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Asahel Wright

Birth	:	8 Oct 1721 Wapping, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	4 Dec 1816 Wapping, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5416670, -72.5973020
Description	:	Son of Judah Wright II & Mary Mercy Hoyt. An incident connected with the marriage of Lucy Waite, the widow of Reuben Bardwell, with Asahel Wright of Deerfield: The mother of Asahel had for some time been urging him to get married. Reuben Bardwell was a well-to-do Deerfield man when he brought his young bride home, and the next Sunday the were at church, as were Asahel and his mother. He whispered to his mother, saying to her that when he could find such a girl as Lucy, why, he wouldn't hesitate to get married. Reuben died in three months. After... Read More	Son of Judah Wright II & Mary Mercy Hoyt. An incident connected with the marriage of Lucy Waite, the widow of Reuben Bardwell, with Asahel Wright of Deerfield: The mother of Asahel had for some time been urging him to get married. Reuben Bardwell was a well-to-do Deerfield man when he brought his young bride home, and the next Sunday the were at church, as were Asahel and his mother. He whispered to his mother, saying to her that when he could find such a girl as Lucy, why, he wouldn't hesitate to get married. Reuben died in three months. After a suitable time his mother called his attention to the matter and he, nothing loth, sought an interview with the young widow, offered her his heart and hand and was accepted. They lived in Deerfield. They lived together 64 years. They had 9 children. She was married to Reuben BARDWELL (son of Dea. Thomas BARDWELL and Sarah BELDING) in 1749. Reuben BARDWELL was born on 2 Nov 1723 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was married to Asahel WRIGHT (son of Judah WRIGHT and Mary (Mercy) HOYT) on 2 Feb 1750 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. Asahel WRIGHT was born on 8 Oct 1721 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 Dec 1816 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Settled in Wapping; selectman 5 years; ordained deacon Dec. 26, 1760; he was a plain man with plain habits; it is told, as characteristic of the man, that he left directions to have no brass nails on his coffin, and that flax strings should be used in place on the usual iron handles. Brass headed nails were commonly used on the coffin lid to mark the initials and age of the occupant; he went to an extreme far less offensive to good taste than the funeral display often dictated by vanity or fashion in our day. His mother had been urging him to marry; when Reuben Bardwell came into meeting with his bride, Asahel whispered to his mother, "I'll get married when I can find another like her;" when Lucy was left a widow 3 months later, his mother did not fail to remind him of his remark and urge him to action. Lucy WAITE and Asahel WRIGHT had the following children: +10 i. Lucy WRIGHT (born on 12 Jan 1751). +11 ii. Mary WRIGHT (born on 11 Aug 1752). +12 iii. Mercy WRIGHT (born on 2 Sep 1754). 13 iv. Lois WRIGHT was born on 1 Nov 1756 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Nov 1758 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. 14 v. Judah WRIGHT was born on 1 Mar 1759 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jan 1770 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. 15 vi. Son WRIGHT was born on 5 Apr 1763 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Died Young +16 vii. Lois WRIGHT (born on 9 Jan 1766). +17 viii. Asahel WRIGHT (born on 19 Dec 1767). +18 ix. Judah WRIGHT (born on 4 Sep 1772).

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Where is Asahel Wright's memorial?
Asahel Wright's memorial is located at: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin County, USA.
When did Asahel Wright death?
Asahel Wright death on 4 Dec 1816 in Wapping, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Asahel Wright's memorial?
Latitude: 42.5416670
Longitude: -72.5973020

Family Members:

Parent

Judah Wright Jr.

(1677 - 1747)

Mary Hoyt Wright

(1684 - 1769)

Spouse

Lucy Waite Wright

(1721 - 1814)

Siblings

Sarah Wright Childs

(1713 - 1797)

Deacon Noah Wright

(1716 - 1797)

Children

Lucy Wright Sanderson

(1751 - 1824)

(1756 - 1758)

(1759 - 1770)

(1761 - 1762)

(1763 - 1763)

(1767 - 1828)

(1772 - 1823)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5416670, -72.5973020

2. Old Deerfield Burying Ground
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5449982, -72.6097031

3. Savage Farm Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5336700, -72.6245300

4. Baptist Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5555992, -72.6258011

5. East Deerfield Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5555992, -72.5642014

6. North Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5635100, -72.6249200

7. Calvary Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5764008, -72.6138992

8. Mater Dolorosa Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5758000, -72.6165000

9. Old Catholic Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5795753, -72.6064215

10. Green River Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5804400, -72.6052500

11. Pine Nook Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5086300, -72.5661400

12. Locust Hill Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5394700, -72.5363400

13. Elm Grove Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5418600, -72.5359000

14. Hawks Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5555992, -72.6583023

15. Old South Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5232500, -72.5360300

16. Burnham Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5875300, -72.5720140

17. Mill River Cemetery
Deerfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5011890, -72.6377770

18. Federal Street Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5941400, -72.5977300

19. Lower Meadow Cemetery
Greenfield, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5945600, -72.6200300

20. Cosby Family Cemetery
Shelburne, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5566400, -72.6702100

21. Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5836200, -72.5471600

22. Fairway Avenue Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5924270, -72.5646970

23. Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery
Montague, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5846000, -72.5469400

24. North Sunderland Cemetery
Sunderland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4972000, -72.5492020