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     Mary Louisa Wortz was born on 4 February 1807 at Hanover, York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Wortz and Juliana DeWald. Mary Louisa Wortz married George E. Houck, son of John Houck and Anna (?), on 16 May 1824 at Adams Co. (probably), PA. Mary Louisa Wortz died on 15 October 1902 at Centerville, Wayne Co., IN, at age 95 OBITUARY:

Mary Worts Houck was born in Hanover, Pa., February 4, 1807 and departed this life October 15, at the advanced age of 95 years, 8 months and 9 days. She was joined in matrimony with George Houck in Pennsylvania, May 16, 1824. To this union 13 children were born, four of whom are still living. Two sisters are still living in Pennsylvania. There are 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She with her husband and family moved to Indiana and located in Centerville about the year 1856, where she has spent the remainder of her life.
In Pennsylvania she became a member of the Lutheran church in her childhood, and on locating in Centerville she joined the M. E. church and ever lived a consistent christian life, always dilligent, with the children in attending all services of the church and ready to contribute her part in the social meetings as well as in all other departments of church work. Her faith in the principals and promises of the gospel was strong and her joys were many.
She was a good kind neighbor, always doing for the poor and the needy, even not willing to turn a tramp from her door without supplying his needs. Therefore she had the respect and love of all who knew her, for her long life was filled with good deeds.
For five years past she has been confined at home, unable for the most part to leave her chair, and amidst all, finally she lost the power of speech, but no murmur of complaint was heard, but she attributed all to the will of God and she was happy. After 95 long years of service she has now entered upon the joys awaiting her in the better land.

She was buried in October 1902 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Wayne Co., IN.

     Mary Louise Wortz was also known as "Mollie". She was born on 2 May 1859 at Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of David Wortz and Rebecca Catherina Gitt. Mary Louise Wortz married George Emanuel Neff, son of George W. Neff and Mary A. (?), circa 1885. Mary Louise Wortz died on 22 November 1933 at age 74.

     Ernest Leroy Wray was born on 30 November 1913 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Wilber C. Wray and Clarise Catherine Cost.¹ Ernest Leroy Wray married Ruth Elinor (?) circa 1938.² Ernest Leroy Wray died in November 1979 at Champaign Co., OH, dates per SSDI, last residence St. Paris.

     Matilda May Wray was born on 14 May 1814 at Butler Co., OH.¹ She married Sebastian M. Fruits on 17 November 1835 at Montgomery Co., IN. Matilda May Wray died on 8 November 1889 at Page Co., IA, at age 75. She was buried in November 1889 at Butler Cemetery, Shambaugh, Page Co., IA, Findagrave #34007773.

     Russell C. Wray was born circa July 1915 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Wilber C. Wray and Clarise Catherine Cost.¹
Note: unmarried, living with parents as of 1940 census. Does not appear in SSDI.

     Wilber C. Wray was born in 1893 at Ohio.¹ He married Clarise Catherine Cost, daughter of Simon Peter Cost and Lilly Viota Mumford, on 5 August 1912.

     Florence B. Wren married Charles M. Birkett.

     Albert J. Wright Jr. was born on 13 February 1929 at Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols.¹ Albert J. Wright Jr. died on 12 September 2006 at Marion Co., IN, at age 77 dates per SSDI, last residence Indianapolis.

     Albert R. Wright was born on 15 September 1888 at Hindsboro, Douglas Co., IL. He was the son of Emanuel Wright and Philena Morris. Albert R. Wright married Mary Effie Nichols, daughter of Allen Isaac Nichols and Mary Emma Still, on 28 December 1907. Albert R. Wright lived in April 1940 at Bristol Street, Salem, Washington Co., IN.¹ He died on 30 September 1968 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 80 OBITUARY & PHOTO - The Salem Leader and the Salem Democrat, Salem Indiana; October 2, 1968; page 15 section 1

Services Are Today For Retired Mail Carrier, Albert Wright, 80
Albert Wright, 80, well known resident of Salem for many years, died at his home 1001 Bristol Street, at 2:50 a.m. Monday, September 30. He had been in failing health for some time but remained active and interested in community affairs.
He was a retired mail carrier on a Salem Rural Route for 38 years. Prior to becoming a mail carrier he had taught school at Lesterville for several years. He attended school at the Danville school.
Mr. Wright was born September 15, 1888 at Hinesboro, Illinois, the son of Emanuel and Philena Morris Wright. On December 28, 1907, he married Effie Nichols of Little York. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and seven daughters. They are Lowell E., of Salem; Forest of Ulby, Mich; Clair of Indianapolis, and Albert Jr. of Indianapolis; Mrs. Lucille Roabrig of Tucson, Ariz; Mrs. Loraine Collins of Downey, Calif; Mrs. Philena Moffatt, Daytona Beach, Fla; Mrs. Wilma Wishmire of Indianapolis; Mrs. Edna Smedley of Salem; Miss Maxine Wright, Orlando, Fla; and Mrs. Hilan Lucas of Salem.
Two children precede him in death.
Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Last December 28 Mr. and Mrs. Wright and family celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in their home at which time they were joined by nine of their eleven children, along with many of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Wright was a member of the First Christian Church of Salem, the Red Man's Lodge and the Senior Citizens.
Funeral services are being held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Dawalt Chapel with Dr. Maurice Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

He was buried in October 1968 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.

     Alexander D. Wright was born in 1851. He married Mary Lunnie Duncan, daughter of William Wirt Duncan and Nancy Ann Starr, on 1 December 1883. Alexander D. Wright died on 19 December 1892.

     Alexander McLean Wright was born circa 1853 at Illinois.² He married Anna E. Blake.³ Alexander McLean Wright was buried at Moran Cemetery, Moran, Allen Co., KS.

     Alfreda Wright married Burton Byron Brace, son of John Wilcox Brace and Mary Alice Starr. Alfreda Wright was born on 9 April 1896. She died in April 1984.

     Allen Verne Wright was born on 5 February 1921 at Washington Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols.¹ Allen Verne Wright died on 24 February 1957 at age 36. He was buried in February 1957 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN, dates per findagrave.com.

     Ann Walstone Wright was born in 1662 at Guilford, New Haven Co., CT. She was the daughter of Benjamin Wright. Ann Walstone Wright married Peter Tallman, son of Peter Tallman and Ann Hill, on 7 November 1683 at Newport Co., RI.

     Annie Elizabeth Wright was born in January 1873 at Connecticut.¹ She married Clarence Adolphus Tatum, son of Adolphus Murphy Tatum and Alice Caldoney Moore, circa 1897.¹

     Dr. Benjamin P. Wright married Mary Jane Wright, daughter of Edward Wright and Mary Esther Starling, after 15 August 1850. Dr. Benjamin P. Wright lived at Essex Co., VA.¹

     Bennett Wright was born circa 1817 at Kentucky.¹ He married Zilpha Meade.¹

     Bertha Lucille Wright was born on 7 January 1911 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols. Bertha Lucille Wright married Henry Luther Roahrig, son of Urban Guy Roahrig and Coral Eva Banks, on 4 April 1931. Bertha Lucille Wright died on 16 May 2003 at Clark Co., NV, at age 92 dates per SSDI, last residence Las Vegas.

     Bouton Rockwell Wright was born on 22 May 1814 at Vermont.¹ He married Monima Sautine Eastman.¹ Bouton Rockwell Wright died on 2 November 1876 at Licking Co., OH, at age 62. He was buried in November 1876 at Homer Cemetery, Homer, Licking Co., OH.

     Carl Wright was born on 20 August 1904 at Payette, Payette Co., ID. He was the son of James A. Wright and Bertha May Coates. Carl Wright died on 11 September 1904 at Payette, Payette Co., ID.

     Caroline A. Wright was also known as "Carrie". She was born circa 1837 at Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Bouton Rockwell Wright and Monima Sautine Eastman.¹ Caroline A. Wright married Robert Allen Larimore, son of Samuel Larimore and Catherine Case, in 1860 at Homer, Licking Co., OH. Caroline A. Wright died in 1873 at Homer, Licking Co., OH. She was buried in 1873 at Homer Cemetery, Burlington Twp., Licking Co., OH.

     Cassius S. Wright was also known as "Cash". He was born in 1866. He married Sarah Dallas, daughter of Asbury Dallas and Eliza Mickle, on 5 August 1916 at Ross Co., OH. Cassius S. Wright and Sarah Dallas were divorced; Cash Wright remarried to a much younger lady in 1925, so the marriage to Sarah Dallas ended prior to that date. Cassius S. Wright died in 1935. He was buried in 1935 at Bainbridge Cemetery, Bainbridge, Ross Co., OH, Findagrave #95010026.

     Catherine B. Wright was born on 23 March 1820 at Franklin Co., OH. She was the daughter of Joseph Wright and Mary Rose. Catherine B. Wright married Nathaniel Tallman, son of John Tallman and Elizabeth Harrison, on 9 December 1841 at Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH. Catherine B. Wright died on 15 October 1893 at Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH, at age 73.

     Catherine M. Wright was born circa July 1919 at Hancock Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Isom Bert Wright and Katherine Jane Ostermeyer.¹
Note: Not in household in 1930 census -- appears not to have survived.

     Chauncey D. Wright was born on 4 April 1824 at New York. He married Orlinda L. Hickox. Chauncey D. Wright died on 8 September 1886 at Siloam Springs, Benton Co., AR, at age 62.
Note: Information from Christensen Family Tree genealogy prepared by midas2b, online at ancestry.com.

     Christine Wright died in 1937. She was born in 1937. She was the daughter of Hal Clinton Wright and Viola Helen Clark.

     Clair E. Wright was born on 4 January 1923 at Washington Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols.¹ Clair E. Wright died on 13 June 2007 at age 84 dates per SSDI.

     Crispus S. Wright married Eliza A. Lane.

     David Wright was born in 1817 at Greene Co., PA. He married Mariah Funk. David Wright died on 27 March 1891 at Earnshaw, Wetzel Co., WV. He was buried in 1891 at Glover Cemetery, Hundred, Wetzel Co., WV, Findagrave #104162117.