Rev. Christopher Columbus Wright and Rebecca Martha Ellisor were married Feb 19, 1879, in Houston County, Texas, where Martha lived her parents until her marriage. They were both devout Christians, and raised their 11 children in the Methodist faith. Chris, as he was called, was a Mason. Rebecca belonged to the Easter Star order. They were busy rearing their 11 children, working hard, and attending church services. They lived a full life together. They were both buried in Ryan Chapel Cemetery where many Wrights were buried.
Rev. Christopher Columbus Wright and Rebecca Martha Ellisor were married Feb 19, 1879, in Houston County, Texas, where Martha lived her parents until her marriage. They were both devout Christians, and raised their 11 children in the Methodist faith. Chris, as he was called, was a Mason. Rebecca belonged to the Easter Star order. They were busy rearing their 11 children, working hard, and attending church services. They lived a full life together. They were both buried in Ryan Chapel Cemetery where many Wrights were buried.
Gravesite Details
Upper Right Double Headstone for Christopher C. and Martha Rebecca Ellisor Wright. Lower Photo: Original Headstone for Martha Wright.
Family Members
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Frederick Augustus "Fred" Wright
1880–1935
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Minnie Lee Wright Pence
1881–1914
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Edna Wright Pence
1883–1955
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Floyd Benjamin Wright
1884–1967
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James Monroe Wright
1886–1963
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Rev John William Wright
1889–1961
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Robert Luther Wright
1892–1955
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Mary Iris Wright Nichols
1894–1962
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Henry Dawson "Huey" Wright
1898–1957
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Christopher Columbus Wright Jr
1900–1969
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Etta Ethel Wright Uebersetzig
1902–1976
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