Richard Wright, Sr. and Ann ['ANN' is the only name found for her; her surname is still unknown], along with Benjamin, their oldest son, left Maryland in late 1753 and arrived in southwestern Virginia in February 1754, just in time for Peter's birth. Records indicate that Richard acquired property there. [There is credible evidence for the basis John would have been b. in southwestern [Halifax County] VA.]

The first indication of Richard, Sr. in NC was not until 4 May 1762 – in Orange County, NC. Doc is the VERY FIRST 700 acres acquired by RW, Sr. Predates PARR/WRIGHT deed. See GALLERY for doc. "in the fork of the north fork of Caine [Cane] Creek the waters of Hico [now HYCO] including his own improvements." Thanks, CATHY B for sharing the doc!

According to early Randolph County, NC Marriage documents, John Wright married Winifred Tucker in Randolph County, NC on 22 Jun 1786 https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8B9-1P5

North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 about Winifred Tucker
Groom: John Wright
Bride: Winifred Tucker
Bond Date: 22 Jun 1786
Bond #: 000115304; North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Image Num: 008086
County: Randolph County
Record #: 01306
Bondsman: John Leetch
Witness: Absalom Tatom

Names of children and births as follows. [seeking more evidence here]:
James 1788
Micajah Wright 1790-
Judith Wright 1795–
Winlock C Wright 1797–
Mary "Polly" Wright 1800–
Elijah Wright 1805–
Ralph Wright 1810–
Joshua D Wright 1815–

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p-1112 John Wright) To) Will )

Being in my right mind and memory I have taken in hand to settle my worldly affairs in dividing my property amongst my children. I leave to my eldest son JAMES Wright one dollar by the reason that I give him land in Gerorson County all that I ever intend to give him And I leave to MICAJAH Wright my second son one hundred dollars in property valued by two disinterested men Also I leave agreement that I have on George Capehart and Joseph Lashanbe in the town of Sain Michel for one hundred and seven dollars seven cents princable to Mycajay Wright being all that I ever intend to give him and I leave to my son WINLOCK C. Wright five dollars by the reason that I paid a debt for him to Charles Anderson that is all that I ever intend to give him and I leave to my datter JUDITH Crouson Childrain each of them one dollar it being all that I ever intend to five them and I leave to my dotter POLLY one dollar it being all that I ever intend to give her and I leave to my son ELIJAH Wright two negro boys one of the name of Booby and the name of Joseph by his paying of one hundred and twenty dollars to his Brother JOSHUA Wright in property that is all that I ever intend to give him and leave to my son RALPH Wright two negroes one of the name of Plesent and the other of the name of Melinda by his paying his brother Joshua one hundred and twenty dollars in property that is all that I ever intend to give him and I leave to my son Joshua Wright one negro boy of the name of Bob that is all that I ever intend to leave him (turn over) it tis to be none that this property is not to be divided til the death of WINEY Wright my wife [***] and at her death there is a negro woman of the name of Pat that is to go free without being in bondage to any of my Children or any other person as long as she can pay her tax. [*** to indicate that SHE was his one and only wife]
John Wright (seal)
(Recorded 27th June 1829.)

NOTE 1: Capitalized above are the names of the children. It is likely that they are named in the will by order of birth - as such was consistent with his father and his older brother, Richard, Jr.

NOTE 2: This document was forwarded to me by Mr. Robert Grant on 7/25/2020. It is a true and faithful transcription from the original will, but this appears to be a book of some sort – by above page number cited. sg 5/27/2020

#NOTE: Information on John Wright's death was determined by his WILL [above] - 'Recorded 27th June 1829 in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Still seeking cemetery name.