William Wright was born in about 1822 at Shipton under Wychwood in Oxfordshire. He was baptised at Shipton under Wychwood parish church on 10 March 1822, as the son of John and Lucy Wright, of Shipton. His father was a labourer. [1] [2] [3]
William Wright, bachelor, of full age, a labourer, of Shipton, son of John Wright, labourer; and Mary Anne Venvell, spinster, of full age, a gloveress, of Shipton, daughter of George Venvell, labourer; were married at the parish church of Shipton under Wychwood in Oxfordshire on 12 November 1844. [2]
In 1851 William Wright was living at Shipton under Wychwood with his wife Mary Ann and their daughters. His age was given as 29, implying a birth date in 1821 or 1822. His birthplace was given as Shipton, Oxfordshire. He was an agricultural labourer. [3]
In 1861 William was living at Shipton under Wychwood with his wife and their children. His age was given as 39, implying a birth date in 1821 or 1822. His birthplace was given as Shipton, Oxfordshire. He was an agricultural labourer. [4]
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