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Rev William Parson “Parson Billy” Wright

Birth	:	15 Dec 1830 Lincoln County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 1905 St. Clair County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.1072006, -87.8244019
Description	:	Rev. William P. Wright, pastor of the Wright Creek Baptist Church, was born in Lincoln County, Missouri December 15, 1830, his parents being William Wright, originally of Washington County, Kentucky, born in 1808, and Ann (Thomas) Wright, also a Kentuckian by birth, born in 1812. They were married in 1830, and have seven children living: William P., Elizabeth P., Morgan, Martin V., Nancy J., Milton F., and Henry F. One son, Thomas J., died in June, 1875. Coming to Missouri the senior Wright settled in Lincoln County in 1830, and after remaining there four years moved to this county (then... Read More	Rev. William P. Wright, pastor of the Wright Creek Baptist Church, was born in Lincoln County, Missouri December 15, 1830, his parents being William Wright, originally of Washington County, Kentucky, born in 1808, and Ann (Thomas) Wright, also a Kentuckian by birth, born in 1812. They were married in 1830, and have seven children living: William P., Elizabeth P., Morgan, Martin V., Nancy J., Milton F., and Henry F. One son, Thomas J., died in June, 1875. Coming to Missouri the senior Wright settled in Lincoln County in 1830, and after remaining there four years moved to this county (then Rives) and located in Jackson Township, where he entered eighty acres of land from the government. In 1840 selling out he bought 160 acres in Butler Township, but disposed of this in 1849 and purchased eighty acres in this township, where he remained until his death, February 15, 1854. Mrs. Wright, after being a widow for two years, married James Addington, of this county, and died in 1867. The subject of this sketch when a boy had limited advantages for acquiring an education, and being a great lover of books he was determined to prepare himself for a life of usefulness. While applying his mind to mathematics and somewhat to the sciences, he took a deep interest in the study of the Bible, and later became well versed in its truths and doctrines, which he at once put in practice. He was licensed to preach in 1854, and in 1855 was ordained a Baptist preacher by Revs. Peter Brown and James Cole, of this county. Since his ordination he has been pastor of different churches, and has been occupied in missionary work, in the old path association. His farm in section 8 contains 160 acres. He is actively engaged in farming and has done much surveying, being well learned in the principles of that science. His wife and five of his children are members of Wright Creek Church. Mr. W. married Miss Elizabeth Crabtree, of Benton County, December 18, 1850. They have eight children living: Columbus born October 24, 1851, and died August 31, 1852, Missouri A., Andrew E., W. *** Extra Notes * Name : Rev. Wright, William Polk/ Patterson, Jr. Birth : 15 December 1830 Lincoln County, Missouri Parents : William Polk & Nancy Ann (Thomas) Wright. Death : 23 June 1905 Valhalla, St. Clair Co., Mo. ***

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Rev William Parson “Parson Billy” Wright's memorial is located at: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford County, USA.
When did Rev William Parson “Parson Billy” Wright death?
Rev William Parson “Parson Billy” Wright death on 23 Jun 1905 in St. Clair County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 39.1072006
Longitude: -87.8244019

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Leta Crabtree Wright

(1829 - 1911)

Children

Lorenzo Dow Wright

(1857 - 1929)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Porterville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1072006, -87.8244019

2. Faught-Lionberger Cemetery
Dogwood, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0897636, -87.8014145

3. Prairie Cemetery
Oblong, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0780560, -87.8616670

4. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Licking Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0780920, -87.8622360

5. Dix Cemetery
Prairie Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1584760, -87.8359380

6. Grand Prairie Cemetery
Prairie Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0803000, -87.7420000

7. Cox Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1693993, -87.7778015

8. Harmony Cemetery
Bellair, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1154594, -87.9231949

9. Johnson Cemetery
Licking Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1636230, -87.8940260

10. Kirk Cemetery
Robinson, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0347214, -87.7786102

11. Olive Branch Cemetery
Martinsville, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1897049, -87.8210877

12. Newlin Cemetery
Robinson, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0625000, -87.7311020

13. Randolph Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0786018, -87.9321976

14. Mount Olive Cemetery
Melrose, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1743270, -87.7394220

15. Bellair Cemetery
Annapolis, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1403160, -87.9389191

16. White Oak Cemetery
Oblong, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0683327, -87.9366684

17. Ball Cemetery
Hutsonville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1138992, -87.7016983

18. Guyer Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1474991, -87.7114029

19. Rains Cemetery
Annapolis, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1507301, -87.7099533

20. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Marshall, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2072220, -87.8152771

21. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Robinson, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0734420, -87.7017360

22. Davis-Brown Cemetery
Robinson, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0324720, -87.7340210

23. Butternut-Willow Creek Cemetery
Moonshine, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2050400, -87.8888910

24. Plymouth Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1861000, -87.7221985