Clarence Jasper Wright

Notes:

Father of Douglas G. WRIGHT, whose obituary follows:

MISSOULA - Douglas G. Wright, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully from complications of leukemia, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, with his loving family by his side.

Doug began his life in Lubbock, Texas, on March 24, 1943, born to Clarence and Billie Wright. He was one of five children who grew up in Vancouver, Wash. He has made Missoula his home since 1963.

He lived life to the fullest with his loving wife Phyllis, creating a lifetime of memo-ries during their years together. They shared a special companionship, enjoying many of the same passions, some of which were antiquing, rock hounding and, of course, Doug's favorite, Steelhead fishing. They were never at a loss for things to talk about.

Doug will always be remembered for his passion for life, love of people and his incredible walk with the Lord.

Doug's legacy includes his soul mate, Phyllis Wright; son Curtis Wright; daughters, Cari Thrapp, Corin Schneider, Trena Gauci (Michael), Ronlyn Howe (Scott), Morgan Barndt (Jim), and Lynette Kerpon(Dave); sisters, Eva Schram, Shirley Gilbert, and Dot Warner (Jim); as well as 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Christian Life Center in Missoula, with a refreshment reception to immediately follow.

Benjamin married Aramitie Elizabeth Neatherlin on 18 Oct 1911 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Aramitie was born on 18 Aug 1881 in Williamson County, Texas; died on 1 Feb 1961 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

Household Record 1880 United States Census
Household:


Benjamin WRIGHT Self M Male W 33 TN Farmer TN TN
Jane L. WRIGHT Wife M Female W 34 TX Keeping House GA TN
Almeda F. WRIGHT Dau S Female W 9 TX TN TX
Mary L. WRIGHT Dau S Female W 7 TX TN TX
Jasper L. WRIGHT Son S Male W 4 TX TN TX
Emma J. WRIGHT Dau S Female W 2 TX TN TX
Benjamin L. WRIGHT Son S Male W 6M TX TN TX
-------------------
Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 5, Travis, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255329
NA Film Number T9-1329
Page Number 117A

(Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)

Benjamin married Lamina Jane Nowlin on 23 Sep 1869 in Travis County, Texas. Lamina was born on 17 Mar 1846 in Texas; died on 26 Oct 1882 in Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census records show her location of birth as Texas, with her father born in Georgia and her mother in Tennessee. Douglas Wright instead shows her as being born in Georgia.

Notes:

James Wright was a member of the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Lincoln County, Tennessee by 1840.

Middle name sometimes shown as HARRISON.

Melba Gene McLemore found a Power of Attorney from James Wright to William H. Ragsdale, proven by oath of John WILLY and John ISOM, GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min. p 201.

Will Johnson shows him, apparently in error, as dying after 1870 in Illinois. This contradicts the research of both Douglas Wright and Melba Gene McLemore, who both show his death much earlier, Doug Wright shows he died in Hamilton County, Texas whereas Melba Gene shows he died in Mississippi. He is not listed with his wife and children at the time of the 1860 Rusk County, Texas census.

(Research):See Notes for Eliza Jane McLemore for census transcriptions

James married Eliza Jane McLemore on 24 Apr 1839 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Sterling C. McLemore and Martha C. "Patsy" Whitaker) was born on 6 Dec 1819 in Lincoln County, Tennessee; died on 23 May 1883 in Texas; was buried in Honey Creek Cemetery, Hico, Hamilton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Betty Via's book about the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church of Lincoln County, Tennesse, an Eliza Wright, member 1840, joined by letter, June 1844, is listed. Betty notes that this Eliza is believed to be the wife of James Wright.

Douglas Wright shows that after James died, she married second, around 1860, Jack Thompson (1815-1870). Melba Gene McLemore reports that Jack was also said to be buried in Honey Creek Cemetery, but if so his headstone is long gone as it can not be seen in this cemetery.

Melba Gene McLemore provided the following excerpt of a letter from her ancestor, Keton Jones McLemore, that relates to Eliza Jane McLemore Wright Thompson:

Keton's Letter March 1, 1870 (Partial)
:
"If you hear from Thad, don't fail to let me know immediately, --- I rec'd. a letter from your cousin Jack yesterday, he was then at your cousin Eliza Thompsons in Travis Co. & I have just answered his letter, directed my letter to Onion Creek, care of Sterling J. Wright, and if Jack should be at your home, as he spoke something in his letter of coming there, you can inform him of that fast."

(Research):Census Information:

1840 Census
Lincoln County, Tennessee
Page 11, Line 21
Wright, Wm.
One Male 20 to 30, One Female 15 to 20

1850 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, Subdivision No. 2
Enumerated 6 Nov 1850 by Alfred Bearden
Stamped 56
989-989
Martha Pegrim 56 F $1000 Kent (Eliza Jane's twice widowed m
other)
George A. Pegrim 18 M Tenn
Columbus Pegrim 16 M Tenn Attended School during year
Martha C Pegrim 13 F Tenn Attended School during year
990-990
James Wright 34 M Shoemaker Kent
Eliza Wright 29 F Tenn
Martha M Wright 10 F Tenn
Mary J Wright 7 F Tenn
Sterling J Wright 5 M Tenn
Benjamin Wright 2 M Tenn
991-991
Josiah ROUGHTON

1860 Federal Census
Texas, Rusk County, Beat No. 9
Enumerated 19 July 1860
P.O. Box New Danville Page 134
864-882
E.J. Wright 40 F $900 Tenn
S.J. Wright 14 M Tenn
B.H. Wright 12 M Tenn
Wm. W. Wright 9 M Tenn
P.B. Wright 7 F Tenn
James N Wright 5 M Tex
865-883
Columbus Pegrim 25 M $700 Tenn
Josephine Pegrim 16 f Tex (nee Nowlin, according to Melba Gene McLemore)
866-884
G.A. Pegram 28 M $500 Tenn
Sarah Pegram 30 F Tenn
William Pegram 8 M Tenn
S.C. Pegram 6 F Tx
C.C. Pegram 4 M Tx
James M Pegram 1 M Tx

Notes:

Married:
"Lincoln County Tennessee Official Marriage Records 1838-1880", by Helen C. Marsh & Timothy R. Marsh, pub. 1974

McLEMORE
Eliza J. McLemore to James Wright 24 April 1839

(Courtesy of Noveda Metzger)