1745 David Wright, perhaps this one, was a freeholder in New Hanover Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. Date: April 15. [1]
1754 A daughter was born to David and Sarah Wright on October 25. [2]
1783 David and wife Sarah Wright and children Joshua and Moses were on a list of members of the Upper Freehold particular meeting, Burlington County, New Jersey. Date: On 7 of month 5. [3]
1784 David Wright, Sr., of New Hanover, Burlington County, perhaps this one, dated his will on September 7. Wife, Sarah, household goods and £40 yearly, to be paid by son Joshua. Son, Robert, plantation of 300 acres purchased of William Clarke in Upper Freehold, Monmouth County; he paying £400 for same. Daughter, Theodosia Craig, 260 acres, westermost side of tract purchased from Thomas Stevens in Monmouth County, she paying £450 for same. Son, Aaron, remainder of Stevens' tract of 300 acres. Son, David, 360 acres in Nottingham Twp, purchased of my sister, Rebeckah [Terry]. Daughter, Sarah Ivins, house and lot in Trenton, and '50 acres near Trenton in Hunterdon County, both purchased of Nathan Wright; also lot in City of Burlington purchased of Thomas Emley. Daughter, Elizabeth Ridgway, £500. Son, Joshua, 200 acre plantation whereon I now live in New Hanover, he paying £500 for same and £40 yearly to his mother; also to provide for my son, Moses, as long as he lives. Residue (including sums to be paid by legatees), to be divided between my 7 children, viz: Robert, Theodosia, David, Aaron, Sarah, Elizabeth and Joshua. Executors: sons, David and Aaron. Witnesses: Joseph Fowler, Empson Kirby, Stacy Wright. Proved July 19, 1791. [4]
1791 The inventory of the estate of David Wright was valued at £2,283.0.11 on July 18, by Joseph Bullock and Joseph Fowler. The inventory listed notes and bonds, and an 8 day clock among other items. [5]
Research Notes:
David Wright is shown here as the father of Sarah, married to Caleb Ivins, based solely on the daughter named Sarah Ivins in his will.
"The ancestors of Nathan S. Wright are said to have come to this country about the time of the immigration of William Penn. His direct ancestor, Joshua Wright, established a home in New Hanover, Burlington County, N.J. Robert Wright, son of Joshua, and the grandfather of Nathan S., resided in Monmouth County a portion of his life, and is thought to have been there at the time of the memorable battle of Monmouth in the Revolution. He was the father of three children, as follows: Robert H., Sarah, and Theodocia. Robert H. Wright became a thrifty farmer, and resided near Trenton, N.J. In politics he was an old-time Whig; and in religious tenets he followed his ancestors, who had for many generations been identified with the Society of Friends. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah A. Scattergood, bore him three children, two of whom — namely, Robert S. and Joseph S.— have departed this life, Nathan S. being the only survivor. The father died on December 16, 1869." [6]
1850 Robert Wright (age 60, born in New Jersey) lived in Hamilton Twp, Mercer County, New Jersey, in a household with Sarah Wright (45), Robert Wright (23), Joseph S Wright (22), Nathan Wright (19), Martha A Turner (25), Mary Semon (16), Mary J Spencer (13), Charles Margerum (13), and James Fletcher (14). Robert Wright was a farmer. [7]
1860 Robert H Wright (age 71, born in New Jersey) lived in Hamilton Twp, Mercer County, New Jersey, in a household with Sarah A Wright (60), Robert S Wright (34), Nathan S Wright (28), Mary Dowdney (16), Margaret Ham (), Joseph Wurtz (25), and Charles Wooley (14). Robert H Wright was a farmer. [8]
1870 The will of Robert H Wright was proved on February 15. The will was dated on July 1, 1864 in Mercer, New Jersey, USA. The will named Sarah A. Wright (Wife), Robert S. Wright (Son), Nathan S. Wright (Son), and Joseph S. Wright (Son). [9]
1888 Joseph S. Wright and Nathan S. Wright made bond for the estate of Robert S. Wright on June 5 in Mercer County, New Jersey. [10] [11]
1909 The will of Nathan S Wright was proved on December 17 in Burlington, New Jersey, USA. [12]
[1] Carlos E. Godfrey, "A List of the Freeholders for the City and County of Burlington," The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 29 (1905), 421-26, at 426, [InternetArchive].
[2] Frank H. Stewart, Stewart's Genealogical and Historical Miscellany, Vol. 2 (1918), 6, [InternetArchive].
[3] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, Upper Springfield Monthly Minutes, 1707-1842, 8, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[4] Elmer T. Hutchinson, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 37. (Wills and Administrations 8, 1791-1795) (1942), 412, citing Lib. 32, p. 136, [InternetArchive].
[5] Elmer T. Hutchinson, Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Archives Vol. 37. (Wills and Administrations 8, 1791-1795) (1942), 412, citing File 11414C, [InternetArchive].
[6] Biographical review Volume XIX, containing life sketches of leading citizens of Burlington and Camden counties, New Jersey (Boston 1897), 412, [InternetArchive].
[7] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[8] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[9] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991, [AncestryRecord].
[10] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991, [AncestryRecord].
[11] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991, [AncestryRecord].
[12] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991, [AncestryRecord].