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Family of Lewis William Wright and Mary Martha Berry
| Husband: | Lewis William Wright (1850-1928) | |
| Wife: | Mary Martha Berry (1851-1939) | |
| Children: | Emma Kathleen Wright (1878-1954) | |
| Frederick Lewis Wright (1880-1946) | ||
| Clara Jefferis Wright (1882-1911) | ||
| Nellie Wright (1884-1887) | ||
| Frank Berry Wright (1886-1886) | ||
| John Berry "Jack" Wright (1887-1959) | ||
| George Jefferis Wright (1888-1958) | ||
| Nellie Louise Wright (1891-1959) | ||
| Ida Mary Wright (1896-1967) | ||
| Marriage | 1 Aug 1877 | Crediton , Devon, England |
Husband: Lewis William Wright
| Name: | Lewis William Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | James W Wright (1825-1897) | |
| Mother: | Ellen Hatting (1828-1914) | |
| Birth | 4 May 1850 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation (1) | Agricultural Implement Maker | |
| Census (1) | 30 Mar 1851 (age 10 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England 2 |
| Census (2) | 7 Apr 1861 (age 10) | Sandford, Devon, England 3 |
| Census (3) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) | Sandford, Devon, England 4 |
| Occupation (2) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) | Smith; Sandford, Devon, England 4 |
| Census (4) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) | Crediton , Devon, England 5 |
| Occupation (3) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) | Agricultural Implement Maker; Crediton , Devon, England 5 |
| Census (5) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Occupation (4) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) | Agricultural Implement Maker; Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (6) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 50) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Occupation (5) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 50) | Agricultural Implement Maker; Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (7) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 60) | Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Occupation (6) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 60) | Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright; Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Death | 17 May 1928 (age 78) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Burial | 22 May 1928 (age 78) | Sandford, Devon, England 9 |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | Sandford Town Lewis is with his parents. |
| Census (2) | Sandford Village Lewis is at home with his brothers. |
| Census (3) | Sandford Town |
| Census (4) | 2 High Street, Crediton Lewis seems to be looking after the Crediton branch of the business which was advertised in some directories. |
| Census (5) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (6) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (7) | The Village, Sandford Lewis, Mary, John Berry and Nellie are at Sandford. Aunt Catherine Jefferis nee Milton is boarding with them. |
Wife: Mary Martha Berry
| Name: | Mary Martha Berry 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | John Berry (1804?-1869) | |
| Mother: | Emma Milton (1814?-1884) | |
| Birth | 18 Feb 1851 | Crediton, Devon, England 10 |
| Census (1) | 30 Mar 1851 (age 1 mn) | Crediton , Devon, England 11 |
| Census (2) | 7 Apr 1861 (age 10) | Crediton , Devon, England 12 |
| Census (3) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) | Teignmouth, Devon, England 13 |
| Census (4) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) | Crediton , Devon, England 5 |
| Census (5) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (6) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 49 (!)) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (7) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 59 (!)) | Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 59 (!)) | Household Duties; Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Death | 2 Nov 1939 (age 88) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Burial | 7 Nov 1939 (age 88) | Sandford, Devon, England 9 |
Additional Information
| Birth | High Street, Crediton |
| Census (1) | High Street, Crediton |
| Census (2) | High Street, Crediton |
| Census (3) | Bitton Street, West Teignmouth Mary M is with her mother and her stepfather in Teignmouth |
| Census (4) | 2 High Street, Crediton |
| Census (5) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (6) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (7) | The Village, Sandford |
Child 1: Emma Kathleen Wright
| Name: | Emma Kathleen Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | Nicholas Samuel Pitts (1884-1948) | |
| Birth | 5 Apr 1878 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census (1) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 2) | Crediton , Devon, England 5 |
| Census (2) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (3) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) | Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England 14 |
| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) | Domestic Assistant; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England 14 |
| Death | 21 May 1954 (age 76) | Exmouth, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | 2 High Street, Crediton |
| Census (2) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (3) | 32-34 Victoria Road, Exmouth She was a domestic help for William and Susan Waller (brother of Matilda Waller) younger sister Nellie is staying with her. |
| Occupation | She was with the Waller family. |
| Death | Cause: Cerebral concussion, and sub-dural haemorrhage following a fall. |
Child 2: Frederick Lewis Wright
| Name: | Frederick Lewis Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Ada Rooks (1879-1944) | |
| Birth | 13 Mar 1880 | Crediton , Devon, England 15 |
| Occupation (1) | Plumber and Painter | |
| Census (1) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 1) | Crediton , Devon, England 5 |
| Census (2) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 11) | Sandford, Devon, England 16 |
| Census (3) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 21) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Occupation (2) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 21) | Plumber and Painter; Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (4) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 31) | Heavitree - Exeter, Devon, England 17 |
| Occupation (3) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 31) | House Painter; Heavitree - Exeter, Devon, England 17 |
| Death | 10 May 1946 (age 66) | Exeter,Devon, England |
| Burial | 14 May 1946 (age 66) | Higher Cemtery Heavitree - Exeter, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | 2 High Street, Crediton |
| Census (2) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (3) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (4) | 200 Pinhoe Road, Heavitree Frederick, Ada and baby Ellen Mary are together |
Child 3: Clara Jefferis Wright
| Name: | Clara Jefferis Wright 1,18 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 7 Feb 1882 | Crediton , Devon, England 19 |
| Census (1) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 9) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (2) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 19) | Exeter,Devon, England 20 |
| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 19) | Dressmaker; Exeter,Devon, England 20 |
| Death | 14 Mar 1911 (age 29) | ,London, England |
| Burial | 19 Mar 1911 (age 29) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Birth | 2 High Street, Crediton |
| Census (1) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (2) | 9 Dix's Field, Exeter |
| Death | Cause: Died in the London hospital, after an operation. |
Child 4: Nellie Wright
| Name: | Nellie Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 15 Feb 1884 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Death | 21 May 1887 (age 3) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Child 5: Frank Berry Wright
| Name: | Frank Berry Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 16 Jan 1886 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Death | 27 Mar 1886 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Child 6: John Berry "Jack" Wright
| Name: | John Berry "Jack" Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Annie Lillicrap (1880-1964) | |
| Birth | 30 Mar 1887 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation (1) | Soldier,Carpenter on marriage certificate. | |
| Census (1) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 4) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (2) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 14) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (3) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 24) | Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Occupation (2) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 24) | Wheelwright; Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Death | 5 Aug 1959 (age 72) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (2) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (3) | The Village, Sandford |
Child 7: George Jefferis Wright
| Name: | George Jefferis Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Lilian Boydell (1889-1974) | |
| Birth | 11 Aug 1888 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census (1) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 2) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (2) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 12) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (3) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 23 (!)) | Leigh, Lancashire, England 21 |
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 23 (!)) | Fitter, Iron Works; Leigh, Lancashire, England 21 |
| Death | Q4 1958 (age 70) | Winchester, Hampshire, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (2) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (3) | The Avenue, Leigh George is lodging at this address. Two other lodgers are Henry Grimsdall, 36 a Tailors Manager and Salesman from Clerkenweel, and Harry Tindall, a Boot Dealer, 26, from Blyth, Nottingham. |
Child 8: Nellie Louise Wright
| Name: | Nellie Louise Wright 1,22 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | Francis Moreton Willing (1888-1970) | |
| Birth | 10 Feb 1891 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census (1) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 2 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Baptism | 29 Apr 1891 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census (2) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 10) | Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England 14 |
| Census (3) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 20) | Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 20) | Assisting in Household Duties; Sandford, Devon, England 8 |
| Death | 20 May 1959 (age 68) | Plymouth, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | Village, Sandford |
| Census (2) | 32-34 Victoria Road, Exmouth |
| Census (3) | The Village, Sandford |
Child 9: Ida Mary Wright
| Name: | Ida Mary Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse: | Frederick John Pickett (1889-1951) | |
| Birth | 26 Jan 1896 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Census (1) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 5) | Sandford, Devon, England 7 |
| Census (2) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 15) | Crediton , Devon, England 23 |
| Death | 30 Oct 1967 (age 71) | Exeter,Devon, England |
| Burial | 2 Nov 1967 (age 71) | Sandford, Devon, England 9 |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | West of England Iron Works |
| Census (2) | Forches Cottage, Crediton Mary is visiting a William Nancekievill and his family - Clerk of a Private Estate. Perhaps to visit the daughter of the house, 15 year-old Eunice Nancekievill. |
Note on Husband: Lewis William Wright
In 1865 Lewis William Wright went to London for the first time, aged 15
In 1881 Lewis and Mary Martha are at 2 High Street, Crediton.By 1891 he is back in Sandford.
In 1894 Lewis received the third highest vote in the first election of the Parish Council at Sandford.As well as being a Parish Councillor he was on the Board of Sandford Charity Trustees
Kelly's directory of 1889 shows Lewis William Wright as an implement manufacturer, but alongside James Wright - iron founder , West of England iron works, and also there is an entry for R Wright and sons, (established over half a century) machinists and agricultural implement manufacturers agents for all the leading makers, Britannia Iron works, & at New Buildings!
In the 1901 Census the West of England Ironworks seems to be next to the Britannia Ironworks workshop, both adjacent to the Rose and Crown
In 1902 Kellys, next to his wife's entry as the owner of James Wright business, Lewis has a seperate entry as Wright, Lewis William, machinist.
In Kellys 1910 Directory Mary Martha Wright is listed as blacksmith in Sandford
Kellys for 1914 shows Mrs Mary Martha Wright as Blacksmith. In 1912-1918 Lewis is registered as a voter at the Village, Sandford, joined on the List by Mary Martha in 1918.24
Note on Wife: Mary Martha Berry
In 1861 Mary is with her parents at High Street, Crediton.In 1871 Mary Martha is in Teignmouth with her mother and step father.
The family is at Meadowside Sandford, and move to Broad View, in the Square at Sandford on 11th October 1927
In 1939 Mary Martha is at Broad View, Sandford25
Note on Child 1: Emma Kathleen Wright
Found note dated 14.1.48 from husband Nicholas requesting copy of birth certificate, with names and dates.
MMB's diary note - Miss Kate Wright went down to Miss Waller, 1898.On census day 1901 Emma Kathleen was described as help at the house of Mr William E Waller,67 and Mrs Susan Waller,58, at 34 Victoria Street, Exmouth - sister Nellie was visiting. Also visiting was Ellen Lake, of Cruwys Morchard - birthplace of Mrs Waller. Mr Waller was from Puddington. In 1911 Emma Kathleen is still with the Wallers, now at 39 Victoria Road, Exmouth, described as Assistant.
Emma was on holiday at Sandy Bay, Littleham staying with son Laurie in 1954. Whilst out walking in high winds she was blown over, and in the fall fatally injured herself. Four and a half year old grandson Nicholas had screamed when she told him that she was going on holiday and he was inconsolable, saying prophetically that he would never see his gran again.
Note on Child 3: Clara Jefferis Wright
Engaged to William Oliver (?) of Tiverton, June 1910
Died in the London City Hospital18
Note on Child 6: John Berry "Jack" Wright
Born at Land Farm, Sandford.JB Joined the army in 1905. He fought in the first battle in Flanders in August 1914, and in 1918 was invalided out with a broken leg.Probabaly in the Royal Army Service Corps according to military experts who have examined his cap badge in photos.
John and Annie are in the Village, Sandford in 1939
Note on Child 7: George Jefferis Wright
George and Lilian were living at Halberton, at least between the years of 1921 and 1925 - at Pleaces, Smiths and then Town House26
Note on Child 8: Nellie Louise Wright
On 7th November 1925, Nellie arrives back in England with May and Theo, on the Montnairn (or Montrose as recorded in Ancestry?), at Liverpool. She is going to Meadowside, Sandford.
Note on Child 9: Ida Mary Wright
In 1955 Mary is living at Broad View, Sandford
Sources
| 1 | "Nick Heard". www.heardfamilyhistory.org.uk. This GEDCOM is predominantly the work of Nick Heard, but it incorporates the collaborated work of many other family historians. You are welcome to use the information herein but please acknowledge the source. Every effort has been made to ensure the data is accurate, but any use you make of it is entirely at your own risk. (c) Nick Heard 2009 |
| 2 | "Census 1851Wright 7". HO107/1887 Folio 412 Page 26 Crediton ED3g. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 3 | "Census 1861Wright 7". RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5 Sandford ED 12. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 4 | "Census 1871 Wright8". Sandford ED12 RG10/2164 Folio 20 Page 14. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 5 | "Census 1881 Wright1". Crediton ED 3 RG11/2229 Folio 51 Page 18. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 6 | "Census 1891 Wright 2". Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine ED 11 RG12 Piece 1761 Folio 86 Page 5. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 7 | "Census 1901 Wright 8". Sandford ED 9 Crediton, Cheriton Bishop RG13/2131 Folio 70 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 8 | "Census 1911 Sandford, Devon, England RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN39 (Lewis Wright)". RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN39. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 9 | "John Pickett's Family Papers". Newspaper cutting. |
| 10 | "GRO Certified Birth". Vol10 p91. Cit. Date: "Mar Q 1851". |
| 11 | "Census 1851 Berry 1". Crediton ED 2c HO107/1887 Folio 109 Page 22. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 12 | "Census 1861 Berry 2". Crediton ED 3 RG09/1472 Folio 49 Page `18. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 13 | "Census 1871 Teignmouth, Devon West Teignmouth ED 1 RG10/2070 Folio 7 Page 8 (James Holcombe)". West Teignmouth ED 1 RG10/2070 Folio 7 Page 8. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 14 | "Census 1901 Wright6". St Thomas Exmouth ED 8 RG13/2028 Folio 114 Page 4. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 15 | "GRO". Crediton 5b 440. Cit. Date: Q2 1880. |
| 16 | "Census 1891Wright3". ED11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 10. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 17 | "Census 1911 Heavitree - Exeter, Devon, England RG14/12607 RG78/725 RD270 SD4 ED2 SN213 (Frederick Wright)". RG14/12607 RG78/725 RD270 SD4 ED2 SN213. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 18 | "Family Bible". |
| 19 | "Flying Post Notices". Cit. Date: 15 February 1882. |
| 20 | "Census 1901 Wright 9". Exeter ED1 RG13/2041 Folio 10 Page 11. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 21 | "Census 1911 Leigh, Lancashire, England RG14/23211 RG78/1357 RD460 SD3 ED3 (George Jeffries Wright)". RG14/23211 RG78/1357 RD460 SD3 ED3. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 22 | "GRO". Crediton Vol 5b p417. Cit. Date: "Apr-Jun1891". Text From Source: Nellie Louise |
| 23 | "Census 1911 Crediton , Devon, England RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN101 (Ida Mary Wright)". RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN101. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 24 | "John Pickett's Family Papers". The 1753 Journal. |
| 25 | Ibid. Hand written note by Mary Martha Wright. Text From Source: 1927 Oct 11th Left Meadow Side Came to Live at Broad View Sandford. House at 10.00 per year Rent Lewis Mary and SelfWhen Leaving to give one quarter notice to Mr Snow |
| 26 | "Voters List". 1921, 1923 and 1925 VL for Tiverton Parliametary Constituency, Halberton List. |
| Devon Record Office, Exeter, Great Moors House. |