... Colonel William Wright, who was born in Botetourt County, Va., Dec. 15, 1783. ...
He married Ann [sic] Jackson, and by her had six children ...
Col. William, the father of our subject, was but eight years of age when he came to this county, he remained here until his death, June 11, 1880, in his ninety-seventh year.
His wife, Eliza Jackson, was born in Maryland ...
Col. William Wright was a man of more than ordinary ability, he acquired a good education and for several years taught school, he was out in the war of 1812, and commanded a regiment from Kentucky. In 1854, he represented his County in the Legislature; he never sought office; he moved to the place now owned by his son William, in 1814, the year of his marriage, and remained on the same up to his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and elder of the same, and always sustained the character of an upright man, and Christian gentleman. His son William now succeeds him; ...
