Wright, William (1846-1913)

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Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine by J.C. Mantripp

On May 11th, 1913, William Wright passed into the world of light. Born at Bringhurst in Leicestershire, he was converted when sixteen years of age, and at once joined the Wesleyan Church. He became a teacher in the Sunday School, and two years later a local preacher. A good student and conscientious in all things, he gave to others that which cost him much. 

On coming to Fressingfield, Bro. Wright and his family devoted themselves heartily to our Church. Strong, independent, and yet with heart aflame with desire for righteousness and the reign of God, Bro. Wright exercised an influence that lives. During last winter he was in feeble health, and at the age of sixty-seven he rose up to greet his Lord.

A large company gathered to his burial in the Baptist graveyard. An address was given by the Rev. J.C. Mantripp. The memorial sermon was preached on the following Sunday by Mr. W.J. Sutton.

Family

William was born on 20 January 1846 at Bringhurst, Leicestershire, to parents Thomas Wright, who worked the land (1851), and Mary Aldwinckle.

Census returns identify the following occupations for William.

• 1861 agricultural labourer
• 1871 agricultural labourer
• 1881 agricultural labourer (foreman)
• 1891 agricultural labourer
• 1901 farmer
• 1911 farmer

He married Elizabeth Lambert (1848-1928) in late 1869 in the Uppingham Registration District, Rutland. Census returns identify six children.

• Sarah Ann (b1870) – married Alfred William Clarke, a farmer, in 1898
• Thomas Arthur (1874-1905) – an agricultural labourer (1891)
• Mary (b1876)
• Timothy (b1879) – assisting on farm (1911); a farm carter (1939)
• William Henry (b1882) – assisting on farm (1911)
• Judith Elizabeth (1888-1901)

William died on 11 March 1913 at Fressingfield, Suffolk.

References

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1913/752

Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers