Married Mary E. Minnick/Menick ? on Jan. 25, 1872.
No children were born to them.
He was the son of Thomas and Jane D.(Burch) Wright. He was born near Waverly, Illinois on April 28, 1840. In 1862, he enlisted in Company H 101st Illinois Infantry. He was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, part of his left hand was shot away. After he recovered, he returned to duty. After the war, he settled in Jacksonville. He served as sheriff from 1882-1886. Also, served as alderman.
Member of Urania Lodge 243 I.O.O.F. and of Matt Starr post 348 G.A.R.
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Jacksonville Daily Journal
Jacksonville, IL
30 June 1912
W.C. WRIGHT
Another of the brave men whom Morgan county contributed to the service of the country has answered the final roll call and gone to his reward. W. C. Wright, whom almost everyone knew as "Shelt", passed away at an early hour Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for a number of years and for nine weeks had not been able to sit up. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Wright was the son of Thomas and Jane D. Wright, who were early immigrants to this county from Kentucky, the state that has furnished so many grand men and women to the land. "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Jane" Wright were known far and near and highly respected for their many good qualities. They were people of sturdy character and reared a family to do them credit. Their son, William Chilton, was born near Waverly, April 28, 1840, and was one of seven children, James B., William O., Walter Shelby, Mrs. Fannie Graves, Mrs. Mary Ella Seymour, Mrs. Lou Sevier and Mrs. Sarah Allbright. The first four are dead; Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Sevier live in this county and Mrs. Allbright in St. Joseph, Mo. In August, 1862, Mr. Wright enlisted in Co. H 101st Illinois Infantry, and saw hard service from the start. He was on one of the blockade runners that passed Vicksburg and was all through the memorable siege of the rebel stronghold. He was in Sherman's March to the sea and saw hard service previous to that time and all who were with him testify top his unflinching bravery. Among the surviving comrades is Judge T.B. Orear, who says Mr. Wright was a peculiarly brave and efficient soldier. July 20, 1864 he was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, a part of his left hand being shot away, causing him to come home on a furlough but he returned just as soon as possible. He served on till discharged honorably from a service he had honored. None were braver than he and none bore a better reputation as a soldier. On his return from the war he settled in Jacksonville and for years followed dealing in livestock and handled thousands of animals. In politics he was a Democrat and was prominent in the counsels of his party and was useful to it in many ways. He was sheriff from 1882 till '86, serving the first term under the four years law. He also served a number of terms as alderman. Jan. 25, 1872, he was married to Miss Mary Menick at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. T. Rice Smith and as the event took place on Mrs. Smith's birthday the day was celebrated at one home or another till death took Mr. Smith away. Mr. And Mrs. Wright were always much devoted to each other and lived happily. They were not the parents of any children. His wife survives him. He was a member of Urania Lodge No. 243, I.O.O.F., and of Matt Starr post 348, G.A.R. During the Billy Sunday meetings he was converted and remained true to his profession. He united with State Street church and was a consistent member as long as he lived. A brief funeral service will be conducted at his late residence, 211 S. Fayette Street, by Dr. A.B. Morey, a long time friend and pastor, at 4 p.m. today, and Monday morning the remains will be taken to Franklin, where Dr. Morey will conduct another service at 9 o'clock in the Methodist church and interment will be in the Franklin cemetery.
No children were born to them.
He was the son of Thomas and Jane D.(Burch) Wright. He was born near Waverly, Illinois on April 28, 1840. In 1862, he enlisted in Company H 101st Illinois Infantry. He was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, part of his left hand was shot away. After he recovered, he returned to duty. After the war, he settled in Jacksonville. He served as sheriff from 1882-1886. Also, served as alderman.
Member of Urania Lodge 243 I.O.O.F. and of Matt Starr post 348 G.A.R.
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Jacksonville Daily Journal
Jacksonville, IL
30 June 1912
W.C. WRIGHT
Another of the brave men whom Morgan county contributed to the service of the country has answered the final roll call and gone to his reward. W. C. Wright, whom almost everyone knew as "Shelt", passed away at an early hour Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for a number of years and for nine weeks had not been able to sit up. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Wright was the son of Thomas and Jane D. Wright, who were early immigrants to this county from Kentucky, the state that has furnished so many grand men and women to the land. "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Jane" Wright were known far and near and highly respected for their many good qualities. They were people of sturdy character and reared a family to do them credit. Their son, William Chilton, was born near Waverly, April 28, 1840, and was one of seven children, James B., William O., Walter Shelby, Mrs. Fannie Graves, Mrs. Mary Ella Seymour, Mrs. Lou Sevier and Mrs. Sarah Allbright. The first four are dead; Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Sevier live in this county and Mrs. Allbright in St. Joseph, Mo. In August, 1862, Mr. Wright enlisted in Co. H 101st Illinois Infantry, and saw hard service from the start. He was on one of the blockade runners that passed Vicksburg and was all through the memorable siege of the rebel stronghold. He was in Sherman's March to the sea and saw hard service previous to that time and all who were with him testify top his unflinching bravery. Among the surviving comrades is Judge T.B. Orear, who says Mr. Wright was a peculiarly brave and efficient soldier. July 20, 1864 he was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, a part of his left hand being shot away, causing him to come home on a furlough but he returned just as soon as possible. He served on till discharged honorably from a service he had honored. None were braver than he and none bore a better reputation as a soldier. On his return from the war he settled in Jacksonville and for years followed dealing in livestock and handled thousands of animals. In politics he was a Democrat and was prominent in the counsels of his party and was useful to it in many ways. He was sheriff from 1882 till '86, serving the first term under the four years law. He also served a number of terms as alderman. Jan. 25, 1872, he was married to Miss Mary Menick at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. T. Rice Smith and as the event took place on Mrs. Smith's birthday the day was celebrated at one home or another till death took Mr. Smith away. Mr. And Mrs. Wright were always much devoted to each other and lived happily. They were not the parents of any children. His wife survives him. He was a member of Urania Lodge No. 243, I.O.O.F., and of Matt Starr post 348, G.A.R. During the Billy Sunday meetings he was converted and remained true to his profession. He united with State Street church and was a consistent member as long as he lived. A brief funeral service will be conducted at his late residence, 211 S. Fayette Street, by Dr. A.B. Morey, a long time friend and pastor, at 4 p.m. today, and Monday morning the remains will be taken to Franklin, where Dr. Morey will conduct another service at 9 o'clock in the Methodist church and interment will be in the Franklin cemetery.
Married Mary E. Minnick/Menick ? on Jan. 25, 1872.
No children were born to them.
He was the son of Thomas and Jane D.(Burch) Wright. He was born near Waverly, Illinois on April 28, 1840. In 1862, he enlisted in Company H 101st Illinois Infantry. He was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, part of his left hand was shot away. After he recovered, he returned to duty. After the war, he settled in Jacksonville. He served as sheriff from 1882-1886. Also, served as alderman.
Member of Urania Lodge 243 I.O.O.F. and of Matt Starr post 348 G.A.R.
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Jacksonville Daily Journal
Jacksonville, IL
30 June 1912
W.C. WRIGHT
Another of the brave men whom Morgan county contributed to the service of the country has answered the final roll call and gone to his reward. W. C. Wright, whom almost everyone knew as "Shelt", passed away at an early hour Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for a number of years and for nine weeks had not been able to sit up. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Wright was the son of Thomas and Jane D. Wright, who were early immigrants to this county from Kentucky, the state that has furnished so many grand men and women to the land. "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Jane" Wright were known far and near and highly respected for their many good qualities. They were people of sturdy character and reared a family to do them credit. Their son, William Chilton, was born near Waverly, April 28, 1840, and was one of seven children, James B., William O., Walter Shelby, Mrs. Fannie Graves, Mrs. Mary Ella Seymour, Mrs. Lou Sevier and Mrs. Sarah Allbright. The first four are dead; Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Sevier live in this county and Mrs. Allbright in St. Joseph, Mo. In August, 1862, Mr. Wright enlisted in Co. H 101st Illinois Infantry, and saw hard service from the start. He was on one of the blockade runners that passed Vicksburg and was all through the memorable siege of the rebel stronghold. He was in Sherman's March to the sea and saw hard service previous to that time and all who were with him testify top his unflinching bravery. Among the surviving comrades is Judge T.B. Orear, who says Mr. Wright was a peculiarly brave and efficient soldier. July 20, 1864 he was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, a part of his left hand being shot away, causing him to come home on a furlough but he returned just as soon as possible. He served on till discharged honorably from a service he had honored. None were braver than he and none bore a better reputation as a soldier. On his return from the war he settled in Jacksonville and for years followed dealing in livestock and handled thousands of animals. In politics he was a Democrat and was prominent in the counsels of his party and was useful to it in many ways. He was sheriff from 1882 till '86, serving the first term under the four years law. He also served a number of terms as alderman. Jan. 25, 1872, he was married to Miss Mary Menick at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. T. Rice Smith and as the event took place on Mrs. Smith's birthday the day was celebrated at one home or another till death took Mr. Smith away. Mr. And Mrs. Wright were always much devoted to each other and lived happily. They were not the parents of any children. His wife survives him. He was a member of Urania Lodge No. 243, I.O.O.F., and of Matt Starr post 348, G.A.R. During the Billy Sunday meetings he was converted and remained true to his profession. He united with State Street church and was a consistent member as long as he lived. A brief funeral service will be conducted at his late residence, 211 S. Fayette Street, by Dr. A.B. Morey, a long time friend and pastor, at 4 p.m. today, and Monday morning the remains will be taken to Franklin, where Dr. Morey will conduct another service at 9 o'clock in the Methodist church and interment will be in the Franklin cemetery.
No children were born to them.
He was the son of Thomas and Jane D.(Burch) Wright. He was born near Waverly, Illinois on April 28, 1840. In 1862, he enlisted in Company H 101st Illinois Infantry. He was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, part of his left hand was shot away. After he recovered, he returned to duty. After the war, he settled in Jacksonville. He served as sheriff from 1882-1886. Also, served as alderman.
Member of Urania Lodge 243 I.O.O.F. and of Matt Starr post 348 G.A.R.
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Jacksonville Daily Journal
Jacksonville, IL
30 June 1912
W.C. WRIGHT
Another of the brave men whom Morgan county contributed to the service of the country has answered the final roll call and gone to his reward. W. C. Wright, whom almost everyone knew as "Shelt", passed away at an early hour Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for a number of years and for nine weeks had not been able to sit up. Death was due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Wright was the son of Thomas and Jane D. Wright, who were early immigrants to this county from Kentucky, the state that has furnished so many grand men and women to the land. "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Jane" Wright were known far and near and highly respected for their many good qualities. They were people of sturdy character and reared a family to do them credit. Their son, William Chilton, was born near Waverly, April 28, 1840, and was one of seven children, James B., William O., Walter Shelby, Mrs. Fannie Graves, Mrs. Mary Ella Seymour, Mrs. Lou Sevier and Mrs. Sarah Allbright. The first four are dead; Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Sevier live in this county and Mrs. Allbright in St. Joseph, Mo. In August, 1862, Mr. Wright enlisted in Co. H 101st Illinois Infantry, and saw hard service from the start. He was on one of the blockade runners that passed Vicksburg and was all through the memorable siege of the rebel stronghold. He was in Sherman's March to the sea and saw hard service previous to that time and all who were with him testify top his unflinching bravery. Among the surviving comrades is Judge T.B. Orear, who says Mr. Wright was a peculiarly brave and efficient soldier. July 20, 1864 he was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, a part of his left hand being shot away, causing him to come home on a furlough but he returned just as soon as possible. He served on till discharged honorably from a service he had honored. None were braver than he and none bore a better reputation as a soldier. On his return from the war he settled in Jacksonville and for years followed dealing in livestock and handled thousands of animals. In politics he was a Democrat and was prominent in the counsels of his party and was useful to it in many ways. He was sheriff from 1882 till '86, serving the first term under the four years law. He also served a number of terms as alderman. Jan. 25, 1872, he was married to Miss Mary Menick at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. T. Rice Smith and as the event took place on Mrs. Smith's birthday the day was celebrated at one home or another till death took Mr. Smith away. Mr. And Mrs. Wright were always much devoted to each other and lived happily. They were not the parents of any children. His wife survives him. He was a member of Urania Lodge No. 243, I.O.O.F., and of Matt Starr post 348, G.A.R. During the Billy Sunday meetings he was converted and remained true to his profession. He united with State Street church and was a consistent member as long as he lived. A brief funeral service will be conducted at his late residence, 211 S. Fayette Street, by Dr. A.B. Morey, a long time friend and pastor, at 4 p.m. today, and Monday morning the remains will be taken to Franklin, where Dr. Morey will conduct another service at 9 o'clock in the Methodist church and interment will be in the Franklin cemetery.
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