The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
The Genealogy of David L. Moody & Yvonne L. La Pointe. - Person Sheet
Misc. Notes
She was the orphan daughter of Jeremiah Lamar under the guardianship of Zachariah Lamar as of 12 May 1817. (Baldwin County, Georgia, Minute Book 1812-1819 p. 229)
She was "of Milledgeville" when they married on 24 September 1818. ®5036 October 25, 1818 The Reflector
MARRIED. On Thursday the 24th ult. by the Rev. Edmond Shackleford, Mr. John S. Wright, of Putnam county, to Miss Lavinia Lamar, of Milledgeville. She was estranged, but probably alive on 30 Nov 1826, when John S. Wright, in his will, says "I give to my wife Livinia five dollars and no more as she has long since separated herself from me." She contested the will on the grounds that he was not capable to make a will, but did not succeed. ®1974
She was "of Milledgeville" when they married on 24 September 1818. ®5036 October 25, 1818 The Reflector
MARRIED. On Thursday the 24th ult. by the Rev. Edmond Shackleford, Mr. John S. Wright, of Putnam county, to Miss Lavinia Lamar, of Milledgeville. She was estranged, but probably alive on 30 Nov 1826, when John S. Wright, in his will, says "I give to my wife Livinia five dollars and no more as she has long since separated herself from me." She contested the will on the grounds that he was not capable to make a will, but did not succeed. ®1974
Spouses
Birth1794-1804 ®5035
Death20 Nov 1826, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, USA ®1974
FlagsBaldwin County, Georgia, Census, Internet
FatherJohn S.’s Father WRIGHT (->1804)
Misc. Notes
He was "of Putnam County" when he married in Baldwin County on 24 September 1818. ®5036On the 1820 Putnam County census he is 16-26, his wife is 16-26, there are no children and there are 2 free colored. ®5035 He moved to Baldwin county between 1820 and 1826. At his death in Baldwin County in 1826 he left his entire estate (very small) to his brothers and sisters, so presumably there were no children. ®1974
“In the name of God Amen, I, John S. Wright of the County of Baldwin and State of Georgia being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory knowing the uncertainty of human life think proper to make and ordain this my last will and testament. And first I commend my soul to God and my body to be decently buried by my Executors and friends.
I give and bequeath to my friend William Stephens my riding horse. I give to Mrs. Marth Dent wife of Walter Dent one hundred dollars and further my will and desire is that my Negroes say one Negro woman and five children together with all my Goods and Chattels, rights and credits consisting in notes, cash, accounts and some dry goods shall be equally divided among and between all my brothers and sisters with this exception that the distributive shares of my brother Thomas Wright and my sister Elizabeth Marshall shall go to their children the lawful heirs of their bodies and further my will is that the division of my Negroes shall be so arranged that they shall be kept together.
I give to my wife Levina Wright five dollars and no more as she has long since departed herself from me. Lastly I nominate and appoint my two brothers James Wright and Mathew Wright Executors to carry into effect this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
John S. Wright (signature)
Signed and acknowledged in presents (sic) of us. Myles Greene, John Stephens, Walter Dent
Georgia, Baldwin County; personally appeared in open court Myles Greene who being duly sworn saith that he saw John S. Wright the within named Testator sign seal and publish the within as his last will and testament and that he signed the same as a witness and that he saw John Stephens and Walter Dent sign the same as witnesses. Sworn to this 5th Decr. 1826. Test Myles Greene William J. Davis CMC” (?sp) ®1974
“page 260 Wright, John S. signed 11/30/1826 proved 12/5/1826 Wife Levina Wright, to have only $5.00 as she has long since departed from me. Friend: William Stephens, Mrs. Martha Dent, wife of Walter Dent. To my brothers and sisters--Names: Thomas Wright, Elizabeth Marshall and her children. Ex: Brothers James and Mathew Wright. Wit: Myles Green, John Stephens, Walter Dent.” ®1855
He lived in Baldwin County at the time he signed his will on 30 November 1826, but the appraisal of his estate occurred in Jones County, Georgia, and included $933.18 in notes owed him, and cash.
The appraisal of his estate dated 10 January 1826 in Jones County, Georgia:
One Lot of Goods..............................$266.06
One Bed and Furniture..........................30.00
One Trunk..............................................2.00
One Saddle...........................................15.00
One Sorrel Horse................................100.00
Five Negroes, Mariah and four children Sam,
Jane, Martha and Rupell....................1050.00
One Dirk................................................1.50
$1464.56
Mathew Wright, co-executor, sold the following items from his estate in 1827; William Wright, one lot of goods, a feather bed and furniture for $310; Mathew Wright, a man's saddle for $5; Priscilla Wright, a trunk for $2; Stephen Wright, a horseman's pistol for $5; L. Lamar of Clinton, Jones County, 5 negroes, to wit, Maria and her four children Sam, Jane, Martha and Rupell for $1210.
“In the name of God Amen, I, John S. Wright of the County of Baldwin and State of Georgia being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory knowing the uncertainty of human life think proper to make and ordain this my last will and testament. And first I commend my soul to God and my body to be decently buried by my Executors and friends.
I give and bequeath to my friend William Stephens my riding horse. I give to Mrs. Marth Dent wife of Walter Dent one hundred dollars and further my will and desire is that my Negroes say one Negro woman and five children together with all my Goods and Chattels, rights and credits consisting in notes, cash, accounts and some dry goods shall be equally divided among and between all my brothers and sisters with this exception that the distributive shares of my brother Thomas Wright and my sister Elizabeth Marshall shall go to their children the lawful heirs of their bodies and further my will is that the division of my Negroes shall be so arranged that they shall be kept together.
I give to my wife Levina Wright five dollars and no more as she has long since departed herself from me. Lastly I nominate and appoint my two brothers James Wright and Mathew Wright Executors to carry into effect this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
John S. Wright (signature)
Signed and acknowledged in presents (sic) of us. Myles Greene, John Stephens, Walter Dent
Georgia, Baldwin County; personally appeared in open court Myles Greene who being duly sworn saith that he saw John S. Wright the within named Testator sign seal and publish the within as his last will and testament and that he signed the same as a witness and that he saw John Stephens and Walter Dent sign the same as witnesses. Sworn to this 5th Decr. 1826. Test Myles Greene William J. Davis CMC” (?sp) ®1974
“page 260 Wright, John S. signed 11/30/1826 proved 12/5/1826 Wife Levina Wright, to have only $5.00 as she has long since departed from me. Friend: William Stephens, Mrs. Martha Dent, wife of Walter Dent. To my brothers and sisters--Names: Thomas Wright, Elizabeth Marshall and her children. Ex: Brothers James and Mathew Wright. Wit: Myles Green, John Stephens, Walter Dent.” ®1855
He lived in Baldwin County at the time he signed his will on 30 November 1826, but the appraisal of his estate occurred in Jones County, Georgia, and included $933.18 in notes owed him, and cash.
The appraisal of his estate dated 10 January 1826 in Jones County, Georgia:
One Lot of Goods..............................$266.06
One Bed and Furniture..........................30.00
One Trunk..............................................2.00
One Saddle...........................................15.00
One Sorrel Horse................................100.00
Five Negroes, Mariah and four children Sam,
Jane, Martha and Rupell....................1050.00
One Dirk................................................1.50
$1464.56
Mathew Wright, co-executor, sold the following items from his estate in 1827; William Wright, one lot of goods, a feather bed and furniture for $310; Mathew Wright, a man's saddle for $5; Priscilla Wright, a trunk for $2; Stephen Wright, a horseman's pistol for $5; L. Lamar of Clinton, Jones County, 5 negroes, to wit, Maria and her four children Sam, Jane, Martha and Rupell for $1210.
Research
Was Martha Dent (Mrs. Walter C. Dent) a sister or aunt? She was willed one hundred dollars so must have been close to John. Walter was a witness to the will.
His father presumably is one of the following:
1820 Putnam County Census
Asa Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District,
Damie Wright Capt Hugh Ectors District
James W Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
John Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District
Louis Wright Capt Mathew Leggetts District
Pleasant Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Raudob Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Robert Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Robert Wright Capt James Berrys District,Putnam
Samuel Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District
Stephen S Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thcher S Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thomas Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thomas Wright Capt James Berrys District
William Wright Capt John Kendricks District
1830 Putnam County Census
Mary Wright Capt John B Powns District
Asa Wright Capt John Kendricks District
James W Wright Capt John Martons District
James Wright Capt Levi Wallers District
Richard W Wright Capt Richard Wrights District
Isam Wright Capt Stephen Williams District
1840 Putnam County Census
Isham B Wright District 311
James Wright District 368
James W Wright District 368
Luvis Wright District 310
Richard W Wright District 308
The appraisal of his estate in 1826 was in Jones County. Was one of these a relative? Thomas, James and Mathew are named as brothers in his will. William Wright and Stephen Wright purchased items from the estate.
1820 Jones County Census
Isaac Wright
John Wright
Nathan Wright
Saml Wright
William Wright
Wm Wright
Jones County Georgia Military - Rev Soldiers buried in Jones
Wright, Elisha Jones Co.
ABSTRACTS OF JONE COUNTY MARRIAGES BOOK "A"
Brantley, James - Carson, Malinda, Nov 19, 1816, Jno Wright, Rev. p. 42
Wright, Gillis - Mims, Eplha 07 Jan 1823
Bartee, Abraham - Wright, Eliza 27 Dec 1826
Wright, Thomas - Raines, Nancy 04 May 1830
Culpepper, Martha married Wright, Elisha on 14 Feb 1831
JONES COUNTY, GA - DEEDS - 1827 Lottery (Drawers lived in Jones County)
Section, District, Lot No. - Name - Captains District
2 22 264 Elisha Wright, R.S. - Jones County, Bowens
3 4 78 Gillis Wright - Jones County, Taylors
4 5 240 Leven Wright - Jones County, Breadloves
JONES COUNTY, GA - SLAVES Index
Grantor Grantee Kind of Instrument Book/Page Date of Instrument Description
Wright, William etal Matthew Wright B of S O/352 3-1-1822 Slaves
Wright, Caswell Nathaniel Morris Deed SD O/109 2-11-1828 Slaves
Wright, Martha Stephen Culpepper Deed Gift R/9 6-7-1845 Slaves
Wright, Giles John Messer Deed Q/301 1-20-1843 Slaves
Jones County, Ga. 1829-1830 Poor School Records
Wright, Delilah 9
Wright, Ann 10
Wright, Isiah A. 8
Wright, Lucy Ann 8
JONES COUNTY, GA - CENSUS 1830 - Head of Household
Wright, Isaiah C.
Wright, A.L.
Wright, William
Wright, Wm S.
Wright, Stephen Sr.
Wright, Matthew
Wright, Henry
Wright, Solomon
1840 Jones County Census
A G Wright Towl'S District
Elisha Wright Towl'S District
Gillis Wright
JONES COUNTY, GA - CENSUS 1850
Amos Wright 44 m laborer
Louvicy 48 f b. SC
John Mullins 75 m b. NC
Gillis Wright 48 m farmer $2,500 b. SC
Zilpha 44 f b. SC
Elbert 18 m laborer
Gillis 14 m
Thomas 12 m
Susan A. 10 f
William 7 m
Henry C. 3 m
Rebecca 19 f
His father presumably is one of the following:
1820 Putnam County Census
Asa Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District,
Damie Wright Capt Hugh Ectors District
James W Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
John Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District
Louis Wright Capt Mathew Leggetts District
Pleasant Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Raudob Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Robert Wright Capt Martin W Stampers District
Robert Wright Capt James Berrys District,Putnam
Samuel Wright Capt Peter F Mahones District
Stephen S Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thcher S Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thomas Wright Capt John Kendricks District
Thomas Wright Capt James Berrys District
William Wright Capt John Kendricks District
1830 Putnam County Census
Mary Wright Capt John B Powns District
Asa Wright Capt John Kendricks District
James W Wright Capt John Martons District
James Wright Capt Levi Wallers District
Richard W Wright Capt Richard Wrights District
Isam Wright Capt Stephen Williams District
1840 Putnam County Census
Isham B Wright District 311
James Wright District 368
James W Wright District 368
Luvis Wright District 310
Richard W Wright District 308
The appraisal of his estate in 1826 was in Jones County. Was one of these a relative? Thomas, James and Mathew are named as brothers in his will. William Wright and Stephen Wright purchased items from the estate.
1820 Jones County Census
Isaac Wright
John Wright
Nathan Wright
Saml Wright
William Wright
Wm Wright
Jones County Georgia Military - Rev Soldiers buried in Jones
Wright, Elisha Jones Co.
ABSTRACTS OF JONE COUNTY MARRIAGES BOOK "A"
Brantley, James - Carson, Malinda, Nov 19, 1816, Jno Wright, Rev. p. 42
Wright, Gillis - Mims, Eplha 07 Jan 1823
Bartee, Abraham - Wright, Eliza 27 Dec 1826
Wright, Thomas - Raines, Nancy 04 May 1830
Culpepper, Martha married Wright, Elisha on 14 Feb 1831
JONES COUNTY, GA - DEEDS - 1827 Lottery (Drawers lived in Jones County)
Section, District, Lot No. - Name - Captains District
2 22 264 Elisha Wright, R.S. - Jones County, Bowens
3 4 78 Gillis Wright - Jones County, Taylors
4 5 240 Leven Wright - Jones County, Breadloves
JONES COUNTY, GA - SLAVES Index
Grantor Grantee Kind of Instrument Book/Page Date of Instrument Description
Wright, William etal Matthew Wright B of S O/352 3-1-1822 Slaves
Wright, Caswell Nathaniel Morris Deed SD O/109 2-11-1828 Slaves
Wright, Martha Stephen Culpepper Deed Gift R/9 6-7-1845 Slaves
Wright, Giles John Messer Deed Q/301 1-20-1843 Slaves
Jones County, Ga. 1829-1830 Poor School Records
Wright, Delilah 9
Wright, Ann 10
Wright, Isiah A. 8
Wright, Lucy Ann 8
JONES COUNTY, GA - CENSUS 1830 - Head of Household
Wright, Isaiah C.
Wright, A.L.
Wright, William
Wright, Wm S.
Wright, Stephen Sr.
Wright, Matthew
Wright, Henry
Wright, Solomon
1840 Jones County Census
A G Wright Towl'S District
Elisha Wright Towl'S District
Gillis Wright
JONES COUNTY, GA - CENSUS 1850
Amos Wright 44 m laborer
Louvicy 48 f b. SC
John Mullins 75 m b. NC
Gillis Wright 48 m farmer $2,500 b. SC
Zilpha 44 f b. SC
Elbert 18 m laborer
Gillis 14 m
Thomas 12 m
Susan A. 10 f
William 7 m
Henry C. 3 m
Rebecca 19 f
Misc. Notes
From The Reflector 1818-10-06 MARRIED, On Thursday the 24th ult. By the Rev. Edmond Shackleford, Mr. John S. Wright, of Putnam county, to Miss Lavinia Lamar, of Milledgeville.