Abraham
WRIGHT
Born
4 September 1796
,
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Died
9 November 1858
,
Meriwether, Georgia, USA
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Born: 4 September 1796 in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Father:
George WRIGHT
Mother:
Editha "Eady" SHIRLEY
Paternal grandparents:
George WRIGHT
, Sarah BOWMAN
Maternal grandparents:
John SHIRLEY
, Rebecca UNKNOWN
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Abraham married Anna BURTZ (BURTS) . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Anna BURTZ (BURTS) was born 4 May 1797 in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Anna died 8 November 1854 in Meriwether, Georgia, USA. Anna was the child of Frederick BURTZ (BURTS) and Rachel INMAN.
Abraham WRIGHT died 9 November 1858 in Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Abraham WRIGHT
Abraham WRIGHT married 
Anna BURTZ (BURTS)
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Anna BURTZ (BURTS) was the child of Frederick BURTZ (BURTS) and Rachel INMAN
Anna BURTZ (BURTS)Marriage place:
Anna BURTZ (BURTS) was the child of Frederick BURTZ (BURTS) and Rachel INMAN
Children of Abraham WRIGHT and Anna BURTZ (BURTS)
George Washington WRIGHTBorn: 4 December 1820, , South Carolina, USA
Died: 14 July 1864, Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
Died: 14 July 1864, Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
Married: Eliza Jane GRESHAM 20 November 1843
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Birth — 17964 September 1796
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1820 Birth of ChildGeorge Washington WRIGHT was born 4 December 1820, , South Carolina, USA
Abraham was 24 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1854 Death of Spouse/PartnerAnna BURTZ (BURTS) died 8 November 1854, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Grave
In Memory
Of
Abraham Wright
Born Sept 4th A.D. 1796
Died Nov 9th A.D. 1838
Aged 62 years 2 months and 5 days
Inscription:
Come hither ye friends, brethren and children dear, Behold your kind friend, brother and father, near beneath this in calm repose his body lies, while his soul sings redemption beyond the skies.
Flat Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Rocky Mount Meriwether County Georgia, USA
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Death — 18589 November 1858
Meriwether, Georgia, USA
He died at the age of 62.
FINAL RESTING PLACE
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Burial details for Abraham:
Flat Rock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Rocky Mount Meriwether County Georgia, USA
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Last updated: 3/25/2025 2:03:58 PM
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Carolina is from the Latin word for Charles (Carolus) honoring King Charles I of England (who made the original land grant in 1629). South Carolina was formed in 1729, when the Carolina colony was divided in two. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1729 - Crown Colony of Carolina
1729 - 1788 - Crown Colony of South Carolina
May 23, 1788 - South Carolina becomes 8th U.S. state
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