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| Husband: | Robert WRIGHT (1827-1886) | |
| Wife: | Eliza Susannah PARROTT (c. 1831-1905) | |
| Children: | William Robert WRIGHT (c. 1855-1872) | |
| Walter Henry WRIGHT (c. 1856-1908) | ||
| James Samuel WRIGHT (1861-1928) | ||
| Marriage | 9 Feb 1854 | Paulton, Somerset, England1 |
| Name: | Robert WRIGHT2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | James WRIGHT (1799-1851) | |
| Mother: | Mary BRAGG (c. 1800-1875) | |
| 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, England3 |
| 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, England5 |
| 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, England5 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43) | Master machinist employing 3 men and 3 boys; Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53) | Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Village, Opposite Rose and Crown | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53) | Master Machinist employing 2 men and 2 boys; Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Death | 3 Nov 1886 (age 59) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Name: | Eliza Susannah PARROTT2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | William PARROTT (c. 1798-1859) | |
| Mother: | Mary UNKNOWN (c. 1801-1854) | |
| Birth | c. 1831 | Stepney, London, England |
| Baptism | 19 Jan 1831 (age 0) | St Dunstan - Stepney, London, England |
| Occupation | School Teacher | |
| Census | 6 Jun 1841 (age 10) | Stepney, London, England8 |
| 19 Clark Street, Stepney | ||
| Census | 30 Mar 1851 (age 20) | Great Braxted, Essex, England9 |
| School House, Great Braxted Eliza's sisters Sarah and Elizabeth are living with her |
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| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 (age 20) | School Teacher; Great Braxted, Essex, England9 |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 29) | Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 39) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 49) | Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Village, Opposite Rose and Crown | ||
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 60) | Sandford, Devon, England10 |
| Village, Sandford Susannah is living next to the Workshop across the road from the Rose and Crown, with her two granddaughters. Schoolmaster and Organist, Joh Pickering of Lincolshire, age 28, and Smith Alfred Blackmore, 23, of Bow are Boarding with her. |
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| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 60) | Partner in Smith and Machinist Business; Sandford, Devon, England10 |
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 70) | Sandford, Devon, England11 |
| Village, Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 70) | Living on own means; Sandford, Devon, England11 |
| Death | 25 Jan 1905 (age 73-74) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Cause: Falling down stairs | ||
| Name: | William Robert WRIGHT2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | c. 1855 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 6) | Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 16) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 16) | Machinist Apprentice; Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Death | 9 Dec 1872 (age 16-17) | Sandford, Devon, England12 |
| Name: | Walter Henry WRIGHT2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Elizabeth Wellacott TRICKEY (c. 1863-1947) | |
| Birth | c. 1856 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Machinist/General Blacksmith | |
| Census | 7 Apr 1861 (age 4) | Sandford, Devon, England5 |
| Sandford Village | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 14) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 24) | Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Village, Opposite Rose and Crown | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 24) | Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 34) | Sandford, Devon, England13 |
| New Buildings | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 34) | Implement Manufacturer; Sandford, Devon, England13 |
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 43) | Sandford, Devon, England14 |
| Gaters George Henry Sercombe, 16 of Sandford, Smith Apprentice, Kate Fichleigh, 14 General Servant are livig in. |
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| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 43) | General Smith; Sandford, Devon, England14 |
| Death | 23 Oct 1908 (age 51-52) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Burial | 29 Oct 1908 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| James Wright and his daughter Florrie attended the funeral from Yorkshire | ||
| Name: | James Samuel WRIGHT2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Ellen HUXTABLE (1858-1939) | |
| Birth | 20 Sep 1861 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 8 Jan 1862 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Machinist, Blacksmith, Railwy signalman, then Railway Porter. | |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 9) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Sandford Town | ||
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 19) | Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Village, Opposite Rose and Crown | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 19) | Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England7 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 24) | Bradford, Yorkshire, England15 |
| 128 Ripon Street Lodging with George Walker and his family, if this is our James he has changed his marital status and his place of birth, and taken 5 years off his age. |
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| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 29) | Railway Man; Bradford, Yorkshire, England15 |
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 38) | Bradford, Yorkshire, England16 |
| 34 Wellington Street, Bradford James is visitor in the house of Emma Oxley, a single woman aged 44, with no occupation given: James is described as a railway porter. His marital status is blank, as is his relation to the head of family. Also visiting is 12 year old Elizabeth Whitaker from Bradford |
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| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 38) | Railway Porter; Bradford, Yorkshire, England16 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 48) | Bradford, Yorkshire, England17 |
| 3 Wellington Street, Bradford James is a boarder in the house of 52 year old widow Annie Brickley, a Comb Minder, in a woollen mill. He has dughter Florence with him, though she is using the name Florence Mary Ann rather than Miriam. He describes himself as a widower. |
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| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 48) | Goods Porter; Bradford, Yorkshire, England17 |
| Midland Railway Company | ||
| Death | Q1 1928 (age 66) | Bradford, Yorkshire, England18 |
In 1891 census there is no sign of the sons. Eliza is described as "partner in smith and machinist business" - still living near the Rose and Crown and the Smith's shop of their cousins - She now has two granddaughters living with her- Lilian and Florence M, and two Lodgers- a Mr John Pickering - schoolmaster and organist, and Alfred Blackmore - General Smith.
In 1861and 1881 the family are living near cousins, and near the Rose and Crown. In 1871 the family are next to the Hattins, and still near the Rose and Crown.
In 1878 Whites Directory entry for Sandford lists Robert Wright, blacksmith and machinist
Kelly's directory of 1889 shows R Wright and sons, (established over half a century) machinists and agricultural implement manufacturers agents for all the leading makers, Britannia Iron works, & at New Buildings!
Alternative spellings Parratt,Parrett. In 1851 at School House, Gt Braxted,Essex with her sisters Sarah H,aged 24, and Elizabeth aged 15. Sister Frances is a witness at her wedding.19
| 1 | "GRO". Clutton 5c 993. Cit. Date: Q1 1854. |
| 2 | "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 |
| 3 | "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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| 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 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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| 6 | "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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| 7 | "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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| 8 | "Census 1841 Stepney, London HO107/712 Book 11, Folio 13 Page 19 (William Parrott)". |
| Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born William Parrott 43 Warehouseman Mary Parrott 40 Mary Jane Parrott 13 Scholar Eliza Susannah Parrott 10 Scholar Frances Anne Parrott 8 Scholar Elizabeth Parrott 6 Scholar |
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| HO107/712 Book 11, Folio 13 Page 19. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 9 | "Census 1851 Great Braxted, Essex Witham, Kelvedon, Great Braxted ED 5 HO107/1783 Folio 136 Page 23 (Sarah H Parrott)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Eliza Susannah Parrott Head Unm 20 School Mistress Stepney, London Sarah Harriet Parrott Sis Unm 24 Servant Hackney, London Elizabeth Parrott Sis Unm 15 Scholar Stepney Middlesex |
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| Witham, Kelvedon, Great Braxted ED 5 HO107/1783 Folio 136 Page 23. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 10 | "Census 1891 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 10 (Eliza Susannah Wright nee Parrett)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Eliza Susannah Parrott Head W 60 Partner in Smith and Machinist Business Stepney, London Lillian Wright 7 Scholar HM Prison - Exeter, Devon Florence Miriam Wright 5 Scholar Cardiff, Glamorgan,Wales |
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| Sandford ED 11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 10. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 11 | "Census 1901 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED 7 RG13/2131 Folio 56 Page 7 (Eliza Wright Nee Parrott)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Eliza Susannah Parrott Head M 70 Living on own means Stepney, London Florence Miriam Wright Granddaur S 15 Domestic Servant Cardiff, Glamorgan,Wales |
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| Sandford ED 7 RG13/2131 Folio 56 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 12 | "Memorial Inscription". Buried with his grandfather in Sandford churchyard. Cit. Date: 9 December 1872. |
| 13 | "Census 1891 Sandford, Devon Sandford ED10 RG12/1761 Folio 79 Page 8 (Walter Henry Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Walter Henry Wright Head M 34 Implement Manufacturer Sandford, Devon Elizabeth Wellacott Wright Wife M 28 Sandford, Devon Edith Wright Dau S 6 mths Sandford, Devon |
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| Sandford ED10 RG12/1761 Folio 79 Page 8. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 14 | "Census 1901 Sandford, Devon RG13/2131 Folio 56 Page 7 Sandford ED 7 (Walter Henry Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Walter Henry Wright Head M 43 General Smith Sandford, Devon Elizabeth Wellacott Wright Wife M 38 Sandford, Devon Edith Wright Dau S 10 Scholar Sandford, Devon Margaret Elizabeth Wright Dau S 3 Sandford, Devon Walter Wright Son S 5 Scholar Sandford, Devon Henry George Wright Son S 8 Scholar Sandford, Devon |
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| RG13/2131 Folio 56 Page 7 Sandford ED 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 15 | "Census 1891 Bradford, Yorkshire, England RG12/3624 Folio 147 Page 22 (James S Wright)" (RG12/3624 Folio 147 Page 22). |
| Text From Source: Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity James Samuel Wright,Lodger,S,M,24,Railway Man,,London, Middlesex,England, |
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| 16 | "Census 1901 Bradford, Yorkshire Bradford East Ed 58 RG13/4153 Folio 151 Page 15 (James Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James Samuel Wright Head M 38 Railway Porter Sandford, Devon |
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| Bradford East Ed 58 RG13/4153 Folio 151 Page 15. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 17 | "Census 1911 Bradford, Yorkshire, England RG14/26740 RG78/1540 RD498 SD2 ED21 SN60 (James Samuel Wright)". |
| Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James Samuel Wright Head Mar 48 Goods Porter Sandford, Devon, England Florence Miriam Wright Dau Unm 25 Domestic Servant Cardiff, Glamorgan,Wales |
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| RG14/26740 RG78/1540 RD498 SD2 ED21 SN60. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 18 | "GRO". Bradford Vol 9B Page 286. Cit. Date: Q1 1928. |
| 19 | "1851 Census". HO107/1783 Folio 136 Great Braxted. Reg Witham, Sub Reg Kelvedon ED 5 Folio 136, Page 23. |