Husband Simeon Wright 1
Born: 25 Apr 1818 - Union Twp, Huntingdon Co, PA 1
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Father: Abraham Wright (1785-1866) 1
Mother: Catherine Mierley (1792- ) 1
Marriage: 1843 1
Wife Eleanor Eastep 1
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Father: Jacob Eastep ( - ) 1
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1 M James M. Wright 1
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2 F Martha Jane Wright 1
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3 M Thomas J. Wright 1
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4 F Mary A. Wright 1
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5 M Albert G. Wright 1
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6 F Lavinia A. Wright 1
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General Notes: Husband - Simeon Wright
He remained as an assistant to his father on the homestead farm until his marriage. After his marriage he took charge of his father's farm, and carried it on continuously for twenty-two years until his father's death, and then moved to another farm, previously owned by Jacob Eastep and the birthplace of Mrs. Wright.
Their children have numbered seven, of whom six were still living in 1883.
Early in life he took a more than passing interest in military affairs, and as a citizen-soldier was for many years a prominent figure in his home section. In 1842 he was commissioned first lieutenant of the Trough Creek Guards, and in 1865 held a commission as captain in the Scott Artillery. In 1846 he was chosen justice of the peace, and for three successive terms was honored by re-election, so that he held the office continuously for twenty years. He served as county commissioner of Huntingdon County from 1868 to 1871.