Thomas Brett Wright

Birth Date

On 1851 October 24 (Born)

Death Date

On 1924 January 10 (Died)

Gender

Male

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The family sailed to America in 1856 on the ship Horizon.

The amount charged on the PEF bond verifies he came in the Martin company.

Born

1851 October 24

Traveled in Edward Martin Company

1856 July 28 – November 30 (Age 4) Pioneers in Company

Traveling Group

Sarah Ann Brett (Age 30)

Emma Maria Wright (Age 2)

James Brigham Wright (Age 11)

Date Details

On 1856 July 28

Joined Company

On 1856 November 30

Company Arrived

Died

1924 January 10 (Age 72)

Media

Thomas Brett Wright (1851 - 1924) Profile

Sources

"Handcart Pioneer Dies After Prolonged Illness," Salt Lake Telegram

"Handcart Pioneer Dies After Prolonged Illness," Salt Lake Telegram, 11 January 1924.

Handcart Veterans Association scrapbook, 1906-1914

"Scrapbook Part 6", Handcart Veterans Association scrapbook, 1906-1914.

"Scrapbook Part 7", Handcart Veterans Association scrapbook, 1906-1914, Page 11.

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886, Vol. B, Page 262.