Thomas James Wright born 1851

[DSJ]

I am researching my husband's ancestors and need some help. His grandmother was Edith Emma Hinckley, nee Wright. She was the daughter of George Frederic Wright, builder, who at one time resided at 16, Deans Yard, Westminster. George's older brother was Thomas James Wright (born 1851 in Cowes, IOW) who later became the Clerk of Works at Westminster Abbey. There is a memorial stone to Thomas in the cloisters at the abbey. He died in 1928 after fifty-five years service at there.

I wonder if the reason that the family, Thomas senior (b Friskney, Lincolnshire in 1822, & his two sons (Thomas James & George Frederic) mentioned above came to London from the IOW was perhaps that Thomas senior had worked on the construction of Whippingham Church, the little church where Queen Victoria & her family worshipped when at Osborne House. It's just a thought but I cannot find anything to back up this hunch.

I have census entries for 1851,1861 & 1891 but cannot find others. Any further information whatsoever on these three men would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[craft1948]

hi aussiej................I think you may do better if you start an individual new query with your details :-)

[aussieJ]

Hi DSJ, I have been trying to find your family tree on Genes reunited..but dont seem to be having any luck...can you help?? AussieJ

[DSJ]

Judy, type Thomas Wright or George Wright in the search box on GenesReunited & my name (Jill) will come up as having them in my Familt Tree. Or type in Jill Guy, if you prefer. You can then contact me through that route more privately.

[DSJ]

Judy & I have successfully made contact and are now corresponding more privately. Thank you all for your valuable help.