Killed by the Indians along with his brother, Lorenzo Snow Wright, 15 miles East of Solomonville, Arizona. There is an Historical Roadside Marker erected 1938 by The Mt. Graham and St. Joseph Stakes of the L. D. S. Church. Dedicated September 24, 1938.

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From the life story of Christopher Layton, published 1966.

On 30 November 1885 we had a large meeting at my house at Safford, and while we were enjoying the spirit of brotherly love and union, some Indians came to the window (as we found out by the moccasin tracks), and seeing so many people together, they knew the settlements must be almost deserted, so they went to Layton Ward, stole a number of horses and took them away with them. They were followed by a posse of citizens, and when crowded quite close they turned the horses loose. These were recaptured, but the Indians shot among the men and two brothers, Lorenzo and Seth Wright, were killed. I was holding meeting at Pima the next day, December 1, but felt very uneasy and restless myself and left the meeting. I rode along very much depressed in spirit, for several miles, when I saw some men coming rapidly toward me. I felt intuitively that they were the ones who would tell me bad news. When they met me they stopped and told me the fearful tale of the death of these faithful brothers. The sympathy of our people was very sincere for the widows and little children thus bereft of their protectors.
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(The below information provided by Pamela J Duimstra, 8 April 2015. Thanks for your contribution!)

Killing of the Wright Brothers
Alonzo Hamilton Parker: 13 SL FILM #1320837315
As with all pioneers, Alonzo's life was not without trials, privations, and tragedy. His son-in-law, Seth Wright, was killed in an Indian ambush along with Seth's brother Lorenzo. Following is a copy of a news article relating to the incident as prepared by Alonzo and submitted to the Deseret News:
Killing of the Wright Brothers:
We have received from Alonzo H. Packer, of Layton, Graham County, Arizona, who writes under the date of 10 Jan 1886, the following particulars of the death of Lorenzo and Seth Wright.
On 30 Nov there was a general meeting held here. On arriving home at 9 o'clock in the evening it was ascertained that some horses tied at the corral of Frank Lee had been out loose and stolen; also, that a number of horses that were running on the range near town were missing. About 11:00 at night Lorenzo and Seth Wright, R. Welker, W. Morris, and F. Lee started after the stolen horses, and by the aid of a lantern the trail was easily followed. Six miles distant the thieves were seen, when Seth jumped from his horse and was just ready to shoot, but Lorenzo told him not to do so. Seth's horse got away and went into the stolen band of horses when two of the boys rushed in and got the animal, in doing which they came close up to two more of the thieves who jumped from their horses and hid.
"Two of the boys then went to Solomonville to get more help, when Sheriff Stevens and two other men joined them.
"Before they returned the thieves had moved on. The boys following in the morning, and saw some men camping by the road side. On inquiring they learned that the thieves went around them, but some of them had been seen and were described to the boys as being Mexicans. Stevens said, "rush on, boys, they are Mexicans and there is no danger." The sheriff's horses began to lag, when he said, "Boys, if you will let me have the best horse, I will take the lead." Lorenzo and Seth were riding the best horses, but neither saw fit to exchange horses, but F. Lee did, and while they were changing horses and saddles the boys rushed on, Lorenzo and W. Morris were riding side by side, as were also Seth Wright and R. Welker, when they were fired at by the Indians, who lay in ambush not two rods away. Seth was shot through the lower part of the body and exclaimed, "I am shot." He put his hand on the wound, his gun fell to the ground and his horse ran with him some 300 yards, when Seth fell off and was shot again under the left eye.
"When Seth said, "I am shot", his brother Lorenzo jumped from his horse to the ground, took deliberate aim and shot at an Indian and was just ready to fire a second shot when his right arm was broken, after which he was unable to use his gun. He then tried to make his escape by running, but was shot through the back while running in a stooping position, the ball coming out the breast. Two balls struck one of his legs; he also received a shot on the top of his at close range, probably after he was dead. Had they known they were Indian thieves instead of Mexicans, they would not have met such a fate.
"Thus we are called to mourn the loss of two promising young men, who in life were together and in death are not separated, for they lie side buy side in one grave, sleeping that quiet sleep that awaketh not into this world of sorrow. They were the sons of the late Jonathan Wright of Brigham City, Utah.
"Lorenzo was 31 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. Seth was 21 years and 9 days old, and leaves a wife and one child.
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A monument to the memory of the Wright brothers was erected and dedicated on 24 Sep 1938 near the spot where this tragedy occurred. It is 18 miles east of Safford near the Safford-Duncan highway. The monument was a project of the St. Joseph and Mt. Graham Stakes.
Although this tragedy was hard to bear, Alonzo was well conditioned to bear any vicissitude of life at this point of time. The trials that he was called upon to bear seemed only to strengthen his ability to endure.

Alonzo was not only known for his dry wit and humor, but also for his gift as a writer. Several of his articles were published in the Deseret News. He was also gifted in the art of composing verse, and was called upon on many occasions to compose a toast or a tribute in the form of a poem. His niece, Vessa Packer Freestone, recalls a verse that he composed especially
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[I am not related but my grandfather told me of this story when I was 14 years old. Grandpa Montierth had to help prepare these two brothers for burial. They had both been scalped by the Indians. You may want to add this to Find A Grave.
Sincerely, Pam Duimstra, August 6, 2015]