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Benjamin Wright was bondsman on the marriage bond for David Bradford and Elisabeth Man dated 6 Nov. 1777 in Granville Co. NC. Brent H. Holcomb, Marriages of Granville County, North Carolina, 1753-1868, Genealogical Publishing Co., Balt. Md. 2003, p. 33
The 1783 will of Wingfield Wright names his son Benjamin, whom he gives a negro named Dick. Wingfield also granted Benjamin use of a female slave named Silvah during his natural life, after which the slave was to be equally divded between his two oldest sons Winfiled Wright and Johnman Wright.
Benjamin Wright moved to Franklin Co., NC by 1786, which is evidenced by a 1786 deed in Granville Co. from the heirs of Susannah Wright to John Pope Jr. Benjamin’s sister Susannah Wright died by Nov. 1784 when an account of sales and inventory of her estate were returned to court. Record of Susannah Wright Estate, Granville County Estate Records, 1746-1919, C.R.044.508.197 (Woody - Wynn). She was left a tract of land in Granville Co. in her father’s will. In a deed dated 22 Feb. 1786, Hannah Wright, admrx. of Susannah Wright, William Wright of Nash Co., John Wright of Halifax Co, and Benjamin Wright of Frankln Co, NC, all heirs of Susanna Wright, decd., sold to John Pope (Sr.) the land left to Susannah by their father. The land was part of a larger tract formerly owned Winfield Wright, decd. Granville Co. Deed Book O, p. 454.
Note that Thomas Wright, brother of Benjamin and Susannah, is not mentioned in the 1786 deed from the heirs of Susannah Wright to John Pope (Sr.). His absence suggests that he was deceased, however, his share should nevertheless have passed to his children. Perhaps they were not of age in 1786 and could not sign the deed. In any event, the interest of Thomas or his surviving children was not conveyed. Therefore, it appears that John Pope (Sr.). did not acquire full title to the property. On 8 Aug. 1786, John Pope, Sr. deeded the land acquired from the heirs of Susannah Wright to John Pope, Jr. Granville Co. Deeds O, p. 511. Subsequntly, on 29 Nov. 1787, Augustine Wright, as heir of Thomas Wright, conveyed his interest in the same land to John Pope, Jr. Granville Co. Deed Book N, p. 21. The deed from Augustine Wright to john Pope Jr. was apparently made to unify title to the land formerly owned by Winfield Wright and Sussanah Wright.
It is believed that Benjamin Wright remained in Franklin co. until about 1794 when he moved to Johnsotn Co., NC. I have made a cursory review of Franklin Co., NC records and there are many records mentioning Benjamin Wright, who appears to be a prominent citizen.
A Benjamin Wright married in Wake Co. to Olive Perry 17 Aug. 1787. It is not known whether this is the same Benjmain Wright who lived in Franklin and Johnston counties. If so, it is probably a second marriage.
On 30 Aug. 1794 Benjamin Wright purchased from Samuel Balding for 50 pds., 70 acres on north side of Black Mingo near Beard’s Branch. The land was granted to Samuel Balding 12 Nov. 1793. Winfield Wright (his son), Jo. Hodges, and Matthew Moore witnessed the deed, which was proved in Nov. Ct. 1795. Johnston Co. Deed Book V, p. 106.
On 16 Oct. 1764, Benjamin Cannon entered 165 acres of land in Johston Co. lying on the north side of Black Mingo joing his own line, Clemment Bryan’s line on Beard’s Branch, William Rialses line and Petter Harrises line. Weynette Parks Huan, Johnston County Land Entires 1778 thru 1805, Durham, NC, 1980, p. 81.
On 30 Oct. 1794 Benjamin Wright purchased from John Lee of Hawkins Co., NC, two tracts of land from John Sasser for 200 pds. The first tract contained 300 acres on the east side of Black mango joining the lines of Sasser and Cumberland (?). The first tract comprises comprised two parts - the first part was granted to John Sasser by patent and the second part was granted to Drewry Hix by patent dated 1769. The conveyance also incude a second tract containing 122 acres of land on the lower side of Beard’s Branch near Wood’s line, which was granted by patent to James Harrision in 1779. The deed was signed by James Lee as attorney for john Lee. Hopkins Lee and Matthew Moor witnessed the deed. Johnston Co. Deed Book V, p. 131.
Benjamin Wright is recorded in the 1800 census in Johnson Co., NC. His household includes 2 males 10-15, 3 males 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-25, and 1 female over 45, and 5 slaves. 1800 Federal Census, Johnson Co., NC, Roll 31, p. 771. There is sufficeint eveidence to conclude that he is the son of Wingfield Wright. Thus, Benjamin Wright was born sometime prior to 1755.
Benjamin Wright is not listed in the 1800 tax list for Johnston Co., although he is listed in 1799. A deed from William Proctor to James Woodall refers to the land being conveyed as adjacent widow Wright’s line, John Mann Wright, and Winfield Wright. Johnsotn Co. Deed Book E-2, p. 256-246. Therefore, it can be concluded that Benjamin Wright died in Johnsotn Co., probably near tthe end of the year 1800.
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