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Origin of Wright Total Records: 3  Origin of Wright, Meaning of Wright Origin: From Normandy in the 90 Surnames: Carterete, Cartrett, Cartwright, Catrett, De Carteret Submitted by: JULIA CATRETT Origin of Wright, Meaning of Wright Origin: Melton Mowbray area Surnames: Wright Submitted by: J Cross Origin of Wright, Meaning of Wright Origin: Jacob Wright and wife Catherine had a son Thomas born on 12 March 1812 in Cobbleskill New York. Thomas married Clarrisa Ely on 10 April 1834. I am interested in any information on this family. In particular on Jacob and Catherine and where they came from. Surnames: Wright Submitted by: Don Wright 11/22/2008 2:00 AM Page 1 of 1

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