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Birth	:	25 Apr 1845 Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 1928 Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5421982, -96.6988983
Description	:	Spouse: Mary I. Lefforge born Jan 1849 Children: Jennie Nellie born Jan 24, 1885 in Minnehaha County died Nov 9, 1978, Los Angeles (Stoughton) Emma Carpenter born May 9, 1892 in Minnehaha County (Will Webster) Frank R. born about 1869 in Iowa John born about 1872 in Iowa Jane W. born about 1874 in Iowa http://www.mtpleasantsf.com/featured-resident/milton-wright/ Milton Wright "Milton Wright, a prominent and influential citizen of Minnehaha county who has been identified with agricultural interests in this state for about a third of a century, now owns and operates a farm of three hundred and twenty acres comprising the south half of section 30,... Read More	Spouse: Mary I. Lefforge born Jan 1849 Children: Jennie Nellie born Jan 24, 1885 in Minnehaha County died Nov 9, 1978, Los Angeles (Stoughton) Emma Carpenter born May 9, 1892 in Minnehaha County (Will Webster) Frank R. born about 1869 in Iowa John born about 1872 in Iowa Jane W. born about 1874 in Iowa http://www.mtpleasantsf.com/featured-resident/milton-wright/ Milton Wright "Milton Wright, a prominent and influential citizen of Minnehaha county who has been identified with agricultural interests in this state for about a third of a century, now owns and operates a farm of three hundred and twenty acres comprising the south half of section 30, Valley Springs township. His birth occured in Des Moines county, Iowa on the 25th of April, 1845, his parents being John and Mary (Bridges) Wright, the former a native of New York and the latter of Indiana. Their marriage was celebrated in the hawkeye state. It was in 1833 that John Wright settled in Iowa, purchasing land from the government in Des Moines county for two dollars and a quarter per acre. In that state he spent the remainder of his life, passing away at the age of sixty-four years, while his wife lived to be almost eighty-four years old. Milton Wright attended the common schools in the acquirement of an education and when a young man of twenty-two years wedded Miss Mary I. Lefforge. It was in March, 1882, that he came from Iowa to South Dakota, purchasing one hundred and sixty acres of his present farm in Valley Springs township, Minnehaha county. He operated that tract successfully for a number of years and in 1908 extended its boundaries by purchasing an adjoining quarter section, so that his holdings now comprise the south half of section 30. His undertakings as an agriculturalist have been attended with a gratifying measure of success and he has long been numbered among the substantial, representative and respected citizens of his community. To Mr. and Mrs. Wright have been born seven children, four of whom survive, as follows: Frank, who follows farming in Valley Springs township; John, who is a resident of Larchwood, Lyon county, Iowa; Nellie, who is the wife of Albert Stoughton, an agriculturalist of Split Rock township, Minnehaha county; and Emma C., at home. Mr. Wright is a staunch democrat and has been a factor in local politics for years. He served on the school board for more than thirty years, held the office of justice of the peace for a number of years and has also served on the town board, of which he is a member at the present time. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons, which he joined in 1875, now belonging to Unity Lodge, No. 130, of Sioux Falls. His wife is a devoted and consistent member of the Baptist church. The long period of his residence here has made him widely and favorably known, for he has always followed the most straightforward business methods and the highest and most honorable standards in public and private life." George W. Kingsbury, History of Dakota Territory, Vol. 5 (Chicago: S. J. Clarke, 1915) pp. 940 – 941. Milton Wright is buried in the family lot in Block 20 – Lot 1 of the cemetery. He was buried on August 5, 1928, having lived to the age of 83 years. His wife, Mary Italy, lived for another two years, dying in 1930 at the age of 81 years. Also interred in the family lot are several of the Wright's children.

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Milton Wright's memorial is located at: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Milton Wright death?
Milton Wright death on 5 Aug 1928 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Milton Wright's memorial?
Latitude: 43.5421982
Longitude: -96.6988983

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Italy Lefforge Wright

(1849 - 1930)

Siblings

Cassie Wright Barr

(1849 - 1914)

Harriet Lavina Wright Currey

(1857 - 1937)

Laura Wright Simpson-Jewell

(1862 - 1937)

Children

Jennie H Wright

(1873 - 1902)

Mary I Wright

(1882 - 1883)

Nellie Blanch Wright Stoughton

(1885 - 1978)

Milton Wright Jr.

(1888 - 1991)

Emma Wright Webster

(1892 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5421982, -96.6988983

2. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5438423, -96.6973495

3. Sons of Israel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5435410, -96.6966400

4. Hills of Rest Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 43.5483017, -96.6821976

5. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5257988, -96.7133026

6. Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5423000, -96.7279100

7. Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5786018, -96.7117004

8. Minnehaha County Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6025009, -96.7003021

9. Monson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5146970, -96.5990070

10. Forest Home Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5328382, -96.8054295

11. Berg Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6122017, -96.7514038

12. South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6228800, -96.6776300

13. Hokenson Cemetery
East Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5338650, -96.5854450

14. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877991, -96.5919037

15. Bethel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5872002, -96.8107986

16. Springdale Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4746590, -96.5944595

17. Peterson Cemetery
Renner, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6403900, -96.7534300

18. Swedona Covenant Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6394100, -96.6311500

19. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

20. South Beaver Valley Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5592003, -96.5366974

21. Grandview Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4482994, -96.5811005

22. Beaver Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Valley Springs, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5871680, -96.5324020

23. Dalemoe Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6698000, -96.7715600

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000