536. Geraldine Joyce 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Riley Williams Private. He was born
Private.
More About Riley Williams and Geraldine Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Geraldine Burnette and Riley Williams are:
+ 684 i. Darnell Dawn 15 Williams, born Private.
685 ii. Beverly Lea Williams, born Private. She married James Harold Keaton Private; born Private.
More About James Keaton and Beverly Williams:
Private-Begin: Private
537. Learline Jewel 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Elvin Hall Private. He was born
Private.
More About Elvin Hall and Learline Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Learline Burnette and Elvin Hall are:
686 i. Sherri 15 Burnette, born Private. She married Robert Wood Private; born Private.
More About Robert Wood and Sherri Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
+ 687 ii. Michelle Leslie Burnette, born Private.
538. Hilda Maxine 14 Burnette (Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 , Jeremiah 11 , Susannah
(Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Noel Lee Underwood Private. He
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was born Private.
More About Noel Underwood and Hilda Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Hilda Burnette and Noel Underwood are:
688 i. Duane 15 Underwood, born Private. He married Jolene Ernst Private; born Private.
More About Duane Underwood and Jolene Ernst:
Private-Begin: Private
689 ii. Angela Lee Underwood, born Private. She married Timothy Allen Dulaney Private; born Private.
More About Timothy Dulaney and Angela Underwood:
Private-Begin: Private
Generation No. 15
543. William Wright "Wid" 15 Arnold (Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 ,
Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte)
was born 1828 in TN, and died 1909 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., Tx. He married (1) Patience "Pattie"
McAdams, daughter of Amous McAdams and Mariah Alexander. She was born Abt. 1823 in TN, and
died Unknown. He married (2) S J Unknown. She died Unknown.
Notes for William Wright "Wid" Arnold:
"Estate of W W Arnold, Deceased (file dated 8/23/1909);
Now comes J H Arnold, who was appointed by the Court, Administrator of the estate of W W Arnold,
deceased, on the 6th day of Sept 1909, and in reply to the contest filed herein on the 9th day of Sept
1909, by Mrs S J Arnold and for such answer would show to the court:
1. That he is a son of W W Arnold and that he is the only relative of his father that is qualified to be
appointed administrator of the estate of W W Arnold, deceased: (handwritten; living in Grayson Co.,
Texas); that contestant is disqualified from actin because she does not reside in Grayson County Texas,
and has not resided in Grayson Co, Texas since, 20 day of March, 1909, abandoning the property and
moving to Tarrant Co, Texas, where she has since resided;
2. That the said Mrs S J Arnold has declined to administer on this estate and has sought others in no
wise related, (handwritten) to the deceased; to accept the appointment, among them Mr John Darnall;
3. That in accordance with his application that it was his intention to have the homestead set aside to
Mrs S J Arnold if she had not abandoned said right;
4. That there are debts against the estate;
5. That there are three separate pieces of property in which W W Arnold, deceased, had a separate
interest therein and one piece detached from the homestead, if any, that was the separate property of
W W Arnold, deceased;
6. That part of the estate has already be dissipated;
7. That the estate requires some one to look after it, keep it in repair; collect the rents, etc and that there
is no one legally qualified to do so;
8. That there were eight heirs of W W Arnold and that he is entitled to a one-eighth interest in the
separate (unreadable) of W W Arnold, deceased. (handwritten) That there are some minor heirs.
9. That some of the heirs have written him to look after the estate, whch he did so fat as he could, until
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his authority was questioned. (handwritten) That it was agreed between Mrs S J Arnold and W W
Arnold, during his liftime that J H Arnold would administer said estate;
10. That he made the applicatin in good faith to protect the estate and he prays that the contest be not
granted both as to his appointment as administrator and the adminstration of said...... (page ends)"
From "Lashers Baptist Ministerial Directory:
William Wright Arnold, Tom Bean Texas, born in Bedford Co, TN, Licensed and Ordained in 1848
Hurricane Grove, TN, Pastor at Hebron, Flatt Creek, Red River, Mt Pleasant, Eagleville, Rogersville, Mt
Lebanon, Charity, (Teliahoma, and Manchester) White Mound, Pleaant Grove, Whitewright,
Enterprise, Union Point, Rose Hill, Ida, Plainview Texas."
More About William Wright "Wid" Arnold:
Census 1: August 27, 1870, Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN with wife Pattie and 6 children, plus Elijah's
wife Amanda PO Shelbyville
Census 2: July 06, 1860, Manchester, Coffee Co., TN living next door to brother John Smith Arnold
post office was Manchester
Occupation: Minister
More About Patience "Pattie" McAdams:
Burial: Bet. 1864 - 1895, TN
Children of William Arnold and Patience McAdams are:
690 i. Eligah 16 Arnold, born Abt. 1850; died Unknown. He married Amanda Unknown; died Unknown.
+ 691 ii. John Henry Arnold, born October 20, 1852 in Tenn or KY/Tennessee; died November 03, 1917 in Tom
Bean, Grayson Co., Tx.
692 iii. William Henry Arnold, born Abt. 1855; died Unknown.
693 iv. James Arnold, born Abt. 1856; died Unknown.
+ 694 v. Samuel Smith Arnold, born November 10, 1858; died Unknown.
695 vi. Daniel Arnold, born Abt. 1860; died Unknown.
696 vii. Virginia Arnold, born Abt. 1863; died Unknown.
544. Oliver 15 Arnold (James 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard
Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) died
Unknown. He married Rachel Tarver. She died Unknown.
Child of Oliver Arnold and Rachel Tarver is:
697 i. Oliver 16 Arnold, Jr, died Unknown.
554. Edward Lee 15 McClain (William Page 14 , Sarah Wilkindon 13 Elsberry, John 12 , Agatha 11 Wright,
John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) died Unknown. He married Lulu Theodosia Johnson December 17, 1885. She died
Unknown.
More About Edward McClain and Lulu Johnson:
Marriage: December 17, 1885
Child of Edward McClain and Lulu Johnson is:
698 i. Edward Lee 16 McClain, born Abt. 1898; died Unknown.
More About Edward Lee McClain:
Military: Soldier in war against Germany
556. Nellie Marie 15 McClain (William Page 14 , Sarah Wilkindon 13 Elsberry, John 12 , Agatha 11
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Wright, John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Abt. 1878, and died Unknown. She married William Mace
McCafferty December 15, 1898. He was born Abt. 1878, and died Unknown.
More About William McCafferty and Nellie McClain:
Marriage: December 15, 1898
Child of Nellie McClain and William McCafferty is:
699 i. Elizabeth Ann 16 McCafferty, born Abt. 1899; died Unknown.
558. Mark Alton 15 Keller (Robert Alton 14 , Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1) Anita
Suzanne Klatenhoff Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Cheryl Ann Reissing Private. She
was born Private.
More About Mark Keller and Anita Klatenhoff:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Mark Keller and Cheryl Reissing:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Mark Keller and Anita Klatenhoff is:
700 i. Scott Alton 16 Keller, born Private.
Child of Mark Keller and Cheryl Reissing is:
701 i. Cole Christian 16 Keller, born Private.
559. Matt Glenn 15 Keller (Robert Alton 14 , Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married (1)
Martha Ellen Sparks Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Brenda Gay Traber Private. She
was born Private.
More About Matt Keller and Martha Sparks:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Matt Keller and Brenda Traber:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Matt Keller and Martha Sparks are:
702 i. Matthew Todd 16 Keller, born Private.
703 ii. Craig Robert Keller, born Private.
563. Carl 15 Keller (Herman Hoyle 14 , Fannie Jewel 13 Ownby, Anderson Craig 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Laura
Lynn Will Private. She was born Private.
More About Carl Keller and Laura Will:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Carl Keller and Laura Will is:
704 i. Kendall Lane 16 Keller, born Private.
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603. Brian Keith 15 Ownby (Richard Watt Jr 14 , Richard Watt 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11 Taylor,
Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 ,
Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Lorene Johnson
Private. She was born Private.
More About Brian Ownby and Lorene Johnson:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Brian Ownby and Lorene Johnson are:
705 i. Danielle Taylor 16 Ownby, born Private.
706 ii. Bailey Nicole Ownby, born Private.
606. Lisa Deann 15 Ownby (Tony Randel "Randy" 14 , Richard Watt 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Adrian
Dominguez Private. He was born Private.
More About Adrian Dominguez and Lisa Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Lisa Ownby and Adrian Dominguez are:
707 i. Aidan Watt 16 Dominguez, born Private.
708 ii. Addison June Dominguez, born Private.
607. Mark Edward 15 Ownby (James Edward 14 , James Edward 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married
Stephanie Newhouse Private. She was born Private.
More About Mark Ownby and Stephanie Newhouse:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Mark Ownby and Stephanie Newhouse are:
709 i. Trinity Kate 16 Ownby, born Private.
710 ii. Trenton Kole Ownby, born Private.
608. Jennifer Elaine 15 Ownby (James Edward 14 , James Edward 13 , James Polk 12 , Martha Jane 11
Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Richard
Davidson Private. He was born Private.
More About Richard Davidson and Jennifer Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Jennifer Ownby and Richard Davidson is:
711 i. Kyndall Laine 16 Davidson, born Private.
616. Amy Michelle 15 Thompson (Pamela Lou 14 Piott, Addran Louise 13 Ownby, James Polk 12 ,
Martha Jane 11 Taylor, Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 ,
Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married
Bryan Embrey Private. He was born Private.
More About Bryan Embrey and Amy Thompson:
Private-Begin: Private
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Children of Amy Thompson and Bryan Embrey are:
712 i. Kennedy Jean 16 Embrey, born October 03, 2002 in San Antonio, TX; died October 14, 2002 in San
Antonio, TX.
713 ii. Kasen James Embrey, born Private.
714 iii. Kenleigh Rhea Embrey, born Private.
644. Charles Terrance 15 Hopper (Marguerite May 14 Doggett, Inez Frances 13 Taylor, David
McAlister 12 , Jefferson Lafayette 11 , Nancy Jane "Nannie" 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 ,
Edward 7 , Edward 6 , Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private.
He married (1) Patricia McKay Private. She was born Private. He married (2) Candace Everard Ceder
Private. She was born Private.
More About Charles Hopper and Patricia McKay:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Charles Hopper and Candace Ceder:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Charles Hopper and Patricia McKay is:
715 i. Laura Leigh 16 Hopper, born Private.
Child of Charles Hopper and Candace Ceder is:
716 i. Charles Terrance Hopper 16 Jr, born Private.
680. Deborah Ann 15 Wimmer (Blanche Louise 14 Burnette, Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 ,
Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Joe
Krawchison Private. He was born Private.
More About Joe Krawchison and Deborah Wimmer:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Deborah Wimmer and Joe Krawchison is:
717 i. Michael Paul 16 Krawchison, born Private.
681. Barry Randolph 15 Ashby (Kathleen Carol 14 Burnette, Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 ,
Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married Kimberly
Dawn Walker Private. She was born Private.
More About Barry Ashby and Kimberly Walker:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Barry Ashby and Kimberly Walker are:
718 i. Daniel Ryan 16 Ashby, born Private.
719 ii. Stephen Andrew Ashby, born Private.
720 iii. Joseph Patrick Ashby, born Private.
682. Scott Burnette 15 Ashby (Kathleen Carol 14 Burnette, Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 ,
Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He married LeeAnn
Jessick Private. She was born Private.
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More About Scott Ashby and LeeAnn Jessick:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Scott Ashby and LeeAnn Jessick are:
721 i. Andrew Tyler 16 Ashby, born Private.
722 ii. Eric Alexander Ashby, born Private.
684. Darnell Dawn 15 Williams (Geraldine Joyce 14 Burnette, Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 ,
Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married (1) James
Hale Private. He was born Private. She married (2) Victor Boyd Private. He was born Private.
More About James Hale and Darnell Williams:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Victor Boyd and Darnell Williams:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Darnell Williams and James Hale is:
723 i. Brandie Dawn 16 Hale, born Private.
Child of Darnell Williams and Victor Boyd is:
724 i. Kaitlan 16 Boyd, born Private.
687. Michelle Leslie 15 Burnette (Learline Jewel 14 , Effie Mae 13 Burnett, William Green 12 ,
Jeremiah 11 , Susannah (Susan) 10 Canaday, Martha "Biddy" 9 Wright, Joshua 8 , Edward 7 , Edward 6 ,
Edward 5 , Christopher"Kit" 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married
Blanchard Colus Montgomery Private. He was born Private.
More About Blanchard Montgomery and Michelle Burnette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Michelle Burnette and Blanchard Montgomery are:
725 i. Laura Ashley 16 Montgomery, born Private.
726 ii. Peyton Montgomery, born Private.
Generation No. 16
691. John Henry 16 Arnold (William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 ,
John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born October 20, 1852 in Tenn or KY/Tennessee, and died November 03, 1917
in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., Tx. He married Mary Frances Webb December 13, 1869 in Bedford Co.,
TN, daughter of Edmond Webb and Mary Floyd. She was born June 07, 1852, and died January 24,
1917 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX.
More About John Henry Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, White Mound Cemetery
Census: August 26, 1870, Bedford Co., TN John Arnell and wife Mary lived in houshold of father-inlaw
Edmond Webb 46
Military service: Confederate Veteran, Pvt, I Co, 29th Inf
More About Mary Frances Webb:
Burial: Unknown, Whitemound Cemetery
More About John Arnold and Mary Webb:
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Marriage: December 13, 1869, Bedford Co., TN
Children of John Arnold and Mary Webb are:
727 i. Mary Ann "Annie" 17 Arnold, born 1870; died 1949. She married John H Simmons; born 1867; died
1928.
More About Mary Ann "Annie" Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Holloway Cemetery
+ 728 ii. Drury B Arnold, born Bet. 1870 - 1875; died Unknown.
729 iii. Henry Arnold, born Bet. 1871 - 1974; died Unknown.
+ 730 iv. William Edmond Arnold, born December 31, 1872; died September 02, 1936.
+ 731 v. Minda Francis Arnold, born April 29, 1875; died March 25, 1952.
+ 732 vi. Manda Elizabeth Arnold, born April 29, 1875; died July 26, 1921.
694. Samuel Smith 16 Arnold (William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 ,
John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 ,
Henery 1 Wrighte) was born November 10, 1858, and died Unknown. He married Florence Amanda
Clark. She was born October 27, 1876 in Chappell Hill, TX, and died Unknown.
Child of Samuel Arnold and Florence Clark is:
733 i. Austin Texas 17 Arnold, died Unknown.
Generation No. 17
728. Drury B 17 Arnold (John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 ,
John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 ,
John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Bet. 1870 - 1875, and died Unknown. He married Carrie Sullivan
1903. She was born May 05, 1882, and died December 12, 1958.
More About Drury Arnold and Carrie Sullivan:
Marriage: 1903
Children of Drury Arnold and Carrie Sullivan are:
+ 734 i. Julia 18 Arnold, born Aft. 1904; died Unknown.
735 ii. Mary Elizabeth Arnold, born Aft. 1905; died Unknown. She married unknown Griffin; born Aft. 1900;
died Unknown.
736 iii. Martha Arnold, born Aft. 1906; died Unknown.
730. William Edmond 17 Arnold (John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13
Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born December 31, 1872, and died September 02, 1936.
He married Ida Mae Williams 47 June 04, 1899 in Tom Bean, Texas, daughter of John Williams and
Rebecca Hopper. She was born April 03, 1879 in Farmington, Marshall Co., TN, and died September
30, 1969.
More About William Edmond Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Cedar Cemetery
More About Ida Mae Williams:
Burial: Unknown, Cedarlawn Cemetery, Sherman Tx
More About William Arnold and Ida Williams:
Marriage: June 04, 1899, Tom Bean, Texas
Rev.: W W Arnold
Children of William Arnold and Ida Williams are:
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737 i. Marion Edwin 18 Arnold, born March 26, 1901 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX; died October 17, 2003 in
Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. He married (1) Rita Stinnett Private; born Private. He married (2) Ella
Cook August 08, 1945; born September 18, 1914; died August 02, 1990 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.
More About Marion Edwin Arnold:
Burial: October 20, 2003, Cedarlawn Cemetary, Sherman, TX
More About Marion Arnold and Rita Stinnett:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Ella Cook:
Burial: Unknown, Cedarlawn Cemetary, Sherman, TX
More About Marion Arnold and Ella Cook:
Marriage: August 08, 1945
738 ii. Madie Lee Arnold, born July 19, 1904 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX; died August 15, 1990 in
Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. She married Chester Kilgore December 25, 1933; died Unknown.
More About Chester Kilgore and Madie Arnold:
Marriage: December 25, 1933
+ 739 iii. Lois Lucille Arnold, born April 23, 1907 in Tom Bean, Grayson Co., TX; died February 22, 1993 in
Bryan, TX.
740 iv. Ralph Truman Arnold, born January 11, 1911; died August 1912.
+ 741 v. Betty Jo Arnold, born Private.
731. Minda Francis 17 Arnold (John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright,
John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 29, 1875, and died March 25, 1952. She married Scott
A Vittitoe, son of Quincy Vittitoe and Margaret Unknown. He was born May 18, 1876, and died
August 30, 1947.
More About Minda Francis Arnold:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetery, Grayson CO., TX
More About Scott A Vittitoe:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetery, Grayson CO., TX
Child of Minda Arnold and Scott Vittitoe is:
742 i. Mary Scott 18 Vittitoe, born Private. She married (1) Lytle Private; died Unknown. She married (2)
Durdey Private; died Unknown.
More About Lytle and Mary Vittitoe:
Private-Begin: Private
More About Durdey and Mary Vittitoe:
Private-Begin: Private
732. Manda Elizabeth 17 Arnold (John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13
Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 ,
William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 29, 1875, and died July 26, 1921. She
married James Ellis Pennell. He was born August 12, 1871, and died June 28, 1924.
Children of Manda Arnold and James Pennell are:
743 i. Carl Burns 18 Pennell, born November 06, 1891; died Unknown.
744 ii. Dena Ruth Pennell, born October 27, 1893; died Unknown.
745 iii. Clifford Arnold Pennell, born September 23, 1894; died Unknown.
746 iv. Floyd Emory Pennell, born March 01, 1896; died Unknown.
747 v. Mauris Pennell, born February 18, 1901; died Unknown.
+ 748 vi. J W Pennell, born January 13, 1904; died March 05, 1978.
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Generation No. 18
734. Julia 18 Arnold (Drury B 17 , John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright,
John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 ,
Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Aft. 1904, and died Unknown. She married unknown
Fields. He was born Abt. 1900, and died Unknown.
Child of Julia Arnold and unknown Fields is:
749 i. Jerry 19 Fields, born Private.
739. Lois Lucille 18 Arnold (William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 ,
Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 ,
Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born April 23, 1907 in Tom Bean, Grayson
Co., TX, and died February 22, 1993 in Bryan, TX. She married Louis Marrows Winters Waggoner
December 23, 1933. He was born December 11, 1895, and died June 08, 1967 in Sherman, Grayson Co.,
TX.
More About Louis Waggoner and Lois Arnold:
Marriage: December 23, 1933
Child of Lois Arnold and Louis Waggoner is:
+ 750 i. Edward Louis 19 Waggoner, born Private.
741. Betty Jo 18 Arnold (William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 ,
Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 ,
Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married Travis Truman
Holcomb Private, son of Truman Holcomb and Cora Martin. He was born February 05, 1922 in Honey
Grove, Fannin County., Texas., and died May 29, 1992 in Tom Bean, Texas.
More About Travis Truman Holcomb:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
More About Travis Holcomb and Betty Arnold:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Betty Arnold and Travis Holcomb are:
+ 751 i. Roger Dale 19 Holcomb, born July 08, 1942; died September 10, 1995.
752 ii. Myra Lynn Holcomb, born June 17, 1946; died September 07, 1946.
More About Myra Lynn Holcomb:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
753 iii. Merle Joe Holcomb, born February 27, 1950; died February 28, 1950.
More About Merle Joe Holcomb:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
+ 754 iv. Darrell Lajuan Holcomb, born Private.
748. J W 18 Pennell (Manda Elizabeth 17 Arnold, John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 ,
Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 ,
Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born January 13, 1904, and died March 05,
1978. He married Opal Thelma Smith. She was born February 04, 1905, and died March 10, 1979.
Child of J Pennell and Opal Smith is:
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+ 755 i. Helen J 19 Pennell, born Private.
Generation No. 19
750. Edward Louis 19 Waggoner (Lois Lucille 18 Arnold, William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 , William
Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He
married Danny LaFollette Private. She was born Private.
More About Edward Waggoner and Danny LaFollette:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Edward Waggoner and Danny LaFollette are:
756 i. Christopher Dodd 20 Waggoner, born Private.
757 ii. Andrew Shannon Waggoner, born Private.
758 iii. Matthew Darby Waggoner, born Private.
751. Roger Dale 19 Holcomb (Betty Jo 18 Arnold, William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 , William Wright
"Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances
(Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born July 08, 1942, and died
September 10, 1995. He married Ruby Blevins Private. She was born Private.
More About Roger Dale Holcomb:
Burial: Unknown, Vittitoe Cemetary, Kentucky Town, Grayson Co., TX
More About Roger Holcomb and Ruby Blevins:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Roger Holcomb and Ruby Blevins are:
+ 759 i. Donna Kay 20 Holcomb, born Private.
+ 760 ii. Gary Don Holcomb, born Private.
754. Darrell Lajuan 19 Holcomb (Betty Jo 18 Arnold, William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 , William
Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. He
married Rita Gail Ownby Private, daughter of Guy Ownby and Annie Moore. She was born Private.
More About Darrell Holcomb and Rita Ownby:
Private-Begin: Private
Child is listed above under (494) Rita Gail Ownby.
755. Helen J 19 Pennell (J W 18 , Manda Elizabeth 17 Arnold, John Henry 16 , William Wright "Wid" 15 ,
Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 ,
Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She married William
Albert Thornton Private. He was born Private.
More About William Thornton and Helen Pennell:
Private-Begin: Private
Child of Helen Pennell and William Thornton is:
+ 761 i. Tina 20 Thornton, born Private.
Generation No. 20
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759. Donna Kay 20 Holcomb (Roger Dale 19 , Betty Jo 18 Arnold, William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 ,
William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard
Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
Private. She married Jubal Dudley Private. He was born Private.
More About Jubal Dudley and Donna Holcomb:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Donna Holcomb and Jubal Dudley are:
762 i. Bradley Allen 21 Dudley, born Private.
763 ii. Daniel Ray Dudley, born Private.
764 iii. Nichole Raye Dudley, born Private.
760. Gary Don 20 Holcomb (Roger Dale 19 , Betty Jo 18 Arnold, William Edmond 17 , John Henry 16 ,
William Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard
Whittington 8 , Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born
Private. He married Becky Moore Private. She was born Private.
More About Gary Holcomb and Becky Moore:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Gary Holcomb and Becky Moore are:
765 i. Justin Anthony 21 Holcomb, born Private.
766 ii. Samantha Lynn Holcomb, born Private.
761. Tina 20 Thornton (Helen J 19 Pennell, J W 18 , Manda Elizabeth 17 Arnold, John Henry 16 , William
Wright "Wid" 15 , Elijah 14 , Elizabeth 13 Wright, John 12 , John 11 , John 10 , Francis 9 , Richard Whittington 8 ,
Frances (Rev) 7 , Frances 6 , Frances 5 , William 4 , Robert 3 , John 2 , Henery 1 Wrighte) was born Private. She
married Grant Armann Simpson Private, son of Clifton Simpson and Doris Wilkerson. He was born
Private.
More About Grant Simpson and Tina Thornton:
Private-Begin: Private
Children of Tina Thornton and Grant Simpson are:
767 i. William Andrew 21 Simpson, born Private.
768 ii. Hunter Austin Simpson, born Private.
Endnotes
1. A History of the County of Leicester" by R A McKinley.
2. History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester by John Nichols.
3. The Boston Family History, Mathew M Wise. Pub 1986 The Delmar Co.
4. Lands of Dorchester Co. MD Vol B 1689-1733 James A McCallister Jr.
5. Church Records.
6. Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol II pg 237.
7. Bob Carter, Reidville, NC.
8. Death Records 1853-1810, Patrick CO, VA.
9. Patrick CO, VA Death Records 1870-1896.
10. Death Records.
11. 1850 Census Patrick County pp 87
12. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
13. Jim Cannaday File.
14. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
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16. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
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18. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
19. Jim Cannaday File.
20. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
21. Jim Cannaday File.
22. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
23. Daniel G Bowling File.
24. Frieda & Walter Cannaday, History of the Cannaday Family Vol. I + II, (Hazlett Printing and Publishing, INC.
Copyright 1963).
25. Floyd County Birth Register
26. June Baldwin Bork, The Burnetts and Their Connections Vol. I, II, III, (Printed in Apple Valley, CA; copyright 1997).
27. Patrick County VA Marriage Registery p.144
28. June Baldwin Bork, The Burnetts and Their Connections Vol. I, II, III, (Printed in Apple Valley, CA; copyright 1997).
29. Family Bible Records
30. Picture of Tombstone
31. Burnett Family Bible Records
32. Picture of Tombstone
33. Anne R Richie's Book on Major Francis Wright, pg 41.
34. Birth Registry p. 11, line 4, Record Filed September 1872.
35. Death Certificate Virginia State File #28262.
36. MarriageRegistry p. not stated, line 100, Record Filed January 1902.
37. Picture of Tombstone
38. MarriageRegistry p. not stated, line 100, Record Filed January 1902.
39. Arnold Family Assoc of the South Quarterly.
40. Birth Certificate Virginia State File #54408.
41. Marriage Certificate: p. not stated, line 12, filed January 1935.
42. Birth Certificate, Virginia State File #18928
43. Death Certificate, Floyd Co, VA Registration Area #131, Certificate #11, State File # not given.
44. Picture of Tombstone
45. Marriage Certificate: p. not stated, line 12, filed January 1935.
46. 1870 Bedford Co, TN Census, family #180, page 292.
47. Betty Jo Arnold Holcomb, daughter of W E Arnold and Ida Mae Williams.
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