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     Mary Jane Wright was born circa 1833 at Virginia.² She was the daughter of Edward Wright and Mary Esther Starling. Mary Jane Wright married Dr. Benjamin P. Wright after 15 August 1850. Mary Jane Wright lived at Essex Co., VA.³

     Matilda J. Wright was born on 21 February 1841 at Essex Co., VA, 1850 census shows a daughter Susan age 9, but does not show a 7- or 8 year old daughter for Edward Wright. Possibly "Susan" was actually Matilda. 1860 census, Essex Co, p.687, shows "M. J." Wright, apparently a daughter of Edward and Mary (Starling) Wright, age 26 (born abt 1834). Either the "26" was an error, or this individual was not the Matilda, born about 1842, who married John Temple, because later censuses all indicate she was born in mid- or late 1842. The Sullivant book lists Matilda as the youngest of Mary E. Starling's children. DLB 2013.² She was the daughter of Edward Wright and Mary Esther Starling. Matilda J. Wright married John Temple, son of Arthur Temple and Jane E. Richards, circa 1859, Five children born to the marriage, four living as of 1900 census. William had died in 1886.²

Matilda J. Wright died on 2 June 1907 at age 66 dates per headstone inscription. She was buried in June 1907 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Miller's Tavern, Essex Co., VA.

     Maxine Wright was born on 26 April 1925 at Washington Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols.¹ Maxine Wright died on 3 November 1998 at Broward Co., FL, at age 73 dates per SSDI, last residence Ft. Lauderdale.

     Merle Carl Wright died on 7 February 1920 at Howell, Livingston Co., MI. He was born on 7 February 1920 at Howell, Livingston Co., MI. He was the son of Guy Leo Wright and Alice Ruth Harner. Merle Carl Wright was buried in February 1920 at Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Livingston Co., MI, Findagrave #7658613.

     Mildred Florence Wright was born on 14 September 1920 at Lilly Chapel, Madison Co., OH. She was the daughter of Harry Starck Wright and Emma L. Bennett. Mildred Florence Wright married Paul Kenneth Furney, son of Ray Hanlon Furney and Clara B. Butts, in 1947. Mildred Florence Wright died on 8 March 2012 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 91.

     Minerva Jane Wright was born circa 1847 at Illinois.¹ She married James William Larimore, son of Samuel Larimore and Julia P. Taylor, on 16 June 1865 at McDonough Co., IL. Minerva Jane Wright died before 10 June 1880 at McDonough or Fulton Co., IL.

     Dr. Myron Gilmore Wright was born on 15 February 1893 at Preble Co., OH, 1900 census shows January.¹ He was the son of Euroes Cooper Wright and Nancy Narcissa Hockersmith.¹ Dr. Myron Gilmore Wright married Louise Cowlin Reichelt, daughter of John Augustus Reichelt and Louisa Cowlin, on 4 August 1917 at King Co., WA. Occupation: General practice physician in April 1930 at Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.² Dr. Myron Gilmore Wright died on 13 September 1960 at Winslow, Navajo Co., AZ, at age 67.

     Nancy Wright was also known as Nancy Walters. She was born circa 1794 at Virginia.¹ She married Christian Wendel, son of Philip Wendel and Elizabeth Dellinger, on 18 April 1831 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Nancy Adeline Wright was born in November 1847. She married Azzor M. McMillan on 30 March 1865 at Macoupin Co., IL. Nancy Adeline Wright married Thomas Quarton on 28 December 1871 at Macoupin Co., IL. Nancy Adeline Wright died on 19 October 1899 at Macoupin Co., IL, at age 51.

     Nellie Cordelia Wright was born on 22 December 1894 at Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. George Irving Wright and Delia Darrah. Nellie Cordelia Wright married John Warren Perry, son of Clarence Emmett Perry and Fannie Fern Larimore, Nellie first married a railway employee, Clyde J. Stewart (1894 - 1957), on 2 DEC 1922, at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Clyde's problem was that he was already married, at least in common law if not legally, with a wife Marion (Alexander) and son Forrest, born 16 FEB 1921 in Minnesota. Cannot determine when and how this bigamous marriage ended, but it must have been very short-lived. DLB 2021. Nellie Cordelia Wright died on 2 September 1949 at Dunn Loring, Fairfax Co., VA, at age 54. She was buried in September 1949 at Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders Co., NE, Findagrave #104578771.

     Rev. O. C. Wright married Jennie L. Sonner, daughter of Samuel Sonner and Lydia Kessler, on 22 October 1891.

     Obediah Wright was born in April 1845. He was the son of David Wright and Mariah Funk. Obediah Wright married Nancy E. Wendell, daughter of Cyrus W. Wendell and Margaret Spears, circa 1871. Obediah Wright lived on 19 June 1900 at Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, farming.¹ He died in 1903. He was buried in 1903 at Glover Cemetery, Hundred, Wetzel Co., WV, Findagrave #143412861.

     Olive Wright was also known as "Ollie". She was born in November 1884 at Allen Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Wright and Mary E. Wolfe.¹ Olive Wright married William Emil Snyder, son of Minnis Orland Snyder and Jane Scotton, on 7 March 1904 at Hancock Co., IN. Olive Wright married Columbus Edgar Eastes, son of Orlando Eastes and Sarah Kitley, on 21 February 1914 at Marion Co., IN. Olive Wright lived in January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.² She married Hiram Bray Helbert, son of William Helbert and Theresa Bray, on 6 August 1925 at Marion Co., IN.

     Philena E. Wright was born on 29 January 1914 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols.¹ Philena E. Wright died on 26 March 1971 at age 57.¹

     Phoebe Wright was born in 1833 at Virginia. She married Alexander Cornelius, son of William Cornelius and Nancy McHenry, on 6 December 1849 at Muskingum Co. (probably), OH. Phoebe Wright and Alexander Cornelius were divorced in 1862 at Muskingum Co., OH; Muskingum County, Ohio Common Pleas Indexes Docket H-B, 1862 Term. Phoebe was living in Ohio, Alexander was living at Ligonier, Indiana. Phoebe won custody of the children. Phoebe Wright died in 1918 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

     Rachel Minerva Wright married Charles Stuteville.

     Ralph Wright married Goldie Cline.

     Ralph Owen Wright married Elsie M. Sandahl.

     Randolph C. Wright was born on 3 November 1829 at Randolph Co., IN. He married Jane L. Moore in 1854. Randolph C. Wright died on 29 October 1907 at Homer, Champaign Co., IL, at age 77. He was buried in 1907 at GAR Cemetery, Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Findagrave #105458412.

     Raymond Wright was born circa 1914 at Hancock Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Isom Bert Wright and Katherine Jane Ostermeyer.¹

     Raymond Glenn Wright was born on 19 February 1931 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL. He was the son of Donald Edwin Wright and Dorothy H. Girt. Raymond Glenn Wright married Mary Jayne Street, daughter of Carl Raymond Street and Cora America Foster, on 5 March 1953 at Indiana. Raymond Glenn Wright and Mary Jayne Street were divorced before January 1968; Jayne remarried to an Evans about 1967, James O. Smith on 24 MAY 1969, and a McCaslin before 1987. Raymond Glenn Wright lived in 1989 at Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 9 May 2002 at age 71. He was buried in May 2002 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #94614978.

     Richard James Wright was born on 27 December 1922 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Thyrl J. Wright and Florence Bushno.¹ Richard James Wright died on 16 March 1990 at Lake Co., FL, at age 67.

     Robert Edward Wright was the son of Dr. Benjamin P. Wright and Mary Jane Wright.

     Robert Melton Wright was born on 16 August 1905 at Texas. He married Mary Clara Munsinger, daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley, circa 1930.

     Roberta Irene Wright was born on 26 January 1945 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering. Roberta Irene Wright married Edmund Eugene Essman on 16 November 1965. Roberta Irene Wright lived in 1969 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She died on 3 November 2019 at Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Roberta I. Essman, 74 of Streator and a resident of the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center passed away Sunday (November 3, 2019) at the OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday from 1- 2 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Roberta was born on January 26, 1945 in Streator to John and Marcella (Detmering) Wright. She married Edmund Essman of November 16, 1965. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019.

Surviving are siblings; Marcella McKee of Streator, Kathleen Hays of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Werhane of Lena, IL , Beth Crank of Manville who she and her husband raised, John Wright of Parkersburg, WV and James Wright of Streator, grandsons Jacob Mahon and Dylan Crank, great-grandsons Julian and KJ Mahon and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Chad, sisters Janene Bennett, Victoria Matzen, Jacqueline Raber, Rebecca Tavitas and Sharon Palko.

Roberta attended Streator Grade Schools and Streator High School. She was formerly employed at Owens Illinois Glass.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was buried in November 2019 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #204469485.

     Ruby D. Wright was born on 10 December 1914 at Linn Co., IA; daughter of Steve Lemuel and Violet Delilah (McBurney) Wright. She married Cecil Blaine Bliven, son of William Blaine Bliven and Bertha Mae Lord, on 15 November 1975 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Ruby D. Wright died on 24 July 2008 at Raymore, Cass Co., MO, at age 93. She was buried in July 2008 at Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #34448034.

     Sallie Wright married John Fariss.¹

     Sandra Wright was born on 8 January 1943 at Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH. She was the daughter of Harold Edwin Wright and Juanita Frances Huchison. Sandra Wright died on 14 April 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 75

Obituary -- (Legacy.com):

Saunie, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at The James OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Saunie was born January 8, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold & Juanita (Hutchison) Wright. Saunie was a bus driver for Miami Trace School District for 25 years. During her time at Miami Trace she trained many drivers and competed in the State Bus Rodeo. She also worked at several stores at the 35 & 41 malls.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ted Kline, daughter, Kami Kline; Jeffersonville; two grandsons, David (Violet) Mongold, Greenfield; Jason, (Tracy) Mongold; Jeffersonville, two sisters, Evelyn Arnold, Washington C. H; and Nita (Tom) Bond, Virginia Beach; nephew, Andrew (Brittany) Bond, Virginia Beach; foster sister, Tracy Webb and family, Columbus; very special friends, Randy Snodgrass and family.

At Saunie's request she was cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral. A Celebration of Life for Saunie will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the School House on the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.


Published in Record Herald from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2018.

     Sharon Rose Wright was born on 7 October 1939 at Streator, La Salle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering. Sharon Rose Wright married Andrew Joseph Palko on 14 June 1958. Sharon Rose Wright lived in 1969 at Streator, La Salle Co., IL. She died on 23 June 2008 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 68

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Sharon Rose Palko, 68, of Streator, passed away Monday morning, June 23, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Born Oct. 7, 1939, in Streator, she was the daughter of John and Marcella (Detmering-Caile) Wright. She married Andrew Joseph Palko on June 14, 1958. He passed away July 23, 1980.

Surviving are two sons, Andrew (Tanya) Palko of Chesapeake, Va., and Daniel (Tammy) Palko of Streator; a daughter, Susan (Thomas) Wenzel of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Wright of West Virginia and James Wright of Pontiac; six sisters, Marcella McKee, Roberta Essman, Kathleen Hays and Beth Crank, all of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Arizona and Mary Kay Werhane of Lena, Ill; and her longtime companion, James Hallam of Streator.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Jacqueline Raber, Victoria Matzen, Janene Bennett and Rebecca Tavitas.

She retired from St. Mary's Hospital medical records department after 25 years. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.

She graduated from Streator Township High School in 1958.

She was buried in June 2008 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator, La Salle Co., IL, Findagrave #29791044.

     Sibilla Wright was born on 22 November 1781. She married Jeremiah Starr, son of John Starr and Eunice Lord, on 1 December 1802 at Maiden Creek Meeting, Chester Co., PA, Four daughters and six sons born to this marriage. Sibilla Wright died on 22 June 1850 at age 68.