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| Husband: | James WRIGHT (1799-1851) | |
| Wife: | Mary BRAGG (c. 1800-1875) | |
| Children: | James W WRIGHT (1825-1897) | |
| Robert WRIGHT (1827-1886) | ||
| Mary Ann WRIGHT (1835-1908) | ||
| Marriage | 24 Feb 1825 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Name: | James WRIGHT1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | William WRIGHT (1761-1818) | |
| Mother: | Elizabeth WELLINGTON (c. 1759-1843) | |
| Birth | 26 Sep 1799 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 3 May 1801 (age 1) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 40) | Sandford, Devon, England2 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Occupation | 6 Jun 1841 (age 40) | Blacksmith; Sandford, Devon, England2 |
| Death | 20 Feb 1851 (age 51) | Sandford, Devon, England3 |
| He had been to Exeter, then drinking with friends in Crediton, and at the Star Inn there. He was persuaded that he had enough. It appears that he fell from a raised pavement into the road. He was taken to the Starr Inn for First Aid. But he died three days later from his injuries. | ||
| Burial | 25 Feb 1851 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Name: | Mary BRAGG1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | William BRAGG ( - ) | |
| Mother: | Mary HATTIN (c. 1774- ) | |
| Birth | c. 1800 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 14 Apr 1800 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 40) | Sandford, Devon, England2 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 50) | Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 50) | Blacksmith employing 5 men; Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 61) | Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Sandford Village Widowed Mary is living with her unmarried daughter with a son on either side. |
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| Death | 27 Mar 1875 (age 74-75) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Burial | 3 Apr 1875 | Chapel-Sandford, Devon, England |
| Name: | James W WRIGHT1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Ellen HATTING (1828-1914) | |
| Birth | 25 Dec 1825 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 8 Jan 1826 (age 0) | |
| Occupation | Machinist Smith | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 15) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 25) | Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 25) | Blacksmith; Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 35) | Sandford, Devon, England8 |
| Sandford Village As well as the children, Harriett - Ellen's sister is staying with the family. 13 year-old Ellen Atkins is visiting from Upton, Somerset, and two blacksmiths are living in - John Bolt of Crediton, and Aaron Flyd of Stockleigh Pomeroy. |
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| Occupation | 7 Apr 1861 (age 35) | Blacksmith employing 3 men; Sandford, Devon, England8 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 45) | Sandford, Devon, England9 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 45) | Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England9 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 55) | Sandford, Devon, England10 |
| Smiths Shop, Village, Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 55) | Machinist and Farmer employing 12 men and two boys; Sandford, Devon, England10 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 65) | Sandford, Devon, England11 |
| Village, Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 65) | Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England11 |
| Death | 18 Aug 1897 (age 71) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| James died at the West of England Iron Works. | ||
| Burial | 23 Aug 1897 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Probate | 3 Sep 1897 | Exeter, Devon, England |
| Probate was granted to son Lewis, His effects were valued at £829.7s. | ||
| Name: | Robert WRIGHT1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Eliza Susannah PARROTT (c. 1831-1905) | |
| Birth | 3 Mar 1827 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 18 Mar 1827 (age 0) | |
| Occupation | 1854, Master Blacksmith;1871 Master machinist empoying 3 men and 3 boys | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 13) | Sandford, Devon, England2 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 24) | Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 24) | Blacksmith; Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 34) | Sandford, Devon, England12 |
| Sandford Village A Hose Servant and 4 Baalacksmiths are living in. The Wrights are all living in neighbouring houses |
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| Occupation | 7 Apr 1861 (age 34) | Blacksmith; Sandford, Devon, England12 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43) | Sandford, Devon, England13 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43) | Master machinist employing 3 men and 3 boys; Sandford, Devon, England13 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53) | Sandford, Devon, England14 |
| Village, Opposite Rose and Crown | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53) | Master Machinist employing 2 men and 2 boys; Sandford, Devon, England14 |
| Death | 3 Nov 1886 (age 59) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Name: | Mary Ann WRIGHT1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 9 Oct 1835 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 29 Dec 1835 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Dressmaker in 1851, then schoolmistress | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 5) | Sandford, Devon, England2 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 15) | Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 15) | Dressmaker; Sandford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 25) | Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Sandford Village Mary Ann is unmarried and living with her widowed mother. |
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| Occupation | 7 Apr 1861 (age 25) | School Mistress of Chapel School; Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 44) | Sandford, Devon, England15 |
| Village, Sandford next to Smiths Shop | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 44) | School Teacher; Sandford, Devon, England15 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 55) | Sandford, Devon, England16 |
| Village Mary Ann is living next door to the family smiths Shop |
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| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 65) | Sandford, Devon, England17 |
| Sandford Village Mary Ann is living betwen the West of England Iron Works and the Britannia Iron Works |
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| Death | 12 Nov 1908 (age 73) | Sandford, Devon, England |
At the 1861 and 1871 Census Mary Wright was living next door to her son James with daughter Mary Ann, who was an unmarried Schoolmistress of the Chapel School
1841 census the address given is Sandford Village. James died at the Star Inn, Crediton
Mary is apprenticed to John Hatten for Beacon in 1809. In 1851 Robert is living with his mother - she is described as blacksmith employing 5 men. He is described as blacksmith.
James Fursdon, 20 and William Bicknell 19 are living with Mary and Robert in 1851 - both blacksmiths.
Ann Geachias 61 and William Geachias - her son 25, are visiting in 1851. She is "out of business" he is woollen warehouseman (born in Heavitree
| 1 | "Nick Heard". www.heardfamilyhistory.org.uk. This GEDCOM is predominantly the work of Nick Heard, but it incorporates the collaborated work of many other family historians. You are welcome to use the information herein but please acknowledge the source. Every effort has been made to ensure the data is accurate, but any use you make of it is entirely at your own risk. (c) Nick Heard 2009 |
| 2 | "Census 1841 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 18 HO107/216 Book 14 Folio 10 Page 15 (James Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born James Wright 40 Blacksmith Mary Wright 40 James W Wright 15 Scholar Robert Wright 13 Scholar Mary Ann Wright 5 Scholar |
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| Sandford ED 18 HO107/216 Book 14 Folio 10 Page 15. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 3 | "John Pickett's Family Papers". 1753 Journal. |
| 4 | "Census 1851 Wright 12". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Mary Bragg Head Mar 50 Blacksmith employing 5 men Sandford, Devon Robert Wright Son Unm 24 Blacksmith Sandford, Devon Mary Ann Wright Dau Unm 15 Dressmaker Sandford, Devon James Fursdon Servant Unm 20 Blacksmith Sandford, Devon |
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| Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 5 | "Census 1861 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5 (Mary Wright nee Bragg)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Mary Bragg Head Mar 61 Sandford, Devon Mary Ann Wright Dau Unm 25 School Mistress of Chapel School Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 6 | "Census 1841Wright 11". |
| Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born James Wright 40 Blacksmith Mary Wright 40 James W Wright 15 Scholar Robert Wright 13 Scholar Mary Ann Wright 5 Scholar |
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| Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine HO107/216 Book 14 Folio 10 Page 15 ED18. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 7 | "Census 1851Wright 7". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James W Wright Head Mar 25 Blacksmith Sandford, Devon Ellen Wright Wife Mar 22 Dressmaker Sandford, Devon Lewis William Wright Son Unm 10 mths Sandford, Devon |
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| HO107/1887 Folio 412 Page 26 Crediton ED3g. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 8 | "Census 1861Wright 7". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James W Wright Head Mar 32 Sandford, Devon Lewis William Wright Son Unm 10 Scholar Sandford, Devon James Wright Son Unm 9 Scholar Sandford, Devon William Wright Son Unm 6 Scholar Sandford, Devon Harriet Hattin Sister-in-law Unm 23 House servant Sandford, Devon |
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| RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5 Sandford ED 12. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 9 | "Census 1871 Wright8". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James W Wright Head Mar 45 Machinist Sandford, Devon Ellen Wright Wife Mar 42 Sandford, Devon Lewis William Wright Son Unm 20 Smith Sandford, Devon James Wright Son Unm 19 Smith Sandford, Devon William Wright Son Unm 16 Carpenter Sandford, Devon Harriet Hattin Sister-in-law Unm 33 Sandford, Devon Harriet Hatting Greenslade Niece 7 Scholar Coombe Mill - Ideford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED12 RG10/2164 Folio 20 Page 14. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 10 | "Census 1881Wright 9". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James W Wright Head Mar 55 Machinist and Farmer employing 12 men and two boys Sandford, Devon Ellen Wright Wife Mar 52 Sandford, Devon James Wright Son Unm 29 Machinist Sandford, Devon William Wright Son Unm 26 Butcher and farmer employing 3 men and one boy Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED12 Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 11 | "Census 1891Wright3". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James W Wright Head M 65 Machinist Sandford, Devon Frederick Lewis Wright Grandson 11 Scholar Crediton , Devon |
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| ED11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 10. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 12 | "Census 1861 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 12 RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5 (Robert Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Robert Wright Head Mar 34 Blacksmith Sandford, Devon Eliza Susannah Wright Wife Mar 29 Stepney, London William Robert Wright Son Unm 6 Scholar Sandford, Devon Walter Henry Wright Son Unm 4 Scholar Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 12 RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 13 | "Census 1871 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 12 RG10/2164 Folio 19 Page 11 (Robert Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Robert Wright Head Mar 43 Master machinist employing 3 men and 3 boys Sandford, Devon Eliza Susannah Wright Wife Mar 39 Stepney, London William Robert Wright Son Unm 16 Machinist Apprentice Sandford, Devon Walter Henry Wright Son Unm 14 Scholar Sandford, Devon James Samuel Wright Son Unm 9 Scholar Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 12 RG10/2164 Folio 19 Page 11. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 14 | "Census 1881 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 12 RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16 (Robert Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Robert Wright Head Mar 53 Master Machinist employing 2 men and 2 boys Sandford, Devon Eliza Susannah Wright Wife Mar 49 Stepney, London Walter Henry Wright Son Unm 24 Machinist Sandford, Devon James Samuel Wright Son Unm 19 Machinist Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 12 RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 15 | "Census 1881 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 12 RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16 (Mary Ann Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Mary Ann Wright Head Mar 44 School Mistress Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 12 RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 16 | "Census 1891 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 12 (Mary Ann Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Mary Ann Wright Head M 55 Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 12. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 17 | "Census 1901 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 9 RG13/2131 Folio 70 Page 7 (Mary Ann Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Mary Ann Wright Head M 65 Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED 9 RG13/2131 Folio 70 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |