Born March 29,1838 in Ayrshire Scotland. Married Janet Wilson on January 23, 1873. For years he operated a farm in Crystal Township until they moved to Traer Iowa late in life. Moved from Traer after his wife died to live with his son Thomas Wright in St. Joseph Missouri until he died. Sent by his son to be buried next to his wife in Iowa. He was the father of 7 children. Their names were Henry West, Thomas Wright, James Wilson, Margaret Drynan, William Andrew, Mary, and Edward J. His date of death was May 14, 1916.
Born March 29,1838 in Ayrshire Scotland. Married Janet Wilson on January 23, 1873. For years he operated a farm in Crystal Township until they moved to Traer Iowa late in life. Moved from Traer after his wife died to live with his son Thomas Wright in St. Joseph Missouri until he died. Sent by his son to be buried next to his wife in Iowa. He was the father of 7 children. Their names were Henry West, Thomas Wright, James Wilson, Margaret Drynan, William Andrew, Mary, and Edward J. His date of death was May 14, 1916.
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