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John Wright

Birth	:	24 Dec 1823 Jefferson County, New York, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 1896
Burial	:	Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4055000, -93.0618000
Description	:	Son of Reuben & Polly Hollenbeck Wright. He married Elizabeth Finster. The following was contributed by Robert Fahey From the 1883 book History of Hardin County Iowa: John Wright was born in Jefferson county, New York, December 24, 1823. His parents were natives of Vermont, and located in Jefferson county, New York at a very early day. His father was Reuben Wright, and mother Polly (Hollenbeck) Wright. The old gentleman cut out two farms in this county. He died in 1848. The mother died in 1872 in Hardin county. The... Read More	Son of Reuben & Polly Hollenbeck Wright. He married Elizabeth Finster. The following was contributed by Robert Fahey From the 1883 book History of Hardin County Iowa: John Wright was born in Jefferson county, New York, December 24, 1823. His parents were natives of Vermont, and located in Jefferson county, New York at a very early day. His father was Reuben Wright, and mother Polly (Hollenbeck) Wright. The old gentleman cut out two farms in this county. He died in 1848. The mother died in 1872 in Hardin county. The educational advantages of John were obtained in the select schools of his native place. In 1844 he married Elizabeth Finster, who was born August 7, 1823. She was the daughter of John and Nancy Finster. Her parents both died in New York. After their marriage they lived with the parents of Mr. Wright until the death of his father. They still continued on the farm, until 1855, when it was sold, and Mr. Wright with his family and mother came to Iowa, and spent the first winter in Delaware county among friends, and in the spring of 1856 came to Hardin county, locating at Steamboat Rock, and continued in the mercantile business three years. He then sold out and commenced farming, and has continued in that business till the present time. They have one child -- Carrie E., now Mrs. L. E. Campbell. Mr. Wright has two hundred acres of good land in Clay township.

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Where is John Wright's memorial?
John Wright's memorial is located at: Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA.
When did John Wright death?
John Wright death on 14 Jan 1896 in
Where are the coordinates of the John Wright's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4055000
Longitude: -93.0618000

Family Members:

Parent

Polly Hollenbeck Wright

(1790 - 1874)

Spouse

Elisabeth Finster Wright

(1824 - 1916)

Children

Caroline Elizabeth “Carrie” Wright Campbell

(1845 - 1895)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

2. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

3. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

4. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

6. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

7. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

8. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

9. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

10. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

11. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

12. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

13. East Friesland Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4858017, -93.0046997

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

15. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

16. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

17. German Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4996000, -93.0095000

18. Shiloh Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

19. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

20. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

21. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

22. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

24. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011