Wright home - Orestes, IN

This undated photograph is of the house in Orestes, Madison Co., IN where Virgil Lee Wright was born. Unfortunately, the names of the family members outside are not written on the back.

Wright Family Reunion

This undated photograph is of a Wright family reunion, presumably held at the home of Joseph Wright on Ferguson Road.

The back of the photo identifies my maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Lee Wright, as being in the first row, the first one from the right, standing with his mother behind him. Since Virgil was born in 1894, this reunion probably took place in the 1910s.

Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright

This undated photograph shows my maternal great-grandmother, Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright, cooking dinner in the kitchen of their farmhouse.

Virgil Wright and Lawrence Spence

This undated photograph shows my maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Lee Wright with uncle Lawrence Spence. Lawrence was an uncle by marriage, being married to Jessie (Pennisten) Spence, the aunt of Virgil's wife, Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright

Chester Arthur Wright & Virgil Lee Wright postcard

This photo postcard shows brothers Chester Arthur and Virgil Lee Wright, sons of John William and Ellen (King) Wright. The postcard appears to have been sent by their cousin Fred Wright. Unfortunately, I cannot make out the postmark to get the exact date.

Fred Wright was the son of Charles Riggs and Bertha (Leonard) Wright. He was a first cousin of Virgil and Chester.

Lawrence & Jessie Spence with Charles High - 1947

This January 1947 photograph is of Jessie (Pennisten) Spence and husband Lawrence Spence, with great-grandnephew Charles High.

On the back of the photo is written "Aunt Jessie died Feb. 27 1948. Uncle Lawrence died Mar. 28 1961. This was 14 yrs. after this picture taken."

Jessie Pennisten was the daughter of John and Jane Ann (Alderman) Pennisten. Lawrence Spence was the son of Thomas and Suzan (Berry) Spence. Charles was the son of John and Clara Ellen (Wright) High.

Wedding Day : Clara Ellen Wright & John High (December 8, 1945)

This photograph is of John High and Clara Ellen Wright's wedding, taken December 8, 1945. Standing with them is Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright, Clara Ellen's sister-in-law.

Barbara Wright & horse

This undated photograph shows my maternal greataunt, Barbara Wright, on her horse, which appears to be named "Babe", from the writing on the top of the photograph.

Barbara was the daughter of Virgil Lee and Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright.

Virgil Lee Wright

This undated photograph of my maternal great-grandfather Virgil Lee Wright shows him looking his best. The film appears to be from the same roll as the photos at his wife's funeral, so I wonder if that is when this photo was taken.

Wright Family Gathering

This undated photograph shows a Wright family gathering. In the front row, kneeling are Barbara Wright and Terry Wright. In the second row are Edna (Pierce) Wright, Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright, Clara (Wright) High and John High. In the third row are Virgil Wright and William Wright.

Edna Muriel "Peach" (Pierce) Wright

This undated photograph is of my maternal great-grandmother, Edna Muriel "Peach" (Pierce) Wright (1897-1968).

Edna was the daughter of William Francis and Clara (Pennisten) Pierce.

Virgil Lee Wright (b. 1894)

These undated photographs are of my maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Lee Wright, born July 6, 1894 in Madison Co., IN, the son of John William and Ellen (King) Wright.

50th Wedding Anniversary - Virgil & Edna Wright

This photograph was taken in June 1965 at a celebration honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Virgil Lee and Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright. They are pictured here with their children.

(L-R) Clara Ellen (Wright) High, Virgil Lee Wright, William Lee Wright, Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright, Barbara Lou (Wright) Webster.

Virgil Lee Wright and Edna Muriel Pierce were married on June 19, 1915 in Alexandria, Madison Co., IN.

Terry Wright, Gloria Wright & Charlie High photo

This undated photograph is of Terry Wright, holding sister Gloria Wright, along with cousin Charlie High. With the Christmas tree in the background, this photo must be taken around December 1947.

Wright and High Family photo

This undated photograph at a family gathering shows John High, Clara Ellen (Wright) High, Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright, William Wright. Clara Ellen is holding son, Charlie High, and Bonnie is holding daughter Gloria Wright. In the front is Terry Wright.

Virgil Wright and Melissa High

This undated photograph is of my maternal great-grandfather, Virgil Lee Wright, along with his granddaughter, Melissa Sue High.

Birthday Party : Clara Ellen (Wright) High

This undated photograph appears to be a birthday celebration for Clara Ellen (Wright) High. If you look closely at the cake, you can make out "Happy Birthday Clara Ellen."



In the photo, from back row, left to right, are Virgil Wright, Clara Ellen High, Edna Wright. In the front are Clara Ellen's children, Charlie and Phil High.

Virgil Lee Wright & Barbara Lou Wright photo

This undated photograph is of Virgil Lee Wright and daughter, Barbara Lou Wright, next to the family car.

Clara Ellen Wright & Barbara Lou Wright

This undated photo is of sisters Clara Ellen Wright and Barbara Lou Wright. Just after the tear, you can make out the word "church", and it does appear to be a Sunday morning "going to church"-type of photograph.

Clara Ellen and Barbara Lou were my maternal great-aunts, the daughters of Virgil Lee and Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright.

Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright (1897-1968) Funeral Photos

Funeral photos of my maternal great-grandmother, Edna Muriel (Pierce) Wright. The photos are undated, but her she passed away on March 3, 1968, a Sunday, and the funeral was held on Wednesday, according to her obituary in the Alexandria Times-Tribune.