The Heard Family Name Index
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Family of Thomas Wright and Ann Bishop
| Husband: | Thomas Wright (1792-1851) | |
| Wife: | Ann Bishop (1797?- ) | |
| Children: | William Wright (1820- ) | |
| John Wright (1822- ) | ||
| Ann Wright (1824- ) | ||
| Mary Wright (1827- ) | ||
| Eliza Wright (1829-1912) | ||
| Robert Bishop Wright (1832-1860) | ||
| Emma Wright (1834- ) | ||
| Maria Wright (1836- ) | ||
| Harriet Wright (1839?- ) | ||
| Marriage | 23 Aug 1818 | Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England |
Husband: Thomas Wright
| Name: | Thomas Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | William Wright (1755-1818) | |
| Mother: | Elizabeth Wellington (1759?-1843) | |
| Birth | 1792 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 17 Jun 1792 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Agricultural Labourer | |
| Death | 12 Nov 1851 (age 58-59) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Burial | 19 Nov 1851 (age 58-59) | Sandford, Devon, England 2 |
Wife: Ann Bishop
| Name: | Ann Bishop 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | William Bishop (1760- ) | |
| Mother: | Ann Cockram (1764- ) | |
| Birth | 1797 (app) | Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 17 Apr 1797 (age 0) | Zeal Monachorum, Devon, England |
Child 1: William Wright
| Name: | William Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 1820 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 20 Feb 1820 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Agricultural Labourer | |
Child 2: John Wright
| Name: | John Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse 1: | Sarah Unknown (1812?- ) | |
| Spouse 2: | Susan Unknown (1824- ) | |
| Birth | 1822 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 6 Oct 1822 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation (1) | Farmer | |
| Census (1) | 7 Apr 1861 (age 37 (!)) | Bristol, Gloucestershire, England 3 |
| Occupation (2) | 7 Apr 1861 (age 37 (!)) | Hallier (sic); Bristol, Gloucestershire, England 3 |
| Census (2) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 46 (!)) | Exeter,Devon, England 4 |
| Occupation (3) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 46 (!)) | Carrier; Exeter,Devon, England 4 |
| Census (3) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 61 (!)) | Exeter,Devon, England 5 |
| Occupation (4) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 61 (!)) | Carrier; Exeter,Devon, England 5 |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | 5 Mitchell Lane, "Horse and Jockey" Temple, Bristol, St Mary Redcliffe John and family have moved to Bristol, to the St Mary Redcliffe area. |
| Occupation (2) | This is my interpretation of an unclear occupation - |
| Census (2) | 4 Friars Place, Exeter John has remarried, and moved back to Exeter. he is living with second wife Susan and her daughter Lavinia |
| Census (3) | 13 St Mary Arches Street, St Olaves, Exeter John is still described as married, but is alone in Exeter at the time of the census. |
Child 3: Ann Wright
| Name: | Ann Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1824 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 2 May 1824 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Glover | |
Child 4: Mary Wright
| Name: | Mary Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1827 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 29 Jul 1827 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Child 5: Eliza Wright
| Name: | Eliza Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Spouse 1: | Peter Budd (1826?-1904) | |
| Spouse 2: | Daniel Heard (1826?-1892) | |
| Birth | 1829 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 30 Jan 1830 (age 0-1) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Occupation (1) | Glover, Poulterer, Sub Post Mistress | |
| Census (1) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 41) | Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Occupation (2) | 2 Apr 1871 (age 41) | Dressmaker; Sandford, Devon, England 6 |
| Census (2) | 3 Apr 1881 (age 52) | Crediton , Devon, England 7 |
| Census (3) | 5 Apr 1891 (age 60 (!)) | Crediton , Devon, England 8 |
| Census (4) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 71) | Crediton , Devon, England 9 |
| Occupation (3) | 31 Mar 1901 (age 71) | Poulterer and Sub Post Mistress/ Grocer; Crediton , Devon, England 9 |
| Census (5) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 79 (!)) | Crediton , Devon, England 10 |
| Occupation (4) | 2 Apr 1911 (age 79 (!)) | Poulterer; Crediton , Devon, England 10 |
| Death | 12 Jun 1912 (age 82-83) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Burial | Jun 1912 (age 82-83) | Crediton Churchyard Plot 5/432, Devon, England |
Additional Information
| Census (1) | Linscombe |
| Census (2) | Blafdon Place |
| Census (3) | 121 High Street |
| Census (4) | 6 The Green, Crediton Eliza is with daughters Annie Budd, Bessie and Emily |
| Census (5) | 51 High Street, Crediton Widowed Eliza is living and working with daughters Annie Budd, Bessie and Emily Heard, all single. |
| Occupation (4) | 51 High Street, Crediton |
Child 6: Robert Bishop Wright
| Name: | Robert Bishop Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Maria Ellis (1829?-1910) | |
| Birth | 1832 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 6 Jan 1832 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Death | 10 Apr 1860 (age 27-28) | Combeinteignhead, Devon, England 11 |
Child 7: Emma Wright
| Name: | Emma Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1834 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 7 Feb 1834 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Child 8: Maria Wright
| Name: | Maria Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1836 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 8 Feb 1836 (age 0) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Child 9: Harriet Wright
| Name: | Harriet Wright 1 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1839 (app) | Sandford, Devon, England |
Note on Husband: Thomas Wright
1841 Census the family is at Lithybrook, Sandford
Note on Wife: Ann Bishop
In 1861 Ann is living with various family members in Park Street, Crediton
Note on Child 1: William Wright
In 1829 William, son of Thomas and Ann is apprenticed to James Norrish, yeoman. In 1832, on the death of James Norrish William is apprenticed to his son James. Then in 1833 he is assigned from James Norrish to William Norrish, yeoman. William Norrish is farming at Dira.
In 1861 with mother in Park Street, Crediton12
Note on Child 2: John Wright
By 1851 John has married a widow with 4 children and after a spell in Shobrooke, moved to East Street Newton Abbot where he has acquired a small holding. His brother Robert is living and working with him.
Note on Child 5: Eliza Wright
In 1851 and 1861 living with her mother, married, but no sign of a husband. Her address at her marriage is 9 Hills Court, Exeter. She is also descibed at various times as servant and dressmaker
In 1901 after Daniel's death she is living with three daughters at 6 The Green, working as Poulterer and Sub Post Mistress. In Kellys 1902 directory she is proprietor of the Post Office at 6 The Green.
Burial plot 5/432, Crediton Churchyard
Note on Child 6: Robert Bishop Wright
In 1851 he is working and living with his brother John.
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 | "John Pickett's Family Papers". The 1753 daily journal, used at a later date by James Wright probably. |
| 3 | "Census 1861 Bristol, Gloucestershire ED 13c RG9/1714 Folio 12 Page 18 (John Wright)". ED 13c RG9/1714 Folio 12 Page 18. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 4 | "Census 1871 Exeter,Devon ED18 RG10/2064 Folio 87 Page 10 (John Wright)". ED18 RG10/2064 Folio 87 Page 10. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 5 | "Census 1881 Exeter,Devon ED 15 RG11/2155 Folio 57 Page 9 (John Wright)". ED 15 RG11/2155 Folio 57 Page 9. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 6 | "Census 1871 Sandford, Devon, England RG10/2164 Folio 7 Page 12 (Daniel Heard)". RG10/2164 Folio 7 Page 12. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 7 | "Census 1881 Crediton, Devon, England RG11/2230 Folio 15 Page 8 (Daniel Heard)". RG11/2230 Folio 15 Page 8. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 8 | "Census 1891 Crediton , Devon, England RG12/1760 Folio 25 Page 6 (Daniel Heard)". RG12/1760 Folio 25 Page 6. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 9 | "Census 1901 Crediton , Devon, England RG13/2129 Folio 8 Page 7 (Eliza Heard nee Wright)". RG13/2129 Folio 8 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 10 | "Census 1911 Crediton , Devon, England RG14/13193 RG/78764 RD281 SD3 ED6 SN169 (Eliza Heard nee Wright)". RG14/13193 RG/78764 RD281 SD3 ED6 SN169. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
| 11 | "GRO". Newton Abbot 5b(?) 108. Cit. Date: Q2 1860. |
| 12 | "Devon Record Office Sandford Parish Papers". Overseers Apprenticeship Indentures and Related Papers, Devon Record Office: Catalogue Ref 1238A, Files PO506, PO757 and PO 762. |