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William Wright

CavanShercock (Cavan)

I am looking for information on William Wright born circa 1808 who married a Jane and had a daughter named

Emily Jane Wright 1874-1923 who married a James Parker born 1881

Emily and James had three chioldren

Ruth b 1914

Evilyn May b 1915

Emily Jane b 1919 - Emily was my mother and married a Daniel Keogh

The family were living in Darkley Shercock Co Cavan around 1910.

My grandfather James Parker was a lanourer and served in the British Army.

Any information gratefully received

Donald Keogh - keogh99@hotmail.com

Donald KEOGH

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Hi Donal,

Getting information back circa 1808 is extremely difficult.  I know someone however who has been searching for a William Wright's family from Bailieborough, he was a doctor.  I will take your post to her attention  The Post Office in Shercock in 1911 was run by James Wright (locally the name was pronounced Rrit).  I have located James Parker & Emily's marriage in 1912.  

Using Rootsireland.ie I  found a death for William Wright Date of Death:17-Sep-1888
Age:81Parish / District: SHERCOCK Address: Corravilla County:Co. Cavan
Denomination:Church Of Ireland
Sex: Male
Graveyard: SHERCOCK C.I.
Parish: SHERCOCK, Co. Cavan

The next time I get a chance I will see can I find the grave, I have some photos of the headstones there but not of any for William.  

In the Tithe Applotments there is a James Wright, John & a Widow Wright living in Shercock in 1825, they could be part of his family

I have also come across a William Wright father of James Wright who was in the RIC, unsure if he is part of your family.

Sorry, I am unable help you any further.  

Regards Carmel

Bailieborough CavanIrelandXO Volunteer

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