David A. Wright 
David A. was born on October 15th, 1854 in Shelbyville,Shelby,IN. David A.'s father was Matthias Wright and his mother was Amanda Young. His paternal grandparents were Caleb Wright and Mary Ann Hacker Sleeth; his maternal grandparents were John M. Young and Nancy Louden. He had four brothers and two sisters, named John G., William J., Leo N., Charles Mathias, Mary E. and Nancy M.. He was the third youngest of the seven children. He died at the age of 41 on March 25th, 1896 in Shelby IN.General Notes
David A. Wright, son of Matthias and Amanda (Young) Wright, was born October 15, 1854, being the eldest child now living. He was reared on the home farm, receiving a common school education, mostly obtained in the schools of the county. Having parents who recognized the value of an education, he was early put under private instruction. He has always lived on the home farm. November 10, 1880, his marriage with Dolly Hankins was solemnized, and to their union these two sons were born, Harry and Bertie. July 3, 1883, he suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife July 7, 1886, his and Sophia Williamson's nuptials were celebrated. He has always followed agricultural pursuits and he has been quite successful. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity. In politics, he like his father, is a Republican.
History of Shelby County, Indiana, Chicago: Brant & Fuller, 1887, page 604-605.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1713 in Jedburgh,Roxburg,Scotland
- b.08 Sep 1743 in Jedburgh,Roxburgh,Scotland d.20 Jun 1803 in Frankfort,Ross,OH
- b.1717
- b.~ 1786 in NJ d.20 Aug 1860
- b.1747 in Essex,NJ d.1817 in Frankfort,Ross,OH
- b.22 Oct 1818 in Frankfort,Ross,OH d.02 Mar 1896 in Shelbyville,Shelby,IN
- b.20 Mar 1749/1750 in New York City,NY d.14 May 1820 in Fayette,IN
- b.16 Jul 1793 in Harrison,WV d.1873
- b.1765 in Greene,OH d.15 Nov 1834 in Shelby,IN
- b.15 Oct 1854 in Shelbyville,Shelby,IN d.25 Mar 1896 in Shelby IN
- b.~ 1755 in ,Augusta County,VA ? d.Feb 1829 in Addison Township,Shelby County,IN
- b.10 Jan 1792 in ,Clark County,Ky d.23 Jun 1864 in Addison Township,Shelby County,IN
- b.~ 1720 in Wales d.Bet. 1785 - 1791 in ,Augusta,VA
- b.1744 in ,Augusta County,VA d.30 Jan 1818 in ,Woodford,KY
- b.~ 1730 in ,Albermarle,VA
- b.1766 in ,Augusta County,VA d.1834 in Addison Township,Shelby County,IN
- b.~ 1720
- b.1744 in ,,VA d.10 Aug 1822 in ,Woodford,KY
- b.25 Sep 1822 in Shelby,IN d.12 Nov 1900 in Shelbyville,Shelby,IN
- b.02 Aug 1777 in ,,PA d.15 Mar 1835 in Shelby,IN
- b.24 Mar 1805 in ,Fayette County,KY d.06 Jun 1876 in Addison Township,Shelby,IN
- b.1779 in ,,VA d.02 Aug 1835 in Shelby,IN
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David A. and Dolly were married in a religious ceremony on November 10th, 1880. They had two sons named Harry and Bert M.
Source/Citation
Ancestry Family Tree of George Eric Young
Ancestry Family Tree of George Eric Young
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