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Here's what I've got on William's brood so far.
Descendants of William Wright
First Generation
1. William Wright [8419], son of John Wright [3796] and Ann Keen [4004], was born on 15 May 1832 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England, was christened on 17 Jun 1832 in Methodist Chapel, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England, and died on 18 Jun 1902 aged 70.
General Notes: birth and chr No 47 William the Son of John Wright of Southport in the Parish of North Meols in the County of Lancaster fisherman and of Ann his wife, who was the daughter of Daniel Keen and Susanna his wife was born on the fifteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two And was solemnly baptized with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, on the seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two by me J. S. Pipe
From North Meols Census 7th April 1861, District 6, Page 29, Schedule 137
Hawes Side [Lane]
William Wright Head Mar 28 Bricklayer born North Meols
Elizabeth Wright Wife Mar 26 Pork Dealer
Edward Wright Son Unm 4 Scholar
Benjamin Wright Son 2 Scholar
Amelia Wright Dau 1
Jane Marshall Serv 12 House Servant
NB Another son, John aged 7, is with Elizabeth's parents on the 1861 Census.
From North Meols Census 2nd April 1871, District 11, Page 24, Schedule 124
1 Kensington Road
William Wright Head Mar 39 Provision Dealer born North Meols
Elizabeth Wright Wife Mar 36 None
John Wright Son Unm 17 Apprentice to Joiner Waterloo
Edward A Wright Son 15 Apprentice to Grocer North Meols
Benjamin Wright Son 13 None
Emily Wright Dau 11 Scholar
Mary A Wright Dau 6 Scholar
Geneva Wright Dau 5 Scholar
Margaret Wright Dau 2
William Wright Son 1
Sarah Crookall Serv Unm 17 Servant
NB Emily previously appeared as Amelia, her full name is Amelia Emmeline Wright and "Geneva" is named Genieve on CR Birth Index. It looks like Edward has been given a middle initial on this Census, possibly in error as he never gives it on later Census returns (or at either of his two marriages).
From North Meols Census 3rd April 1881, District 15, Page 24, Schedule 136
21 Kensington Road
William Wright Head Mar 48 Builder born Southport
Elizabeth Wright Wife Mar 45
Mary Ann Wright Dau 16 Milliner
Eva Wright Dau 15 Scholar
Maggie Wright Dau 12 Scholar
From North Meols Census 5th April 1891, District 37, Schedule 23
24 Windsor Road
Wm Wright Head M 58 Builder Own Account born Southport
Elizth Wright Wife M 55
NB Elizabeth dies, and in 1894 William marries widow Betsy Jane Merritt (nee Hussard).
From Southport Census 31st March 1901, District 35, Page 8, Schedule 46
16 Windsor Road
William Wright Head M 68 Retired Builder born Lancs, Southport
Betsy J Wright Wife M 58 Yorks, North Frodingham
Florence Wright G/Dau S 24 Lancs, Southport
NB Florence (Emily) Wright is the daughter of William's son John.
From photo of William Wright's gravestone posted by David Wright on the NMFHS forum.
W.Wright
In Loving and Affectionate
Remembrance
of
William Wright,
who departed this life
June 18th 1902,
aged 70 years.
The last hymn he sang was
"O for a heart to praise my God
A heart from sin set free
A heart that always feels the blood
So freely spilt be me."
Also of Betsy Jane,
widow of the above,
who peacefully passed away
on January 21st 1916,
aged 74 years.
"In God's keeping."
Also of Mary Ann Watts
daughter of Wm Wright,
died June 17th 1927, aged 63
"At rest."
Also of Cyril Wright Knowles,
grandson of the above and beloved son of the late
H.A. Knowles B.A., and Annie Knowles,
who departed this life Jan. 25th 1910, aged 18 years.
"With Christ which is far better."
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as an Apprentice Bricklayer on 30 Mar 1851 in Hawes Side Lane, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1851 Census (with parents).
• He worked as a Bricklayer on 7 Apr 1861 in Hawes Side Lane, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1861 Census.
• He worked as a Provision Dealer on 2 Apr 1871 in 1 Kensington Road, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1871 Census.
• He worked as a Builder on 3 Apr 1881 in 21 Kensington Road, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1881 Census.
• He worked as a Builder working on own account on 5 Apr 1891 in 24 Windsor Road, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census.
• Address -: Retired Builder, 31 Mar 1901, 16 Windsor Road, Southport, Lancashire, England.
William married Elizabeth Bolton [10285] [MRIN: 6679] June Quarter 1853 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, daughter of Edward Bolton [15033] and Mary Carr [4900]. Elizabeth was born on 28 Sep 1834 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England, was christened on 26 Oct 1834 in Methodist Chapel, Southport, North Meols Parish, Lancashire, England, and died before 1894.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1853 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 822
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as a Pork Dealer on 7 Apr 1861 in Hawes Side Lane, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1861 Census.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. John Wright [15034] was born about 1853 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
+ 3 M ii. Edward Wright [28219] was born about 1856 in Waterloo, Lancashire, England.
4 M iii. Benjamin Wright [28220] was born about 1858 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
+ 5 F iv. Amelia Emmeline Wright [28221] was born in 1859 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
+ 6 F v. Mary Ann Wright [28223] was born about 1864 in North Meols, Lancashire, England and died on 17 Jun 1927 aged about 63.
7 F vi. Genieve Wright [28224] was born in 1865 in North Meols, Lancashire, England and died in 1888 aged 23. Other names for Genieve were Eva, Geneva, and Jeniva.
8 F vii. Margaret Wright [28225] was born about 1868 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
9 M viii. William Wright [28226] was born about 1869 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
William next married Betsy Jane Hussard [28258] [MRIN: 6698] September Quarter 1894 in Hull Registration District, Yorkshire. Betsy was born in 1842 in North Frodingham, Yorkshire, England and died on 21 Jan 1916 aged 74.
Marriage Notes: Jul-Aug-Sep 1894 Hull Registration District, Volume 9d, Page 460
Second Generation (Children)
2. John Wright [15034] (William 1) was born about 1853 in North Meols, Lancashire, England.
General Notes: From North Meols Census 3rd April 1881, District 7, Page 33, Schedule 166
17 Wennington Road
John Wright Head Mar 27 Joiner born Lancs, Southport
Charlotte Wright Wife Mar 25 Montgomery, Welshpool
Wm Th Wright Son Unm 5 Lancs, Southport
Florence E Wright Dau Unm 4
From North Meols Census 5th April 1891, District 36, Page 18, Schedule 117
57 Tithebarn Road
John Wright Head M 37 Joiner born Lancashire, Southport
Charlotte Wright Wife M 35 Montgomery, Welshpool
Florence Wright Dau 14 Scholar Lancashire, Southport
Elizabeth Wright Dau 9 Scholar
Eva Wright Dau 4
Minnie Wright Dau 2
NB Missing Son William Thomas Wright is with Charlotte's parents in Ludlow, Shropshire.
From Blackburn Northern Census 31st March 1901, District 50, Page 5, Schedule 25
163 Addison Street
John Wright Head M 47 Journeyman Joiner Worker born Lancs, Southport
Charlotte Wright Wife M 44 Montgomery, Welshpool
Eva Louis Wright Dau 14 Chemist's Assistant Worker Lancs, Southport
Minnie A Wright Dau 12 Heald Knitter's Packer
William Walsh Boarder M 23 Spirit Merchant's Blender Worker Blackburn
Elizabeth B Walsh Boarder M 19 Southport
John R Wright Boarder 9 months Blackburn
NB "Boarder" Elizabeth B(olton) Walsh is John and Charlotte's daughter. "Part timer" has been scribbled between Minnie A Wright and William Walsh's Occupation's, I've taken it refers to Minnie as she should be attending school at her age.
Noted events in his life were:
• Address -: With maternal grandparents Edward and Mary Bolton on the 1861 Census, 7 Apr 1861, Hawes Side Lane, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
• He worked as an Apprentice to Joiner on 2 Apr 1871 in 1 Kensington Road, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1871 Census (with parents).
• He worked as a Joiner on 3 Apr 1881 in 17 Wennington Road, Blowick, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1881 Census.
• He worked as a Joiner on 5 Apr 1891 in 59 Tithebarn Road, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census.
• He worked as a Journeyman Joiner on 31 Mar 1901 in 163 Addison Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census.
John married Charlotte Lewis [28227] [MRIN: 6681] December Quarter 1874 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, daughter of Thomas Lewis [28261] and Mary [28262]. Charlotte was born about 1855 in Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.
Marriage Notes: Oct-Nov-Dec 1874 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1069
Children from this marriage were:
+ 10 M i. William Thomas Wright [28228] was born in 1875 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
11 F ii. Florence Emily Wright [28229] was born in 1876 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Noted events in her life were:
• Address -: With paternal grandfather William Wright on the 1901 Census, 31 Mar 1901, 16 Windsor Road, Southport, Lancashire, England.
+ 12 F iii. Elizabeth Bolton Wright [28230] was born in 1882 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
13 F iv. Eva Lewis Wright [28231] was born in 1886 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Another name for Eva was Eva Louis Wright.
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as a Chemist's Assistant on 31 Mar 1901 in 163 Addison Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census (with parents, as Eva Louis Wright).
14 F v. Minnie Amelia Wright [28232] was born in 1888 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as a Heald Knitter's Packer (Part Time) on 31 Mar 1901 in 163 Addison Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census (with parents).
3. Edward Wright [28219] (William 1) was born about 1856 in Waterloo, Lancashire, England.
General Notes: From North Meols Census 3rd April 1881, District 12, Page 9, Schedule 54
76 Hall Street
Edward Wright Head Mar 25 Organist, Teacher of Music,
Joiner & Builder born Lancashire, Waterloo
Sarah A Wright Wife Mar 28 Dressmaker Norfolk, Matisall
Edith E Wright Dau 2 Lancashire, Southport
From North Meols Census 5th April 1891, District 36, Pages 17 & 18, Schedule 110
36 Tithebarn Road
Edward Wright Head M 35 Builder of houses Employer born Lancaster, Waterloo
Sarah Annie Wright Wife M 38 Norfolk, Matsell
Edith Eliz Wright Dau 12 Scholar Lancaster, Southport
Wm Alfred Wright Son 9 Scholar
Mabel F Wright Dau 6 Scholar Lancaster, Southport
Elsie Gladys Wright Dau 2
NB Sarah Annie dies in 1894, and in 1895 Edward marries Jessie Dearden. Also in 1900 Edith Elizabeth Wright marries James Thomas Dearden, Jessie's brother.
From Southport Census 31st March 1901, District 32, Page 26, Schedule 146
16 Ash Street
Edward Wright Head M 45 Joiner & Builder Employer at Home born Lancs, Southport
Jessie Wright Wife M 32 Yorks, Hull
William A Wright Son S 19 Joiner & Builder Worker at Home Lancs, Southport
Mabel F Wright Dau S 16 Apprentice Mantle Tailor
[at] Costume Showrooms Worker
Elsie G Wright Dau S 12
Ivy M Wright Dau S 8
Edward D Wright Son S 5
Thomas A Wright Son S 3
Albert T Wright Son S 5 months
Ada E Griffiths Serv S 40 General Servant (Domestic) Warwicks, Birmingham
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as an Apprentice to Grocer on 2 Apr 1871 in 1 Kensington Road, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1871 Census (with parents).
• He worked as an Organist, Teacher of Music, Joiner and Builder on 3 Apr 1881 in 76 Hall Street, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupations given on the 1881 Census.
• He worked as a Builder of Houses - Employer on 5 Apr 1891 in 36 Tithebarn Road, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census.
• He worked as a Joiner and Builder - Employer working at home on 31 Mar 1901 in 16 Ash Street, Southport, Lancashire, England. Occupations given on the 1901 Census.
Edward married Sarah Annie Betts [28235] [MRIN: 6683] June Quarter 1877 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, daughter of George Betts [28274] and Fanny [28275]. Sarah was born about 1852 in Mattishall, Norfolk, England and died in 1894 aged about 42.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1877 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1113
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as a Dressmaker on 3 Apr 1881 in 76 Hall Street, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1881 Census.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 15 F i. Edith Elizabeth Wright [28265] was born in 1879 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
16 M ii. William Alfred Wright [28266] was born in 1881 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Joiner and Builder working at home on 31 Mar 1901 in 16 Ash Street, Southport, Lancashire, England. Occupations given on the 1901 Census.
17 F iii. Mabel Fannie Wright [28267] was born in 1884 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Another name for Mabel was Mabel Fanny.
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as an Apprentice Mantle Tailor at Costume Showrooms on 31 Mar 1901 in 16 Ash Street, Southport, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census.
Mabel married Bertram Bell [28280] [MRIN: 6706] September Quarter 1906 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire.
Marriage Notes: Jul-Aug-Sep 1906 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1538
18 F iv. Elsie Gladys Wright [28268] was born in 1889 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
19 F v. Ivy May Wright [28270] was born in 1892 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
Edward next married Jessie Dearden [28269] [MRIN: 6702] June Quarter 1895 in St Stephen, Hull, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Thomas Dearden [28276] and Kezia Hussard [28277]. Jessie was born about 1868 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1895 Hull Registration District, Volume 9d, Page 428
NB Yorkshire BMDs have the marriage taking place at St Stephen's, Hull.
Children from this marriage were:
20 M i. Edward Dearden Wright [28271] was born in 1896 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
21 M ii. Thomas Arthur Wright [28272] was born in 1897 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
22 M iii. Albert Trevor Wright [28273] was born in 1900 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
General Notes: 5 Months old on the 1901 Census (31st March).
5. Amelia Emmeline Wright [28221] (William 1) was born in 1859 in North Meols, Lancashire, England. Another name for Amelia was Emily.
Noted events in her life were:
• Address -: With maternal grandmother Mary Bolton on the 1881 Census, as Emily Wright, 3 Apr 1881, 23 Hall Street, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Amelia married William Henry Booth [28222] [MRIN: 6680] June Quarter 1881 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, son of James Booth [28255] and Sarah [28257]. William was born about 1857 in Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1881 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1131
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Mineral Water Manufacturer - Employer on 5 Apr 1891 in 23 Hall Street, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census.
• He worked as a Mineral Water Manufacturer Manager working at home on 31 Mar 1901 in 67 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census.
Children from this marriage were:
23 M i. William Henry Booth [28252] was born in 1882 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Mineral Water Traveller working at home on 31 Mar 1901 in 67 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census (with parents).
24 M ii. James Leonard Booth [28253] was born in 1884 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as an Assistant Mineral Water Manufacturer working at home on 31 Mar 1901 in 67 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census (with parents).
25 F iii. Maud Elizabeth Booth [28254] was born in 1886 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
6. Mary Ann Wright [28223] (William 1) was born about 1864 in North Meols, Lancashire, England and died on 17 Jun 1927 aged about 63.
General Notes: Mary Ann Watts died 17th June 1927 and is buried with her father William Wright and son Cyril Wright Knowles. Gravestone transcription entered in her father's record.
Noted events in her life were:
• She worked as a Milliner on 3 Apr 1881 in 21 Kensington Road, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1881 Census (with parents).
• Address -: 31 Mar 1901, 8 Myers Road West, Great Crosby, Lancashire, England. With Joseph and Isabella Pyett on the 1901 Census with son Cyril (described as visitors).
Mary married Henry Albert Knowles B.A. [28237] [MRIN: 6685] June Quarter 1889 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire. Henry was born in 1863 in Hull, Yorkshire, England and died before 1901.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1889 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1147
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Schoolmaster (middle class) on 5 Apr 1891 in Burlington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census.
The child from this marriage was:
26 M i. Cyril Wright Knowles [28260] was born in 1891 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died on 25 Jan 1910 aged 19.
General Notes: Cyril died 25th January 1910 and is buried with his mother and his maternal grandfather William Wright. Gravestone transcription entered in William Wright's record.
Mary next married Watts [28236] [MRIN: 6684].
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
10. William Thomas Wright [28228] (John 2, William 1) was born in 1875 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
General Notes: From Blackburn Northern Census 31st March 1901, District 8, Page 34, Schedule 249
6 Double Street
William T Wright Head M 25 General Labourer in Quarry Worker born Southport
Mary Wright Wife M 25 Banks
Florence E Wright Dau 3 Southport
Charlotte L Wright Dau 2 months Blackburn
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Coal Seller on 5 Apr 1891 in 79 Old Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, England. Occupation given on the 1891 Census (with maternal grandparents Thomas & Mary Lewis).
• He worked as a General Labourer in Quarry on 31 Mar 1901 in 6 Double Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census.
William married Mary Melling [9061] [MRIN: 6701] March Quarter 1897 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, daughter of James Melling [8304] and Jane [9055]. Mary was born about 1875 in Banks, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes: Jan-Feb-Mar 1897 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1008
Children from this marriage were:
27 F i. Florence Elizabeth Wright [28263] was born in 1897 in Southport, Lancashire, England.
28 F ii. Charlotte Lewis Wright [28264] was born in 1901 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
General Notes: 2 Months old on the 1901 Census (31st March).
12. Elizabeth Bolton Wright [28230] (John 2, William 1) was born in 1882 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Elizabeth married William Walsh [28233] [MRIN: 6682] December Quarter 1899 in Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire. William was born about 1877 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes: Oct-Nov-Dec 1899 Blackburn Registration District, Volume 8e, Page 775
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Spirit Merchant's Blender on 31 Mar 1901 in 163 Addison Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census (with wife's parents).
The child from this marriage was:
29 M i. Private
15. Edith Elizabeth Wright [28265] (Edward 2, William 1) was born in 1879 in Southport, North Meols, Lancashire, England.
Edith married James Thomas Dearden [28278] [MRIN: 6705] June Quarter 1900 in Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire, son of Thomas Dearden [28276] and Kezia Hussard [28277]. James was born about 1873 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.
Marriage Notes: Apr-May-Jun 1900 Ormskirk Registration District, Volume 8b, Page 1308
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a Grocer's Manager on 31 Mar 1901 in 25 Blakey Street, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Occupation given on the 1901 Census.
The child from this marriage was:
30 M i. William Edward Dearden [28279] was born in 1900 in Barry, South Glamorgan, Wales.
General Notes: 9 Months old on the 1901 Census (31st March).
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