The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, WI) Wed 26 Nov 1930, page 5:
Frank E. Wright, 79, member of a pioneer Oshkosh family, passed away at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home at Stony Beach, on Lake Winnebago, south of Oshkosh. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Up to about a year ago, Mr. Wright had been in good health. Early this summer, his condition changed noticeably, and his health had been failing steadily since. For the last two months, he had been confined to his bed constantly.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Riverside chapel. There will be Masonic services. Rev. Edward H. Smith will conduct the prayer service. Interment will be in the family lot at Riverside cemetery.
Frank Essler Wright was born in Oshkosh, April 2, 1851. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Wright.
His early education was received in the public schools of this city. During his early manhood, he learned telegraphy and for a period of years was station agent in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railway here. Later, he held a similar position at Fulton, IA.
While at Fulton, IA, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Flora Adams, a resident of that place. She lived only a few years.
From Fulton, IA, he located at Dixon, IL where he met and married Miss Carrie A. Pratt. A son was born of that union, Hubert Pratt Wright, who is now residing at Seattle, WA.
Shortly after his second marriage, Mr. Wright came to Oshkosh, his birthplace, and had resided here permanently since. Soon after coming to Oshkosh, Mr. Wright formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, D. W. Fernandez. They conducted a fire insurance business, known as Fernandez & Wright.
Mr. Wright remained in that firm until he was appointed special agent for the Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Minneapolis, MN. He was assigned the territory comprising Wisconsin and Minnesota. He retired from active business in 1914.
His second wife passed away in 1908. During his trips into northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, he met Miss Verna Atkinson of St. Paul, who later became his wife. She survives him.
In 1915, Mr. Wright had the old farm home, located at the place known now as Stony Beach, torn down and on the premises right at the point erected a permanent home. It is called "Sunset View."
The name of Wright is linked closely with the development of Oshkosh. Mr. Wright's grandfather, George F. Wright, was a pioneer settler of this locality. He was the third white man to settle here permanently.
The grandfather, George F. Wright, secured a land grant signed by President James K. Polk. The farm secured by that grant was entirely within the present limits of Oshkosh, comprising the territory now bounded by Algoma boulevard, Main street, New York avenue and Elmwood avenue.
William Wallace Wright, father of the deceased, is remembered by the life-long residents of Oshkosh as being one who was deeply interested and concerned with the growth and development of the city.
He had enough faith in the city to make generous offers to eastern young men, inviting them to come here as permanent residents, and make the interest of this developing territory their own. He offered city lots at a low price, to those who desired to establish homes here.
William Wright held a number of responsible positions, as a county officer and within the Methodist church. Except for his steady support, the Methodist church might have waited longer to become firmly established here.
Because of his many years of living in this locality, he knew the history of the vicinity "by heart." He contributed articles of historical interest to the local newspaper and to other publications. The articles were widely read. He passed away in 1903.
Frank E. Wright was born in a house on Algoma boulevard, in a structure which stood at the site of the present central school plant. From there the Wrights moved to the farm site, south of the city, holding possession of that entire shoreline until the property was sub-divided for cottages.
During the civil war days, Frank Wright was too young to be a soldier in the Union army. He was only about 12 years old. He did his "bit," however, by being the drummer boy at the recruiting camp, maintained in Oshkosh.
For many years, especially since establishing his home at Stony Beach, Mr. Wright had been interested in collecting Indian relics, and his own collection was considered one of the best of its kind in this part of the state.
Most of his relics were obtained right on the Wright farm, south of the city. The area used to be a favorite place for the Indians. During the time improvements were made in the vicinity, arrowheads, tomahawks, flints and even bones of buried bodies were dug up. The choice relics were retained by Mr. Wright for his collections.
Mr. Wright did not have many affiliations with organizations, but he did have pride in his Masonic membership.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna Atkinson Wright; one son, Hubert P. Wright of Seattle, WA, who will be unable to be here for the funeral; one brother, Newton G. Wright, Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. D. W. Fernamdez, Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Frank T. Read, San Diego, CA, and Mrs. Harry Caswell, Oshkosh; and two grandsons, Donald and William Wright of Seattle, WA.
Note: Third Wife was daughter of Warren Atkinson and Ellen Nichols Atkinson. Cannot locate after Frank's death.
Frank E. Wright, 79, member of a pioneer Oshkosh family, passed away at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home at Stony Beach, on Lake Winnebago, south of Oshkosh. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Up to about a year ago, Mr. Wright had been in good health. Early this summer, his condition changed noticeably, and his health had been failing steadily since. For the last two months, he had been confined to his bed constantly.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Riverside chapel. There will be Masonic services. Rev. Edward H. Smith will conduct the prayer service. Interment will be in the family lot at Riverside cemetery.
Frank Essler Wright was born in Oshkosh, April 2, 1851. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Wright.
His early education was received in the public schools of this city. During his early manhood, he learned telegraphy and for a period of years was station agent in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railway here. Later, he held a similar position at Fulton, IA.
While at Fulton, IA, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Flora Adams, a resident of that place. She lived only a few years.
From Fulton, IA, he located at Dixon, IL where he met and married Miss Carrie A. Pratt. A son was born of that union, Hubert Pratt Wright, who is now residing at Seattle, WA.
Shortly after his second marriage, Mr. Wright came to Oshkosh, his birthplace, and had resided here permanently since. Soon after coming to Oshkosh, Mr. Wright formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, D. W. Fernandez. They conducted a fire insurance business, known as Fernandez & Wright.
Mr. Wright remained in that firm until he was appointed special agent for the Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Minneapolis, MN. He was assigned the territory comprising Wisconsin and Minnesota. He retired from active business in 1914.
His second wife passed away in 1908. During his trips into northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, he met Miss Verna Atkinson of St. Paul, who later became his wife. She survives him.
In 1915, Mr. Wright had the old farm home, located at the place known now as Stony Beach, torn down and on the premises right at the point erected a permanent home. It is called "Sunset View."
The name of Wright is linked closely with the development of Oshkosh. Mr. Wright's grandfather, George F. Wright, was a pioneer settler of this locality. He was the third white man to settle here permanently.
The grandfather, George F. Wright, secured a land grant signed by President James K. Polk. The farm secured by that grant was entirely within the present limits of Oshkosh, comprising the territory now bounded by Algoma boulevard, Main street, New York avenue and Elmwood avenue.
William Wallace Wright, father of the deceased, is remembered by the life-long residents of Oshkosh as being one who was deeply interested and concerned with the growth and development of the city.
He had enough faith in the city to make generous offers to eastern young men, inviting them to come here as permanent residents, and make the interest of this developing territory their own. He offered city lots at a low price, to those who desired to establish homes here.
William Wright held a number of responsible positions, as a county officer and within the Methodist church. Except for his steady support, the Methodist church might have waited longer to become firmly established here.
Because of his many years of living in this locality, he knew the history of the vicinity "by heart." He contributed articles of historical interest to the local newspaper and to other publications. The articles were widely read. He passed away in 1903.
Frank E. Wright was born in a house on Algoma boulevard, in a structure which stood at the site of the present central school plant. From there the Wrights moved to the farm site, south of the city, holding possession of that entire shoreline until the property was sub-divided for cottages.
During the civil war days, Frank Wright was too young to be a soldier in the Union army. He was only about 12 years old. He did his "bit," however, by being the drummer boy at the recruiting camp, maintained in Oshkosh.
For many years, especially since establishing his home at Stony Beach, Mr. Wright had been interested in collecting Indian relics, and his own collection was considered one of the best of its kind in this part of the state.
Most of his relics were obtained right on the Wright farm, south of the city. The area used to be a favorite place for the Indians. During the time improvements were made in the vicinity, arrowheads, tomahawks, flints and even bones of buried bodies were dug up. The choice relics were retained by Mr. Wright for his collections.
Mr. Wright did not have many affiliations with organizations, but he did have pride in his Masonic membership.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna Atkinson Wright; one son, Hubert P. Wright of Seattle, WA, who will be unable to be here for the funeral; one brother, Newton G. Wright, Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. D. W. Fernamdez, Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Frank T. Read, San Diego, CA, and Mrs. Harry Caswell, Oshkosh; and two grandsons, Donald and William Wright of Seattle, WA.
Note: Third Wife was daughter of Warren Atkinson and Ellen Nichols Atkinson. Cannot locate after Frank's death.
The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, WI) Wed 26 Nov 1930, page 5:
Frank E. Wright, 79, member of a pioneer Oshkosh family, passed away at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home at Stony Beach, on Lake Winnebago, south of Oshkosh. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Up to about a year ago, Mr. Wright had been in good health. Early this summer, his condition changed noticeably, and his health had been failing steadily since. For the last two months, he had been confined to his bed constantly.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Riverside chapel. There will be Masonic services. Rev. Edward H. Smith will conduct the prayer service. Interment will be in the family lot at Riverside cemetery.
Frank Essler Wright was born in Oshkosh, April 2, 1851. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Wright.
His early education was received in the public schools of this city. During his early manhood, he learned telegraphy and for a period of years was station agent in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railway here. Later, he held a similar position at Fulton, IA.
While at Fulton, IA, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Flora Adams, a resident of that place. She lived only a few years.
From Fulton, IA, he located at Dixon, IL where he met and married Miss Carrie A. Pratt. A son was born of that union, Hubert Pratt Wright, who is now residing at Seattle, WA.
Shortly after his second marriage, Mr. Wright came to Oshkosh, his birthplace, and had resided here permanently since. Soon after coming to Oshkosh, Mr. Wright formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, D. W. Fernandez. They conducted a fire insurance business, known as Fernandez & Wright.
Mr. Wright remained in that firm until he was appointed special agent for the Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Minneapolis, MN. He was assigned the territory comprising Wisconsin and Minnesota. He retired from active business in 1914.
His second wife passed away in 1908. During his trips into northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, he met Miss Verna Atkinson of St. Paul, who later became his wife. She survives him.
In 1915, Mr. Wright had the old farm home, located at the place known now as Stony Beach, torn down and on the premises right at the point erected a permanent home. It is called "Sunset View."
The name of Wright is linked closely with the development of Oshkosh. Mr. Wright's grandfather, George F. Wright, was a pioneer settler of this locality. He was the third white man to settle here permanently.
The grandfather, George F. Wright, secured a land grant signed by President James K. Polk. The farm secured by that grant was entirely within the present limits of Oshkosh, comprising the territory now bounded by Algoma boulevard, Main street, New York avenue and Elmwood avenue.
William Wallace Wright, father of the deceased, is remembered by the life-long residents of Oshkosh as being one who was deeply interested and concerned with the growth and development of the city.
He had enough faith in the city to make generous offers to eastern young men, inviting them to come here as permanent residents, and make the interest of this developing territory their own. He offered city lots at a low price, to those who desired to establish homes here.
William Wright held a number of responsible positions, as a county officer and within the Methodist church. Except for his steady support, the Methodist church might have waited longer to become firmly established here.
Because of his many years of living in this locality, he knew the history of the vicinity "by heart." He contributed articles of historical interest to the local newspaper and to other publications. The articles were widely read. He passed away in 1903.
Frank E. Wright was born in a house on Algoma boulevard, in a structure which stood at the site of the present central school plant. From there the Wrights moved to the farm site, south of the city, holding possession of that entire shoreline until the property was sub-divided for cottages.
During the civil war days, Frank Wright was too young to be a soldier in the Union army. He was only about 12 years old. He did his "bit," however, by being the drummer boy at the recruiting camp, maintained in Oshkosh.
For many years, especially since establishing his home at Stony Beach, Mr. Wright had been interested in collecting Indian relics, and his own collection was considered one of the best of its kind in this part of the state.
Most of his relics were obtained right on the Wright farm, south of the city. The area used to be a favorite place for the Indians. During the time improvements were made in the vicinity, arrowheads, tomahawks, flints and even bones of buried bodies were dug up. The choice relics were retained by Mr. Wright for his collections.
Mr. Wright did not have many affiliations with organizations, but he did have pride in his Masonic membership.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna Atkinson Wright; one son, Hubert P. Wright of Seattle, WA, who will be unable to be here for the funeral; one brother, Newton G. Wright, Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. D. W. Fernamdez, Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Frank T. Read, San Diego, CA, and Mrs. Harry Caswell, Oshkosh; and two grandsons, Donald and William Wright of Seattle, WA.
Note: Third Wife was daughter of Warren Atkinson and Ellen Nichols Atkinson. Cannot locate after Frank's death.
Frank E. Wright, 79, member of a pioneer Oshkosh family, passed away at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home at Stony Beach, on Lake Winnebago, south of Oshkosh. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. Up to about a year ago, Mr. Wright had been in good health. Early this summer, his condition changed noticeably, and his health had been failing steadily since. For the last two months, he had been confined to his bed constantly.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Riverside chapel. There will be Masonic services. Rev. Edward H. Smith will conduct the prayer service. Interment will be in the family lot at Riverside cemetery.
Frank Essler Wright was born in Oshkosh, April 2, 1851. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Wright.
His early education was received in the public schools of this city. During his early manhood, he learned telegraphy and for a period of years was station agent in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern railway here. Later, he held a similar position at Fulton, IA.
While at Fulton, IA, Mr. Wright was married to Miss Flora Adams, a resident of that place. She lived only a few years.
From Fulton, IA, he located at Dixon, IL where he met and married Miss Carrie A. Pratt. A son was born of that union, Hubert Pratt Wright, who is now residing at Seattle, WA.
Shortly after his second marriage, Mr. Wright came to Oshkosh, his birthplace, and had resided here permanently since. Soon after coming to Oshkosh, Mr. Wright formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, D. W. Fernandez. They conducted a fire insurance business, known as Fernandez & Wright.
Mr. Wright remained in that firm until he was appointed special agent for the Northwestern Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Minneapolis, MN. He was assigned the territory comprising Wisconsin and Minnesota. He retired from active business in 1914.
His second wife passed away in 1908. During his trips into northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, he met Miss Verna Atkinson of St. Paul, who later became his wife. She survives him.
In 1915, Mr. Wright had the old farm home, located at the place known now as Stony Beach, torn down and on the premises right at the point erected a permanent home. It is called "Sunset View."
The name of Wright is linked closely with the development of Oshkosh. Mr. Wright's grandfather, George F. Wright, was a pioneer settler of this locality. He was the third white man to settle here permanently.
The grandfather, George F. Wright, secured a land grant signed by President James K. Polk. The farm secured by that grant was entirely within the present limits of Oshkosh, comprising the territory now bounded by Algoma boulevard, Main street, New York avenue and Elmwood avenue.
William Wallace Wright, father of the deceased, is remembered by the life-long residents of Oshkosh as being one who was deeply interested and concerned with the growth and development of the city.
He had enough faith in the city to make generous offers to eastern young men, inviting them to come here as permanent residents, and make the interest of this developing territory their own. He offered city lots at a low price, to those who desired to establish homes here.
William Wright held a number of responsible positions, as a county officer and within the Methodist church. Except for his steady support, the Methodist church might have waited longer to become firmly established here.
Because of his many years of living in this locality, he knew the history of the vicinity "by heart." He contributed articles of historical interest to the local newspaper and to other publications. The articles were widely read. He passed away in 1903.
Frank E. Wright was born in a house on Algoma boulevard, in a structure which stood at the site of the present central school plant. From there the Wrights moved to the farm site, south of the city, holding possession of that entire shoreline until the property was sub-divided for cottages.
During the civil war days, Frank Wright was too young to be a soldier in the Union army. He was only about 12 years old. He did his "bit," however, by being the drummer boy at the recruiting camp, maintained in Oshkosh.
For many years, especially since establishing his home at Stony Beach, Mr. Wright had been interested in collecting Indian relics, and his own collection was considered one of the best of its kind in this part of the state.
Most of his relics were obtained right on the Wright farm, south of the city. The area used to be a favorite place for the Indians. During the time improvements were made in the vicinity, arrowheads, tomahawks, flints and even bones of buried bodies were dug up. The choice relics were retained by Mr. Wright for his collections.
Mr. Wright did not have many affiliations with organizations, but he did have pride in his Masonic membership.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna Atkinson Wright; one son, Hubert P. Wright of Seattle, WA, who will be unable to be here for the funeral; one brother, Newton G. Wright, Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. D. W. Fernamdez, Chillicothe, OH, Mrs. Frank T. Read, San Diego, CA, and Mrs. Harry Caswell, Oshkosh; and two grandsons, Donald and William Wright of Seattle, WA.
Note: Third Wife was daughter of Warren Atkinson and Ellen Nichols Atkinson. Cannot locate after Frank's death.
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