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Family of James W WRIGHT and Ellen HATTING

Husband: James W WRIGHT (1825-1897)
Wife: Ellen HATTING (1828-1914)
Children: Lewis William WRIGHT (1850-1928)
James WRIGHT (1851-1909)
William WRIGHT (1854-1923)
Marriage 10 Feb 1850 St Mary Major - Exeter, Devon, England1

Husband: James W WRIGHT

Name: James W WRIGHT2
Sex: Male
Father: James WRIGHT (1799-1851)
Mother: Mary BRAGG (c. 1800-1875)
Birth 25 Dec 1825 Sandford, Devon, England
Baptism 8 Jan 1826 (age 0)
Occupation Machinist Smith
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 15) Sandford, Devon, England3
Sandford Village
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 25) Sandford, Devon, England4
Sandford Town
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 25) blacksmith; Sandford, Devon, England4
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 35) Sandford, Devon, England5
Sandford Village
As well as the children, Harriett - Ellen's sister is staying with the family. 13 year-old Ellen Atkins is visiting from Upton, Somerset, and two blacksmiths are living in - John Bolt of Crediton, and Aaron Flyd of Stockleigh Pomeroy.
Occupation 7 Apr 1861 (age 35) Blacksmith employing 3 men; Sandford, Devon, England5
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 45) Sandford, Devon, England6
Sandford Town
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 45) Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England6
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 55) Sandford, Devon, England7
Smiths Shop, Village, Sandford
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 55) Machinist and Farmer employing 12 men and two boys; Sandford, Devon, England7
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 65) Sandford, Devon, England8
Village, Sandford
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 65) Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England8
Death 18 Aug 1897 (age 71) Sandford, Devon, England
James died at the West of England Iron Works.
Burial 23 Aug 1897 Sandford, Devon, England
Probate 3 Sep 1897 Exeter, Devon, England
Probate was granted to son Lewis, His effects were valued at £829.7s.
Occupation 21 Jun 1903 (age 77) agricultural engineer9

Wife: Ellen HATTING

Name: Ellen HATTING2
Sex: Female
Father: James HATTING (1806-1882)
Mother: Mary Ann MORGAN (c. 1807-1849)
Birth 8 Nov 1828 Sandford, Devon, England
Baptism 17 Dec 1828 (age 0) Sandford, Devon, England
Occupation Dressmaker
Census 6 Jun 1841 (age 12) Sandford, Devon, England10
Sturridge
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 22) Sandford, Devon, England4
Sandford Town
Occupation 30 Mar 1851 (age 22) Dressmaker; Sandford, Devon, England4
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 32) Sandford, Devon, England5
Sandford Village
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 42) Sandford, Devon, England6
Sandford Town
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 52) Sandford, Devon, England7
Smiths Shop, Village, Sandford
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 62) Crediton , Devon, England11
North Street, Crediton
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 74) Sandford, Devon, England12
Mount Pleasant, The Village, Sandford
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 74) Living on own means; Sandford, Devon, England12
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 82) Sandford, Devon, England13
Shute Cottage
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 82) Old age pension; Sandford, Devon, England13
Death 24 Dec 1914 (age 87)
She had been bedridden for several years

Child 1: Lewis William WRIGHT

Name: Lewis William WRIGHT2
Sex: Male
Spouse: Mary Martha BERRY (1851-1939)
Birth 4 May 1850 Sandford, Devon, England
Occupation Agricultural Implement Maker
Census 30 Mar 1851 (age 10 mns) Sandford, Devon, England4
Sandford Town
Lewis was with his parents.
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 10) Sandford, Devon, England5
Sandford Village
Lewis was at home with his brothers.
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) Sandford, Devon, England6
Sandford Town
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 20) Smith; Sandford, Devon, England6
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) Crediton , Devon, England14
2 High Street, Crediton
Lewis seems to be looking after the Crediton branch of the business which was advertised in some directories.
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 30) Agricultural Implement Maker; Crediton , Devon, England14
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) Sandford, Devon, England15
Village, Sandford
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 40) Agricultural Implement Maker; Sandford, Devon, England15
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 50) Sandford, Devon, England16
West of England Iron Works
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 50) Agricultural Implement Maker; Sandford, Devon, England16
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 60) Sandford, Devon, England17
The Village, Sandford
Lewis, Mary, John Berry and Nellie are at Sandford. Aunt Catherine Jefferis nee Milton was boarding with them.
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 60) Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright; Sandford, Devon, England17
Occupation 19 Jul 1911 (age 61) machinist18
Occupation 23 Sep 1911 (age 61) machine maker19
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 71 yrs 1 mn) Sandford, Devon, England20
Village
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 71) Smith, Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright; Sandford, Devon, England20
Death 17 May 1928 (age 78) Sandford, Devon, England
Burial 22 May 1928 Sandford, Devon, England21
Obituary in the Sandford section of the Church Magazine read" After some three weeks severe illness from bronchitis and heart trouble, Mr.Lewis Wright, one of the oldest and best known residents in the parish passed from us on the evening of Ascension Day at his home in the village centre. For many years he was a member of the Parish Council and of the Board of Charity Trustees, where he carried out his responsibilities with the utmost regularity and helpfulness, often at the expense of much valuable time and labour. As a machinist and agricultural iron-worker he was known far and near in the days gone by with his business premises at the south entrance to the village. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and the grown up family."

Child 2: James WRIGHT

Name: James WRIGHT2
Sex: Male
Spouse 1: Jane COULSON (c. 1839-1900)
Spouse 2: Eliza Hookway PICKETT (1847-1917)
Birth 4 Sep 1851 Sandford, Devon, England
Occupation 1881 Machinist, 1901 Corporation Clerk, Postmaster
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 9) Sandford, Devon, England5
Sandford Village
James is at home with his brothers.
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 19) Sandford, Devon, England6
Sandford Town
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 19) Smith; Sandford, Devon, England6
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 29) Sandford, Devon, England7
Smiths Shop, Village, Sandford
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 29) Machinist; Sandford, Devon, England7
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 39) Crediton , Devon, England11
North Street, Crediton
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 39) Engine and machine maker, employee; Crediton , Devon, England11
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 49) Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England22
401 Newport Street
James is living with his wife's family. Niece of the Thomases, Ethel, aged 11 is also there.
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 49) Corporation Clerk; Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England22
Occupation 1903 (age 51) Engineer; Sandford, Devon, England
Residence 21 Jun 1903 (age 51) Sandford, Devon, England9
Occupation 21 Jun 1903 (age 51) Engineer; Sandford, Devon, England9
Occupation 1909 (age 57-58) post master; Sandford, Devon, England
Military Service "for many years" North Devon Imperial Yeomanry
Sergeant, B Squadron, 1st Devon Yeomanry
Death 28 Nov 1909 (age 58) Sandford, Devon, England
He died after a long and painful illness.
Burial 1 Dec 1909 Sandford, Devon, England
The Post Office

Child 3: William WRIGHT

Name: William WRIGHT2
Sex: Male
Spouse: Mary Stanbury LORAM (c. 1857-1928)
Birth 2 Jul 1854 Sandford, Devon, England
Occupation Butcher and farmer, farm bailiff
Census 7 Apr 1861 (age 6) Sandford, Devon, England5
Sandford Village
Census 2 Apr 1871 (age 16) Sandford, Devon, England6
Sandford Town
William is at home with his brothers.
Occupation 2 Apr 1871 (age 16) carpenter; Sandford, Devon, England6
Census 3 Apr 1881 (age 26) Sandford, Devon, England7
Smiths Shop, Village, Sandford
Occupation 3 Apr 1881 (age 26) Butcher and farmer employing 3 men and one boy; Sandford, Devon, England7
Census 5 Apr 1891 (age 36) Sandford, Devon, England23
Yeolands Farm
Sylvanus Hamiltom, 18 of Sandford and Frederick Butt 15 of Stockleigh Pomeroy are Farm Servants living in
Occupation 5 Apr 1891 (age 36) Farmer; Sandford, Devon, England23
Census 31 Mar 1901 (age 45) Sandford, Devon, England12
Mount Pleasant, The Village, Sandford
Occupation 31 Mar 1901 (age 45) Farm Bailiff; Sandford, Devon, England12
Census 2 Apr 1911 (age 55) South Molton, Devon, England24
Kings Nympton
Occupation 2 Apr 1911 (age 55) Jobbing Gardener; South Molton, Devon, England24
Census 19 Jun 1921 (age 66 yrs 11 mns) Alphington, Devon, England25
Burts Cottages, Alphington
Occupation 19 Jun 1921 (age 66) general farm labourer; Alphington, Devon, England25
Place of Work: No fixed place
Death 17 Oct 1923 (age 68) Alphington, Devon, England26
Cause: 1) Nasal polypi many years. 2) Bronchitis certified by L.P. Black
Address: Burt's Cottage, Alphington
Informant: Ada Physick, of Hatherleigh House, Alphington, present at the death.

Recorded as a retired farmer.

Note on Marriage

At the 1871 census Harriet Hatting - Ellen's sister, was staying with the family as well as her daughter Harriet Hatting Greenslade

Note on Husband: James W WRIGHT

 

In 1850 James and brother Robert were in partnership. In 1859 the partnership was dissolved and the rivalry between the two branches of the family seem to have started then.

 

In Whites 1878 Directory entry for Crediton James Wright is "agricultural machine maker and machinist of Exeter Road, Crediton, and Sandford".

In the Sandford entry he is listed as "ag.imp.maker, general smith and machinist etc, West of England Iron Works + branch Crediton"

At the 1881 Census the address was Smiths Shop - near Snows, and James was machinist and farmer employing 12 men and two boys.

 

In 1889 Kellys Lewis William Wright appears an implement manufacturer, but alongside James Wright - iron founder , West of England Iron Works.

 

In 1902 Kellys the entry read Wright M.M. (late James Wright) machinist, agricultural implement maker, wheelwright.

James died at work at the West of England Ironworks.

Sources

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2www.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
3Text From Source: Name Age Occupation Where Born
James Wright 40 Blacksmith
Mary Wright 40
James W Wright 15 Scholar
Robert Wright 13 Scholar
Mary Ann Wright 5 Scholar
Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine HO107/216 Book 14 Folio 10 Page 15 ED18. Cit. Date: 6 June 1841. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
4Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James W Wright Head Mar 25 Blacksmith Sandford, Devon
Ellen Wright Wife Mar 22 Dressmaker Sandford, Devon
Lewis William Wright Son Unm 10 mths Sandford, Devon
HO107/1887 Folio 412 Page 26 Crediton ED3g. Cit. Date: 30 March 1851. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
5Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James W Wright Head Mar 32 Sandford, Devon
Lewis William Wright Son Unm 10 Scholar Sandford, Devon
James Wright Son Unm 9 Scholar Sandford, Devon
William Wright Son Unm 6 Scholar Sandford, Devon
Harriet Hattin Sister-in-law Unm 23 House servant Sandford, Devon
RG9/1475 Folio 16 Page 5 Sandford ED 12. Cit. Date: 7 April 1861. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
6Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James W Wright Head Mar 45 Machinist Sandford, Devon
Ellen Wright Wife Mar 42 Sandford, Devon
Lewis William Wright Son Unm 20 Smith Sandford, Devon
James Wright Son Unm 19 Smith Sandford, Devon
William Wright Son Unm 16 Carpenter Sandford, Devon
Harriet Hattin Sister-in-law Unm 33 Sandford, Devon
Harriet Hatting Greenslade Niece 7 Scholar Coombe Mill - Ideford, Devon
Sandford ED12 RG10/2164 Folio 20 Page 14. Cit. Date: 2 April 1871. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
7Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James W Wright Head Mar 55 Machinist and Farmer employing 12 men and two boys Sandford, Devon
Ellen Wright Wife Mar 52 Sandford, Devon
James Wright Son Unm 29 Machinist Sandford, Devon
William Wright Son Unm 26 Butcher and farmer employing 3 men and one boy Sandford, Devon
Sandford ED12 Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine RG11/2231 Folio 103 Page 16. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
8Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James W Wright Head M 65 Machinist Sandford, Devon
Frederick Lewis Wright Grandson 11 Scholar Crediton , Devon
ED11 RG12/1761 Folio 88 Page 10. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
9Text From Source: 1903, Marriage solemnized at St Swithun's in the Parish of Sandford in the County of
Marriage No: Ancestry.com Ashplant Family Tree Media Gallery
When Married: 21 Jun 1903
Name and Surname: James Wright and Eliza Hookway Pickett
Age: 51 and 54
Condition: Widower and Spinster
Rank or Profession: Engineer and Post Mistress
Residence at the time of Marriage: Sandford and Sandford
Father's Name and Surname: James W Wright and John Pickett
Rank or Profession of Father: agricultural engineer and tailor and outfitter
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, Francis Sadleir.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, James Wright and Eliza Hookway Pickett
in the Presence of us, Alfred John Hatten, Elizabeth Greenslade Wilkinson
10Text From Source: Census England 1841
Address: Sturridge
Place: Sandford, Devon, England

Name,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born
James Hatting,M,35,Farmer,Y
Mary Hatting,F,70,,Y
Mary Ann Hatting,F,30,,Y
Ellen Hatting,F,12,,Y
James Hatting,M,11,,Y
Lucy Hatting,F,6,,Y
Harriet Hatting,F,4,,Y
Lewis Hatting,M,2,,Y
William Cheriton, 18, a male servant was living there.

W
11Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Ellen Hatting Mother M 62 Sandford, Devon
James Wright Head M 39 Engine and machine maker, employee Sandford, Devon
Jane Coulson Wife M 49 Whorlton, Yorkshire
RG12/1760 Folio 31 Page 18 Crediton ED2. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
12Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Ellen Wright Head W 74 Living on own means Sandford, Devon
Harriet Shute Sis W 63 Living on own means Sandford, Devon
William Wright Son M 45 Farm Bailiff Sandford, Devon
Mary Stanbury Wright Daur-in-law M 40 Alphington,Devon
RG13/2131 Folio 56 Page 7 Sandford ED 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
13Text From Source: Census England 1911
Address: Shute Cottage
Place: Sandford, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity
Ellen Wright,Head,F,82,W,,,,,Old age pension,,,,Sandford, Devon, England,,
Harriet Shute,Sister,F,73,W,,,,,Old age pension,,,,Sandford, Devon, England,,
14Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Lewis William Wright Head Mar 30 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon
Mary Martha Wright Wife Mar 30 High Street - Crediton, Devon
Emma Kathleen Wright Dau Unm 2 Sandford, Devon
Frederick Lewis Wright Son Unm 1 Crediton , Devon
Emma Milton Mother-in-law Mar 66 Annuitant Crediton , Devon
Crediton ED 3 RG11/2229 Folio 51 Page 18. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
15Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Lewis William Wright Head M 40 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon
Mary Martha Wright Wife M 40 High Street - Crediton, Devon
Emma Kathleen Wright Dau S 13 Scholar Sandford, Devon
Clara Jefferis Wright Dau S 9 Scholar Crediton , Devon
John Berry "Jack" Wright Son S 4 Scholar Sandford, Devon
George Jefferis Wright Son S 2 Sandford, Devon
Nellie Louise Wright Dau S 2 mths Sandford, Devon
Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine ED 11 RG12 Piece 1761 Folio 86 Page 5. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
16Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Lewis William Wright Head M 50 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon
Mary Martha Wright Wife M 49 High Street - Crediton, Devon
Frederick Lewis Wright Son S 21 Plumber and Painter Crediton , Devon
John Berry "Jack" Wright Son S 14 Scholar Sandford, Devon
George Jefferis Wright Son S 12 Scholar Sandford, Devon
Ida Mary Wright Dau S 5 Scholar Sandford, Devon
Sandford ED 9 Crediton, Cheriton Bishop RG13/2131 Folio 70 Page 7. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
17Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
Lewis William Wright Head Mar 60 Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright Sandford, Devon, England
Mary Martha Wright Wife Mar 59 Household Duties High Street - Crediton, Devon, England
John Berry "Jack" Wright Son Unm 24 Wheelwright Sandford, Devon, England
Nellie Louise Wright Dau Unm 20 Assisting in Household Duties Sandford, Devon, England
Catherine(Caroline) Milton 87 Living on her means Crediton , Devon, England
RG14/13204 RG78/765 RD281 SD4 ED9 SN39. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
18Text From Source: 1911, Marriage solemnized at St Mary's parish church in the Parish of Sampford Spiney in the County of
Marriage No: Ancestry,com Ashplant Family Tree Media Gallery
When Married: 19 Jul 1911
Name and Surname: John Berry Wright and Annie Lillicrap
Age: 24 and 31
Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
Rank or Profession: carpenter and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: Sandford and Sampford Spiney
Father's Name and Surname: Lewis William Wright and Richard Henry Lillicrap
Rank or Profession of Father: machinist and Farmer
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Certificate by me, James Henry (rector).
This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Berry Wright and Annie Lillicrap
in the Presence of us, Richard Henry Lillicrap, June (Susie Lavinia?) Lillicrap
19Text From Source: 1911, Marriage solemnized at St Swithun parish church in the Parish of Sandford in the County of
Marriage No: Ancestry,com Ashplant Family Tree Media Gallery
When Married: 23 Sep 1911
Name and Surname: Nicholas Samuel Pitts and Emma Kathleen Wright
Age: 26 and 33
Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
Rank or Profession: Farmer and -
Residence at the time of Marriage: Higher Town Farm, Lapford and Sandford
Father's Name and Surname: William Lawrence Pitts (Deceased) and Lewis William Wright
Rank or Profession of Father: Farmer and machine maker
Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, Geo. T LLewellin (vicar).
This Marriage was solemnized between us, Nicholas Samuel Pitts and Emma Kathleen Wright
in the Presence of us, Frederick John Pickett, Nellie Louise Wright, Lewis William Wright
20Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: Village
Place: Sandford, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Married,Where Born,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
Lewis William Wright,Head,71y 1m,M,Married,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Smith, Agricultural Implement Maker and Wheelwright,,,None,
Mary Martha Wright,Wife,70y 3m,F,Married,Crediton, Devon, England,,,,,,,
Ida Mary Wright,Daughter,25y 6m,F,Single,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Home Duties,,,,
James Hexter,Visitor,24y 11m,M,Single,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Police constable,City of London Police Force,Moor Lane Police Station, London EC2,,
21Newspaper cutting.
22Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
James Wright Uncle in law W 49 Corporation Clerk Sandford, Devon
Thomas Previll Head S 24 Baker and Confectioner Marske in Guisborough, Yorkshire
George Thomas Brother-in-law M 34 Grave digger Darlington, Durham
Fanny Previll Sister M 32 Marske in Guisborough, Yorkshire
Middlesborough ED 50 RG13/4580 Folo 48 Page 37. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
23Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
William Wright Head M 36 Farmer Sandford, Devon
Mary Stanbury Wright Wife M 34 Alphington,Devon
Sandford ED 8 RG12/1761 Folio 61 Page 4. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
24Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place
William Wright Head Mar 55 Jobbing Gardener Sandford, Devon, England
Mary Stanbury Wright Wife Mar 53 Alphington,Devon, England
RG14/13313 RG78/771 RD283 SD2 ED21 SN52. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence.
25Text From Source: Census England 1921
Address: Burts Cottages, Alphington
Place: Alphington, Devon, England

Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages
William Wright,Head,66y 11m,M,Married,Sandford, Devon, England,,,general farm labourer,,No fixed place,None,
Mary Stanbury Wright,Wife,64y 6m,F,Married,Alphington, Devon, England,,,home duties,,,,
26GRO Death certificate.