William Samuel Wright

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25961
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flour Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm

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William S. Wright a district farmer for many years and father of Mr. William J. Wright, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Groff in Waterloo following a brief illness after reaching the age of 85 years.

The late Mr. Wright had been married to Magdalena Hilker, who predeceased him several years ago and is survived by a family of two daughters and one son, Mrs. Howard (Florence) Groff of Waterloo, Mrs. Harry (Isabella) Brubacher, St. Thomas and Oliver on the home farm, Conestogo. A son died in early childhood.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with a brief service at Good's Funeral Home, followed by a service in the United Church here. Interment was made on the cemetery here.

Waterloo Chronicle 3 Jul 1953, p. 9

William — Magdalena "Lena" Hilker. Magdalena (daughter of Frederick W. Hilker and Barbara M. Dammeier) was born 28 Feb 1873, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1949, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Florence Irene Wright was born 17 Mar 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Frederick William Wright was born 4 Nov 1903; died Feb 1904; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Warden Oliver John Wright was born 5 Jun 1905, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Isabella M. "Isabel" Wright was born 8 Feb 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1986; was buried , Sparta Friends Burial Ground, Elgin Co., Ontario.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53630
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

GEORGE WRIGHT. On a rising plateau, overlooking the Grand River bottoms and in plain view of the Village of Conestogo, is the beautiful home of the above-named gentleman. Here is one of the most splendidly improved farms I have visited in my travels. It is aptly called the "Bend Farm," the Grand River bordering on almoet the entire northern portion, and winding around the eastern end takes a straight course along the front or southern edge to the Conestogo bridge. It is a natural feature seldom met with in rural landscape. The farm is a gradual alope from the picturesque bottoms or level of the river, ending in an elevation of some thirty or forty feet above the level of the stream at the north. While standing at the edge of this elevation in the vicinity of the noted Glennie's Cove, where in days gone by wagon loads of the finny tribe have been caught, we saw beyond the beautiful river bottoms a magnificent and vast stretch of farming country. At our feet calmly flowed the river through a stretch of woodland of exquisite beauty, reminding us of "Parliament Hill" on the Ottawa, which in many respects it resembles. This farm has a tasteful and homelike appearance, and everything wears an air of rural thrift and energy. Dilapidated fences and other eyesores, no common upon many farms, are conspicuously absent with Mr. Wright. When this farm was yet a portion of the "wilderness and the solitary place" it was evidently a favorite abode of the Indians, for many articles used in the chase and in the wigwam have from time to time been found on the premises. It's natural location must have afforded them abundance of fish and wild game, having the river in the rear and front of their habitations. The farm contains two hundred and nine acres and is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Wright produces from thirty to forty acres of wheat per annum, and has fattened about thirty head of export cattle during the past winter.

Mr. Wright and family are comfortably situated in a cozy brick residence furnished with all modern conveniences, and have abundance of the good things of this life. He is of English descent, and was born in the historic Paisley Block, Guelph, Ont, in 1834 His father and mother were natives of Suffolk County, England, and who came to Canada in 1832. In 1860, Mr. Wright was joined in marriage to Miss Sarah Knowles, She was also born at Guelph, of English parentage, her father and mother being natives of the County of Kent, England, and the former, for a number of years, was an employee of the British Government in Canada Mr. and Mrs. Wright settled on their present farm in 1860, and also experienced the ups and downs of life ere they had paved the way that they might live in ease and comfort during the declining years of their lives. Both are devout Christians, and take an active part in church and Sabbath

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

George — Sarah Sainsbury Knowles. Sarah was born 6 Jan 1833, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Sainsbury Wright
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53631
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist