Sir John Wright1
M, b. before 12 July 1488, d. 5 October 1551
John was born before 12 July 1488 in Kelvedon, Kelvedon Hatch, County Essex, England.1 On 12 July 1488, he was christened in Dagenhams, County Essex, England.1 He was the son of Reverand Sir John Wright and Agnes (?) John married Olive (?) on 15 March 1509 in Dagenhams, County Essex, England. On 20 June 1509, he was knighted by King Henry VIII. He was Lord of Kelvedon Hall, county Essex. He & his ancestor was the owner of the Manor of Daggenhams, Brook Hall [or Moat House], Cranham Hall and other manors.1 In 1538, he purchased Kelvedon Hall fromRichard Bolles for 493.6.8 pounds. John made his will on 25 September 1551.
Styling himself “yeoman” to buried in the chancel of the church of Kelvedon; he mentions his wife, without naming her, his “four sons,” including his “eldest son” John Wright, Robert Wright, “my son called Myddle John,” and “my son called Young John Wrighte.” He made bequeaths to “each daughter,” but did not name any of them. He also mentioned several grandsons named John Wright. He named as executors “my two sonnes John Wright Theldar & Robert Wright.” He named as overseers “my other II sonnes John Wright of Wrights Bridge & young John.” Witnesses were Thomas Woode, clerk Robert Shepard, John Symon, and Thomas Lytman.2
John departed this life on Friday, 5 October 1551 in Kelvedon Hatch, County Essex, England, at Dagenhams Manor. He was buried at Kelvedon Hatch, County Essex, England, in the chancel of St. Mary's Church. This church was located within his estate. He had given to the church 2,070 acres of land. His wife is also buried there.1 His will was probated on 21 November 1551.
Styling himself “yeoman” to buried in the chancel of the church of Kelvedon; he mentions his wife, without naming her, his “four sons,” including his “eldest son” John Wright, Robert Wright, “my son called Myddle John,” and “my son called Young John Wrighte.” He made bequeaths to “each daughter,” but did not name any of them. He also mentioned several grandsons named John Wright. He named as executors “my two sonnes John Wright Theldar & Robert Wright.” He named as overseers “my other II sonnes John Wright of Wrights Bridge & young John.” Witnesses were Thomas Woode, clerk Robert Shepard, John Symon, and Thomas Lytman.2
John departed this life on Friday, 5 October 1551 in Kelvedon Hatch, County Essex, England, at Dagenhams Manor. He was buried at Kelvedon Hatch, County Essex, England, in the chancel of St. Mary's Church. This church was located within his estate. He had given to the church 2,070 acres of land. His wife is also buried there.1 His will was probated on 21 November 1551.
Children of Sir John Wright and Olive (?)
- Sir John Wright+ b. c 1510, d. b 10 Oct 1564
- Katherine Wright b. c 1513
- Robert Wright b. c 1516, d. b 22 Feb 1587/88
- Alice Wright b. c 1519
- "Middle" John Wright b. 19 Jun 1522, d. b 22 Jun 1560
- "Young" John Wright b. 4 May 1524, d. b 27 Feb 1588
- Elizabeth Wright b. c 1526