ANDREW W. WRIGHT, farmer; P. O. Paris; is a native of this precinct; born on the farm he now owns, Feb. 18, 1814, being the second son and third child of John Wright ... [and] Martha Kelly ...
Andrew W. was raised to farming; he had but the advantages afforded at the common schools, working at home and assisting his father in clearing the land during the summer, and attending school during the winter.
April 25, 1849, he married Naomi Ruth Ward, who was born in Harrison County Nov. 27, 1830. ...
Mr. Wright remained with his father until he attained his majority, when he began working out by the month; afterwards he purchased land and began farming on his own account. After his marriage he located on the farm he now owns, which was settled by his father. he has a farm of 300 acres ...
For forty five years Mr. Wright has been a member of the Presbyterian Church G.S.A., and is one of the Elders of same.
