Person:John Wright (308)
John Wright
b.13 Feb 1794 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England
 
Parents and Siblings
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m. 13 May 1792
  1. Susanna Wright1792 -
  2. John Wright1794 -
  3. George Wright1805 -
  4. Theophila Harriet Wright1810 -
  5. Joseph Wright1814 - 1863
Spouse and Children
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m. 30 Sep 1827
  1. William Wright1828 -
  2. Eliza Wright1831 -
  3. James Wright1832 -
  4. Joseph WrightAbt 1833 -
  5. Edward Wright1834 - 1906
  6. Alfred Wright1841 -
  7. Frederick Wright1843 -
  8. John Wright1845 -
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Facts and Events
Name[2] John Wright
Alt Name[3] James Wright
Gender Male
Birth[2] 13 Feb 1794 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Christening[2] 12 Sep 1796 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandSt. James's Church
Marriage 30 Sep 1827 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandSt James
to Susannah Burton
Census[1] 6 Jun 1841 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Also known as James

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Research Notes

Wrights in Pigot & Co.'s Business Directory for Suffolk 1823-1824:

Wright, David - Baker - Bury St.Edmunds
Wright, Francis - Surgeon - Ipswich
Wright, Isaac - Fustian Manufacturer - Haverhill
Wright, James - Maltster - Sudbury
Wright, Jas. - Grocer & Cheesemonger - Bury St.Edmunds
Wright, John - Blacksmith - Bildeston
Wright, John - Butchers - Bury St.Edmunds
Wright, John - Miller - Bury St.Edmunds
Wright, John - Brickmaker - Stow Market
Wright, Louisa - Straw Hat Maker - Ipswich
Wright, Robt. - Baker & Grocer - Needham Market
Wright, Saml. & Son - Millwright - Ipswich
Wright, W. - Leopard Inn - Ipswich
Wright, Wm. - Land Surveyor - Hadleigh

    • Note that the baker David Wright is the grandfather of Edmund Wright Brooks
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What happened to John?

There is a John Wright in the 1851 census for Bury St Edmunds of the right age, however could be the John Wright in the area of the same age who was married to an Elizabeth:


There is a John Wright who was convicted with two others for theft of cheese. Sentenced to transportation, but spent time in the hulks at London before he was selected as an exile and shipped out on the 'Adelaide'. Disappears in the Illawara region of NSW after receiving his ticket of leave very early.
References
  1. ↑ District 6, St Mary, Suffolk, in England. 1841 Census Schedules for England and Wales, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. (
    Kew, Richmond, Greater London TW9 4DU, United Kingdom:
    The National Archives (abbreviated TNA), formerly the UK General Register Office.)
    Class: HO107; Piece: 1042; Book: 7; Civil Parish: St Mary; County: Suffolk; Enumeration District: 6; Folio: 35; Page: 15; Line: 1; GSU roll: 474645.

    John Wright, 45 year old male, Painter, born in county
    Susan Wright, 35, born in county
    William Wright, 12 year old male, born in county
    Eliza Wright, 10, born in county
    James Wright, 8 year old male, born in county
    Joseph Wright, 6 year old male, born in county
    Edward Wright, 3 year old male, born in county
    Alfred Wright, 1 month old male, born in county

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 England. Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. (FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Findmypast)
    Batch:C02367-7,System Origin:England-EASy,Film number:887400.

    Batch:C02367-7,System Origin:England-EASy,Film number:887400
    Batch:P01219-1,System Origin:England-ODM,GS Film number:0097124, 0993230

  3. ↑ appears to have been known as James to others, but officially name appears as John. On son Edward's death certificate as James.
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