Contributed by Laura Pinks
Husband: William Wiatt Wright
Born: Sept. 1815 New York
Married: 18 Dec. 1843, Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 21 Dec. 1886 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Mother:
Wife: Margaret Elizabeth (Harriman) Wright
Born: 1826 Pennsylvania
Died: 4 Aug. 1891 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Mother:
1850 U.S. Federal Census Monroe Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Dwelling No. 1124 Family No. 1167
William Wright, 30, M, Sawyer, NY
Margaret Wright, 23, F, OH
Lester Wright, 6, M, OH
Joseph H. Wright, 4, M, OH
Mary E. Wright, 2, F, OH
1860 U.S. Federal Census Wayne Twp. , Knox Co., Ohio Pg.154
Wm. Wright, 40, M, 1800, 379, NY
Margt Wright, 42, F, PA
Lester Wright, 15, M, OH
Joseph Wright, 13, M, OH
Mary E. Wright, 11, F, OH
Jno F. Wright, 9, M, OH
Hannah Wright, 7, F, OH
Geo. T. Wright, 4, M, OH
Wm. Wright, 2, M, OH
Andrew Wright, 1/12, M, OH, 19, M
Lewis Young, 19, M, Laborer, OH
1870 U.S. Federal Census Wayne, Knox Co., Ohio, Pg. 516
William Wright, 54, M, W, Farmer, NY, 3000, 454
Margaret Wright, 44, F, W, Keeping Hosue, OH
John Wright, 18, M, W, At Home, OH
Hannah Wright, 17, F, W, At Home, OH
Terry Wright, 14, M, W, OH
William Wright, 12, M, W, Oh
Andrew Wright, 10, M, W, OH
Shannon Wright, 8, M, W, OH
David Wright, 6, M, W, OH
Emma Wright, 4, F, W, OH
Effie Wright, 4, F, W, OH
Charles Wright, 2, M, W, OH
1880 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 308C
William W. Wright, Self, Married, M, W, 56, NY, Shoemaker, FB__, MB Eng.
Margret Wright, Wife, Married, F, W, 54, PA, Keeping House, FB & MB PA
Terrey Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 26, OH, Laborer, FB NY, MB PA
William Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 23, OH, Laborer, FB NY, MB PA
Hanna Wright, Daughter, Married, F, W, 27, OH, Servent, FB NY, MB PA
Andrew Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 21, OH, Laborer, FB NY, MB PA
Shannon Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 18, OH, Laborer, FB NY, MB PA
David R. Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 16, OH, At School, FB NY, MB PA
Emma May Wright, Daughter, F, W, 14, OH, At School, FB NY, MB PA
Effa Wright, Daughter, F, W, 14, OH, At School, FB NY, MB PA
Charles W. Wright, Son, Single, M, W, 12, OH, At School, FB NY, MB PA
Ella H. Wright, Granddaughter, Single, F, W, 2, OH, FB NY, MB PA
1884 Hancock County History, Page 107 & 108
BRITT
The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in November, 1878, through the instrumentality and labors of the Rev. Z. C. Bradshaw, now of Belmond, Wright County. The following parties were included among the original members; K.K. Liquin, William Wright, C. William Pritchard, Andrew Anderson, G. Devenpeck and C.C. Way. The first board of trustees was composed of the following gentlemen: K.K. Liquin, William Pritchard, Andrew Anderson, G. Davenpeck and C.C. Way. The Church edifce was erected in 1881, at a cost probably of $1,500, and is a plain, substantial frame building. The Present officers of the society are: K.K. Liquin, W.W. Wright, Carol Graves, Joesph Osborne, Mrs. R.G. Hill, Mrs. Eliza Liquin, Mrs. Sarah Morrison and W. tl. Huston. The memebership at the present writing (1883) is thirty-two, and is increasing gradually. The Church is reported to the conference as being in a very prosperous condition and with rich promise of future growth and usefulness. A fine Sabbath school is attached to this Church of which William H. Huston is superintendant; Nellie Morrison, treasurer; Mert Morrison, libraian, and Charles Brown, secretary. This school has an average attendance of about sixty scholars and teachers, and is a useful adjunct to the Church.
1885 Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 Family No. 92
Wm. W. Wright, 78, M, Married, Ret. Farmer, NY
Margeret Wright, 68, F, Married, Penn
Shannon Wright, 25, F (Should be Male), Single, OH
David O. Wright, 20, M, Single, OH
Effie Wright, 18, F, Single, Twin, OH
Emma Wright, 18, F, Single, Twin, OH
Charles Wright, 17, M, Single, OH
The Hancock Single Wednsday, December 22, 1886, Pg. 2, Column 2
W.W. Wright died on Tuesday morning of this week after a long illness. He was a fine old man, a good neighbor and a conscientious christian. Regret for his death and sympathy for his family and relations is felt and extended by all of Britt.
Hancock County Democrat, Friday, January 7, 1887, Under Britt News, Pg. 3 Column 1
(Note: I am transcribing the best that I can, as part of it is blocked off)
C.W. Wright, onyl brother of deceased W.W. Wright, from ____ Paul, with his wife and two children are here.
__eaf Meet for the Reaper.
Tuesday morning the long ___ death of our highly ____ townsman, W.W. Wright.
Full of years, and honor__l, this patriarch was re-___ his terrible sufferings and ___ to his reward.
W. Wright, was born in ______ in Leeds, Canada, and died in Britt, Hancock county, Iowa at 70 years, 4 months and _____ Mr. Wright leaves a wife and 13 grown children, the youngest Charlie, being almost of age. For 40 years he resided in Knoc County, Ohio, and in the spring of 1879, removed to this place where he has resided ever since. One son, Lester, resides in Eureka, Michigan, Joseph in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilsonin Anita, Iowa. All others, except Andrew, who lives in Fairbault, Minnesota reside here in Hancock County. There are 9 boys and 4 girls. Two daughters at home, and Mrs. H.H. Ellsworth, and mrs. Wilson. The boys are Lester, Joseph, William, S.K., John, Andrew, David, Charles.
This is the first visit of death in this happy and united family, and is a sad blow. The widow is left with a comfortable home and the undivided support of all her children. The funeral occurred on Wednsday afternoon, and was largely attended. And thus closes another chapter of life. The well spent years brought only glory and good to an honest man, who lived out the true principles of humanity.
CARD
The wife and children of the late W.W. Wright, desire to thus publicly recognize the goodness, and sympathy of the people of Britt, as manifested during the late long sickness and peaceful death of the husband and father.
Clinton Republican, St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI Dated Aug. 6, 1891
Died, at the home of her son David Wright, of Duplain, Tuesday evening, August 4th, of dropsey. Mrs. Margaret Wright, aged 68 years. Funeral was held in Eureka Wednsday and the remains taken to Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, for interment.
"Reflections of Britt, Iowa" published 1978 and covering the previous 100 years of Britt. It is cpoyrighted in 1978 by The Britt Centennial Committee, Darrell C. Schaper, Chairman, Pages 45, 46 and 47.
WRIGHT FAMILY
Tired and worn from a trip that started from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on May 22, 1879, to two covered wagons drawn by two horses each, this family of ten people disembarked at Britt on June 24. They immediately pitched a tent back of the building long known as the Treganza Furniture store. In early evening they were greeted by one of the most severe electrical storms of the season. The Iowa mud, the waiving prairie grass, an infant town growing up in the West, all in comparison to the thriving city in the East, which they had left behind were no welcoming aspects to these early pioneers. But here they were and here they stayed.
Shannon Wright's ancestor's originally came from Canada. His father, W.W. Wright, was born in New York State and his mother in Pennsylvania. The couple was married in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and here their thirteen children were born. One of them, Shannon, a boy of seventeen, who was born in a log cabin had been ill for quite some time, suffering from ague, more commonly known today as malaria fever. The family physician advised that he must be taken to another climate. So in 1877, W.W. Wright bought two hundred acres of land four miles of Weley from a close friend of the family, who was a land agent in Ohio. This agent advised the Wrights that this territory might some day become a great country.
Accompanying the parents to Britt besides their son Shannon, were Will, Dave, John, Terry, Hannah, Elfie and Emma. The other five children were married and remained in the states of Ohio and Michigan. Hannah later became the wife of H.H. Ellsworth and Emma married Pete Jensen, a buthcer.
The first year the Wrights came here, they broke eight acres of raw prairie, built a barn with a lean-to, and made acyclone cave. Shortly after their arrival in the county, their best horse died. They baught two cows for fifteen dollars each and another horse for about forty dollars. Since they brought a large quanity of home-cured pork with them when they came, they did not buy any pigs.
Shannon lived in the lean-to at the farm and batched. It was he who broke all the sod, using four horses on the plow. There was nothing else to do on the farm the first year after the buildings had been completed except to plow. There was nothing else to do on the farm the year after the buildings had benn completed except to plow. The family pitched a tent in Britt when they first came, and had planned to live in it until they got their house completed, but due to the high prevailing winds that seemed never to cease blowing, and no windbreaks, they had to abandon their plans for living in the tent. For a short time during the summer, they lived in the new town school building. This was in 1879, and the building was not quite completed on the insode. In the fall, their own home was completed enough so they could move in. This was the Wright home, on the corner of Third Avenue Southeast and Foruth Street Southeast, until the death of the parents. It is now the home of Mrs. E. Frances Gast. When this house was being plastered, one of the Wright boys wrote the figures "1879: in green plaster and the interior of this house stillbears that date.
The Wright family sold their farm in 1882. Since this was a haying community, the men found plenty of work pressing hay. Shannon worked at this type of work several years. Many times, the men returning home would become lost in the darkness or in a storm, There were no fences, no crops, no ditches, no bridges, no trees or quideposts of any kind. Blizzards were terrible and lasted for days at a time, coming up very suddenly and cathcing people unaware, often some distance from home. Farmers returning home by sled could detect getting off the road in a blizzard when their horses would slip from the solid snow track into the snft snow - that is, if enough travelers had kept to one track while traveling. Families at home would set a light in the window to direct members home. If the sky was clear a lost traveler could find his directions by the big dipper, the sun, moon, or some guiding star.
Shannon related the story about the time he and the late John Love and George Fillenwarth were doing some grain stacking two miles southwest of Britt. They worked late to finish a stack, as the sky indicated rain. It was dark when they started for Britt that late summer night. John Love was at the lines driving and after a long time, they arrived back at their starting point. Mr. Wright and Mr. Fillenwarth jumped out of the wagon and began huntin for a breaking furrow. Walking with the team and with the wagon following, they found their way in Britt.
During Britt's baby days, crime ran rampant. During the first year there were no law officers, but finally Britt hired a marshal, and as Mr. Wright puts it, the marshal was often found hiding under the sidewalk, which was built on stilts. Mr. Wright tells of one man with a butcher knife chase another man around a wood pile. Someone had imbibed too freely. In the early days it was "stab, knock'em flat, lay'em out and haul'em off to the cemetery".
At the time the M. & St. L. Railroad was put through, Shannon Wright's parents ran a boarding house in their home, called "The Wright Eating House". Mrs. Wright would often put up as amny as 125 lunches per day for the railroad men who were working on the grade. Shannon helped with the grading also, and after the trains began running through, he and his brother, Joe, pumped water for the trains. The first water tank was loacated east of Britt where the railroad bridge spand the ditch. While these men took care of their task at the pump house, they were entertained by the bittern bird, more commonly known to th early pioneers as the devil's pump, the thunder pump or the slough pump. These birds, with bodies mounted on long legs and with their long necks outstretched, would measure two and one-half feet high. These water birds, notable for the peculiar sounds they uttered, have diminished with the increase of population.
After a year or two, the railroad company put down a well in Britt and also erected a water tank and some large coal sheds.
Shannon Wright and his brothers worked in the haying industry for a number of years, and Shannon's haying career was terminated when the Frank Rogers hay barn and press burned in the middle eighties. Following the disaster, Mr. Wright cared for the Evergreen Cemetery at Britt and served as sexton for many years. He was the first man to clean up the cemetery and mow the grass with a lawn mower. Sahnnon Wright died in 1950.
W.W. Wright, died in Britt at his home in 1886, and Mrs. Wright became so homesick for her children in the East that she went there for a visit the following year, and while visiting in Michigan, died very suddenly. This was her first trip east since 1879, when the family left that beautiful city of Mt. Vernon with its population of 4,000 inhabitants and its paved streets of brick. The body was returned to Britt for burial in Evergreen Cemetery beside her husband.
Children:
1.) Lester Wright
Born: 9 Oct. 1844 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 28 Dec. 1865 Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 24 Feb. 1917 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Elizabeth L. (Huff) Wright
Born: Nov. 1845 Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 17 Jan. 1926 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: John Huff Mother: Emily (Davis) Huff
1870 U.S. Federal Census Morris, Knox Co., Ohio Pg. 397
Lester Wright, 25, M, W, Farm Laborer, 526, OH
Elizabeth Wright, 24, F, W, Keeping House, OH
William Wright, 3, M, W, OH
JOhn Wright, 3/12, M, W, OH, Nov.
1880 U.S. Federal Census Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg. 358
Lester Wright, W, M, 36, Farmer, OH, FB & MB Not Known
Elizabeth Wright, W, F, 35, Keeping House, OH, FB VA, MB OH
William Wright, W, M, 13, Son, At School, OH, FB & MB OH
John Wright, W, M, 10, Son, At School, OH, FB & MB OH
Anna Wright, W, F, 4, Daughter, MI, FB & MB OH
Esther Wright, W, F, @, MI, FB & MB OH
1900 U.S. Federal Census Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg.2A
Lester Wright, Head, W, M, Oct. 1844, 55, Married 34 years, OH, FB Canada Eng. MB OH, Farmer
Elizabeth Wright, Wife, W, F, Nov. 1845, 54, 8 children - 6 living, OH, FB OH, MB VA
Anna M. Wright, Daughter, W, F, June 1876, 24, Single, MI, FB & MB OH
Virgil L. Wright, Son, W, M, Feb. 1879, 21, Single, MI, FB & MB OH, Farm Laborer
Earnest C. Wright, Son, W, M, May 1895, 14, Single, MI, FB & MB OH, At School
1910 U.S. Federal Census Greenbush, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg.16B
Lester Wright, Head, W, M, 68, Married, OH, FB Canada Eng., MB OH
Elizabeth Wright, Wife, W, F, 68, Married, OH, FB PA, MB OH
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Lester Wright, Died: 24 Feb. 1917, Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Born: 9 Oct. 1844 Ohio, Male, White, Married, 72y11m15d, Retired Farmer, Father: Wm. Wright, Born: Penn, Mother: Do Not Know, Born: Do Not Know, Informant: Wm. Wright, Detroit, Burial: 27 Feb. 1917, Eureka, Cause of Death: Organic Heart Disease, File No. 103, Registered No. 6.
Obituary St. Johns, Michigan March 1, 1917
LESTER C. WRIGHT, WAR VETERAN, DEAD
PARTICIPATED IN FORTY-FIVE ENGAGEMENTS-WAS HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN
Lester C. Wright was born in Knox county, Ohio, oct. 9, 1844, and passed to his reward, Febraury 24, 1917, being aged 72 years, 4 months and 15 days. The subject of this sketch was born of a sturdy and honest parentage and grew to manhood in his native county on a farm. He was indebted to the district schools for a common school education and has always added to his knowledge by observation, reading and experience, thus keeping in touch with the world's progress. Although only seventeen years of age he heard his country's call for aid and in August, 1861, volunteered in a regiment of Ohio Infantry. He was a brave soldier and was in forty-five regular engagments under Grant and Sherman.
On December 28, 1865 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Huff of Knox County, Ohio, who together have labored and reared a large and proserous family. In the fall 1873, he moved with his family and settled on a farm one half mile east of Page school house, afterwards purchasing the farm which he owns now. He commenced on this farm when it was all timber, but by courage and conviction and an ever-abiding spirit of hopefulness of the Master, he changed the wild nature to a beautiful home which will now benefit his widow and children.
In 1904, being broken down by manual labor, he engaged in the mercantile business at Homestead for a while and then removed to Eureka, Mich., where he has resided until the sommons "To Come Home".
Unto his marriage have been born eight children of whom six are living, viz: Mrs. Esther Larkins, of Lansing; Mrs. Anna Hyde, of Homestead, Mich.; William and Virgil east of Eureka; Ernest Wright of ovid and John Wright of Detroit. He also leaves a devoted widow, brothers and twelve grandchildren to mourn his loss.
He has been a member of Masonic fraternity for a number of years. Soon after the civil war he was converted to the Christian religion and no one in the community has been more devoted to the work of the Master than he. Whether on the farm or in the store or in his last days of suffering, he has been a shining exponent of the Christian faith. He has been a member of the Eavngilical Church for many years and has given of his time and means towards the support of the gospel. He stood firm in support of whatever he believed was right and had a deep and abiding charity for others who needed moral assistance or material aid.
So as the day with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activity, its evening of completed and successful effort, so has the departed been an exemplary husband, a loving father, a genial friend, and an unselfish Chrsitian. His life was gentle and the elemnets so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world. "This was a man."
The funeral services were cionducted by Rev. Schurer of Niles, Michigan, at the E.V. Church, Eureka, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Eureka cemetery.
Clinton Co. Republican News Jan. 21, 1926, Pg. 10
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright who has benn seriously ill for several months passed away at her home in Eureka on Sunday, Jan. 17th, aged 80 years. The funeral was held on Wednsday afternoon at the Evangical church conducted by Rev. Peter Schurer of Manchester, Mich., and Interment was made in the Eureka cemetery.
Clinton Co. Republican News Dated Feb. 4, 1926, Pg. 14
Estate of Elizabeth Wright, Deceased HEARING CLAIMS
STATE OF MICHIGAN- The probate Court for the County of Clinton.
At a session of said Court, held at the Probate Office in the City of St. Johns in said County, on the 21st day of January A.D. 1926.
Present: Han. J.C. Flynn, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH WRIGHT, Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted to Probate and William Wright appointed administrator thereof.
It is Ordered, That four months from this date be allowed for creditors to present their claims against said estate and that such claims will be heard by said court on Friday the 4th day of June, at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
It is Further Ordered, That public notice thereof be given by publication of this order for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing in the Clinton County Republican-News, a newspaper printed and cidculated in said county.
J.C. Flynn
A true copy Judge of Probate
MYRTLE IRVING
Clerk of Probate 39-3
Childen:
1a.) William E. Wright
Born: June 1867 Ohio
Married: 3 May 1900 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: Aug. 1943 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Gertrude E. (Hess) Wright
Born: Sept. 1876 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 2 Nov. 1936, Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father; Joseph Hess Mother: Amanda (Myers) Hess
Marriage License Clinton Republican May 3, 1900, Pg.5
April 30, William E. Wright, Greenbush....32
Gertrude E. Hess, Duplain......23
Michigam Marriages 1868-1925:
William E. Wright, 32, W, Residence: Greenbush, MI, Born: Ohio, Merchant, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Gertrude E. Heas, 23, W, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Michigan, Housework, Father: Joseph Heas, Mother: Amanda Myers
Married: 3 May 1900 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: Rev. F. J. Feather, Minister of the Gospel
Witnesses: Virgil Wright and Anna Wright, Duplain, Michigan
1900 U.S. Federal Census Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Joseph Hess, Head, W, M, Sept. 1839, 61, Married 29 years, OH, FB & MB PA
Amanda Hess, Wife, W, F, Dec. 1848, 52, Married 29 years, OH, FB PA, MB OH
Minnie B. Hess, Daughter, W, F, Oct. 1883, 16, Single, MI, FB & MB OH
Gertrude Wright, Daughter, W, F, Sept. 1876, 23, Married 0 years, MI, FB & MB OH
William E. Wright, Son in law, W, M, June 1867, 32, Married 0 years, OH, FB & MB OH
Children:
1a1.) Thelma Wright
Born: 20 Sept. 1901 Eureka Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 29 March 1927 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1 Nov. 1936 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: Dale Dunham
Born: 4 Feb. 1901 Fairfield Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: Dec. 1980 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: William Dunham Mother: Pearlie ( ) Dunham
Children:
1a1a.) Dean Roland Dunham Jr.
Born: 18 Dec. 1965 Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan
Died: 17 March 1985 Wauseon, Ohio
Burial:
Obituary:
Dean Roland Dunham Jr.
Dean Roland Dunham Jr., 19, 316 E. Main St., Elsie, passed away March 17 near Wauseon, Ohio. He was born in Owosso on Decemeber 18, 1965 to Dean and Gertrude (Tribfelner) Dunham. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School in 1984 and attended the N.B.C. Technical College in Lima, Ohio. He resided most of his life in Elsie. He was amember of the Holly Family Catholic Church of Ovid. He was a Boy Scout and Junior Scout Leader Troop 576 of Elsie, a member of the Four Corner 4-H Club, and a paper boy for the Owosso Argus for 8 years.
1a1a.) Duane P. Dunham
Born: 2 July 1924
Died: 20 Dec. 2004 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Gunnisonville Cemetery, Dewitt Twp., Clinton Co., MI
Clinton Co. Republican News, Nov. 5, 1936 Pg.1
Explosion Kills 2 Elsie Women
Mother and Daughter Fatally Burned Sunday
In Second Tragedy to Strike Smae
Community Within 10 Daye
Double Funeral Today for Mrs. Wright, 60, and Mrs. Dale Dunham, 35
Stunned by the second double fatality to be visited upon their community within the short space of 10 days, the people of Elsie and vicinity are this (Thursday) afternoon attending last rites for Mrs. William Wright, 60, of Elsie, and her daughter, Mrs. Dale Dunham, 35, who were fatally burned shortly after noon Sunday, Nov. 1, in an explosion at the Dunham home, three miles northwest of the village on the Luther Ranney farm in Duplain township. This funeral service is being held just one week after the burial of Dr. Alton B. Simonson and Francis N. Frye, prominent Elsie men and victims of an automobile accident Oct. 29.
Mrs. Wright and her husband, a retired farmer, had driven into the county to spend the day with their daughter and her family. The tragedy occurred when Mrs. Dunham poured kerosene on live coals in the cook stove perparatory to getting the Sunday dinner. Exploding with sufficient force to crack the stove and burst the can which Mrs. Dunham held in her hands, the gas hurled the flaming oil over the unfortunate woman, igniting her clothing in a flash. Mrs. Wright, who was also partly in the path of the flames, attempted to aid her daughter but in a second or two both women were terribly burned. They were rushed by ambulance to Clinton Memorial Hospital where Mrs. Dunham died at 5 p.m. and her mother's death occurred at 9 o'clock the next morning. Double funeral services are to take place (Continued on page 4, column 1)
EXPLOSION KILLS 2 ELSIE WOMEN
at 2 p.m. today at the Carter funeral home in Elsie. Rev. L. A. Fisher will offciate and burial will be made in the Eureka cemetery.
Last week a similar explosion resulted in the death of Mr. Erle Beardslee of Victor, in the hospital here.
Mrs. Thelma Wright Dunham is survived by her husband and two son, Dean, 8, and Duane, 2. Mrs. Wright leaves her husband and one son, Kenneth.
Gertrude Hess, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hess, was born on the Hess farm east of Eureka 60 years ago. She was united in marriages to William Wright in 1898 and to them a daughter and son were born. Among the survivors are her two grandsons, a sister, Mrs. Minnie Wright, other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the Eureka Evangelical church and Aid Society.
Thelma Wright was born Sept. 20, 1901, on the ols Wright homestead east of Eureka, and was married to Dale Dunham March 29, 1927. She attended the Eureka School and later the Elsie high school. She was also a member of the Evagelical church and Aid society.
A larger number of people from Eureka and vicinity will attend the double funeral at Elsie.
Clinton Co. Republican News Aug. 5, 1943 Pg.1
WM. E. WRIGHT DIED SUDDENLY
Heart Attack Tuesday Night
Is Fatal To Greenbush and Elsie Man
William E. Wright, 76, one of the pioneer farmers of Greenbush township, died suddenly Tuesday night in Elsie while on his way home from a social gathering of the Townsend Club at Elsie. Mr. Wright had joined in the festivities during the evening and seemed to be in excellent spirits and health.
Experiencing some difficulty in starting his car, a friend in another car was pushing his auto. Suddenly Mr. Wright slumped over the wheel. Coroner George Kelly of St. Johns was called and decided the death was due to natural causes and no inquest was necessary.
William E. Wright was born in Ohio and came to Michigan with his parents and settled on a farm near Eureka where he lived until recent years when he moved to Elsie In 1936 Mrs. Wright and their daughter, Mrs. Thelma Dunham lost their lives in a fire.
Funeral services are to be held Friday from the Carter funeral home in Elsie with burial in the Eureka Cemetery.
Clinton Co. News, Dec. 31, 1980, Pg.7
Dale Dunham
Funeral service for Dale Dunham, 79, of 155 W. Main Street, Elsie, were held Friday, Dec. 12, 1980 at the Carter Funeral Home. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Teh Rev. Jeffery Sak Officiated.
Mr. Dunham died at his home of heart failure. He was born in Fairfield Township, Feb 4, 1901, the child of William and Pearlie Dunham.
He was an Elsie resident all of his life. He was married to Thelma Wright who died in 1936. On Oct. 1939, he married Elizabeth Robinson who survives him.
Also surviving are two sons, Dean Dunham of Elsie and Merle Dunham of Grand Rapids, Minn; a daughter, Hazel Bywater of Elsie; eight grandchildren and three stepo grandchildren and one great grandson; two brothers, B. Dunham of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Lyle Dunham of Elsie.
1a2.) Kenneth Wright
1b.) John W. Wright
Born: 23 May 1870 Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 23 June 1894 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: June 1942 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Alma, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Wife: Cora (Sevey) Wright
Born: Feb. 1868 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 24 Aug. 1939 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Father: John C. Sevey Mother: Emma Frances (McClure) Sevey
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
John W. Wright, 27, Residence: Duplain, MI, Farming, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Baker
Cora Sevey, 28, Residence: Greenbush, MI, Dressmaking, Father: John C. Sevey, Mother: Emma McClure
Married: 23 June, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: F.W. McCluster, Clergyman
Witnesses: Belle Eagle and Cash A. Sevey, Eureka, Michigan
1900 U.S. Federal Census North Star Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan
John W. Wright, Head, W, M, March 1871, 29, Married 3 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Farmer
Cora Wright, Wife, W, F, Feb. 1870, 30, Married 3 years, 1 Child - 1 Living, MI, FB MI, MB MO
Bernard Wright, Son, W, M, April 1899, 1, Single, MI, FB OH, MB MI
Kate Sias, Boarder, W, F, July 1877, Single, MI, FB MI, MB NY, School Teacher
1920 U.S. Federal Census Wayne County, Michigan Sheet 8
John W. Wright, 1871, 49, OH, Self, M, W, Married
Cora Wright, 1870, 50, MI, Wife, F, W, Married
Dean Wright, 1905, 15, MI, Son, M, W, Single
Sewall Wright, 1903, 17, MI, Son, M, W, Single
Clinton Co. Republican News Aug. 31, 1939, Pg. 7
MRS. JOHN WRIGHT SUCCUMBS AUG. 24
LIVED NEAR EUREKA NEARLY ALL HER LIFE; BURIAL AT ALMA
Mrs. John Wright died at her home in St. Johns late Thursady evening, Aug. 24. She was the daughter of John and Emma Sevey, and was born near Eureka on Feb. 12, 1868. With the exception of 14 years in Alma and 20 years in Detroit, her life had been spent near Eureka or in St. Johns.
On June 23, 1897, she was united in marriage to John W. Wright, and to this union were born three sons; Bernard, who died in 1909, Sewell L., and Dean S. Wright.
There are left to mourn, the husband, two sons, both of Detroit; an aged mother, one granddaughter; one brother, Glen S. Sevey of West Field, Mass., one sister, Mrs. Gwendaolin Rodgers of Lansing, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Osgood funeral home Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev L.A. Fisher of Rochseter Colony afficiating. Burial was made in the cemetery at Alma.
Clinton Co. Republican News June 11, 1942, Pg. 7
Drops Dead While Mowing Lawn At Home Here June 10
John W. Wright, 72, a St. Johns resident the past five years, succumbed to a heart attack while mowing his lawn about 10 o'clcok Wednsday morning. He resided at the corner of Swegels amd McConnell Streets.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the Osggod funeral home. Burial is to be made at Alma.
Mr. Wright was born in Knox county, Ohio, May 23, 1870, and lived at Detroit and Alma before coming here, He leaves two sons, Sewell and Dean Wright; two brothers, William of Elsie and Ernie of Ovid; and one grandchild.
Children:
1b1.) Bernard A. Wright
Born: April 1899 Michigan
Died: 6 Nov. 1909 Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan
MI Deaths and Burials 1800-1995:
Bernard A. Wright, Male, Died: 6 Nov. 1909, Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan, 10 years, Born: 1899 Michigan, School, White, Single, Father: John W. Wright, Mother: Cora Sevy
1b2.) Sewall L. Wright
Born: 7 Oct. 1902
Married:
Died: 28 Sept. 1971 Highland Park, Wayne Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife: Ernestine ( ) Wright
Born: 4 March 1905
Died: 30 March 1993 Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Burial:
Michigan Births 1867-1902:
Sewall Wright, Born: 7 Oct. 1902 Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Michigan, Male, Father: J.W. Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Cora Wright, Born: Michigan
1b3.) Dean S. Wright
Born: 10 Dec. 1910
Died: 20 March 1983 San Rafael, Marion Co., California
1c.) Olive Wright
Born: 6 March 1873 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 6 March 1873, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Michigan Births 1867-1902:
Olive Wright, Born: 6 March 1873 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan, Female, White, Father: Lester Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Wlizabeth Wright, Born: Ohio
Michgan Death: 1867-1897:
Olive Wright, Died: 6 March 1873, Eureka, Clinton Co.,, Michigan, Age at Death: 1 day, Female, White, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Wright
1d.) Anna May (Wright) Hyde
Born: 18 June 1876 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 Feb. 1901 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 11 Sept. 1936 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: George Washington Hyde
Born: 22 Feb. 1862 Fulton Center, Caroll Co., Ohio
Died: 22 May 1932, Homestead, Benzie Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Thomas Hyde Mother: Hariet (Phillipps) Hyde
Michigan Births 1867-1897:
Anna M. Wright, Born: 18 June 1876, Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan, Female, White, Father: lester Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Elizabeth Wright, Born: Ohio
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
George W. Hyde, 38, White, Residence: Hastings, Michigan, Born: Ohio, Store Keeper, Father: Thomas Hyde, Mother: Hariet Phillipps
Anna May Wright, 24, White, Residence: Duplain, Michigan, Born: Duplain, Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Lester C. Wright, Mother: Elizabeth L. Huff
Married: 12 Feb. 1901 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: J.L. Jakes, Clergyman
Witnesses: Virgil Wright and Minnie Hess, Duplain, Michigan
1920 U.S. Federal Census Kent County, Michigan Sheet 1
George W. Hyde, 1864, 56, OH, Self, M, W, Married
Anne Hyde, 1877, 43, MI, Wife, F, W, Married
Lester Hyde, 1904, 16, MI, Son, M, W, Single
Elmer Hyde, 1907, 13, MI, Son, M, W, Single
Clinton Co. Republican News May 26, 1932, Pg. 2
Former Greenbush Resident Succumbs To Stroke May 22
Eureka - George Hyde, a former resident of West Greenbush for many years, died at their home in Benzie county, Sunday, May 22 from the effects of a stroke at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his widow who was formerly Miss Anna Wright of this page, 3 daughters and 2 sons and one brother, James Hyde of W. Greenbush, besides a large number of other relatives and friends. The body was brought to Eureka, Wednsday where the funeral was held in the Evangelical church, conducted by Rev. L.A. Fisher and burial was made in the Eureka Cemetery. The many friends of the family extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their great loss.
Clinton Co. Republican News, September 17, 1936, Pg. 11
FORMER RESIDENT BURIED AT EUREKA
MRS. GEORGE W. HYDE DIES AT SON'S HOME IN GRAND RAPIDS
Eureka - Anna May Hyde, daughter of Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born June 13, 1876, in Duplain township, Clinton Co., Michigan, and passed away September 11, 1936, at the home of her son, Elmer, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after an extended illness, lasting three years. On February 12, 1901, she was united in marriage to George W. Hyde of Hastings. In March 1904, they moved to Homestead, Michigan, where they spent most of their married life until death called her companion on May 23, 1932. Since that time she has made her home with her son in Grand Rapids, Mich.
She elaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Lester and Elmer of Grand Rapids, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Cappy of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Anna Sollenberger of Homestead, and Mrs. Ethel singinger of Saginaw; also three brothers, William Wright of Elsie, John Wright of Ithaca and Ernest Wright of Lansing; ten grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Evangelical church in Eureka Sunday, Sept. 13, at four with Rev. Gumser officiating. Mrs. Gumser and Mrs. J. O. Gower sang. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord". Burial was made in the Eureka cemetery.
Children:
1d1.) Mable B. (Hyde) Green Cappy
Born: 1 Feb. 1887 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 4 Jan. 1906 Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Died: 17 July 1966
Burial:
Husband#1: Walter J. Green
Born: 1882 England
Died: 1923
Father: Josepg Green Mother: Hannah (Press) Green
Michigan Births and Christenings 1778-1995
Mabel Hyde, Female, Born: 1 Feb. 1887, Greenbush, Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Geo. W. Hyde, Mother: Mary Hyde
Michigan Marriages 1822-1995
Walter T. Green, 25, 1881 England, Father: Jos. Green, Mother: Hannah Press, Residence: Grand Rapids, MI, Motor Man
Mabel Hyde, 19, 1887 St. Johns, Michigan, Father: Geo. Hyde, Residence: Grand Rapids, MI, Domestic
Married: 4 Jan. 1906 Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Married By: Henry Beets U.O.M.
Witnesses: J. Gelders and Mrs. J. Gelders, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Children:
1d1a.) Louise Green
Husband: Forrest Terry
1d1b.) Harold Green
Husband#2: Fred William Cappy
Born: 11 Feb. 1890 Carlton, Barry County, Michigan
Died: 1958
Father:George William Cappy Mother:Alice Minerva (Casaday) Cappy
Michigan Births and Christenings 1775-1995:
Fred William Cappy, Male, Born: 11 Feb. 1890, Carlton, Barry Co., Michigan, Father: George William Cappy, Born: Peeks Mill, New York, 31, Mother: Alice Minerva Casaday, Born: Rushford, New York, 29.
1d2.) Lester George Hyde
Born: 5 Dec. 1903 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Married: 22 Feb. 1885 Maple Rapids, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 3 Dec. 1969 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife#1: Mary Louisa (Stevens) Hyde
Born: 15 Aug. 1869 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 2 March. 1900 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery
Father: Henry Stevens Mother:
Wife#2: Ellen Marie Hurling
Born: 1905 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Married: 16 Sept. 1924 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: E.C. Hurling Mother: Bertha (Gredlen) Hurling
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Lester G. Hyde, 20, 1904, Hastings, Michigan, Father: Geo. W. Hyde, Mother: Anna Wright, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Salesman
Ellen M. Huling, 19, 1905, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Father: E.C. Huling, Mother: Bertha Gredlen, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married: 16 Sept. 1924 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Married By: C.O. Gilshaber, Clergy
Witnesses: Harold Wentzes and Helen Van Heaven, Grand Rapids, Michigan
1d3.) Elmer W. Hyde
Born: 17 March 1906 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Married:
Died: 27 March 1980 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife#1: Agnes McKellips
Wife#2: Lillian Harrington
Born: 1908 Allegan Co., Michigan
Married: 10 Nov. 1925 Kent Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: Glenn Harrington Mother: Ena M. Douglas
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Elmer Hyde, 19, 1906, Benzie Co., Michigan, Father: Geo. Hyde, Mother: Anna Wright, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Truck Driver
Lilliam Harrington, 17, 1908, Allegan Co., Michigan, Father: Glenn Harrington, Mother: Ena M. Douglas, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married: 10 Nov. 1925, Kent Co., Michigan
Married BY and Witnesses: Nothing written in Registry Book
Wife#3: Geraldine (Fox) Wright
Born: 1915 Michigan
Married: 16 July 1933 Beulah, Lake County, Michigan
Father: Claude Fox
Michigan Marriages 1822-1995:
Elmer Hyde, 1906 MI, 27, Father: George Hyde, Mother: Anna Wright, White
Geraldine Fox, 1905, MI, 18, Father: Claude Fox, White
Married: 16 July 1933 Beulah, Lake County, Michigan
1d4.) Anna (Hyde) Soolenberger
Born: 10 Sept. 1893
Died: 5 Oct. 1981 Frankfort, Benzie Co., Michigan
Husband: Curtis Samuel Sollenberger
Born: 21 May 1876
Died: 15 Nov. 1968
1d5.) Eathel / Ethel L. (Hyde) Sindlinger
Born: 1 March 1896 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 23 Aug. 1913 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan
Died: 16 Feb. 1987 Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan
Burial:
Husband: Earl F. Sindlinger
Born: 21 Jan. 1891 Patricksburg
Died: 19 April 1974
Burial:
Children:
1d4a.) Earl G. Singlinger
1e.) Esther Ellen (Wright) Larkins-Bowman
Born: April 1878 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 Feb. 1896 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 26 May 1933 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eurekla, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband#1: Earnest J. Larkins
Born: Feb. 1876 Bingham, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1936
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: James Larkins Mother: Mary Ann (Yallop) Larkins
Clinton Republican Feb. 12, 1896, Pg. 4
Marriages Licenses
Feb. 10- Earnest J. Larkins, Bingham.........21
Esther Wright Eureka....................18
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Earnest J. Larkins, 21, W, Residence: Bingham, MI, Born: Bingham, MI, Farming, Father: James Larkins, Mother: Mary Y.
Esther Wright, 18, White, Residence: Eureka, Michigan, Born: Eureka, Michigan, Housework, Father: Lester J. Wright, Mother: Lizzie Baker
Married: 12 Feb. 1896 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: D. Schurer, Minister opf the Gosepl
Witnesses: John W. Wright and Cora R. Sevey, Eureka, Michigan
Clinton Republican Feb. 19, 1896, pg. 2
Earnest Larkins and Miss Esther Wright were married at the bride's home last week, by Rev. P. Schemer.
1900 U.S. Federal Census Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., MI
Earnest Larkins, Head, W, M, Feb. 1876, 24, Married 4 years, MI, FB MI, MB Eng.
Esther E. Larkins, Wife, W, F, April 1878, 22, Married 4 years, MI, FB & MB OH
Earl W. Larkins, Son, W, M, March 1897, 3, Single, MI, FB & MB MI
Carl C. Larkins, Son, W, M, July 1899, 10/12, Single, MI, FB & MB MI
Fred S. Simmons, Servant, W, M, Feb. 1885, 17, Single, NY, FB NY, MB MI
1920 U.S. Federal Census Lansing City, Ingham Co., Michigan Sheet 7A
Ida Horstmann, Head, F, W, 50, Marrioed, MI, FB & MB NY
Archie A. Horstmann, Son, W, M, 19, Single, MI, FB & MB MI, Laborer, Express Co.
Susan Smith, Auntie, F, W, 81, Widowed, Eng., FB & MB Eng.
Esther Larkin, Roomer, F, W, 40, Married, US, FB & MB US, Laborer Electric Plant
Treva Larkin, Roomer, F, W, 14, Single, US
Clinton Co. Republican News June 1, 1933, Pg. 9
Last Rites Held Monday For Mrs. L.G. Bowman, 55
Eureka - The funeral of Mrs. Esther Bowman, who died at their home in Lansing, was held at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. L.A. Fisher Monday afternoon with burial at the Eureka cemetery. By request of the family :Beautiful Isle" and "The Old Rugged Cross" were rendered by Mrs. J. O. Gower and Mrs. Alice Gower.
Esther Ellen Wright, daughter of Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born in Greenbush township April 24, 1878 and died may 26, 1933. She was married to Licoln G. Bowman Aug. 5, 1922 at Lansing. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, three sons, Earl Larkins of St. Johns, Carl Larkins of Williamston, Harold Larkins of Lansing, and one daughter, Mrs. Treva Cotterman of Lansing, all children by a formaer marriage. There is also one sister, Mrs. Anna Hyde of Grand Rapids; three brothers, William Wright of Elsie, John Wright of Detroit, Ernest Wright of Lansing and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Wright of Eureka. There are also nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives. Mrs. Bowman was a lifelong resident and grew to womanhood in this vecinity and was a member of the Evangelical church here for many years, and their many friends extend to the family heartfelt sympathy in their great loss. She will long be remembered by her cheerful smile and loving dispostion by all who knew her.
A oreciuos one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Children:
1e1.) Earl W. Larkins
Born: 25 March 1897 Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 25 Dec. 1916 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Died: 1967
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Clara M. Stevens
Born: 1894 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1961
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Milton Stevens Mother: Clara (McPherson) Stevens
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Earl W. Larkins, 21, 1895, Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Ernest J. Larkins, Mother: Esther Wright, Residence: Lansing,, Michigan, Trimmer
Ckara M. Stevens, 22, 1894 St, Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Milton Stevens, Mother: Clara Mcpherson, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Milliner
Married: 25 Dec. 1916 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Married By: Horace C. Wilson, Pastor
Witnesses E.J. Larkins and M.A. Stevens, Lansing, Michigan
1e2.) Carl C. Larkins
Born: July 1899 Michigan
1925 U.S. Federal Census Kingsbury, Lake Preston, South Dakota
Carl Larkins, Age: 26
Card No. 454, Male, White, Single, Read, Write, Years in U.S.: 26years, Years in S.D.: 4 years, Occupation: Laborer, Borthplace: Michigan, FB & MB MI, Church Affiliation: Cong.
1e3.) Harold Larkins
Born: 13 July 1903
Died: July 1966
1920 U.S. Federal Census Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., MI Pg.9B
W.J. Burlingame, Head, M, W, 45, Married, MI, FB NY, MB MI, Farmer, General Farm
Kittie B. Burlingame, Wife, F, W, 46, Married, MI, FB Canada French, MB NY
Harold Larkins, Head Man, M, W, 16, Single, MI, FB & MB MI, Farm Laborer
U.S. Social Security Death Index:
Harold Larkins
Birth date: 15 July 1903
Daeth Date: July 1966
Social Security No. 380-07-4082
1e4.) Treva Larkins - Bowman
Born: 1905 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 15 Aug. 1925 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died;
Burial:
Husband: Pearl Colterman
Born: 1892 Shiuanee, Ohio
Died:
Burial:
Father: James Colterman Mother: Lydia A. (Moore) Colterman
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Pearl Colterman, 33, 1892, Shawnee, OH, Father: James Colterman, Mother: Lydia A. Moore, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Carpenter, One Previous Marriage
Treva Larkins Bowman , 20, 1905, St. Johns, Michigan, Father: Ernest Larkins, Mother: Esther Wright, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Cook, One Previous Mar.
Married: 15 Aug. 1925 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: J.M. DeVette, Minister
Witnesses: Mr. L.G. and Mrs. L.G. Bowman, Lansing, MI
Husband#2: Lincoln Bowman
Born: 18 Nov. 1869 Saint Jacobs, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Married: 5 Aug. 1922 Ovid, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: Moses G. Bowman Mother: Martha (Geib) Bowman
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Lincoln Bowman, 52, White, Residence: Ovid, Michigan, Born: canada, Auto Wheel Maker, Father: Moses Bowman, Mother: Martha Geib
Esther Mrs. Wright Larkins, 44, White, Residence: Ovid, Michigan, Born: Clinton Co., Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Married: 5 Aug. 1922, ovid, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: Rev. J. P. Baker, Minister of the Gospel
Witnesses: Earne C. and Verna Wright, Ovid, Michigan
1920 U.S. Federal Census Lansing Twp., Ingham Co., Michigan Pg. 15B
Lyman Eberly, Head, M, W, 71, Married, PA, FB & MB PA, Janitor Wheel Co.
Maggie L. Eberly, Wife, F, W, 64, Married, PA, FB & MB PA
Lincoln Bowman, Lodger, M, W, 50, Single, PA, FB & MB PA, Wood Worker, Auo Wheel Co.
Carl C. Larkins, Lodger, M, W, 20, Single, MI, FB & MB US, Driver, AM Express Co.
1f.) Virgil L. Wright
Born: 21 Feb. 1881 Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 5 Jan. 1905 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 9 Nov. 1929 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Minnie B. (Hess) Wright
Born: 22 Nov. 1883 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 29 DEc. 1975 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father; Joseph Hess Mother: Amanda (Myers) Hess
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Virgil L. Wright, 23, White, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Duplain, MI, Farming, Father: lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Minnie B. Hess, 21, White, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Duplain, MI, Housekeeping, Father: Joseph Hess, Mother: Amanda Myers
Married: 5 Jan., 1905, Residence of Brides parents, Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married BY: F. R. Bailey, Minister of the Gospel
Witnesses: Earnie Wright, Duplain, MI and Verna Stoel, Eureka, MI
Clinton Republican, Nov. 14, 1929, Pg.
VIRGIL L. WRIGHT SUCCUMBS NOV. 9TH
LONG ILLNESS PROVES FATAL TO PROMINENT FARMER; FUNERAL TUESDAY
Vigil L. Wright, 48, prominent and prosperous Duplain farmer, died Saturday, November 9, 1929 at Clinton Memorial hopsital where he had been undergoing treatment the past three weeks. He had been ill a long time. The funeral was held at the home. a mile east of Eureka, Tuesday. Rev. L. A. Fisher officiated and Mrs. Herbert Rummell and Mrs. Ed Gower sang. Burial was made in the Eureka cemetery. The family has the symapthy of the entire community.
Virgil L. Wright, son of the late Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born February 21, 1881 in Duplain Township where he always resided. On January 5, 1905, he
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VIRGIL L. WRIGHT Succumbs Nov. 9th
(Continued from page one)
was mated in marriage to Miss Minnie Hess and to this union on son, Elbert, was born. Virgil was one of six children and those left are two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hyde of Homestead, Benzie County; Mrs. Esther Bowman of Lansing; and three brothers, Wm. Wright of WElsie, John of Detroit, and Ernest of Lansing. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at bannister.
Besides his wife Minnie, and son, Elbert and the brothers and sisters mentioned, he leaves a large circle of other relatives and friends. Virgil was a kind husband and father and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed in his home and the community as well.
Obituary:
Minnie Wright
Minnie B. Wright, 92, died Dec. 29, at Clinton Memorial Hosptial, following a long illness.
Funer services were conducted by Rev. Francis Johannieds from Osgood Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 2. Burial was in Eureka Cemetery.
Mrs. Wright was born Nov. 22, 1883, to Lester and Amanda Hess in Clinton county. She made Clinton County her life long residence, marrying Virgil Wright, who preceded her in death in 1939.
She was a housekeeper.
Survivors include: her son, Elbert Wright of Lansing' ehight grandchildren and eighte great grandchildren.
Children:
1f1.) Elbert H. Wright
Born: 25 Oct. 1913
Married:
Died: 31 July 1988 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Nina E. (Dalton) Wright
Born: 13 July 1921
Died: 30 June 1955 Holt, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
The Republican News, Thursday July 7, 1955
Burial services took place Sunday afternoon at the Eureka Cemetery for Mrs. Elbert Wright of St. Johns who passed away on June 30, following a long illness. Besides the husband, Elbert, her survivors are one daughter and a large corcle of other relatives and friends.
1g.) Earnie C. Wright
Born: 3 April 1878 Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 April 1905 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife#1: Verna Stowell
Born: Aug. 1884 Greenbush, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 18 May 1961 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Father: Elmer Stowell Mother: Elizabeth (Warner) Stowell
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Earnie C. Wright, 21, White, Residence: Duplain Twp., MI, Born: Duplain Twp., Michigan, farmning, FatherL Lester C. Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Luff
Verna Stowell, 20, White, Residence: Eureka, Michigan, Born: Greenbush Twp., Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Elmer Stowell, Mother: Elizabeth Warner
Married: 12 April 1905, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: J.H. Bailey, Minister of the Gospel
Witnesses: Virgil and Minnie Wright, Duplain, Michigan
1920 U.S. Federal Census Clinton County, Michigan Sheet 8
Easorte Wright, 1886, 34, MI, Self, M, W, Married
Verna Wright, 1885, 35, MI, Wife, F, W, Married
Vada Wright, 1908, 12, MI, Daughter, F, W, Single
Children:
1g1.) Vada Wright
Born: 1908 Michigan
Wife#2: Mattie Sarah (Irish) Wright
2.) Joseph H. Wright
Born: 19 July 1846 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 4 Aug. 1867 Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 12 May 1921 North Star, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Burial: North Satr Cemetery, North Star, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Wife: Mary Jane (Wier) Wright
Born: 15 Oct. 1844 Ohio
Died: 2 Aug. 1929 North Star, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Burial: North Star Cemetery, North Star, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Father: John Wier Mother: Mary Ann (McClelland) Wier
Children:
2a.) Stewart Joseph Wright
2b.) Thomas Asbury Wright
2c.) Mary Jane "Mame" Wright
2d.) James Wellington Wright
2e.) Henry Head/Joseph Wright
2f.) Elsworth H. Wright
3.) Mary Elizabeth (Wright) Benson - Wilson
Born: 5 Nov. 1848 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 10 March 1867 Knox Co., Ohio by J.H. Hamilton
Died: 17 March 1933 Anita, Cass County, Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa
Husband#1: William Benson
Born: 1839-1842 Knox County, Ohio
Died: 23 Sept. 1880 Mechanlesville, Iowa
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Pioneer, Cedar Co., Iowa
Father: George Benson Mother: Rebecca (Spry) Benson
1870 U.S. Federal Census Monroe Twp., Knox Co., Ohio Page 26
William Benson, 28, M, W, Farmer, OH
Elizabeth Benson, 23, F, W, OH
Curtis Benson, 2, M, W, OH
Baby Benson, 1, M, W, OH
1880 U.S. Federal Census Fremont, Cedar Co., Iowa Page 20C
William Benson, 1839, OH< Self, FB CT, MB OH, W, M, Married, 41, Farmer
Mary Benson, 1849, H, Wife, FB & MB OH, W, F, Married, 31, Keeping House
Curtis Benson, 1868, OH, Son, FB & MB OH, W, M, Single, 12, Works on Farm
Rebecca Benson, 1871, OH, Daughter, FB & MB OH, W, F, Single, 9
Burgess Benson, 1874, OH, Son, FB & MB OH, Single, 6
Ellsworth Benson, 1874, OH, Son, FB & MB OH, W, M, Single, 6
Anita Tribune, Thursday, March 23, 1933
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilsom
Mary Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Wm. and Margaret Wright, was born November 5, 1848, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. After an illness of nearly three months , which was borne with the greatest of christian faith and fortude, she entered triumphantly into the heavenly home, passing away at her home in Anita on March 17th, at the age of 84years 8months and 12 days.
On March 10, 1867, she was united on marriage to Wm. Benson. To this union four children were born, Curtis W. Benson of Anita, Mrs. Mae Wilson of Randoplh, Nebraska, Ellsworth Benson of McLean, Nebraska, and Burgess Benson, deceased. Mr. Benson died September 23, 1880, at Mechanlesville, Iowa.
On April 10, 1882, at Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Benson was united in marriage to Wm. G. Wilson of Anita. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Eva Koob, who lived with and tenderly and lovingly cared for her mother in her declining years. Mr. Wilson passed away October 6, 1929.
When a girl eleven years of age the confessed Christ as her Savior, was baptised and united with the methodist Episcopal church, and has been an exemplary follower of Christ. Her cheerfulness and her joyous disposition bought gladness into every place she came and others felt the power of her christian optimism. She was a realous worker in the missionary societies, the ladies aides society of the church, and she was a life member of the W.C.T.U. She loved to work with children and the little folks in her neighborhood knew her as "Grandma Wilson."
In the last few years, ill health prevented her from keeping up her church activities but it never lessened her faith in Christ nor her love for His service.
During her illness those who watched by her bedside and those who visited with her was impressed by the sweet patience, the sublinme faith, and the christian fortitude with which she met these trying days.
In the last hours, knowing she was sooin to leave her loved ones, she beckoned them one by one to her bedisde and bade them an affectionate farewell. Her going was as she had lived, but the influence of her godly life will live on, inspiring who knew her, to a greater real in the christian work.
The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the Church of CXhrist, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. M. J. Rarick. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Music for the services was furnished by Mrs. G.M. Adair, Mrs. H. R. Redburn, Guy Rasmussern and A.B. Stone, with Mrs. Erie Osen at the piano. Songs rendered were "In the City Four Square", "Face to Face" and "Down the Valley". Pallbearers were C.H. Bartley, B.D. Forshay, Robert Scott, James Rickel, S.G. Jewett and Dr. C. E. Harry.
Children:
3a.) Curtis William Benson
Born: Jan. 1868, Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 10 Aug. 1898 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Died: 7 July 1935
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa Blk 2, Lot 21
Wife#1: Sarah More (Britten) Benson
Born: Feb. 1873 Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin
Father: William Britten Mother: Elizabeth (Noore) Britten
Iowa Marriage 1809-1992:
Curtis Benson, Knox Co., OH, 30, Father: William Benson, Mother: Mary E. Wright, White, Single
Sarah More Britten, 1873, Platteville, Grant Co., WI, 25, Father: William Britten, Mother: Elizabeth Noore, White, Single
Married: 10 Aug. 1898 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Wife#2: Anna Leslie (Gilpatrick) Benson
Born: 1887 Cedar County, Iowa
Married: 30 May 1917 Cass County, Iowa
Died: 19 June 1935
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa 12-2
Father: Peter Gilpatrick Mother: Medora (Balor) Gilpatrick
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Curtis William benson, Knox Co., Ohio, Father: William benson, Mother: Mary Eliz Wright, White
Anna Gilpatrick, Cedar Co., Iowa, Father: Peter Gilpatrick, Mother: Medora Balor
Married: 30 May 1917 Cass County, Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census Anita Town, Cass Co., Iowa Sheet 18A
Curtis W. Benson, Head, W, M, Jan. 1869, 31, Married 1 year, OH, FB & MB OH, Manager Stock Farm
Sarah M. Benson, Wife, W, F, Feb. 1874, 26, Married 1 year, 0 children, WI, FB & MB WI
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cass County, Iowa Sheet 4
C.W. Benson, 1869, 51, OH, Self, M, W, Married, FB & MB OH
Anna M. Benson, 1888, 32, IA, Wife, F, W, Married, FB IN, MB IA
Paul D. Benson, 1919, 1, IA, Son, M, W, Single, FB OH, MB IA
Dee Earl Benson, 1920, 0, IA, Son, M, W, Single, FB OH, MB IA
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Evergreen Cemetery, Grant Twp., Cass County, Iowa
Curtis W. Benson 1868-7 July 1935, Block 2, Lot 21
Anna Leslie Benson 1887-19 June 1956 12-2
Children:
3a1.) Paul Dewitt Benson
Born: 30 March 1918 Grant Twp, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Paul Dewitt Benson, Male, Born: 30 March 1918 Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Curtis W. Benson, Mother: Anna Gilpatrick
3a2.) Dee Earl Benson
Born: 15 July 1919 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Dee Earl Benson, Male, Born: 15 July 1919, Anita, Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Curt Benson, Mother: Anna Gilpatrick
3a3.) Carl Edgar Benson
Born: 3 July 1922 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950
Carl Earl Benson, Male, Born: 3 July 1922 Anita Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Curtis Benson, Mother: Anna Gilpatrick
3b.) Male Benson
Born: 1869 Knox Co., Ohio
3c.) Rebecca Mabel "Mae" (Benson) Wilson
Born: 1869/1871 Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 4 Sept. 1887 Sudubon Twp., Audubon Co., Iowa
Husband: Edward Wilson
Born: 1868 Cedar Co., Iowa
Father: William G. Wilson Mother: Mary E. (Wright) Wilson
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Edward Wilson, 1868, Cedar Co.,, IA, 19, Father: W.G. Wilson, Mother: Mary E. Wright
Mabel Benson, 1869, Knox Co., Ohio, 18, Father: Wm. Benson, Mother: Mary E. Wright
Married: 4 Sept. 1887. Audubon Twp., Audubon Co., Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census Benton Twp., Cass Co., Iowa Sheet 3B & 4A
Edward E. Wilson, Head, W, M, Aug. 1871, 29, Married 12 years, IA, FB & MB IA, Farmer
Rebeca Wilson, Wife, W, F, Nov. 1871, 29, Married 12 years, 2 Children - 2 Living, OH, FB & MB OH, Farm Work
Ulicus S. Wilson, Son, W, M, July 1888, 11, Single, IA, FB IA, MB OH, At School
Ray C. Wilson, Son, W, M, Sept. 1897, 2, Single, IA, FB IA, MB OH
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cedar Co., Iowa Sheet 7
Edward Wilson, 1871, IA, Self, 49, M, W, Married
May Wilson, 1872, OH, Wife, 48, F, W, Married
Children:
3c1.) Ulysses S. Wilson
Born: July 1888 Iowa
Wife: Goldie ( ) Wilson
Born: 1889 Nebraska
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cedar Co., Nebraska, Sheet 13
Ulysses S. Wilsom, 1889, 31, IA, Self, M, W, Married
Goldie Wilson, 1889, 31, NE, Wife, F, W, Married
3c2.) Ray C. Wilson
Born: 15 Sept. 1897 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950
Male, Wilson, Born: 15 Sept. 1897 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Eduard Wilson, Mother: Mable Benson
3d.) Burgess Benson
Born: Dec. 1873 Ohio
Married: 26 Feb. 1896 Oaklfield, Audubon Co., Iowa
Died: Before 1933
Wife: Allula (Cotton) Benson
Born: May 1876 Iowa
Father: George Cotton Mother: Mary (Beems) Cotton
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Burgess Benson, 1872, OH, 24, Father: Wm. Benson, Mother: W.E. Bright
Allula Cotton, 1876, IA, 20, Father: Geo. Cotton, Mother: Mary Beems
Married: 26 Feb. 1896 Oakfield, Audubon Co., Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census Oaklfield Twp., Audubon Co., Iowa Sheet 1B
Burgess Benson, Head, W, M, Dec. 1873, 26, Married 4years, OH, FB & MB OH, Farmer
Lula Benson, Wife, W, F, May 1877, 23, Married 4years, 1 Child - 1 Living, IA, FB NY, MB Eng.
Earl C. Benson, Son, W, M, Oct. 1898, 1, Single, IA, FB OH, MB IA
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cedar Co., Nebraska, Sheet 10
Burgess Benson, 1874, 46, OH, Self, M, W, Married
Lela Benson, 1877, 43, IA, Wife, F, W, Married
Muriel Benson, 1903, 17, IA, Daughter, F, W, Single
Helen Benson, 1906 Nebraska, Daughter, F, W, Single
Ellsworth Benson, 1908, 12, NE, Son, M, W, Single
Harold Benson, 1910, 10, NE, Son, M, W, Single
Children:
3d1.) Earl C. Benson
Born: Oct. 1898 Audubon Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Earl Benson Born: Audubon Co., Iowa, Father: Burgess Benson, Mother: Leila Catton
3d2.)Muriel Benson
Born: 1903 Iowa
3d3.) Helen Benson
Born: 1906 Nebraska
3d4.) Ellsworth Benson
Born: 1908 Nebraska
3d5.) Harold Benson
Born: 1910 Nebraska
3e.) Ellsworth Benson
Born: Dec. 1872 Ohio
Married: 7 March 1894 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa
Wife; Lena (McMillin) Benson
Born: June 1873 Ohio
Father: James McMillin Mother: Eliza (Hersh) McMillin
Iowa Marriages 1809-992:
Ellsworth Benson, 1872, OH, 22, Father: Wm. Benson, Mother: Elizabeth Wright, White, Single
Lena McMillin, 1873, OH, 21, Father: James McMillin, Mother: Eliza Hersh, White, Single
Married: 7 March 1894 Atlantinc, Cass County, Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census Sherman Twp., Wayne Co., Nebraska, Sheet 4A
Ellsworth Benson, Head, W, M, Dec. 1873, 26, Married 6 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Farmer
Lena Benson, Wife, W, F, June 1873, 27, Married 6years, 0 children, OH, FB & MB OH
Martin George, Servant, W, M, Dec. 1881, 18, Single, NE, FB & MB PA, Farm Laborer
Husband#2: William G. Wilson to Mary Elizabeth (Wright) Benson
Born:
Married: 10 April 1882 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Died: 6 Oct. 1929
Burial:
Father: Mother:
1900 U.S. Federal Census Audubon Twp., Audubon County, Iowa Sheet 1A
William Wilson, Head, W, M, Sept. 1845, 54, Married 33 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Farmer
Elizabeth M. Wilson, Wife, W, F, Nov. 1848, 51, Married 33 years, 5 Children - 5 Living, OH, FB & MB OH
Eva E. Wilson, Daughter, W, F, Jan. 1887, 13, Single, IA, FB & MB OH
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cass County, Iowa Sheet 17
William G. Wilson, 1846, 74, OH, Self, M, W, Married, FB VA, MB OH
Mary E. Wilson, 1849, 71, OH, Wife, F, W, Married, FB & MB OH
Children:
3f.) Ethel Eva (Wilson) Koob
Born: Jan. 1887Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa
Husband: Lafayette Anton Koob
Born: Anita, Cass County, Iowa
Father: Anton Koob Mother: Mary (VanSlyke) Koob
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Lafayette A. Koob, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Anton Koob, Mother Mary VanSlyke
Ethel Eva Wilson, 1886, Audubon Co., Iowa, Father: William G. Wilson, Mother: Mary E. Wright
Married: 21 Feb. 1906 Audubon County, Iowa
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cass Co., Iowa Sheet 5
L.A. Koob, 1887, 33, IA, Self, M, W, Married, FB Germany, MB NY
Eva Koob, 1888, 32, IA, Wife, F, W, Married, FB & MB OH
Hallie M. Koob, 1915, 5, IA, Daughter, F, W, Single, FB & MB IA
Ruth Koob, 1919, 1, IA, Daughter, F, W, Single, FB & MB IA
Children:
3f1.) Helen E. Koob
Born: 13 Dec. 1909 Grant, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Helen E. Koob, Female, Born: 13 Dec. 1909, Grant, Cass Co., Iowa, Father: Lafayette A. Koob,23, Mother: Ethel E. Koob, 21
3f2.) Hollie May Koob
Born: 12 Sept. 1914 Grant Twp., Cass County, Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Hollie May Koob, Born: Grant, Cass County, Iowa, Father: Lafayette Anton Koob, Born: Anita, Iowa, 29, Mother: Ethel Eva Wilson, Born: Audubon, Iowa, 25
3f3.) Ruth Koob
Born: 24 Dec. 1918 Anita, Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950
Ruth Koob, Female, Born: 24 Dec. 1918, Anita, Cass Co., Iowa, Father: lafayette Anton Koob, Mother: Ethel Eva Wilson
3f4.) Charlotte Belle Koob
Born: 6 Nov. 1927 Anita, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Charlotte Belle Koob, Born: 6 Nov. 1927, Anita, Grant Twp., Cass Co., Iowa, Female, Father: Lafayette Anton Koob, Mother: Ethel Eva Wilson
4.) John F. Wright
Born: Feb. 1851 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 18 June 1874 Knox Co., Ohio
Died:
Burial:
Wife#1: Mary "Mollie" E. ( Lind/Linn ) Wright
Born: 17 June 1850 Virginia
Died: 17 July 1885 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Mother:
Ohio Marriages 1800-1958:
John Wright and Mary E. Lind
Married: 18 June 1871 Knox County, Ohio
Hancock County Death Record Book #1, 1880-1897
Mollie Wright, age 35years 1month, died 17 July 1885, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa, buried: 19 July 1885 at Britt. Occupation: housewife, Cause of Death: Septicemia from premature labor.
Hancock Signal newspaper, Wednsday, July 22, 1885, Page 3 Column 4:
The funeral of Mrs. John Wright took place Sunday at the Congegrational Church".
Civil War Pension Index Card
John F. Wright, 2 Lt., Co. E, Reg. 32, Iowa Infantry Event Date: 1872
Civil War Pension Index Cards
John F. Wright, Private, Co. I, Reg. 8, Iowa Infantry Evente Date: 1870
1880 U.S. Federal Cesnsu College, Knox Co., Ohio Pg. 238C
John Wright, 1851, OH,. Self, FB VT, MB OH, W, M, Married, 29, Farm Laborer
Mary Wright, 1851, VA, Wife, FB & MB VA, W, F, Married, 29, Keeping House
Edward Wright, 1874, OH, Son, FB OH, MB VA, W, M, Singel, 6, At School
May Wright,. 1877, OH, Daughter, FB OH, MB VA, W, F, Single, 3
William Wright, 1880, OH, Son, FB OH, MB VA, W, M, Single, 2 Months
1900 U.S. Federal Census Britt Town, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 8B
John F. Wright, Head, W, M, Aug. 1851, 44, Married 12 years, OH, FB & MB OH
Ella M. Wright, Wife, W, F, Nov. 1855, 44, Married 12 years, PA, FB NY, MB PA, 2 Children - 2 Living
William Wright, Son, W, M, March 1880, 20, Single, OH, FB & MB OH
Ella F. Wright, Daughter, W, F, July 1890, 9, Single, IA, FB OH, MB PA
Kate Concoran, Boarder, W, F, DEc. 1888, 21, Single, IA, FB & MB Ireland
1920 U.S. Federal Census Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa Sheet 21
John Wright, 1847, 73, OH, M, W, Widowed, FB & MB OH
Children:
4a.) William W. Wright
Born: 28 March 1880 College Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Ohio Births and Christenings 1821-1962
William W. Wright, Male, Born: 28 March 1880 College Twp., Knox Co., Ohio, Father: John Wright, Mother: Mollie Lind
4b.) Edward L. Wright
Born: 1874 Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 28 July 1910 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Wife: Jessie Hanna (Allen) Wright
Born: 1881 Putnam Co., Iowa
Father: Frank Allen Mother: Eva (Crafton) Allen
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Edward L. Wright, Born: Knox County, Ohio, Father: John Wright, Mother: Mollie Lynn, White Single
Jessie Hanna, Born: 1881 Putnam Co., Iowa, 29, Father: Frank Allen, Mother: Eva Crafton, White
Married: 28 July 19140 Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
4c.) Ida May Wright
Born: 1877 Ohio
Married: 5 March 1893 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Husband: Irving R. Reber
Born: 1870
Iowa Marriages: 1809-1992
Irving R. Reber, 1870, 23
Ida May Wright, 1876, 17
Married: 5 March 1893 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Wife#2: Mary Ella (Schermerhorn-Gillham) Wright
Born: 22 Nov. 1855 Pennsylvania
Married: 24 Dec. 1888 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Died:
Burial:
Father: Uriah Schermerhorn Mother: Lydia Ann ( ) Schermerhorn
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
John F. Wright, 1851, 37
Mary E. Gillham, 1855, 33
Married: 24 Dec. 1888, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
4b.) Ella Flecther Wright
Born: 24 Aug. 1890 Iowa
Married: 6 Oct. 1909 Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
Died: 20 Nov. 1963 Napa, CA
Husband#1: Thomas William Simpson
Born: Springfield, Illinois
Father: Jas. Simpson Mother: Elizabeth (Wilmot) Simpson
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
T.W. Simpson, Springfield, Illinois, Father: Jas. Simpson, Mother: Elizabeth Wilmot, White, Single
Ella F. Wright, 1891, Britt, Iowa, 18, Father: John Wright, Mother: Ella Schermerhorn, White, Single
Married: 6 Oct. 1909, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Children:
4b1.) Wayne T. Simpson
Born: 4 Jan. 1911 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Wayne T. Simpson, Born: 4 Jan. 1911, Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Father: Thomas W. Simpson, Mother: Ella F. Wright
4b2.) Merl Kenneth Simpson
Born: 15 Aug. 1913 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Merl Kenneth Simpson, Born: 15 Aug. 1913 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Father: Thomas William Simpson, Mother: Ella F. Wright
Husband #2: E.F. Maxwell to Ella Fletcher (Wright) Simpson
Born: 1890 Maine
1920 U.S. Federal Census Payne County, Oklahoma Sheet 5
E.F. Maxwell, 1890, 30, Maine, Self, M, W, Married, FB & MB US
Ella Maxwell, 1891, 29, Iowa, Wife, F, W, Married, FB OH, MB PA
Wayne Simpson, 1911, 9, Iowa, Stepson, M, W, Single, FB IL, MB IA
Merle Simpson, 1914, 6, Iowa, Stepson, M, W, Single, FB IL, MB IA
Branson Simpson, 1916, 4, Iowa, Stepson, M, W, Single, FB IL, MB IA
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John F. Wright Born: Feb. 1857 OH
Ella Schermerhorn Born: 22 Nov. 1855 PA, Died: 22 FEb. 1930 Yale, Payne Co., OK
Married: 1879 OH
Children:
1. William Wright Born: Mar 1880 OH
2.) Maude A. Rickard Born: 1 Aug. 1875 Iowa, Died: 8 April 1959 St. Helens, Napa,
CA, Buried: Yountville Cem., Yountville, CA
NOTE: This daughter must be from Ella's first marriage.
3. Ella Flecther Wright Born: 24 Aug. 1890, Iowa, Died: 20 Nov. 1963, Napa, Iowa
(Note: She must have died in Napa, CA not Iowa)
5.) Hannah Jane (Wright) Ellsworth
Born: 9 May 1853 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Michigan
Married: 23 Feb. 1881 Concord Twp., Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 16 Sept. 1924 Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Husband: Horace Herman Ellsworth
Born: 14 Jan. 1853 LaSalle Co., Illinois
Died: 21 Dec. 1933 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Philander Stephens Ellsworth Mother: Henrietta Handon (Comstock) Ellsworth
1895 Iowa State Census
Herman H. Ellsworth
Residence: Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Age:41 Race: White Birthplace: IL Page: 158
1900 U.S. Federal Census Britt Town, Hancock Co., Iowa
Herin H. Ellsworth, W, M, Head, March 1853, 47, Married 19 years, IL, FB & MB PA, Auctioneer
Hannah Ellsworth, W, F, Wife, May 1853, 47, Married 19years, OH, FB & MB OH
Ella Ellsworth, W, F, Daughter, Feb. 1877, 23, Single, OH, FB IL, MB OH
Arthur Ellsworth, W, M, Son, Jan, 1882, 18, Single, IA, FB IL, MB OH
Harrison Ellsworth, W, M, Son, April 1888, 11, Single, IA, FB IL, MB OH
Lottie Ellsworth, W, F, Daughetr, Nov. 1892, 7, Single, IA, FB IL, MB OH
Dennis Kerus, Boarder, W, M, June 1861, 38, Single, PA, FB & MB Ireland, R.R. Laborer
Willaim A. Zetherberg, Boarder, W, M, Jan. 1880, 20, Single, MN, FB & MB Sweden, Telegraph Operator
Gus C. Lehnan, Boarder, W, M, Aug. 1875, 24, Single, B.__, FB & MB Germany, Telegraph Operator
William E. Williams, Boarder, W, M, FEb. 1863, 37, Single, WI, FB NY, MB VT, Carpenter
Peter Stahlen, W, M, Boarder, Sept. 1874, 25, Single, Norway, FB & MB Norway, Carpenter
Fred Mingo, Boarder, W, M, Dec. 1867, 32, Married 11 years, VT, FB Canada, MB VT, Carpenter
John Nang, Boarder, W, M, Sept. 1855, 44, Single, Canada, FB & MB Canada, French, Carpenter
George W. Thompson, Boarder, W, M, March 1853, 47, Married 12 years, PA, FB PA, MB NY, Carpenter
George Carter, Boarder, W, M, Sept. 1867, 32, Single, MI, FB & MB MI, Carpenter
1910 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 7A
Horace H. Ellsworth, Head, W, M, 57, Married, Age at first marriage: 29 years, Born: IL, FB PA, MB ME, Auctioneer, General
Hannah J. Ellsworth, Wife, F, W, 56, Married, Age at first marriage: 24, 5 Children - 4 Living, OH, FB Canada-English, MB PA
Herman H. Ellsworth, Son, W, 21, Single, IA, FB IL, MB OH, Drainage Laborer
Lottie L. Ellsworth, Daughetr, F, W, 16, Single, Single, IA, FB IL, MB OH
1920 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 10B
Horace H. Ellsworth, Head, M, W, 66, Married, IL, FB PA & MB PA
Hannah J. Ellsworth, Wife, F, W, 66, Married, OH, FB & MB Canada
1930 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 10B
Clarence L. Hartzell, 45, Head, 3000, M, W, 45, Married, Age at first marriage: 29, IA, FB & MB NY, Owner Drag Line
Lattie L. Hartzell, Wife, F, W, 36, Married, Age at first marriage: 20, IA, FB PA, MB OH
Elaine G. Hartzell, Daughter, F, W, 14, Single, IA, FB & MB IA
Zola Hartzell, Daughter, F, W, 12, Single, IA, FB & MB IA
Betty J. Hartzell, Daughter, F, W, 10, Single, IF, FB & MB IA
Clarence J. Hartzell, Son, M, W, 6, Single, IA, FB & MB IA
Frances J. Hartzell, Daughter, F, W, 1 4/12, Single, IA, FB & MB IA
Horace H. Ellsworth, Father-in-law, M, W, 78, Widowed, PA, FB & MB PA
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Hannah Jane Wright
Born: 9 May 1852, Knox Co., Ohio
Death: 23 Sept. 1924
Father: William W. Wright Mother: Margaret
The Britt News Tribune, Wednsday, September 17, 1924 Pg.1, Column 5
MRS. H.H. ELLSWORTH CLOSES EYES IN DEATH
WIFE OF WELL KNOWN AUCTIONEER IN DEAD AFTER WEEKS OF SUFFERING
Had Lived in Britt for Forty-Six Years and Beared Family Here
Mrs. Hannah Jane Ellsworth, wife of the well known auctioneer H.H. Ellsworth, and who has been a resident of Britt for forty-six years, closed her eyes in death Tuesday noon, September 16th 1924. For several years her health has been very poor. Eight weeks before her death she was taken to her bed seriously ill from heart trouble and dropsey. Mrs. Ellsworth was only twenty five years old when she came to Britt. She lived to be 71 years, 4 months, and 7 days old - spending more than sixteen years of her life as a citizen of Britt. She was possessed of those kindly characteristics that mark the early pioneer, a socialbility of the home and an earnest desire to serve her family and her friends. A member of the Methodist church she lived a christian life doing good wherever she could. She will be greatly missed by her husband and family and a large circle of close friends.
Hannah Jane Wright was born in Knox County, Ohio. May 9th, 1853. She came west to town with her parents arriving in Britt in 1878. On Feb. 3, 1881, she was married to H.H. Ellsworth. This happy union was blessed with five children, Mrs. Ella Watzer of Sterling, Ill., Arthur A. Ellsworth, Harrison Ellsworth and Lottie Hartzell of Britt. One son George died in infancy. Besides the husband and children there are left to mourn six brothers, Andrew Wright of St. Cloud, Minn., David of Medford, MInn., Charles of Waseca, Minn., John of Mason City, Shannon and William of Britt: three sisters, Mrs. M.E. Wilson of Anita, Iowa, Mrs. Ella Jensen of Medford, Minn., Mrs. Frank Lewis of Dubuque and six grand children.
Funeral arrangements are announced foe 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the home. Rev. John Drake Wolcott, of the Methodist church will deliver the funeral oration. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Britt.
The Britt News Tribune, Wednsday, September 24, 1924, Page 5, Column 1 under "Local Happenings"
Relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of Mrs. H.H. Ellsworth Thursday afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hartzell, Algona; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartzell, Bancroft; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stille, Klemme; Mrs. Ella Walzer, Sterling, Ill.; Mr. Chas. Wright, Waseca, MInn.; Mr. David Wright, Medford, MInn.; Mr. John Wright, Mason City; Mrs. Frank Lewis, Dubuque; Mrs. E.M. Jensen, Medford, Minn.
The Britt News Tribune, Wednsday, December 27, 1933, Page 1, Column 6
AN OLD TIMER BIDS FAREWELL
Was Sheriff, d eputy Sheriff, Leading Auctioneer in Hancock Co., for Many Years
Horace Herman Ellsworth, (familiarly known as Herm Ellsworth) has gone forth into the land from whence no traveler returns. he died at his home in Britt from the infirmities of old age at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, december 21, 1933. His birth is recorded as January 14, 1853, so at death he had attained an age of 80 years, 11 months, and 7 days. His birthplace was Vermillion, LaSalle County, Illinois.
Coming to Hancock County in 1878 he settled at Bailey's Grove, southeast of Britt. The new town of Britt was being established and in 1880 he moved to town. Miss hannah Jane Wright worked in the home of Philander S. Ellsworth (his Father) and it was there Herm made the acquantance of his future wife. They were married at Concord on Feb. 23, 1881; started housekeeping in Britt, reared their family here and lived happily through a long and useful life. Mrs. Ellsworth passed away on Sept. 23, 1924, since which time he has lived with his dughter, Mrs. Clarence Hartzell and son Art.
The children of H.H. and Hannah Ellsworth were Arthur and Mrs. C. L. Hartzell of Britt, Harrison another son , died July 7, 1925, and one died in infancy. Mr. Ellsworth is the last to die of a family of eleven children. Surviving grandchildren are Norman and Henry Ellsworth, Huxley, Iowa; Elaine, Zola, Betty, Bud and Frances Hartzell, Britt.
Mr. Ellsworth was crippled and found it necessary to go on crutches most of his life, but this did not keep him from being a hard worker and a useful man to his family, his town, his county, for he served as the first town clerk of Britt. In later years he acted as deputy sheriff, Sheriff, trustee and town councilman and was faithful in the performance of his duties. But perhaps he will be best remebered for his work as auctioneer and it was in this work that he earned the title of Colonel. As long as health would permit he pursued his work, covering a large territory - in fact at one time he cried sales in Hancock, Wright, Kossuth and Winebago counties as well was his reputation built up as an auctioneer.
Funeral service were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the home, the Rev. G. W. Eggleston preaching the sermon. Interment was in Everegreen cemetery, Britt.
Children:
5a.) Ella H. (Ellsworth) Watzer
Born: Feb. 1877 Ohio
5b.) Arthur Augustus Ellsworth
Born: 17 Jan. 1882 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: Never
Died: 21 Feb. 1939 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
The Britt New Tribune, Thursday, February 23, 1939.g. 1, Column 6
Arthur Ellsworth Finishes This Life
Last week this paper chronicled the serious illness of Arthur Ellworth, well known life-long resident of Britt. Today we chronicle his passing. His death brought rest and peace to one who had spent many months in hospitals enduring the months of pain. Probably no one shall ever know the agony he withstood. Yet through it all he exhibited a patience seldom seen and all of his misfortunes and disabilities did not rob him of his cheerful disposition or make of him a mournful pa__________.
His outstanding charcteristic was his cheerfulness under all circumstances, and his way of seeing the sun behind the clouds and of letting one know that he expected it to shine out brightly tomorrow, was commendable.
Arthur Ellsworth was the first man that Lou Roberts spoke to when he came to Britt. Arthur was driving a bus at the time and met the night M. & St. L. train. He had been told to watch for Lou and fulfilled the job by making a friend.
Arthur Augustus Ellsworth was born a son to Herman and Hannah Jane Ellsworth at Britt, Iowa, on January 17, 1882. At death on February 21, 1939, he had reached an age of 57 years, 1 month and 5 days. All his life was spent here and had a wide acquaintance. His parents and one brother, Harrison, preceded him in death. The only living memeber of that family is his sister in Britt, Mrs. C. L. Hartzell, who had been carrying on a watchful vigil at his bedside at the hospital for the past two weeks. When he passed, Mr. Hartzell, Bud, Betty and Zola Hartzell were present. The survivors are one sister and her husband, five nieces and three nephews.
The funeral is being held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Wigton-Russ Funeral Home at 2 o'clock, the Rev. C. N. McMillan in charge. The body will lie in a grave in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery.
5c.) Herman Harrison Ellsworth
Born: 23 Sept. 1886 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 28 Feb. 1911
Died: 7 July 1925
Burial:
Wife: Lebertha Effaline (Stumpf) Ellsworth
Born: 19 Feb. 1890
Died:
Burial:
Father: George Henry Wihelm Stumpf Mother: Bertha (Peter) Stumpf
Children:
5c1.) Henry Harrison Ellsworth
Born: 5 June 1912
5c2.) Norman Albert Ellsworth
Born: 24 July 1913 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 4 Nov. 1944 Phoenix City, Alabama
Died: 1 Aporil 1974 Friday Harbor, Washington
Burial: Friday Harbor, Washington
Wife: Lola Inez (Williams) Ellsworth
Born: 1915 Telfair Co., Georgia
5d.) George Ellsworth
Born: April 1888 Iowa
5e.) Lottie Lu Ella (Ellsworth) Hartzell
Born: 14 Nov. 1893 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 19 Aug. 1914 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 25 July 1980 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Husband: Clarence LaVern Hartzell
Born: 10 Feb. 1885 Rockwell,
Died: 15 Aug. 1973 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father:George W. Hartzell Mother:Lydia (Puls) Hatzell
The Britt News Tribune, Thursday, August 23, 1973, Pg. 2, Column 6, 7, and 8
Hartzell last rites are held locally
Funeral services for Clarence Hartzell were held Saturday, Aug. 18 at 1;30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Britt. Rev. Howard Eldrenkamp officiated and burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.
Marjorie Benzler was the organist for Alfred Champion who sang "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden". Ushers were Frank Johnson and Emmett Sheets, Casket bearers were Arthur Jass, Harols Jacobson, Maynard Holck, Kenneth Smith, James Trulson and Clarence Dahle, Honorary casket bearers were L.M. Brower, Tom Cosgriff, Henry Meyer, Dan Williams, Martin Cosgiff, Wm. Smith and Frank Whetstone.
Clarence Luverne Hartzell, son of George W. and Lydia Puls Hatzell, passed away at Westview Manor, Britt Aug. 15 following a lingering illness.
Mr. Hartzell was born Feb. 10, 1883 in Rockwell and was 88 years, 6 months and 5 days of age at the time of his death. He received his education in the Rockwell schools and had been a resident of Britt since the age of 13 years, moving here in 1898. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at an early age.
At the age of 80 years Mr. Hartzell retired from the freight and express business and had provided this service from 2 railroads which served Britt. Mr. Hartzell started the first truck line between Britt and Mason City. He was a volunteer fireman for 28 years and had served as the Chief for 8 years.
Mr. Hartzell had received a certificate of achievement being the first award given to an individual by the Britt American Legion Post #315 for outstanding service to his community for duties as a police officer.
He was married to Lottie Ellsworth, Aug. 19, 1914 at their present home in Britt. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 16, 1964 at an open house at the Britt Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie, Britt, 5 daughters; Elaine Hartzell of Britt, Zola Phy of Panorama City, Calif., Betty Klass of Fort Dodge, Frances Gast and Margy Darling of Britt, 1 son, Clarence Hartzell Jr. of Warsaw, Ind., 12 grandchildren, 11 great Grandchildren, 3 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Ludeke, Mason City, Mrs. Helen Stille of Klemme, and Mrs. Charles Van Zanten of Shelly, Mich., 1 aunt, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 great grandchild, 1 sister and 1 son-in-law.
The Britt News Tribune, Thursday, July 31, 1980, Pg. 2, Column 3
Lottie L. Hartzell, 86, dies; services
Lottie L. Hartzell, 86, of Britt passed away Friday afternoon, July 25, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral Service were held Monday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church of Britt with Rev. Larry Vallery officiating. Services were held Sunday evening at the Carter Ewing Funeral Home by the Charity Rebekah Lodge No. 334.
The congregation, accompanied by organist Mrs. Ralph Hodson, sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Rock of Ages". Ushers were Robert Hiscocks and Gilbert Guenther.
Casketbearers were Kenny Smith, Jim Truison, Ivan Norstrud, Paul Kelly, Cliff Smith and Richard Wilson.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, with the Carter - Ewing Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lottie L. Hartzell, daughter of Herman Horace Ellsworth and Hannah Jane Wright Ellsworth, was born November 14, 1893 in Britt and she was 86 years, 8 months and 10 days of age at the time of her death. She has lived in Britt all her life.
She was baptised and confirmed in the Christian Faith and was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Britt. She received her education in Britt schools and she was married to Clarence l. Hartzell August 19, 1914 in Britt. They had celebrated their 50th anniversary August 19, 1964 at an open house at the Britt Methodist Church. Her husband Clarence passed away August 15, 1973 and she has lived in the Kelly apartments since 1974. She was amember of the United Methoodist Womens Society, Charity Rebekah Lodge No. 334 of Britt, the VFW and American Legion Auxilaries, and with her husband they had operated a Freight and Express business in Britt for many years.
Lottie is survived by five daughters, Elaine Hartzell of Britt, Zola Phy and her husband Frank of Los Angeles, Ca., Betty Klass and her husband Thain of Fort Dodge, Fran Gast of Gritt, Marg Darling and her husband Eldon of Britt; one son, Clarence Jr. and his wife Marie Hartzell of Nappanee, Ind., 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, two step grand daughters; six step great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, many realtives and many friends.
She was proceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence L., three brothers, one sister, one son-in-law and two great grandchildren.
Children:
5e1.) Elaine G. Hartzell
Born: 1915
Died:
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
5e2.) Zola (Hartzelll) Phy
Born: 1918
Died: 1984
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
5e3.) Hartzell Twins
Died: 1919
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
5e4.) Betty J. Hartzell
Born: 1920
5e6.) Clarence L. Hartzell
Born: 1924
5e7.) Frances J. (Hartzell) Gast
Born: 1928
Died: 1993
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
6.) Terry/Teary George Wright
Born: 5 July 1855 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: Oct. 1880 Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 10 April 1913 Newark Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Erureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Nettie (Hill) Wright
Born: 25 Feb. 1848 Rockford, Illinois
Died: 22 June 1903 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Redwin Hill Mother: Ella ( ) Hill
1885 IowaState Census Collection, 1836-1925
Terry Wright, 1856, OH, M, Married, Census Date: 1885, State: Iowa, County: Hancock, Locality: Britt, Line 8, Family No. 3
Terry Wright, 29
Nellie Wright 35
Vina Wright 3
Fredie Wright 1
Iowa State Census 1885
Terry Wright, 29, Male, Born: OH, Married
Line 8, Dwelling No. 3, Family No. 3, Page: 66
Iowa, Hancock County, Britt Volume: 194
Twp. No. 96, Range 25, Sec. 28, Location: S1/4, S3/10, W1/4, NW SE
1900 U.S. Federal Census Ashley Village, Gratiot Co., Michigan Pg. 3A
Terry G. Wright, Head, W, M, July 1854, 45, Married 19 years, OH, FB RI, MB OH, Day Laborer
Nettie Wright, Wife, W, F, Feb. 1848, 52, Married 19 years, 4 children - 4 Living, OH, FB & MB NY
Bella Wright, Daughter, W, F, Aug. 1885, 14, Single, Iowa, FB & MB OH
Nora Wright, Daughter, W, F, Sept. 1887, 12, Single, OH, FB & MB OH
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Nettie Wright, Died: 22 June 1903, Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan, Born: 25 Feb. 1848, Rockford, Illinois, Female, White, Age at Death: 55y3m22d, Married, Age at first marriage: 30 years, Parent of 4 children of whom 4 are living, Housekeeper, Father: Edwin Hill Born: Rockford, Il, Mother: Ella Hill, Born: Illinois, Burial: 24 June 1913, Eureka, Cause of Death: Valvular Heart Disease, File No. 617, Registered No. 4.
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Teary Wright, Died: 10 April 1913, Newark Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan, Born: 8 July 1855,Ohio, Male, White, Widowed, 57y9m3d, Farmer, Father: Wm. Wright, Born: Massachusetts, Mother: Margaret Harsmond, Born: Germany, Informant: Thomas Wright, Middleton, Michigan, Burial: 13 April 1913, Eureka, Cause of Death: Pertonitis due to perforation of some abdominal niscus, accompanied by internal hemorrhage, 11 hours, Registered No. 9.
Obituary: Clinton Republican, April 17, 1913, Page 1
DIED OF PERITONITIS
The remains of Terry Wright were brought from Ithaca Friday, for interment in Eureka Cemetery. He had gone to Ithaca to visit his daughter, Mrs. H. O'Dell, and was taken ill with peritonitis. He was ill but ten hours. He was 57 years old.
Obituary:
Teary Wright, brother of Joseph Wright living about two miles southwest of Ithaca, came from Middleton last Wednsday to visit with his brother Joseph who has been ill for some time and while there was taken suddenly ill with peritonitis and died the following forenoon. Mrs. Henry O'Dell, his daughter, was summoned and took the remains to her home in St. Johns on Friday, where funeral services were held, and interment made at Eureka Cemetery beside his wife who died about a year ago. Mr. Wright was born in Ohio in 1855 and came to Michigan 21 years ago, settling in Clinton County. He leaves two sons, Thomas of Middleton and Fred of St. Johns, and two daughters, Mrs. Isabel Odell and Mrs. Nora Smoth, both of St. John.
Ithaca April 24, 1913
Note: Peritonitis:
An inflamation in the abdominal cavity, usually caused by infection. This can occur if an ulcer or rupture is in the intestinal wall and the contents of the intestine leak out into the abdomen. The symptoms of Peritonitis are abdominal pain and / or tenderness, constipation, vomiting and fever. Peritonitis is treated through surgery; the infection and any damaged tissue are removed. Peritonistis is a serious condition that requires immediate attention because it can be fatal.
Record of Funeral:
Teary Wright, Date: 10 April 1913
Date of Funeral: 13 April at Eureka, removed from Ithaca April 11th
PLace of Death: Newark
Certifying Physician: R.G. Dean
Cause of Death: Peretonitis
Date of Death: 10 April 1913
Date of Birth: 8 July 1855
Occupation: Farmer
Age at Daeth: 57y9m2d
Body to be shipped to: St. Johns
Interment: Eureka Cemetery
Children:
6a.) Vina "Vinnie" (Wright) Chubb - Schuctinger
Born: 7 June 1880 Britt Twp., Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 7 June 1880 Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Died: 13 June 1911 Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband #1: Phillip Henry Chubb
Born: 29 Aug. 1862 Canada
Died: 23 Oct. 1944 Ithaca, Gratiot Co.,, Michigan
Burial: Ford Cemetery, Bannister, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Father: Thomas Chubb Mother: Sarah (Quartz) Chubb
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Phillip Henry Clueff, 31, W, Ashley, MI, Born: Canada, Laborer, Father; Thomas Clubb, Mother: Sarah Quartz
Vina Wright, 16, W, Ashley, MI, Born: Iowa, Housework, Father: Terry Wright, Mother: Nettie Hill
Married: 12 Sept. 1898 Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married BY: Perry D. Pettit, Justice of the Peace
Witnesses: Terry Wright, Hamilton, MI and Charles Wright, Ashley, MI
1900 U.S. Federal Census Elba Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan
Philip H. Chubb, Head, W, M, Aug. 1862, 37, Married 1 year, Canada, FB & MB Canada, Day Laborer
Virginia Chubb, Wife, W, F, Sept. 1881, 18, Married 1 year, Iowa, FB OH, MB IL
Charles H. Chubb, Son, W, M, Oct. 1899, 7/12, Single, MI, FB Canada, MB IA
Children:
6a1.) Charles Henry Chubb
Born: 10 Oct. 1899 Pompeii, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married:
Died: 1989
Burial: Ford Cemetery, Bannister, Gratiot Co., Michigan
6a2.) Edith May Chubb
Born: 1 May 1901
Died: 19 June 1926
Burial: Ford Cemetery, Bannister, Gratiot Co., Michigan
6a3.) Russell Chubb
Born: 11 Aug. 1903
Died: 1991
Burial: Ford Cemetery, Bannister, Gratiot Co., Michigan
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Vina Schuctinger, Died: 13 June 1911, Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Born: 7 June 1880, Iowa, Female, White, Married, Housewife, 31y0m6d, Father: Terry Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Nettie Hill, Born. Iowa, Informant: Terry Wright, St. Johns, Michigan, Burial: 15 June 1911, Eureka, Cause of Death: Cancer of uterus, Registered No. 11.
Husband#2: Reuben Seutxuiger / Schuctinger
Born: 1865 Canada
Married: 1 Aug. 1907 Ashley, Gratiot County, Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: George Schuctinger Mother: Margaret (Avion) Schuctinger
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Reuben Seutxuiger, 42, 1865, Canada, Father: George Seutxuiger, Mother: Maragaret Avion, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Organ Grinder, Twp Previous Marriages
Onia Clubb, 26, 1881, Britt Twp., Iowa, Father: Terry Wright, Mother: Nettie Hill, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Housework, One Previous Marriage
Married: 1 Aug. 1907 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married BY: Elder D. Roop, Minister
Witnesses: Henry O'Dell and Isabelle Odell, Ashley, Michigan
6b.) Fred Wright
Born: 13 Sept. 1882 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Never Married
Died: 16 June 1915 Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton, Michigan
Clinton Republican June 17, 1915, Pg.1
F. WRIGHT KILLED
By Live Wire-Rasturing Cattle Near Beadle's Crossing on M.U.,T.
PHONE POLES BLOWN DOWN
Wires Coming in Contact with Trolly Wire Henry O'Dell Also Has Narrow Escape
Fred Wright was instantly killed Wednsday afternoon about 3 o'clcok by an electric current, while pasturing some cattle along the road near Beadle's crossing, on the eclectric line.
The accident was caused by two Union Telephone pole being blown down, the wires coming in contact with the trolley wire and a cable of the Farmers' line and a wire fence.
Mr. Wright was standing in the middle of the wagon road and it is thought that the wires must have struck him in falling. When assistance came he was laying across the web of live wires.
Sheriff Cramer and Dr. H.D. Squair drove out to the scene of the accident, but there was nothing that could be done for the unfortunate man.
Henry O'Dell, a brother-in-law of Mr. Wright, also received a bad shock, when he took hold of a chain, which was around a cow's neck and stepped on one of the wires. Mr. Lewis, who lives on the corner saw the danger and grabbed Mr. O'Dell by the coat and pulled him away.
The farm fence was so heavily charged with electricity that the posts near by were set on fire.
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Fred Wright, Died: 16 June 1915, Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Born: 13 Sept. 1883 Iowa, Male, White, Single, Age at Death: 31y9m3d, Father: Terry Wright, Born: Iowa, Mother: Nettie Hill, Born: Don't know, Informant: Isabel O'Dell, St. Johns, Michigan, Burial: 18 June 1915, Eureka Cemetery, Cause of Death: Electricuted, File No. 35, Registered No. 12.
6c.) Isabella (Wright) O'Dell
Born: 8 Aug. 1885 Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 13 May 1903 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan'
Died: 21 Dec. 1926 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: Henry A. O'Dell
Born: 3 Nov. 1880 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Died: 13 May 1946 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: Wilbur O'Dell Mother: Sarah (Shellenbarger) O'Dell
familysearch.org
Isabell Wright, Born: 8 Aug. 1885, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Teary Wright, Mother: Nittie Hill Wright
Michgan Marriages 1868-1925:
Henry O'dell, 22, White, Resiudence: Eureka, Michigan, Born: Gratiot Co., Michigan, Father: Wilbur O'Dell, Mother; Sarah Shellenbarger, Farmer
Isabella Wright, 18, White, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Born: Iowa, Father: Terry Wright, Mother: nettie Hill, Housework
Married: 13 May 1903 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: George H. Marshall, Justice of the Peace
Witnesses: Edward McKee and D.S. _____, St. Johns, Michigan
Clinton Co. Republican News Dec. 22, 1926, Pg.2
Mrs. Henry O"Dell Died Dec. 21 at Home in St. Johns
Mrs. Henry O"Dell, 41, died at her home in St. Johns Tuesday, December 21, 1926. Funeral services were held at the residence on South Lansing street at 10 a.m. Friday with burial in Eureka.
Isabel Wright O'Dell was born in Iowa August 8, 1885. In 1903 she married Henry O"Dell of St. Johns who survives her together with four children, Mrs. LeVerne Munger, Mrs. R.J. Teachout, Dorothy and Helen. all of St. Johns, and one sister, Mrs. Ray Smith of Laingsburg.
Clinton Co. Republican News May 16, 1946, Pg. 3
Died at Hospital Following Illness
Lingering Illness Takes Henry A. O"Dell; Funeral Services Held Today
Henry A. O'Dell, 65, of St. Johns passed away at Clinton Memorial Hosital, Teusday after a lingering illness. Mr. O'Dell has suffered ill health for a number of years.
He was born on Nov. 3, 1880, near Ashley, the son of Wilber and Sarah O'Dell. He spent his early life in and near that community and in 1903 was married to Miss Isabell Wright. To this union four children were born. Mrs. O'Dell preceded him in death in 1926.
In 1935 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Lucy Andrews of Gratiot County, who survives him at the home at 901 S. Lansing. Other survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Nettie Munger, Mrs. Pearl Teachout of St. Johns, Mrs. Dorothy Rose of Ovid and Mrs. Helen Ladd of Ashley; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mary Kesling of Lansing, Mrs. Nellie Ackles of North Star and Mrs. Latona Sawtell of Ionia; and one brother, Charles, of Grand Rapids.
Funeral services were held from the Osgood funeral home at 2:00 p.m. today (THusrday). Interment was at Eureka Cemetery.
Children:
6c1.) Pearl Irene ('Dell) Teachout
Born: 1906 Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married: 21 July 1923 St. JOhns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Husband: R. Jack L. Teachout
Born: 9 Nov. 1900 Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: John E. Teachout Mother: Vena (Burnham) Teachout
Michigan Births 1867-1902:
R.J. Teachout, Born: 9 Nov. 1900, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, Male, Father: John E. Teachout, Born: MI, Mother: Jenna Teachout, Born: MI
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
R.J.E. Teachout, 22, 1901, Flint, Michigan, Father: John Teachout, Mother: Vena Burnham, Residence: Flint, Michigan, Laborer
Pearl Irene O'Dell, 17, 1906, Gratiot Co., Michigan, Father: Henry O'Dell, Mother: Isabelle Wright, Residence: St. Johns, Michigan, Housework
Married: 21 July 1923 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married BY: Wm. J. Steere, Justice of the Peace
Witnesses: Henry and Isabelle O"Dell, St. Johns, Michigan
Children:
6c1a.) Edward Allen Teachout "Ted"
Born: 7 Dec. 1931 St. Johns, Cinton Co., Michigan
Married: 26 May 1958
Died: 17 Sept. 2008 Village of Mesick, Wexford Co., MI
Burial: Mt. Clemens Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI
Wife: Vaila Elizabeth ( Smith ) Teachout
Born: 29 April 1935
Died: 31 March 2008 Village of Mesick, Wexford Co., MI
Burial:
Father: Dolford Smith Mother: Lila (Hopkins) Smith
Cadilac News Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Edward "Ted" A. Teachout
Avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting
Benzonia Edward "Ted" A. Teachout of Mesick, age 76, died Wednsday, September 17, 2008, at home surrounded by his family.
Ted was an avid outdoorsman; he ejnoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed playing poker.
He is survived by three sons, Jimmy (Carolyn) Teachout of Mesick, Doug (Chric) Garrett of Farwell, Mich., and Jerry (Edwina) Teachout of Mesick,; daughter; Robin (Tom) Hopwell; 11 grandchildren and 24 Great-Grandchildren with another one on the way; and brother Wayne Teachout of Jackson, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vaila; son, Dale; parents, RJ and Pearl Teachout; and sisters Pauline Mudget and Margret Griffin.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Minar Bible Church with Pastor Bruce Rose officiating; a luncheon will follow. A graveside service will be held at 1p.m. Wednsday, September 24, at Mt. Clemens Cemetery in St. Johns, Mich.
Jowett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Benzonia, is handling the arrangements.
Children:
6c1a1.) Jimmie Teachout
6c1a2.) Chris Teachout
6c1a3.) Jerry Teachout
6c1a4.) Robin Teachout
6c1b.) Wayne Allen Teachout
6c1c.) Dale Teachout
6c1d.) Pauline Teachout
6c1e.) Margaret Teachout
6c2.) Nettie (O'Dell) Munger
Born: 1905 Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married: 8 March 1922 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: LaVerne J. Munger
Born: 1899 Shiawassee Co., Michigan
Died: 1944
Burial: Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Arthur W. Munger Mother: Ella M. (Holden) Munger
Michigan Marraiges 1868-1925:
LaVerne Munger, 22, 1900, Shiawassee Co., Michigan, Father: Arthur W. Munger, Mother: Ella M. Holden, Residence: St. Johns, Michigan, Farmer
Nettie O"Dell, 17, 1905, Gratiot Co., Michigan, Father: Henry O"Dell, Mother: Isabelle Wright, Residence: St. Johns, Michigan. Housework
Married: 8 March 922 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married By: Timothy Clark, Justoce of the Peace
Witnesses: Arthur E. Holchkiss and Henry O"Dell, St. Johns, Michigan
6c3.) Dorothy O'Dell
6c4.) Helen O'Dell
6d.) Nora (Wright) Smith
Born: 1888
Married: 15 Sept. 1908 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Husband: Leroy Smith
Born: 1870 Washington Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan
Died: 1939
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Bennington, Shiawassee Co., Michigan
Father: P.S. Smith Mother: Harriet C. (Carnes) Smith
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Leroy Smith, 38, 1870 Washington, Father: P. Smith, Mother: Harriet Carnes, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Laborer
Nora Wright, 1888, Unknown, Father; Wright, Mother: Not Listed, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Housework
Married: 15 Sept. 1908, Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married By: Elder Nathan Roof, Minister of the Gospel
Witnesses: Henry and Bell O"Dell, Ashley, Michigan
Wife#2: Clarissa (Brock - Ordaway) Wright to Terry Wright
Born: 27 Aug. 1836 Lenawee Co., Michigan
Married: 1 Oct. 1906 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Died: 2 April 1912 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Robert Brock Mother: Elizabeth (Ostron) Brock
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Terry Wright, 51, 1855, Ohio, Father: Wm. Wright, Mother: Maragert, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Farming
Clarissa Ordaway, 60, 1846, New York, Father: Rob. Brock, Mother: Elizabeth Brock, Residence: Ashley, Michigan, Housework
Married: 1 Oct. 1906 Ashley, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Married By: Elder Nathan Roof, Minister
Witnesses: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robson, Washington, Michigan
1910 U.S. Federal Census St. Jhn Ward 3, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg. 6B
Jerry Wright, Head, W, M, 56, Married 2 years, OH, FB & MB Unknown, Laborer, Odd Jobs
Clarisa Wright, Wife, F, W, 75, Married 2 years, 11 Children - 7 Living, NY, FB & MB NY
Fred Wright, Son, M, W, 25, Single, MI, FB OH, MB NY, Laborer, Odd Jobs
Clarisa Wright, 75
Fred Wright, 25
Clinton Republican April 4, 1912, Pg. 7
MRS. TERRY WRIGHT
Mrs. erry Wright died at her late home Wednsday after only a week's illness. She was 86 years of age. The funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 9:30 and interment in Eureka Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children.
Clinton Republican April 11, 1912, Pg. 12
Mrs. Terry Wright
Clarissa Holden was born in Lenawee County, August 27, 1836 and died at her late residence at St. Johns, April 3, 1912. The funeral services were conducted at the home on Friday, April 15, Rev. C.W. Lyman oficiating. Interment in Eureka cemetery.
At the age of 17 the deceased was married to Aaron Ordway who died August 25th, 1890. In 1906, she was married to Terry Wright in Washington township, Gratiot County. To the first union 11 children were born, 7 of whom Moses, Olive, James, Sadie, Harvey, Olsira, George and Hattie, beside her husband survive. There are also 37 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her last illness was for only six days. Mrs. Wright was converted in her youth and for many years was a member of the Free Methodist church. The end of her life came as a peaceful sleep.
7.) William Gilbert Wright
Born: 12 Sept 1857 Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 22 Nov. 1883 Forest City,
Died: 28 April 1929 Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Wife: Lena (Wenz) Wright
Born: May 1861 Iowa
Died:
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: John G. Lenz Mother: Magdalena ( ) Wenz
Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
IA1885-194 Line 27, Family No. 115 Page 82
William G. Wright, 26, M, Married, Laborer, OH
Lena Wright, 24, F, Married, IA
Charles Holcolm, 24, M, Single, Laborer, WI
Iowa State Census 1885
William G. Wright, 26, M, OH, Married
Location: Latimore's Addition Block 16
Iowa State Census 1895
William G. Wright, Age: 36, White, Borthplace: Ohio, Residence: Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 7A
William G. Wright, Head, W, M, Sept. 1857, 42, Married 16 years, OH, FB & MB NY, Day Laborer
Lena Wright, Wife, W, F, May 1861, 39, Married 16 years, 1 Child - 1 Living, IA, FB & MB Germany
Harry Wright, Son, W, M, May 1886, 14, Single, IA, FB OH, MB IA, At School
Clarence Wright, Nephew, W, M, March 1895, 5, Single, MN, FB OH, MB WI
1910 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 13A
William G. Wright, Head, W, M, 52, Married 26 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Laborer Ditching
Lena Wright, Wiufe, W, F, 49, Married 26 years, IA, FB & MB Germany
Clarence C. Wright, Adopted Son, M, W, 15, Single, MN, FB OH, MB Unknown
1920 U..S. Federal Census Hancock Co, Iowa Sheet 9
Will E. Wright, 1858, 62, OH, Self, M, W, Married, FB US, MB OH
Lena Wright, 1861, 59, IA, Wife, F, W, Married, FB & MB Germany
Clarence C. Wright, 1896, 24, MN, M, W, Single, FB OH, MB IA
The Britt News - Tribune, Wednsday, April 24, 1929, Pg. 1, Column 2
WM. WRIGHT A SUFFERER IN STATE HOSPITAL
Wm. G. Wright who is a patient at an Iowa City hospital, was reported to be in a serious condition Friday and the family was notified and his son Harry left that night to be at his bedside. Harry returned home early Monday morning leaving his father slightly improved, although he is yet in a serious condition. Mr. Wright has been there three weeks for treatment and the fore part of last week underwent an operation.
The Britt New -0 Tribune, Wednsday, May 1, 1929, Pg. 1, Column 6
WILL WRIGHT'S LONG SUFFERING IS ENDED
Mr. Wright Had Benn Sufferer From Cancer for Several Years
William Gilbert Wright, for fifty years, a resident of Britt, has passed the way of the world and his death comes as a relief to many months of intense suffering from cancer, however, was erysipelas and his passing was at a hospital in Iowa City.
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife and two sons, Clarence, of Chicago, and Harry in Britt. There are three brothers, Shannon at Clear Lake, David at Northfield, Minn., and Charley at Waseca, Minn. Also three sisters, Mrs. Emma Jensen at Owatonna, Minn.; Mrs. Effie Lewis at Galena, Illinois, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson at Anita, Iowa. There are left a number of grandchildren and other close realtives as well as many intimate friends.
His birth dates back to Sept. 12, 1857 and the place was Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He came west in early life. He was married to Lena Wenz at Forest City on Nov. 22, 1883.
Mr. Wright was a member of the Methodist church and the Modern Brotherhood of America Lodge. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Tuesday, April 30th, the Rev. G. W. Eggleston in charge. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery, Britt.
Children:
7a.) Harry C. Wright
Born: 3 May 1886 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married: 22 May 1907 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Wife: Bessie (Haxton) Wright
Born: 1890 Dexter, Iowa
Father: Lincoln Haxton Mother: Eva (Cornman) Haxton
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Harry Wright, Born: 3 May 1886, Hancock County, Iowa, Father: William W. Wright, Jr., Mother: Lena Wenz Wright
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Harry C. Wright, Born: 1886, Britt, Iowa, 21, Father: William E. Wright, Mother: Lena Ubenz
Bessie Haxton, Born: 1890 Dexter, Iowa, 17, Father: Lincoln, Mother: Eva Cornman
Married: 22 May 1907 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
1920 U.S. Federal Census Hancock Co., Iowa Sheet 14
Harry C. Wright, 1887, IA, 33, Self, M, W, Married, FB OH, MB IA
Bessie E. Wright, 1891, IA, 29, Wife, F, W, Married, FB IA, MB IL
Harold M. Wright, 1901, 11, IA, Son, M, W, Single, FB & MB IA
Agnes Wright, 1911, 9, Montana, Daughter, F, W, Siingle, FB & MB IA
Irma L. Wright, 1915, 5, IA, Daughter, F, W, Single, FB & MB IA
Keneth L. Wright, 3, IA, Son M, W, Single, FB & MB IA
Leslie C. Wright, 1920, 0, IA, Son, M, W, Single, FB & MB IA
7a1.) Harold M. Wright
Born: 1901, Iowa
7a2.) Agnes Wright
Born: 1911 Montana
7a3.) Irma L. Wright
Born: 1915 Iowa
7a4.) Keneth L. Wright
Born: 1917 Iowa
7a5.) Leslie Clair Wright
Born: 29 Dec. 1919 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950
Leslie Clair Wright, Born: 29 Dec. 1919, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa, Father: Harry Wright, Mother: Bessie Haxton
7b.) Clarence C. Wright
Born: March 1895 Minnesota
NOTE: In the above census it shows that Clarence was William's adpoted son.
8.) Andrew Aker Wright
Born: 12 March 1860 Wayne Twp., Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio
Married:
Died: 4 March 1928 Stearns Co., Minnesota
Burial:
Wife#1: Mary Ada (Parsenau) Wright
Born: Wisconsin
Died: 21 May 1895
Children:
8a.) Clarence Wright
Born: March 1895 Minnesota
8b.) Florence E. Wright
Born: 9 Nov. 1893 Minnesota
Died: 29 Sept. 1983 Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio
Burial: Weedsport, New York
Ohio Deaths and Burials 1854-1997:
Florence E. Wright, Female, Burial: 2 Oct. 1983 Weedsport, New York, Died: 29 Sept. 1983 Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, Age: 89years, Born: 9 Nov. 1893, MN, Professor, White, Single, Father: Andrew A. Wright, Mother: Harriet.
Wife#2: Hattie Cole ( Smith ) Wright
Born: April 1865 Minnesota
Married: 29 June 1898
Died: 9 Aug. 1933 St. Cloud, Stearns Co., Minnesota
Burial:
Father: Theodore C. Smith Mother: Ellen (McDonald) Smith
1900 U.S. Federal Census St. Cloud City, Ward 1, Stearns Co., Minnesota Pg16A
Andrew A. Wright, Head, W, M, March 1861, 34, Married 2years, OH, FB & MB OH, Insurance Agent
Hattie C. Wright, Wife, W, F, April 1865, 35, Married 2 years, MN, FB & MB NY
Florence Wright, Daughter, W, F, Nov. 1893, 6, Single, MN, FB OH, MB WI
1910 U.S. Federal Census St. Cloud, Ward 1, Stearns Co., Minnesota, Pg. 3B
Andrew A. Wright, Head, M, W, 50, Marriage #2, Married 11 years, OH, FB & MB NY, Insurance, Realestae ____
Hattie Wright, Wife, F, W, 45, Marriage #1, Married 11 years, 1 Child - 1 Living, MN, FB NY, MB Canada
Florence Wright, Daughter, F, W, 15, Single, MN, FB OH, MB MN
1920 U.S. Federal Census St. Cloud, Ward 1, Stearns Co., Minnesota, Pg. 13A
Andrew Wright, 59, 1861, OH, Head, FB NY, MB PA, Married, W, M
Hattie Wright
Florence Wright
Obituary: The St. Cloud Daily Times, Monday March 5, 1928 Page 1
A.A. WRIGHT, 68, DIES SUNDAY AT RESIDENCE HERE
Prominent Civic and Club Leader in St. Cloud Dead After Long Illness
FUNERAL TUESDAY
Had Part in Organization and Development of St. Cloud Country Club
A.A. Wright, long prominent in the civc life of the community and one of the outstanding citizens of St. Cloud, died Sunday morning at 2:30, aged 68, at his home 501 Second avenue south. He was first taken ill last August and in September went ot Rochest clinic where he remained for a month only to come home with the realization that he had been stricken by cancer.
Although suffering from an incurable disease he bore his fate with courage and fortitude radiating cheerfulness, happiness and smiles to those in his home and the numerous friends who visit him.
Born in Ohio
Andrew Aker Wright was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, March 12, 1860, the son of William and Elizabeth Harriman Wright. He was one of 13 children and early in life started out for himself.His first employment was in the mills of Fish and Sons, in Columbus, Ohio. When his family moved to Iowa, he went with them. Then he went to Fairbault, MInn., and worked for George Tileston, who was operating a flouyr mill there.
In 1899 when Mr. Tileston built the flour mill in St. Cloud, now known as the great Northern, Mr. Wright came here with him and was prominently connected with the Tileston Milling Co. since 1900 he has been successfully engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business. He was also secretary-manager of the Grantie City Tablet company during the time that it was operating in St. Cloud and for some time after the factory was removed to the Midway district in the Twin cities.
Prominent in Civic Affairs
Mr. Wright also took and active interest, in public affairs and every worthy moevment for the advancement of the city's interest had his support. To further these, he gave cheerfully of his means and his time. He was affiliated with many of the city's civic
Minnesota Deaths and Burials 1835-1990:
Harriet C. Wright, Female, Died: 9 Aug. 1933, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., Minnesota, Age: 72years, Born: 1861, Married, Spouse: Andrew A. Wright, Father: Theodore C. Smith, Mother: Ellen McDonald.
9.) Shannon K. Wright
Born: 15 April 1862 Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., Ohio
Married: April 1885 Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 3 March 1950 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Wife#1: Augusta Charlotte Karoline ( Stock ) Wright
Born: 17 Dec. 1865 Evangelisch, Detmold, Lippe, Germany
Died: 16 Sept. 1935 Mason City,
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Hermann Konrad Stock Mother: Katherine Wilhelmine (Menze) Stock
Germany Births and Baptisms 1558-1898
Augusta Charlotte Karoline Stock, Female, Born: 17 Dec. 1865, Evangelisch, Detmold, Lippe, Germany, Father: Hermann Konrad Stock, Mother: Katherine Wilhelmine Menze
Iowa State Census 1885
Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa, Line 14, Dwelling No. 85, Family No. 92, Pg. 80
Shannon K. Wright, Age: 23, Birth State: Ohio, Location: Anderson's Addition Block 31, Marital Statys: Single
1910 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 12B
Shannon K. Wright, Head, M, W, 48, Married 25 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Common Trencher, Grannite Works
Augusta C. Wright, Wife, F, W, 44, Married 25 years, Germany, FB & MB Germany, 5 Children - 4 Living
Sadie E. Wright, Daughter, F, W, 23, Single, IA, FB OH, MB Geramny
Lucian L. Wright, Son, M, W, 21, Single, IA, FB OH, MB Germany
George S. Wright, Son, M, W, 14, Single, IA, FB OH, MB Germany
Edith C. Wright, Daughter, F, W, 5, Single, IA, FB OH, MB Germany
1915 Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
S.K. Wright, Born: @1863, OH, Male, White, Married, FB NY, MB PA
1920 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 10B
Shannon K. Wright, Head, M, W, 57, Married, OH, FB & MB PA, Commercial Traveler, Marble Co.
Augusta C. Wright, Wife, F, W, 54, Married, IL, FB & MB Germany
George S. Wright, Son, M, W, 23, Single, IA, FB OH, MB IL, Common Laborer
Edith C. Wright, Daughter, F, W, 14, Single, IA, FB OH, MB IL
The Britt News - Tribune, Thusday, Spetember 19, 1935, Pg. 1, Column 1
PASSING OF MRS. AUGUSTA WRIGHT
Was Resident of Britt fifty-five Years, Coming Here From Freeport, Ill.
Three Children Preceded Her in Death. Two Left to Mourn Her Departure
Death from pneumonia, folowing an operation at a Mason City hospital last Saturday, removed a long time resident of Britt at 4:15 Monday afternoon, when Mrs. Aususta Wright passed away.
Augusta Stock was born at Freeport, Ill., December 4, 1865. At death she has attained an age of 69 years, 9 months and 12 days. She grew up at Freeport, and when about fifteen years old came to Britt. He marriage to Mr. S. K. Wright was an event of the year 1885. Mrs. Wright has spent the balance of her life in Britt. She was a quiet home loving woman and lived among her flowers, being especially successful in their culture.
In young womanhood she united with the Methodist church and was a faithful worker in the sevreal deaprtments of the church throughout life. She was preceded in death by three children, Miss Sadie, Professor Lucian, and a son that died in infancy. Living children are George of Souix City, and Miss Edith, a teacher at Aurella, Iowa. There are four grandchildren.
Funeral services in charge of the Rev. C. N. McMillan were conducted Wednsday afternoon, first at the home and then at and then at the Methodist church. The body was interred in a grave at Evergreen Cemetery.
The Britt News - Tribune, Thursday, March 9, 1950, Pg. 1, Column 4
Another Pioneer Passes This Life
Death came to S.K. Wright at his home in Britt early Friday morning March 3. He had been in failing health for many months. At death he had reached the age of 87 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Funeral services were held at the Osman Funeral Chapel, Monday afternoon, March 6, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. J. S. Phipps, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, in charge of the last rites. Burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt.
Mr. Wright was born in a log cabin at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, April 15, 1862 a son to Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wright. He is the last of a family of thirteen. Being in poor health in his early years, the parents decided to bring him west. The father bought four hundred acres of land northeast of Wesley in 1877. On May 22, 1879, the parents and eight of the children started west in two covered wagons drawn by two horses each. Having followed prairie trails for four weeks the family arrived in Britt on June 24, a town then only nine years old. "Shan", then a boy of 17, batched it on the farm where he broke eighty acres of raw prairie the first year. The family lived in Britt. In 1882 the Wrights sold the farm and the men worked in the haying industry. Mr. Wright worked for Frank Rogers until the Rodgers' hay barn and press burned in the late 80's. Following the disaster Mr. Wright took work at the Evergreen Cemetery at Britt and served as sexton for many years, being the first man to clean up the cemetery and mow the grass with a lawn mower. His last work was that of a salesman for a monument company.
Mr. Wright was married to Miss Agust Stock in 1885. Five children were born in this union. One son died in infancy. Sadie and Lucian also preceded the parents in death. George Wright of Waterloo and Edith (Mrs. C.O. Brewster) of Britt, survive the passing of the father, as also does his wife, Mrs. Molly Olson Wright, whom he married a number of years ago.
Others missing this departed loved one include five stepchildren; Otto Olson, Mason City; Ruth Ella Peterson and Ruby Shannon, Davenport, Ia.; Ione and Ruseel Olson, Seattle, Wash.; also four grandchildren, and many other realtives and friends.
Children:
9a.) Sadie E. Wright
Born: 20 June 1886 Britt Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 17 March 1911 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
The Britt News, March 23, 1911, Pg. 4, Columns 3 and 4
DEATHS REAPER
Calls Two of Hancock County's Young People to the World Beyond
The citizens of Britt were greatly pained and shocked on Friday, March 17, 1911, when they were informaed that Sadie Wright was dead. She had been sick only a few days with erysipleas and muscular rheumatism and many did noy know she was sick until the news came that she was dead.
Miss Saide Wright was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Wright.
She was born in Britt June 20, 1886, and had spent her entire life here receiving her education in our schools, was an enthusiastic worker in the Methodist church and was greatly beloved by all who made her acquaintance. She leaves to mourn for her, her father and mother, her brother, Lucian, who is attending Morningside University at Sioux City, and her brother George, sister, Edith and many intimate and dear friends, who will extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in untimely death of their daughter and sister.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church of which she was a member and had always attended, the services being conducted by Rev. Hutchinson and her Sunday school class acting as honorary pallbearers. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Britt. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. Relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral from out of town were as follows; A.A. Wright, St. Cloud, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright, Waseca, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. D. Wright, Medford, Minn.; Mrs. Frank Lewis, Dubuque, Iowa; Mr. Hathaway, Nora Springs; Theresa Klein, Garner; Mrs. Moldenhaurer, Algona, Mr. Dayton, Mr. Homrig, Mason City; Mrs. Geo. Scott, South Dakota, and John Wright, Sioux City.
CARD OF THANKS
We Take this manner of thanking all friends and neighbors who so nobly assisted us during the death and burial of our daughter and sister. We also wish to thank all most sincerely for the many beautiful floral offerings.
S.K. Wright and Family
9b.) Lucian L. Wright
Born: July 1888 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa
Married: 22 Aug. 1916 Cedar Falls, Blackhawk Co., Iowa
Died: 17 Jan. 1931 Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa
Block 17, Lot 98
Wife: Zoe E. (Harmon) Wright
Born: 6 June 1893 Riverside, Washington County, Iowa
Died:
Father: Henry Clay Harmon Mother: Almeda Isabell (Scott) Harmon
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Zoe Eulalia Harmon, Female, Born: 6 June 1893 Iowa Twp., Washington County, Iowa, Father: Henry C. Harmon, Mother: Almedia I. Scott Harmon
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
Lucian L. Wright, 1888, Britt, Iowa, Father: S.T. Wright, Mother: Augusta Stock, White, Single
Zoe E. Harmon, 1893, Riverside, Iowa, 23, Father: Henry Clay Harmon, Mother: Almeda Isabell Scott, White, Single
Married: 22 Aug. 1916 Cedar Falls, Blackhawk County, Iowa
1920 U.S. Federal Census Calhoun County, Iowa, Sheet 13
Lucian L. Wright, 1889, 31, Iowa, Self, M, W, Married, FB OH, MB Germany
Zoe E. Wright, 1894, 26, Iowa, Wife, F, W, Married, FB & MB IA
Iowa Deaths and Burials 1850-1990
Lucian L. Wright, Male, Died: 17 Jan. 1931 Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, 42years old, Born: 1889, White, Married
9c.) George Shannon Wright
Born: 29 March 1896 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa
Died: April 1975 Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., Iowa
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Geo. Shannon Wright, Born: 29 March 1896, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa, Father: Shannon K. Wright, Mother: Augusta C. Stock
U.S. Social Security Death Index:
George Wright
Birth Date: 29 March 1896
Death date: April 1975
Last Residence: Waterloo, Black hawk Co., Iowa
Last Zip Code: 50703
Social Secirty No. 481-07-4268
Issued: Iowa
Age at Death: 79
9d.) Edith Charlotte (Wright) Brewster
Born: 7 March 1905 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa
Husband: C.O. Brewster
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Edith Charlotte Wright Born: 7 March 1905 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Father: S.K. Wright, Mother: Augusta Stock
9e.) Unknwon Wright
Died: Before 1910
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-1950:
Not Named Wright, Born: 29 May 1896, Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Father: S.K. Wright, Mother: Augusta Stock Wright
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Wife#2: Amelia Molly (Benson) Olson - Wright
Born: 27 May 1882 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Married:
Died: Dec. 1858
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Father: Ollie Benson Mother; Christia ( ) Benson
The Britt News - Tribune, Wednsday, December 24, 1958, Pg. 12, Column 4
Services Held for Mrs. S. K. Wright
Molly Benson was born in Britt on May 17, 1882, daughetr to Ollie and Christia Benson. She grew to womanhood in this community. She was united in marriage to William Olson in 1897 and to this union five children were born.
Immediate survivors are two sons and three daughters, Otto Olson, Mason City; Mrs. Ruby Shannon, Davennport; Mrs. Ruthella Peterson, Davenport; Iona and Russell Olson of Seattle, Wash.
Beside her parents, a brother and an infant daughter she was preceded in death by Mr. Olson in 1937. She later married S. K. Wright who also preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn her passing her immediate family, one brother and a host of friends.
Services for Mrs. Wright were held Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Osman Funeral home. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
10.) David R. Wright
Born: 21 April 1864 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 16 March 1888 Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 30 May 1943 Rice Co., Minnesota
Burial: Walcott Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., Minnesota
Wife: Sarah "Sadie" J. (Taylor) Wright
Born: 18 Jan. 1864 Minnesota
Died: 24 Nov. 1918 Rice County, Minnesota
Burial: Walcott Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., Minnesota
Father: Mother:
Iowa State Census 1895
David Wright, Age: 31, White, Borth Place: Ohio
Residence: Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Iowa State Census 1885
Line 15, Dwelling No. 85, Family No. 92, pg. 80 Vol. 194
David Wright, Age: 20, Male, Birth State: Ohio, Single
Location: Anderson's Addition, Block 31
Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
1900 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co, Iowa Pg. 13B
David R. Wright, Head, W, M, April 1864, 36, Married 11 years, OH, FB & MB PA, Day Laborer
Sadie J. Wright, Wife, W, F, Jan. 1864, 36, Married 11 years, 2 Children - 2 Living, MN, FB & MB England
Eva R. Wright, Daughter, W, F, Nov. 1891, 8, Single, IA, FB OH, MB MN, At School
Sydney T. Wright, Son, W, M, Oct. 1899, 0/12, Single, IA, FB OH, MB MN
1910 U.S. Federal Census Medford, Steele Co., Minnesota, Pg. 5A
David Wright, Head, W, M, 46, Married 21 years, OH, FB ME, MB PA, General Farmer
Sarah Wright, Wife, W, F, 46, Married 21 years, 2 Children - 2 Living, MN, FB & MB England
Eva Wright, Daughter, W, F, 18, Single, IA, FB OH, MB MN
Sidney Wright, Son, W, M, 10, Single, IA, FB OH, MB MN
1920 U.S. Federal Census Walcott, Rice Co., Minnesota, Pg. 6B
David Wright. Head, M, W, 55, Widowed, OH, FB & MB OH, Farming
Emma Jenson, Sister, F, W, 53, Widowed, OH, FB & MB OH
Evelyn Jenson, Niece, F, W, 11, Single, IA, FB Denmark, MB OH
1930 U.S. Federal Census Northfield, Rice Co., Minnesota, Pg. 2B
Mary F. Carpenter, Head, 2000, F, W, Widowed, Age at first marriage: 21, MN, FB & MB Canada
Bernice M. Carpenter, Daughter, F, W, 23, Single, MN, FB & MB MN
Nellie A. Carpenter, Daughter, F, W, 20, Single, MN, FB & MB MN
John W. Hunter, Uncle, M, W, 84, Widowed, Age at first marriage: 24, Canada, FB & MB Scotland
David R. Wright, Boarder, M, W, 65, Widowed, Age at first marriage: 25, OH, FB & MB OH, Laborer, Odd Jobs
Janet I. Anderson, Granddaughter, F, W, 1 9/12, Single, MN, FB & MB MN
Newspaper: Rice County Journal
Date: 27 Nov. 1918
Mrs. David Wright who lives East of Medford, died at her home on 24 Nov. at 2:30 o'clock. Death was from influenza and pneumonia. She was ill but a few days. Death was sudden and unexpected.
Children:
10a.) Eva R. Wright
Born: Nov. 1891 Iowa
10b.) Sydney T. Wright
Born: 11 Oct. 1899 Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa
Died: 19 Nov. 1918 Rice Co., Minnesota
Burial: Walcott Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co, Minnesota
Iowa Births and Christenings 1830-950:
Sidney Taylor Wright, Born: 11 Oct. 1899, Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Father; David Wright, Mother: Sarah Taylor.
11.) #2: Emma May Bell (Wright) Jenson
Born: 6 April 1866 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 24 June 1890 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa
Died:
Burial:
Husband: Lars Peter Jenson
Born: Dec. 1852 Denmark
Died:
Burial:
Father: Mother:
Iowa Marriages 1809-1992:
L.P. Jensen, 1853, 37
Emma Wright, 1865, 25
Married: 24 June 1890 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa
1895 Minnesota State Census Albert Lea City, Ward 2, Freeborn Co., Minnesota Household No. 253 Pg. 32
L. P. Jensen, 46, 1849, Denmark, W, M
Emma Jensen, 39, 1856, OH, W, F
Clara Jensen, 18, 1877, MN, W, F
Ida Jensen, 17, 1878, MN, W, F
Minnie Jensen, 13, 1882, MN, W, F
Arthur Jensen, 9, 1886, MN, W, M
Wallace Jensen, 4, 1891, MN, W, M
1900 U.S. Federal Census Albert Lea Ward 1, Freeborn Co., MInnesota Pg.3A
Lars P. Jensen, Head, W, M, Dec. 1852, 47, Married 19 years, Denmark, FB & MB Denmark, Butcher
Emma M. Jensen, Wife, W, F, April 1866, 34, Married 10 years, OH, FB & MB OH
Arthur, Jensen, Son, W, M, Aug. 1885, 14, Single, MN, FB Denmark, MB MN, Deliveryman
Wallace W. Jensen, Son, W, M, April 1891, 9, Single, MN, FB Denmark, MB OH, At School
Stacia D. Jensen, Daughter, W, F, Sept. 189, 3, Single, MN, FB Denmark, MB OH
1910 U.S. Federal Census Britt, Hancock Co., Iowa Pg. 6A
Lars P. Jensen, Head, M, W, 58, Married 19 years, DEnmark, FB & MB Denmark, Butcher
Emma M. Jensen, Wife, F, W, 44, Married 19 years, OH, FB & MB OH
Wallace W. Jensen, Son, M, W, 19, Single, MN, FB Denmark, MB OH, Butcher, Meat Market
Stacia D. Jensen, Daughter, F, W, 13, Single, MN, FB Denmark, MB OH
Evelyn M. Jensen, Daughter, F, W, 2, Single, IA, FB Denmark, MB OH
1920 U.S. Federal CEnsus Walcott Twp., Rice County, Minnesota, Pg. 6B
David Wright, Head, M, W, 55, Widowed, OH, FB & MB OH, Farming
Emma Jenson, Sister, F, W, 53, Widowed, OH, FB & MB OH
Evelyn Jenson, Niece, F, W, 11, Single, IA, FB Denmark, MB OH
Children:
11a.) Arthur C. Jensen
Born: Aug. 1885 Minnesota
Married:
Died:
Burial:
Wife: Bessie Mae (Ladlie) Jensen
Born: 2 June 1895 Iowa
Died: 5 April 1988 Cass Co., North Dakota
Burial:
Father: Andrew Jackson Ladlie Mother: Ella (Fleener) Ladlie
1920 U.S. Federal Census Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota
Arthur C. Jensen, 32, 1888, Self, M, W, MN, FB Denmark, MB MN, Auto Mechanic
Bessie Jensen, 1896, 24, IA, Wife, F, W, Married
Luella M. Jensen, 1917, 3, MN, Daughter, F, W, Single
Genevive E. Jensen, 1920, 0, MN, Daughter, F, W, Single
Children:
11a1.) Luella Mae Jensen
11a2.) Genevieve Adelina Jensen
11a3.) Delmar A. Jensen
11a4.) Foster Richard Jensen
11a5.) Ledene Marie Jensen
11a6.) Leland Thomas Jensen
11b.) Wallace Walter Jensen
Born: 1 April 1890 Minnesota
Minnesota Territorial and State Census 1849-1905
Walter W. Jensen
Census date: 26 June 1905
Albert Lea, Ward 3, Freeborn Co., Minnesota
Male, Birthy Year @ 1890, White, FB Denmark, MB Minnesota
World War I Draft Resgitsration Cards, 1917-1918
Wallace Walter Jenson, Hancock Co., Iowa
Birth Place: Minnesota Birth Date: 1 April 1890, White
11c.) Stacia D. Jensen
Born: Sept. 1896 Minnesota
11d.) Evelyn M. Jensen
Born: 1909 Iowa
Wife#1: Maria ( ) Jensen
Born:
Married:
Died:
Burial:
Father: Mother:
1880 U.S. Federal Census Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota Pg. 106C
Peter Jensen, 1852, Denmark, Self, FB & MB Denmark, W, M, Married, 28, Laborer
Maria Jensen, 1856, MN, Wife, FB & MB Norway, W, F, Married 24, Keeps House
Leda Jensen, 1875, MN, Daughter, FB Denmark, MB MN, W, F, Single, 5 At Home
Clara Jensen, 1877, MN, Daughter, FB Denmark, MB MN, W, F, Single, 3, At Home
Ida Jensen, 1878, MN, Daughter, FB DEnmark, MB MN, W, F, Single, 2, At Home
Edward Ellingson, 1857, MN,Brother-in-law, FB & MB Norway, W, M, Single, 23, Laborer
Nels Hanson, 1856, Denmark, Other, FB & MB Denamrk, W, M, Single, 24, Laborer
1885 Minn. State Census Albert Lea, Ward 2, Freeborn Co., MN HseNo. 115 Pg2
Peter Jensen, 32, 1853, Denmark, W, M
Maria Jensen, 27, 1858, Iowa, W, F
Clara Jensen, 8, 1877, MN, W, F
Minnie Jensen, 5, 1880, MN, W, F
Children:
a.) Leda Jensen
Born: 1875 Minnesota
b.) Clara / Clarrie Jensen
Born: 27 March 1877 Freeman twp., Freeborn Co., Minnesota
c.) Ida Jensen
Born: 5 May 1878 Freeman twp., Freeborn Co., Minnesota
d.) Minnie M. Jensen
Boren:
Died: 1 March 1966 Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minnesota
12.) Effa / Effie Adell (Wright) Lewis
Born: 6 April 1866 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Husband: Frank Lewis
1900 U.S. Federal Census Dubuque City, Dubuque Co., Iowa Sheet 13B
Frank lweis, Head, W, M, July 1868, 31, Married 10 years, IA, FB & MB England, R.R. Car Repairer
Effie Lewis, Wife, W, F, April 1871, 29, Married 10 years, 1 child- 1 living, OH, FB & MB OH
Nellie Lewis, Daughter, W, F, Aug. 1890, 9, Single, OH, FB IA, MB OH, At School
1920 U.S. Federal Census Dubuque Co., Iowa, Sheet 7
Frank Leiws, 1866, 54, IL, Self, M, W, Married, FB MA, MB ME
Effie M. Lewis, 1866, 54, OH, Wife, F, W, Married, FB & MB US
Children:
12a.) Nellie Lewis
Born: Aug. 1890 Ohio
13.) Charles Wiatt Wright
Born: 13 July 1868 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married:
Died: 19 June 1938 Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota
Burial:
Wife: Mary ( Cunningham ) Wright
Born: @1869 Ireland
Died: 17 Jule 1938 Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota
Burial:
Father: Martin Cunningham Mother:
Iowa State Census 1885
Charles Wright, age: 17, Male, Born: Ohio, Location: Anderson's Addition Block 31, Marital Status: Single, Dwelling No.: 85, Family No. 92, Page 80, State: Iowa, Britt, Hancock Co.
1900 U.S. Federal Census Albert Lea Twp., Freeborn Co., Minnesota Sheet 1A
Charles Wright, Head, W, M, May 1870, 30, Married 2 years, OH, FB & MB PA, Butcher
Mary Wright, Wife, W, F, Feb. 1874, 26, Married 2 years, 0 children, Ireland, FB & MB Ireland, Immigrated to U.S. 1894, in the U.S. 6 years
Lucy V. Jensen, Servant, W, F, May 1883, 17, Single, MN, FB & MB Denmark, At School
1920 U.S. Federal Census Waseca Co., Minnesota, Sheet 8
Charles Wright, 1866, 54, OH, Self, M, W, Married
Mary Wright, 1876, 44, Ireland, Wife, F, W, Married
Agnes Wright, 1904, 16, MN, Daughter, F, W, Single
Ceile Wright, 1906, 14, MN, Daughter, F, W, Single
Minnesota Deaths and Burials 1835-1990:
Charles Wyatt Wright, Male, Died; 19 June 1921, Waseca, Waseca Co, Minnesota, Age: 70years, Born: 1868, Married, Spouse: Mary Cunningham Wright, Father: Wright
Mary Cunningham Wright, Female, Died: 17 July 1931 Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota, Age: 69years, Born: 1869, Married, Spouse: Charles Wright, Father: Martin Cunningham.
Children:
13a.) Agnes Wright
Born: 1904 Minnesota
Died: 31 March 1921 Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota
Minnesota Deaths and Burials 1835-1990:
Agnes Wright, Female, Died: 31 March 1921, Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota, Age 17years, Born: 1904, Father: Charel Wright, Mother: Mary Cunningham.
13b.) Ceile Wright
Born: 1906 Minnesota
13c.) Female Wright
Born: 31 May 1905 Waseca, Waseca Co., Minnesota
Minnesota Births and Christenings 1840-1980:
Wright, Born: 31 May 1905, Waseca, Waseca Co, Minnesota, Female, Third Child, White, Father: Charles Wright, Born: Ohio, 36 years old, Mother: Mary Cunningham, Born: Ireland, 29 years old.