See also
1 Richard WOODCOCK1 (c. 1851- ) [12491]. Born c. 1851.1
2 George W. WOODCOCK1 (c. 1823- ) [7291]. Born c. 1823.1
3 Esther Miranda WRIGHT2,3 (1834-1906) [7228]. Born 17 Feb 1834, Tioga Centre, NY.2,3 Died 8 May 1906, Auburn, NY.3
The 1870 census indicates Miranda was born about 1822, which seems unlikely. We believe the dates of 1831 - 1833 in other records are more likely to be correct. Her obituary which was finally located in the Auburn Citizen (Auburn, NY) finally has a correct birthdate.
June 2, 1906 - "A TRIBUTE - Words of Commendation of Late Mrs. Hester M. Woodcock.
Mrs. Hester M. Woodcock was born Feb 17, 1834, at Tioga Centre and died on Tuesday evening, May 8, 1906, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ohart of Auburn.
Her sudden death was a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Woodcock was a faithful, loyal Christian worker not only in the Wall Street M.E. church but in the work for temperance. She was a member of Frances E. Willard Woman's Christian Temperance union ever since the organization of that union 15 years ago. She spent over 40 years of her life working for this great cause. In her earlier life she was a member of the Loyal Temperance Legion, and was one of its organizers, also a member of the good Templars.
When strength was hers, she was known many times to break barrels of whiskey and of beer, and watch the contents run out upon the ground. How many fallen ones have been lifted by her prayers and helping hand, even dragging men, unconscious from the accursed drink, from in front of a fast approaching train.
In out Frances E. Willard Woman's Christian Temperance union, her especial work had been among the prisoners and jailers, where she has done an endless amount of good; we can not even estimate the number who through her efforts and prayers have been brought to Christ, and to abhor liquor.
Her presence at the meeting of the union has always been so helpful, she was an inspiration to all about her. Our dear sister is sorely missed, not only at these meetings but in her beloved church, for she never was so happy as when working for her lord and master. We do extend to the beloved daughter and family the heartfelt sympathy of every member of Frances E. Willard Union.".
6 James WRIGHT2,4 (1801-1864) [148]. Born 1801, New Jersey.5,6,7 Marr Jemima CLARK bef 1831.2 Died 3 Apr 1864, Tioga County, NY.6 Buried Lounsbury Cemetery, Tioga County, NY.6
The death certificate of son, George W. Wright, lists his father as "John Wright". This error caused a many year delay in locating the correct parents of George W. Wright.
In the 1860 NY, Tioga, Tioga census the wife of James Wright is shown as "Anna". We believe this is in error as both James and Jemima are buried together in the Lounsbury Cemetery, Tioga County, NY. There is no evidence that James had other than one wife, Jemima Clark.
Find-A-Grave lists his birth year as 1810. This appears to be in error based on his age of 63 at the time of death in 1864 and the age reported on the 1850 and 1860 census.
Probate record from the village of Owego, County of Tioga, January 20, 1866.
"At a Surrogate's Court held at the Surrogate's office in the village of Owego, in and for the County of Tuoga, on the 30th day of January 1866. Present Thomas Farrington, Surrogate.
In the matter of the final accounting of the administration ??, of James Wright Deceased.
It appearing to the said court tha Sara Wright, Mary Wright, George Wright & Adeline Vaunostra, next of kin and heirs at law of the said deceased are infant's under the age of twenty-one years, having no general guardian, and Charles E. Parker of the town of Owego in the County of Tioga having consented to act as Special Guardian of the said infants in the premises, which consent is duly filed in the office of said County Surrogate.
It is THEREFORE ORDERED that the said Charles E. Parker ne, and he is herby appointed the Special Guardian of the the said infants for the purpose of appearing for, and taking care of their interests in this matter.".8
7 Jemima CLARK2,4,6,9 (1816-1864) [7225]. Born 1816, Tompkins County, NY.2,5,6 Died 23 May 1864, Tioga County, NY.6 Buried Lounsbury Cemetery, Tioga County, NY.6
In the 1850 NY, Tompkins, Danby census, Jemima is listed as a person who cannot read or write. In the 1860 NY, Tioga, Tioga census, she is incorrectly shown as Anna with no indication that she cannot read or write.
14 Uri CLARK10 (1778-1868) [15326]. Born 25 Oct 1778, Cornwall, Litchfield County, CT.10 Marr Hannah HYATT 6 Oct 1799, Cornwall, Litchfield County, CT.10 Died 28 Apr 1868, Danby, Tompkins County, NY.10
15 Hannah HYATT10 ( - ) [15327].
| 1 | "1870 NY, Tioga, Tioga census,". |
| 2 | "1850 NY, Tompkins, Danby census.". |
| 3 | "Obituary of Hester M. Woodcock in the Auburn Citizen (Auburn NY), June 2, 1906". |
| 4 | "1860 NY, Tioga, Tioga census.". |
| 5 | "1880 Millington, Tuscola Co., MI census.". |
| 6 | "Find A Grave Memorial Record". |
| 7 | "1855 New York State census". |
| 8 | "Probate record from the village of Owego, County of Tioga, January 20, 1866". |
| 9 | "Veterans Census of Micihgan death report of James L. Wright.". |
| 10 | "Ancestry tree, yet to be verified". |