Richard Wright (abt. 1715 - 1773)

Descendants

Died 1773 at about age 58 in Louisa, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

Richard was born about 1715, possibly the son of George and Elizabeth McGhee Wright. In 1749, Richard obtained land along the Little Rock Creek from Goodwin Price. He and his wife Mary (___) transferred to their son Richard Jr. 130 acres from Louisa & Hanover co on the east fork of the Little Rocky Creek adjoining his property and 50 acres to William Wright both in 1757. In 1769, he was appointed surveyor of roads. Richard's will was dated Jan 1773, and probated Mar 1773 in Louisa Co, VA. He named his wife Mary, and split his land evenly between his sons: Clayburn, Bartelott (Bartlett) and David. He mentions his deceased son, John and a daughter Clorenda Snelson. He mentions that his sons William and Richard Jr. had already received their share. He also mentions grandaughter Sarah Sims, and other children: Lamender, David, Mary, Betty, Candace, Bartelott and Clayburn.

Children are believed to be:

1. Richard Jr.

2. William

3. Clayburn

4. Bartelott (Bartlett)

5. David

6. John

7. Lamender (Amanda Lucinda) married William Elliot Lee

8. Mary

9. Betty

10 Clorender (Clarinda) married (___) Snelson, possibly Nathaniel

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Richard was born after 1720. He passed away in 1773.

Property

Deed Book A, p. 492, Grantor: Goodwin Trice, Grantee: Richard Wright, Date: 21-Jun-1749; Goodwin Trice of Louisa Co., Planter, to Richard Wright of same #6 20s for 33 acres on lower side of the main body of Little Rockey Creek ... adjoining sd. Trice, Robert Sims, dec'd., a little below the old Mill. Sig. Goodwin Trtice wit. Charles Barrett, John Pettus, Robt. Garland, John Longan.

Will

Will Book 2, Will Date: 2/18/1773 for Richard Wright of Louisa County Written 7 Jan. 1773

I lent unto my beloved wife Mary Wright all the tract of land whereon I now live..

Item 1 unto my son Clayborn Wright 1 after my wife's decease one third part of the tract of land where on I now live to include the dwelling houses and what other houses that shall be on the third part.

Item unto my son Bartelott Wright after my wife decease one third part of the tract of land where on I now live to be laid off to him on both sides of the South fork of Little Rocky Creek.

Item unto my son David Wright one third part or remainder of the tract of land where on I now live after my wife decease.

Item where as when my son John died he left by a verbal will to my son Clayborn Wright effects to the amount of about three pounds value and as I've never paid the same to my son Clayborn my will and desire is that the sum of three pounds be paid him out of my estate.

Item I lend unto my beloved wife all the remainder of my estate, and after her decease it be divided as followeth---Item, unto my son Clayborn Wright Ten Pounds currt. money. Item I give unto my daughter Clorender Snelson one cow and calf and two sheep, to her, her heirs and assign forever, Item my will and desire is that my sons Wm. Wright and Richard Wright have no part of my estate as I have already given them their parts. Item, I have given my son David Wright a feather bed my will is that the value of it be deduced out of his part of my personal estate, Item I give unto my grand daughter Sarah Sims one feather bed and furniture to her heirs and assign forever Item My will and desire is that all the remaining parts of my estate be equally divided among my children hereafter named Lamonder Wright, David Wright, Mary Wright, Betty Wright, Candace Wright, Bartelott Wright and Clayborn Wright to them their heirs and assign forever. Item I constitute and appoint my sons Wm. Wright, David Wright and Bartelott Wright my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day year before written. Wit: John Smith, Thomas Coleman, Thomas Smith Richard (his mark) Wright

Will Book 2, p. 159 - Bond of David & Bartelot Wright, Exors. of est. of RICHARD WRIGHT. Sec: John Smith, Wm. Smith. Amt.: L1000. Dated & rcd. 8 Feb. 1773. Signed: David Wright, Bartelot Wright, David Wright, Bartelot Wright, John Smith, William Smith.

Will Book 2, p. 160 - Inventory of est. of RICHARD WRIGHT. Dated 15 Mch. 1773. Amt.: L114-14-4. Rcd. Feb. 1773. Apprs. John Smith, Wm. Pettus, Wm. Wash.

Sources

See also:

• Probate Record
• Genealogical and Ancestral Notes: ser. 1, v. 2. 47 families of Robinson Ancestors, Ancestors of John Edwin Robinson and His Sister Stella Adolphus Robinson of Alabama, Louisiana and Texas
• Louisa County, Virginia Will Book 2, 2/18/1773, Written 7 Jan. 1773