Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameMoses Gordon WRIGHT 2313
Birthabt 1813, Virginia2314
FatherJohn WRIGHT
MotherCatherine
Individual Notes
• Moses G. Wright was very prominent in his day. Active in all the affairs of County and State. He was a successful farmer and a great politician. He was a loyal Republican.2315, p 7
Census
• 1850 Census: 1st District, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 37, farmer, $1400, b VA.2314
• 1860 Census: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 38 [sic], b VA.2316
• 1870 Census: Boiling Spring, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 47, farmer.2317
• 1880 Census: Boiling Spring, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 57, b VA. Farmer. Parents b VA.2318
Spouses
Birth1802, Alleghany County, Virginia2315, p 1; date only,2319, p IV-60
Memothen Botetourt County
Death3 Jun 1860, Alleghany County, Virginia2315, p 1 Age: 58
Ancestral File #129G-FHC2320
FatherFrederick ARMENTROUT (~1767-~1837)
MotherElizabeth WOLFE (~1783-1855)
Individual Notes
• Mary was born in Botetourt (now Alleghany) Co., Va. She mar. George Arritt in 1823 and they became the parents of 5 children. When her father, Frederick Ermentraudt died, his will, administered by her husband, George, provided that she share with her sis. in his per. prop. The land went to her bros.2319, p IV-60
Census
• 1830 Census: Alleghany County, Virginia: 20002/10002.2321
• 1840 Census: Alleghany County, Virginia: 012/020001.2322
• 1850 Census: 1st District, Alleghany County, Virginia. Age 45, b VA.2314
ChildrenDaniel F. (~1861-)
 John L. (~1864-)
 Henry (~1867-)
Birth22 Nov 1832, Alleghany County, Virginia2317,2319, p IV-60
Memoage 38 in 1870
Death18 Nov 1915, Greenbrier County, West Virginia2315, p 7; place only,2319, p IV-60; date only Age: 82
FatherJoseph TERRY
MotherMahala WOLF
Individual Notes
• Phoebe was before her marriage, Phoebe Terry, a daughter of Joseph Terry.2315, p 7

• After the death of Mr. Wright, Mrs. Wright with her children moved to Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Mrs. Wright died there a few years ago, at an advanced age.2315, p 7
Census
• 1860 Census: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 27, b VA.2316
• 1870 Census: Boiling Spring, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 38, b VA.2317
• 1880 Census: Boiling Spring, Alleghany, Virginia. Age 47, b VA. Parents b VA.2318
Family Notes
• 4 children.2315, p 7
ChildrenAndrew Taylor (~1865-)
 Perry Francis (~1869-)
 Joseph O. (~1873-)
 Sallie C. (~1875-)
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