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James Wright, son of Benjamin and Barbara (Morgan) Wright, was born in Randolph Co., N.C., Dec. 16, 1781, and died May 11, 1873, at his home near Harrodsburg, Monroe Co., Ind. He was raised on his father's farm but went to Kentucky when a young man, and worked on a farm for Christian Sears, in Olddham Co., Ky. James married Elizabeth Sears, dau. of Christian and Catherine Sears, in about 1800. They lived a few years with Christian Sears in Ky., then moved to Utica, Ind. Their third child, David, was born Nov. 16, 1806, at Utica, Ind. Later they moved to Pigeon Roost, Ind. On Sept. 3, 1812, the historical Indian Massacre of Pigeon Roost was made. James and Elizabeth had five children at that time, Frankie Ann, Charity, David, Nancy, and Emsley. They lived east of the Indian trail from the settlement and were spared. James was out working the next day when a man came running to tell him the sad news, that Pigeon Roost had been taken the night before by Shawnee Indians. Sixteen children and six women had been slaughtered. James took Nancy, the fourth child, on horse back to Ky., near Louisville, to his wife's parents, Christian and Catherine Sears. James and negro slaves took wagons back to get the rest of the family and the household goods. After peace had been declared, James moved his family to Washington, Co., Ind., then to Monroe Co. in 1816, when Ind. became a state.
James Wright entered land in Monroe Co., Ind. on Sept. 24, 1816, the S.E.
Sec. 10, 160 acres. Later he entered eight other tracts of land making 1163 acres. One entry in Monroe Co. on Sept. 15, 1825, was for 80 acres in Twp. 7, N. of Range 2 W, SE sec. Lillie Wright Lane White, his great granddaughter, and writer of this book, has the sheepskin deed for this entry of land, and it is signed by President John Quincy Adams. James and his brother Jesse Wright, bought land from Thomas Hill and his wife Milley in 1824. James was at one time, one of the three largest tax payers in Monroe Co. His farm was eight miles south of Bloommington, Ind.
James Wright and family attended a log church on John Kutch's farm near the banks of Clear Creek. It was called Lather Wood Church. Later he helped build South Union Church. Many of his descendants were members of this church and are buried in the cemetery there. James was a faithful member of the church, read his Bible and had family prayers. In 1941, I saw his large Bible and most every page was marked, some written on where he was searching for knowledge of the Bible. He played the violin and sang hymns. He enjoyed life and died at the age of 92. He was able to work until he fell and broke his hip, when coming from the barn after feeding the cattle one cold winter morning. He lived for about three months. He was buried on his farm, a short distance from his brick home, by his first wife Elizabeth. Many of his relatives are buried in this family cemetery. The writer of this sketch was at his funeral there on May 11, 1873.
Bloomington, Ind. was laid off on Apr. 10, 1818, and on the third day of the first Session, a log courthouse was ordered built, and the first Jurors of Monroe Co. were selected. James Wright and John Kutch were among the selected Jurors.
James Wright was Justice of the Peace from 1818 to 1827, inc.
James was tall, of medium size, and had blue eyes. He worked hard cleaning off the timber and getting the fields ready to tend in grain.
Before I saw James' Bible, I was told that he was born at the beginning of the Revolution. and had a stone erected for him with the date of birth as 1775. His Bible gives'1781, which was at the close of the Revolution. James Wright's birth is given in the Ketchem and Kutch Genealogy as 1775, which is a mistake.

James heiratete Myers, Mary Margaret am 22 Okt 1835 in , Monroe County, Indiana, USA. Mary wurde geboren am 4 Mai 1805 in , Wythe County, Virginia, USA; gestorben am 27 Jul 1883 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Bethany Christian Church Cemetery, Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

1. Wright, George Johnson wurde geboren am 2 Sep 1836 in , Monroe County, Indiana, USA; gestorben am 6 Sep 1910 in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Mound Cemetery, Pana, Christian County, Illinois, USA.

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Benjamin heiratete Morgan, Barbara in 1776. Barbara (Tochter von Morgan, James Sr. und Davis, Mary) wurde geboren in 1758 in ,, Maryland, USA; gestorben am 18 Apr 1794 in , Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Richard heiratete Wright, Nancy Jane - wife of in 1748 in , Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. Nancy wurde geboren geschätzt 1729; gestorben in 1795 in , Rowan County, North Carolina, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Richard Wright Family Cemetery, Silver Hill, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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James heiratete Davis, Mary am 18 Jul 1754. Mary wurde geboren am 30 Apr 1736 in , Harford County, Maryland, USA; gestorben am 30 Mrz 1805 in , Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Some information on this person is speculative since no actual birth or death information has been found. Info on death can only be noted as being before June 1738. It MAY be likely that it could be closer to 1736/37 timeframe. His actual cemetery site is unknown, but actively pursuing the issue.
Philbert Wright, Sr. was likely born in England. NO RECORD OF [AND NOTHING KNOWN TO DATE] HIS PARENTS OR EXACTLY WHERE OR WHEN HE WAS BORN. What IS known is that he married into an old English family - the Becraft's.
A few records are found for him as follows:
16 May 1709 Maryland - he is mentioned in the estate of one Matthew Mockbee. No reason stated as to why he was mentioned.
3 Dec 1712 - according to church records, he married Esther Becraft 3 Dec 1712 at Queen Anne's Parish, Prince George's County, MD.

Philbert heiratete Becraft, Esther am 3 Dez 1712 in Queen Anns Parish, Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. Esther (Tochter von Becraft, Peter und Cansfield, Rebecka) wurde geboren am 18 Nov 1695 in , Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA; gestorben in Aug 1753 in ,, Maryland, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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First record found for Esther Becraft -
17 Jul 1698 - christening record - she was about 3 years of age at that time. Her parents were Peter Becraft [died 1716] and Rebecka [surname unknown; died 1717] Pr. George's County, MD.
3 Dec 1712 - marriage to Philbert Wright at Queen Ann's Parish, Prince George's County, MD - Church records.
14 Nov 1717 Rebecka Becraft's [her mother] estate inventory. "The above appraisment is allowed of & by us Signed Abram (A) Becraft [his mark], Esther (E) Wright [her mark]" [exactly as shown on document.]
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Her name is written slightly backward slanted; this may be a distinctive family trait or she may have been left-handed. Son, Richard Wright, Sr. witnessed a will in 1742 and ultimately signed his own will the same way.

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Peter heiratete Cansfield, Rebecka geschätzt 1695. Rebecka wurde geboren in 1680 in , Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA; gestorben am 14 Nov 1717 in , Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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