FOOTNOTES:[1]From Episcopal Registers of the See of Lichfield.[2]“On Tuesday morning, at this place, aged 78, Mrs. Hannah Wright: whose pious and amiable disposition endeared her to those friends, her very delicate state of health, and long retirement had confined the knowledge of her virtues, and the poor will have to lament the loss of a kind benefactress. She was eldest sister to R.J. Wright, M.D., and to the late eminent painter, Joseph Wright, Esqre.”—Derby Mercury, Nov. 7, 1810.[3]Richard Wright was a marine painter of Liverpool, born 1735, died 1775, who painted “The Fishery,” which was engraved by Wollett.[4]Sir Joshua Reynolds and Mortimer were also pupils under Hudson, who, Lord Oxford tells us, pleased the country gentlemen “with his honest similitudes, fair tied wigs, blue velvet coats, and white satin waistcoats, which he bestowed liberally on his customers.” Hudson, however, though an Artist of little imagination, was a sound painter and probably a good master.[5]Denby published several music books, a collection of hymn tunes, sonatinos and rondas for the harpsichord.[6]We here transcribe the Rules of the Derby Assembly of about this period; they are interesting and curious—RULESTo be observed in the Ladies’ Assembly in Derby.1.—No Attorney’s Clerk shall be admitted.2.—No Shopkeeper, or any of his or her Family shall be admitted, except Mr. Franceys.3.—No Lady shall be allowed to Dance in a long white Apron.4.—All young Ladies in Mantuas shall pay 2s. 6d.5.—No Miss in a Coat shall Dance without Leave of the Lady of the Assembly.6.—Whosoever shall transgress any of these Rules, shall be turned out of the Assembly Room.Several of the above-mentionedRuleshaving of late been broke through, they are now Printed by our order, and signed by Us, the present Ladies and Governors of the Assembly.ANNE BARNES.DOROTHY EVERY.ELISABETH EYRE.BRIDGET BAILEY.R. FITZHERBERT.HESTER MUNDY.[7]The first Exhibition was held in April, 1760. The Catalogue of 1761 has two satirical subjects after Hogarth, and that for 1762 has a preface from the pen of Dr. Johnson. There were no Exhibitions in 1779, 81, and 82, nor were there any between 1783 and 1790. The last was in 1791.[8]The sitters in this picture were old John Wilson, an inmate of the Devonshire almshouses, Mr. Burdett, and the artist himself.[9]Captain Salmon, who then lived at Breadsall Priory, near Derby, sat to Wright as Romeo.[10]The Frontispiece Plate in this volume is taken from this painting, now in the possession of the Honourable Mrs. Griffith, Yoxall Lodge, Staffordshire.[11]“The Mr. Hurleston who went with Mr. Wright of Derby, to Italy in 1773, was my great uncle. He was a very promising young artist, but immediately after his return to this country, was killed by lightning while riding across Salisbury Plain in a storm. His name occurs in the early catalogues of the Royal Academy.”—Extract from a letter from F. Y. Hurleston, President of the Incorporated Society of British Artists, August, 1850.[12]This has reference to the first voyage of his nephew, Richard Wright, in the service of the East India Company; two other members of the family were previously in that service.[13]Now in the possession of the writer, with many other sketches.[14]Simpson’sHistory of Derby.[15]There is little doubt that this is John Downman, R.A.[16]It is recorded that Catherine, Empress of Russia, purchased pictures by the most eminent masters in every capital of Europe, and when she died in 1796, she left at the Hermitage 1,383 valuable paintings. Of these only eight belonged to the English school.[17]No. 321. The Old Man and Death.—Society of Artists’ Exhibition.[18]J. Whitehurst, a celebrated Machinist, and Author of the “Theory of the Earth.”[19]Osias Humphrey, miniature painter and R.A., was in Italy about this time with Romney.[20]Anna Romana Wright, daughter of Joseph and Anne Wright.[21]Hannah Wright, daughter of Richard and Sarah Wright.[22]The Bishop of Derry.[23]From a memo.:—“Entered Mrs. Sproule’s House 9th Nov., 1775. My horse went to Ward’s Livery Stable 29th Dec., 1775.”[24]No. 147 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“An Eruption of Mount Vesuvius.”No. 148 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“The Annual Girandolo at the Castle of St. Angelo at Rome.”[25]Redgrave’s Century of Painters.[26]Life of Richard Wilson.[27]St. Helen’s.[28]Hutton, in his “History of Derby,” says—“1601. A woman burnt in Windmill Pit, for poisoning her husband.” From this it appears it was the usual place of execution for criminals for many years.[29]Joan Waste, blind from her birth, the daughter of a poor barber, in the parish of All Hallowes (All Saints’), was, at the age of 22, burnt as a heretic in Windmill Pit, just outside the town. She was a godly woman, learned in the Holy Scriptures, which she was diligent in getting read to her, and condemned for denying transubstantiation, and after being taken to All Saints’ Church to hear a sermon on herself, she was burnt on the first of August, 1556.[30]Chichester: Printed by Dennett Jaques. 1783.[31]Cynthia—Same as Diana, who by some is supposed to have presided over the moon. So called from her having been born at Cynthus.[32]Calpe, Mount—Synonymous with Gibraltar.[33]Elliott, General, was appointed to the command of Gibraltar in 1776, and defended it at the siege in 1783. In 1787 he was created Lord Heathfield, Baron Gibraltar.[34]Curtis, Captain Rodger, of the Marine Brigade, afterwards knighted for his gallant conduct in rescuing the enemy from the burning ships, on September 14th, 1782, to which allusion is made in verses 5 and 6.[35]John Williams.[36]“Harp Alley” Shoe Lane, London, was the market for house signs before they were abolished.[37]Boydell.[38]In the possession of the late Lord Overstone at the time of his decease.[39]The Painter.[40]Gibbon, the Historian of Rome.[41]Now in the possession of Lord Belper.[42]Now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, D. D.[43]Author of “Louisa, a Poetical Novel,” 1782, and “Original Sonnets,” 1799.[44]These interesting portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Hayley are now in the possession of the Rev. German Buckston.[45]Now in possession of the writer.[46]The Society of Arts, who built the Lyceum.[47]When St. Alkmund’s Church was re-built, the tablet was removed from the pillar and affixed to the wall of the South Porch.[48]“Monthly Magazine,” October 17th, 1797.[49]For many years a “Grand Musical Festival” was held in Derby, in October, and produced large sums in aid of the General Infirmary. The best musical talent of the day was engaged. On this occasion, the oratorios, “The Messiah,” “The Creation,” “Judas Maccabeus,” and “Israel in Egypt,” and a selection from Handel, Boyce, etc., were performed in All Saints’ Church, in which Madame Catalani, Miss Travis, Mrs. Shepley, and Mrs. Bianchi, Mr. Harrison, Messrs. Goss, Elliott, Whall, and Bartleman took part. The Chorus was supported by the celebrated Female Singers from Lancashire; also by performers from the Ancient and Vocal Concerts, London, and from various Cathedrals. Messrs. Harrison and Greatorex conducted the orchestra of 150 performers. A ball took place in the New Assembly Room, and two grand concerts in the theatre. On the first day a sermon was preached by the Archbishop of York, the offertory amounting to £354.Infirmary Donations.—Messrs. Cade and Chappell, being monies received at the Exhibition at the Town Hall of the late Mr. Wright’s pictures, £7 13s. 0d.—(Derby Mercury, Dec. 4, 1810.)[50]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.[51]Engraved by Mayer. See list.[52]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.[53]Engraved in “line.” See list.[54]Engraved. See list of Engravings.[55]Engraved and also etched.[56]atoiengraved. See list of Engravings.[57]Engraved. See list.[58]This print is often miscalled the Family of Wright, of Derby.[59]The original painting is now in the Derby Art Gallery.[60]The original painting is now in the National Gallery.[61]Wedgwood’s Medallion of Dr. Darwin, with his arms resting upon a table, is taken from Wright’s painting of the Doctor, now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, Esq., The Fern, Buxton.
[1]From Episcopal Registers of the See of Lichfield.
[1]From Episcopal Registers of the See of Lichfield.
[2]“On Tuesday morning, at this place, aged 78, Mrs. Hannah Wright: whose pious and amiable disposition endeared her to those friends, her very delicate state of health, and long retirement had confined the knowledge of her virtues, and the poor will have to lament the loss of a kind benefactress. She was eldest sister to R.J. Wright, M.D., and to the late eminent painter, Joseph Wright, Esqre.”—Derby Mercury, Nov. 7, 1810.
[2]“On Tuesday morning, at this place, aged 78, Mrs. Hannah Wright: whose pious and amiable disposition endeared her to those friends, her very delicate state of health, and long retirement had confined the knowledge of her virtues, and the poor will have to lament the loss of a kind benefactress. She was eldest sister to R.J. Wright, M.D., and to the late eminent painter, Joseph Wright, Esqre.”—Derby Mercury, Nov. 7, 1810.
[3]Richard Wright was a marine painter of Liverpool, born 1735, died 1775, who painted “The Fishery,” which was engraved by Wollett.
[3]Richard Wright was a marine painter of Liverpool, born 1735, died 1775, who painted “The Fishery,” which was engraved by Wollett.
[4]Sir Joshua Reynolds and Mortimer were also pupils under Hudson, who, Lord Oxford tells us, pleased the country gentlemen “with his honest similitudes, fair tied wigs, blue velvet coats, and white satin waistcoats, which he bestowed liberally on his customers.” Hudson, however, though an Artist of little imagination, was a sound painter and probably a good master.
[4]Sir Joshua Reynolds and Mortimer were also pupils under Hudson, who, Lord Oxford tells us, pleased the country gentlemen “with his honest similitudes, fair tied wigs, blue velvet coats, and white satin waistcoats, which he bestowed liberally on his customers.” Hudson, however, though an Artist of little imagination, was a sound painter and probably a good master.
[5]Denby published several music books, a collection of hymn tunes, sonatinos and rondas for the harpsichord.
[5]Denby published several music books, a collection of hymn tunes, sonatinos and rondas for the harpsichord.
[6]We here transcribe the Rules of the Derby Assembly of about this period; they are interesting and curious—RULESTo be observed in the Ladies’ Assembly in Derby.1.—No Attorney’s Clerk shall be admitted.2.—No Shopkeeper, or any of his or her Family shall be admitted, except Mr. Franceys.3.—No Lady shall be allowed to Dance in a long white Apron.4.—All young Ladies in Mantuas shall pay 2s. 6d.5.—No Miss in a Coat shall Dance without Leave of the Lady of the Assembly.6.—Whosoever shall transgress any of these Rules, shall be turned out of the Assembly Room.Several of the above-mentionedRuleshaving of late been broke through, they are now Printed by our order, and signed by Us, the present Ladies and Governors of the Assembly.ANNE BARNES.DOROTHY EVERY.ELISABETH EYRE.BRIDGET BAILEY.R. FITZHERBERT.HESTER MUNDY.
[6]We here transcribe the Rules of the Derby Assembly of about this period; they are interesting and curious—
RULES
To be observed in the Ladies’ Assembly in Derby.
1.—No Attorney’s Clerk shall be admitted.
2.—No Shopkeeper, or any of his or her Family shall be admitted, except Mr. Franceys.
3.—No Lady shall be allowed to Dance in a long white Apron.
4.—All young Ladies in Mantuas shall pay 2s. 6d.
5.—No Miss in a Coat shall Dance without Leave of the Lady of the Assembly.
6.—Whosoever shall transgress any of these Rules, shall be turned out of the Assembly Room.
Several of the above-mentionedRuleshaving of late been broke through, they are now Printed by our order, and signed by Us, the present Ladies and Governors of the Assembly.
ANNE BARNES.DOROTHY EVERY.ELISABETH EYRE.BRIDGET BAILEY.R. FITZHERBERT.HESTER MUNDY.
[7]The first Exhibition was held in April, 1760. The Catalogue of 1761 has two satirical subjects after Hogarth, and that for 1762 has a preface from the pen of Dr. Johnson. There were no Exhibitions in 1779, 81, and 82, nor were there any between 1783 and 1790. The last was in 1791.
[7]The first Exhibition was held in April, 1760. The Catalogue of 1761 has two satirical subjects after Hogarth, and that for 1762 has a preface from the pen of Dr. Johnson. There were no Exhibitions in 1779, 81, and 82, nor were there any between 1783 and 1790. The last was in 1791.
[8]The sitters in this picture were old John Wilson, an inmate of the Devonshire almshouses, Mr. Burdett, and the artist himself.
[8]The sitters in this picture were old John Wilson, an inmate of the Devonshire almshouses, Mr. Burdett, and the artist himself.
[9]Captain Salmon, who then lived at Breadsall Priory, near Derby, sat to Wright as Romeo.
[9]Captain Salmon, who then lived at Breadsall Priory, near Derby, sat to Wright as Romeo.
[10]The Frontispiece Plate in this volume is taken from this painting, now in the possession of the Honourable Mrs. Griffith, Yoxall Lodge, Staffordshire.
[10]The Frontispiece Plate in this volume is taken from this painting, now in the possession of the Honourable Mrs. Griffith, Yoxall Lodge, Staffordshire.
[11]“The Mr. Hurleston who went with Mr. Wright of Derby, to Italy in 1773, was my great uncle. He was a very promising young artist, but immediately after his return to this country, was killed by lightning while riding across Salisbury Plain in a storm. His name occurs in the early catalogues of the Royal Academy.”—Extract from a letter from F. Y. Hurleston, President of the Incorporated Society of British Artists, August, 1850.
[11]“The Mr. Hurleston who went with Mr. Wright of Derby, to Italy in 1773, was my great uncle. He was a very promising young artist, but immediately after his return to this country, was killed by lightning while riding across Salisbury Plain in a storm. His name occurs in the early catalogues of the Royal Academy.”—Extract from a letter from F. Y. Hurleston, President of the Incorporated Society of British Artists, August, 1850.
[12]This has reference to the first voyage of his nephew, Richard Wright, in the service of the East India Company; two other members of the family were previously in that service.
[12]This has reference to the first voyage of his nephew, Richard Wright, in the service of the East India Company; two other members of the family were previously in that service.
[13]Now in the possession of the writer, with many other sketches.
[13]Now in the possession of the writer, with many other sketches.
[14]Simpson’sHistory of Derby.
[14]Simpson’sHistory of Derby.
[15]There is little doubt that this is John Downman, R.A.
[15]There is little doubt that this is John Downman, R.A.
[16]It is recorded that Catherine, Empress of Russia, purchased pictures by the most eminent masters in every capital of Europe, and when she died in 1796, she left at the Hermitage 1,383 valuable paintings. Of these only eight belonged to the English school.
[16]It is recorded that Catherine, Empress of Russia, purchased pictures by the most eminent masters in every capital of Europe, and when she died in 1796, she left at the Hermitage 1,383 valuable paintings. Of these only eight belonged to the English school.
[17]No. 321. The Old Man and Death.—Society of Artists’ Exhibition.
[17]No. 321. The Old Man and Death.—Society of Artists’ Exhibition.
[18]J. Whitehurst, a celebrated Machinist, and Author of the “Theory of the Earth.”
[18]J. Whitehurst, a celebrated Machinist, and Author of the “Theory of the Earth.”
[19]Osias Humphrey, miniature painter and R.A., was in Italy about this time with Romney.
[19]Osias Humphrey, miniature painter and R.A., was in Italy about this time with Romney.
[20]Anna Romana Wright, daughter of Joseph and Anne Wright.
[20]Anna Romana Wright, daughter of Joseph and Anne Wright.
[21]Hannah Wright, daughter of Richard and Sarah Wright.
[21]Hannah Wright, daughter of Richard and Sarah Wright.
[22]The Bishop of Derry.
[22]The Bishop of Derry.
[23]From a memo.:—“Entered Mrs. Sproule’s House 9th Nov., 1775. My horse went to Ward’s Livery Stable 29th Dec., 1775.”
[23]From a memo.:—“Entered Mrs. Sproule’s House 9th Nov., 1775. My horse went to Ward’s Livery Stable 29th Dec., 1775.”
[24]No. 147 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“An Eruption of Mount Vesuvius.”No. 148 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“The Annual Girandolo at the Castle of St. Angelo at Rome.”
[24]
No. 147 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“An Eruption of Mount Vesuvius.”
No. 148 in Catalogue of Society of Artists, 1776—“The Annual Girandolo at the Castle of St. Angelo at Rome.”
[25]Redgrave’s Century of Painters.
[25]Redgrave’s Century of Painters.
[26]Life of Richard Wilson.
[26]Life of Richard Wilson.
[27]St. Helen’s.
[27]St. Helen’s.
[28]Hutton, in his “History of Derby,” says—“1601. A woman burnt in Windmill Pit, for poisoning her husband.” From this it appears it was the usual place of execution for criminals for many years.
[28]Hutton, in his “History of Derby,” says—“1601. A woman burnt in Windmill Pit, for poisoning her husband.” From this it appears it was the usual place of execution for criminals for many years.
[29]Joan Waste, blind from her birth, the daughter of a poor barber, in the parish of All Hallowes (All Saints’), was, at the age of 22, burnt as a heretic in Windmill Pit, just outside the town. She was a godly woman, learned in the Holy Scriptures, which she was diligent in getting read to her, and condemned for denying transubstantiation, and after being taken to All Saints’ Church to hear a sermon on herself, she was burnt on the first of August, 1556.
[29]Joan Waste, blind from her birth, the daughter of a poor barber, in the parish of All Hallowes (All Saints’), was, at the age of 22, burnt as a heretic in Windmill Pit, just outside the town. She was a godly woman, learned in the Holy Scriptures, which she was diligent in getting read to her, and condemned for denying transubstantiation, and after being taken to All Saints’ Church to hear a sermon on herself, she was burnt on the first of August, 1556.
[30]Chichester: Printed by Dennett Jaques. 1783.
[30]Chichester: Printed by Dennett Jaques. 1783.
[31]Cynthia—Same as Diana, who by some is supposed to have presided over the moon. So called from her having been born at Cynthus.
[31]Cynthia—Same as Diana, who by some is supposed to have presided over the moon. So called from her having been born at Cynthus.
[32]Calpe, Mount—Synonymous with Gibraltar.
[32]Calpe, Mount—Synonymous with Gibraltar.
[33]Elliott, General, was appointed to the command of Gibraltar in 1776, and defended it at the siege in 1783. In 1787 he was created Lord Heathfield, Baron Gibraltar.
[33]Elliott, General, was appointed to the command of Gibraltar in 1776, and defended it at the siege in 1783. In 1787 he was created Lord Heathfield, Baron Gibraltar.
[34]Curtis, Captain Rodger, of the Marine Brigade, afterwards knighted for his gallant conduct in rescuing the enemy from the burning ships, on September 14th, 1782, to which allusion is made in verses 5 and 6.
[34]Curtis, Captain Rodger, of the Marine Brigade, afterwards knighted for his gallant conduct in rescuing the enemy from the burning ships, on September 14th, 1782, to which allusion is made in verses 5 and 6.
[35]John Williams.
[35]John Williams.
[36]“Harp Alley” Shoe Lane, London, was the market for house signs before they were abolished.
[36]“Harp Alley” Shoe Lane, London, was the market for house signs before they were abolished.
[37]Boydell.
[37]Boydell.
[38]In the possession of the late Lord Overstone at the time of his decease.
[38]In the possession of the late Lord Overstone at the time of his decease.
[39]The Painter.
[39]The Painter.
[40]Gibbon, the Historian of Rome.
[40]Gibbon, the Historian of Rome.
[41]Now in the possession of Lord Belper.
[41]Now in the possession of Lord Belper.
[42]Now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, D. D.
[42]Now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, D. D.
[43]Author of “Louisa, a Poetical Novel,” 1782, and “Original Sonnets,” 1799.
[43]Author of “Louisa, a Poetical Novel,” 1782, and “Original Sonnets,” 1799.
[44]These interesting portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Hayley are now in the possession of the Rev. German Buckston.
[44]These interesting portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Hayley are now in the possession of the Rev. German Buckston.
[45]Now in possession of the writer.
[45]Now in possession of the writer.
[46]The Society of Arts, who built the Lyceum.
[46]The Society of Arts, who built the Lyceum.
[47]When St. Alkmund’s Church was re-built, the tablet was removed from the pillar and affixed to the wall of the South Porch.
[47]When St. Alkmund’s Church was re-built, the tablet was removed from the pillar and affixed to the wall of the South Porch.
[48]“Monthly Magazine,” October 17th, 1797.
[48]“Monthly Magazine,” October 17th, 1797.
[49]For many years a “Grand Musical Festival” was held in Derby, in October, and produced large sums in aid of the General Infirmary. The best musical talent of the day was engaged. On this occasion, the oratorios, “The Messiah,” “The Creation,” “Judas Maccabeus,” and “Israel in Egypt,” and a selection from Handel, Boyce, etc., were performed in All Saints’ Church, in which Madame Catalani, Miss Travis, Mrs. Shepley, and Mrs. Bianchi, Mr. Harrison, Messrs. Goss, Elliott, Whall, and Bartleman took part. The Chorus was supported by the celebrated Female Singers from Lancashire; also by performers from the Ancient and Vocal Concerts, London, and from various Cathedrals. Messrs. Harrison and Greatorex conducted the orchestra of 150 performers. A ball took place in the New Assembly Room, and two grand concerts in the theatre. On the first day a sermon was preached by the Archbishop of York, the offertory amounting to £354.Infirmary Donations.—Messrs. Cade and Chappell, being monies received at the Exhibition at the Town Hall of the late Mr. Wright’s pictures, £7 13s. 0d.—(Derby Mercury, Dec. 4, 1810.)
[49]For many years a “Grand Musical Festival” was held in Derby, in October, and produced large sums in aid of the General Infirmary. The best musical talent of the day was engaged. On this occasion, the oratorios, “The Messiah,” “The Creation,” “Judas Maccabeus,” and “Israel in Egypt,” and a selection from Handel, Boyce, etc., were performed in All Saints’ Church, in which Madame Catalani, Miss Travis, Mrs. Shepley, and Mrs. Bianchi, Mr. Harrison, Messrs. Goss, Elliott, Whall, and Bartleman took part. The Chorus was supported by the celebrated Female Singers from Lancashire; also by performers from the Ancient and Vocal Concerts, London, and from various Cathedrals. Messrs. Harrison and Greatorex conducted the orchestra of 150 performers. A ball took place in the New Assembly Room, and two grand concerts in the theatre. On the first day a sermon was preached by the Archbishop of York, the offertory amounting to £354.
Infirmary Donations.—Messrs. Cade and Chappell, being monies received at the Exhibition at the Town Hall of the late Mr. Wright’s pictures, £7 13s. 0d.—(Derby Mercury, Dec. 4, 1810.)
[50]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.
[50]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.
[51]Engraved by Mayer. See list.
[51]Engraved by Mayer. See list.
[52]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.
[52]Engraved in mezzotint. See list.
[53]Engraved in “line.” See list.
[53]Engraved in “line.” See list.
[54]Engraved. See list of Engravings.
[54]Engraved. See list of Engravings.
[55]Engraved and also etched.
[55]Engraved and also etched.
[56]atoiengraved. See list of Engravings.
[56]atoiengraved. See list of Engravings.
[57]Engraved. See list.
[57]Engraved. See list.
[58]This print is often miscalled the Family of Wright, of Derby.
[58]This print is often miscalled the Family of Wright, of Derby.
[59]The original painting is now in the Derby Art Gallery.
[59]The original painting is now in the Derby Art Gallery.
[60]The original painting is now in the National Gallery.
[60]The original painting is now in the National Gallery.
[61]Wedgwood’s Medallion of Dr. Darwin, with his arms resting upon a table, is taken from Wright’s painting of the Doctor, now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, Esq., The Fern, Buxton.
[61]Wedgwood’s Medallion of Dr. Darwin, with his arms resting upon a table, is taken from Wright’s painting of the Doctor, now in the possession of Reginald Darwin, Esq., The Fern, Buxton.
Family Tree
PEDIGREE OF THE FAMILY OF WRIGHT, OF DERBYSHIRE AND STAFFORDSHIRE, &c., &c. COMPILED FROM PARISH REGISTERS, FAMILY PAPERS, &c. ARMS.--Gules, on a chevron engrailed,argent, between three unicorns’-heads of the second, three spear-heads,azure. CREST.--An Agnus Dei,argent, bearing a banner, charged with a cross,gules.] 1661. (Rev.) John Wright, ordained Feb. = Elizabeth. 5, 1662; Vicar of Seighford (or | Syford), 1662; Rector of Longford, | 1671; bur. Jan. 10, 1681, at | Longford (nr. Derby). | | +--------------+----------------+-----+-----------+-+-+-------+-+-+ | | 1694. | | | | | | | Richard = John = Anne Thomas = Jonathan Mary Wright, | Wright, | Dakeyne, Wright, b. | Wright, b. Wright, b. born Feb. | Attorney, | born 1658, Jan. 7, | Aug. 24, Sep. 5, 9, 1662, at | born Jan. | died at 1666, at | 1668, at 1673, at Loadenhall, | 5, 1664, at| Parwich, Syford. | Syford. Longford, in the | Syford, | bur. S. | Derbyshire. Parish of | Stafford- | Alkmund’s, | Matt. Pentridge, | shire, d. | May 18, | Wright, b. Bridget Stafford- | Sept. 16, | 1745. | Sept. 25, Wright, b. shire. | 1725, bur. | +------------+ 1669, at Nov. 21, | at S. | |Oct. 18, 1731. Syford. 1675, at | Alkmund’s, | Thomas = Mary Allin. Longford. | Sept. 18th.| Wright, Elizabeth | | born 1705, Wright, b. Sarah | | made a Jan. 26, Wright, b. | | Deacon, 1671, at Mar. 21, | | Sept. 19, Syford. 1677, at | | 1731. Longford. | | +-----+ +-------------------------------------------------+ July 10, 1728.| | Dorothy Gell, = Richard Wright, M.D., born = Frances Wilcockson, of | of Wirksworth.|1702, at Derby, died Dec. 1,|Wirksworth, born 1711, died | |1770, bur. at S. Michael’s, |May 6, 1772, bur. S. | | Derby, Dec. 5. |Michael’s, Derby, May 9. | No Issue. | | +------------------------------+--------+-----+ | | | | | Richard Wright, = Caroline Elizabeth Mary Wright, = Capt. John | M.D., F.R.S., of |Gray, only Wright, born b. May 3, | Wilson, R.N., | Hanover Square, |surviving Feb. 22, 1743, bap. S.| of Tamworth, | London, born at |dau. of the 1740, bap. at Michael’s, | born | Derby, 1739, bap.|late Sir S. Michael’s, May 4, 1743, | died Sep. 1st,| at S. Michael’s, |James Gray. Feb. 25, d. Apr. 9, | 1795, | Nov. 28, 1739, | 1740, died 1805. | Lieut. under | died Oct. 14, | Jan. 4, 1766. | Lord Howe | 1786, bur. at S. | +---------------+ when he was a | Michael’s, Derby.| | Captain. | | Frances Wilson, | No Issue. born Sept. 9. 1777, | at Tamworth, died | Dec. 15, 1799. | | +---------------------+----------------------------------+---------------+ | | Sept. 26, 1728. | Jane Wright, born John Wright, = Hannah Brookes, Elizabeth Wright, Jan. 3, 1695, in Attorney-at-Law, | born 1700, born Apr. 24, S. Alkmund’s Derby (“Equity | died Nov. 20, May 5, 1703, Parish, bur. S. Wright,”) born Jan. | 1764, bur. at bap. S. Alkmund’s, Alkmund’s, Sept. 16, 1697, died Nov. | Alkmund’s, 1703. 16, 1741. 1, 1767, bur. S. | Nov. 24. Alkmund’s, Nov. 6; | Town Clerk of Derby,| from 1756 to 1765. | | +------------------------+----------+------------------------+---------+ | |Nov. 19, 1774, at S. Alkmund’s. | | John Wright, = Anne. Richard = Sarah Wallis,[2]Hannah | Jun., | Wright, M.D., | born Wright, born | Attorney-at-Law,| born Nov. 8, | died March 2, Sept. 24, 1732, | born Aug. 29, | 1730, died Feb. | 1820, bur. at bap. S. | 1729, bap. same | 2, 1814, bur. | S. Alkmund’s, Michael’s, Oct. | day at All | at S. Alkmund’s,| March 9. 18, 1732, died | Saints’, died | Feb. 9. | Nov. 6, 1810, | March 22, 1798. | | bur. at S. | | | Alkmund’s. | | | | | +---------------------------------+| +-------------++---------+------------+------------+---------+ || | | | | | | || Hannah Anne John Elizabeth Richard Jane Hannah Anne || Wright, Wright, Wright, Wright, Wright, Wright, born || bap. S. bap. same born 1755, born June born Sep. 1759, bap. || Alkmund’s, time, at S. bap. Nov. 3, 1757, 19, 1758, Oct. 8, 1759, || Ap. 14, Alkmund’s, 9, 1753, bap. July bap. S. bur. All || 1754, bur. April 14, died Apr. 7, 1757, Alkmund’s, Saints’, Feb. || at S. 1754, bur. 29, 1775, died Aug. Oct. 19, 15, 1769. || Alkmund’s, All bur. S. 18, 1789, 1758. || Aug. 14, Saints’, Alkmund’s. bur. S. || 1759. Jan. 27, Alkmund’s, || 1790. Aug. 21. || || All died young, unmarried. || || +----------------------+------------------------------------------+| | | 15 Oct. 1821, at Hastings. | Hannah Wright, of Anne Wright, born = James Holworthy, | Brookfield, born Aug. Aug. 14, 1777, bap. S.|J.P., Artist, born Ap. | 29, 1775, bap. S. Michael’s, Aug. 15, |10, 1781, died June | Michael’s same day, 1777, died Nov. 28, | 10, 1841, bur. at | died May 13, 1867, 1842, at Brookfield, |Kensall Green, London, | buried at Hathersage, bur. at S. Alkmund’s, |June 19. | May 21, aged 93 years. Dec. 6. | | No Issue. | | +---------------------------------------------+---------------------+ | July 28, 1773. | JOSEPH WRIGHT, = Hannah or Anne Swift, Anne ElizthWright, “Painter,” born Sep. 3, | born “Nancy,” born April 6, 1734, bap. S. Michael’s,| 1749, died 1739, bap. S. Sep. 5, 1734, died Aug. | Aug. 17, 1790, bur. at Michael’s, Apr. 7, 29, 1797, bur. at S. | S. Alkmund’s, Aug. 21. 1739, died May 8, 1813, Alkmund’s, Sep. 1. | bur. at S.Alkmund’s, | May 14, 1815. Whithead = Miss Antill. +--------------------------------------------------+ | | +------+ | | | Miss Whithead. = Rev. John Cade, Vicar = Mary Osborne. | |of Spondon, Derbyshire.| | | | | | +----+ | | | | | John Cade, died at Derby, 18?? | | | +-----------+--+ +----------------+--------------+----------+ | |Ap. 20, 1795.| | | | Mary Cade, James Cade, = Anna Romana Joseph Wright, Harriet | died in Surgeon, of |Wright, born born July 14, Wright, | infancy. Spondon, born|June 24, 1774, 1776, bap. S. born May 12, | 1772, died |at Rome, bap. Michael’s, 1778, died | Jan. 15, |at S. Michael’s, July 14, 1776, July 8, 1860,| 1840, bur. at|Sep. 26, 1775, bur. at in Australia | Spondon, Jan.|died Aug. 12, S. Alkmund’s, (River | 22. |1837, bur. at Dec. 5, 1778. Plenty). | |Spondon, | |August 18, | |1837. | | | | | Issue. | | +-------------+---------------------------------+-----------------------+ | | | Oct. 2, 1823, | | Feb. 15, 1803. | S. John’s, N.B. John Wright, Maria Wright, = Graham Joseph = Anne Crosby born Feb. 8, born June 2, |Chappell, born Wright, Rev.,| Wiggins, of 1781, bap. 1783, bap. |about 1773, a Missionary,| New Brunswick Mar. 29, 1781, June 5, 1783, |bap. born Nov. 1, | (S. John’s). died Mar. 22, at S. |died 1786, bap. | 1798, aged 17, Alkmund’s, |bur. at Nov. 2, 1786,| bur. at S. died Sep. 6th,|Spondon, April died 1830, at| Alkmund’s, bur. Sep. 11, |29, 1834. Hamilton, | March 27. 1819, at | Bermuda, bur.| Arnold Church,| January 3. | Notts. | | Issue. Issue.
Transcriber’s Notes:1. Obvious printers’, spelling and punctuation errors have been silently correct.2. Where appropriate, original spelling has been retained.