Eliza Challis was born 20 April (year not stated), at Ousden and baptised at Hargrave, 25 December 1832, a son of Robert Challis and Sarah formerly Cook, Robert was of Ousden, a husbandman.
In the 1841 census of Little Ousden, she was at home with her parents aged 9.
She probably had an illegitimate child, Robert William, baptised 10 August 1851 at Ousden, (Little Ousden, spinster).
She may have been a witness at her brother George's marriage in 1852, at Wickhambrook.
She (Eliza Challes) married Robert Wright in the Risbridge district in the March quarter 1854 (4a 443). Risbridge includes Wickhambrook.
In the 1861 census of Cock's Head Inn, Hargrave, Robert Wright, was aged 32, a publican and born at Wickhambrook. His wife, Eliza, was aged 29 and born at Ousden. Their children were Sarah, aged 7 and born at Ousden, Mary Ann aged 5 born at Depden, Harry aged 4 and Ann aged 18 months, both born at Hargrave. Eliza's father, Robert Challis was also with them and there were two servants, Joseph Frost aged 15, a brewer, born at Hargrave and Katherine Riches, aged 12 and born at Rattlesden.
In the 1871 census of Cock's Head Inn, Hargrave, Robert Wright was aged 45, a licensed victualler, born at Wickhambrook. His wife, Eliza, was aged 37, and born at Ousden. Their children were Sarah Ann, aged 16, born at Depden, Mary Ann aged 15 and born at Hargrave, Harry aged 13, Ann aged 11, Ellen aged 9, Frederick aged 7, George aged 6, Joshua aged 2 and Kate aged 6 months, all born at Hargrave. There was also a lodger, Eliza Sargent, single aged 53, a dressmaker and born at Hargrave.
In 1874, the Post office Directory names Robert Wright as the publican whereas Whites Directory names Robert Taylor, so this year seems to be when Robert Wright and family left.
By 1881 Robert and Eliza had moved to Co. Durham and Robert had changed his career from licensed victualler to coal miner. Perhaps he could earn more money to support his large family? In the 1881 census, at High Hope Street, Crook and Billy Row, Co. Durham, Robert was aged 56, a coal miner, born at Wickhambrook. His wife, Eliza, was aged 51 and born at Ousden, and their children were Frederick aged 18, a coal miner putter, George aged 16, a coal miner putter, Joshua aged 12, Kate aged 10 and Laura aged 9, all born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index), in the district of Auckland, Co. Durham, Robert Wright was aged 65 and Eliza was aged 61. With them and born in Hargrave were Frederick aged 27, George aged 25, Frank aged 23, Joshua aged 21, Kate aged 20 and Laura aged 18.
In 1901 (Index), in North Bedburn, Durham, were Eliza aged 68, Fred, a coal miner hewer aged 37, George, a coal miner hewer aged 35, Joshua, a stationary engine driver aged 31 and Laura aged 28 (no occupation). All were born in Suffolk (no parish given).
In 1911 (Index), in the district of Auckland, were Eliza aged 78, and with her, born in Hargrave were George 45, Joseph (son) 43 and Laura 37.
There is a suitable death registration for an Eliza Wright in the Auckland district in the September quarter 1919. She was aged 87.
Eliza Wright of Fir Tree, Harperly Station, Co. Durham, died 12 September 1919. Probate was granted in Durham 4 November 1919 to William Joshua Wright miner. Her effects were £243.5s.
Eliza's child was:
Robert William Challis, baptised 10 August 1851 at Ousden, (Little Ousden, spinster).
Robert and Eliza's children were:
Sarah Ann Wright, born about 1854 at Ousden or Depden and probably registered in December quarter 1854 [in the district of Thingoe (inc. Depden) and Newmarket (inc. Ousden)].
In 1861 she was at home with her parents, aged 7 and born at Ousden.
In 1871, she was at home with her parents, aged 16, born at Depden.
Mary Ann Wright, born about 1856 at Depden or Hargrave, and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the March or December quarters 1856 (4 entries in all).
In 1861 she was at home with her parents, aged 5 born at Depden.
In 1871, she was at home with her parents, aged 15 and born at Hargrave
Harry Wright, born about 1857 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the March quarter 1858 (2 entries).
In 1861 he was at home with his parents, aged 4 and born at Hargrave.
In 1871 he was at home with his parents, aged 13 and born at Hargrave.
Ann Wright, born autumn 1859 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the December quarter 1859.
In 1861 she was at home with her parents, aged 18 months, and born at Hargrave
In 1871, she was at home with her parents, aged 11, and born at Hargrave.
Ellen Wright, born about 1861 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the September quarter 1861.
In 1871, she was at home with her parents aged 9, and born at Hargrave.
Frederick Wright, born about 1863 at Hargrave and probably registered, as Frederick Henry, in the Thingoe district in the June quarter 1863.
In 1871 he was at home with his parents, aged 7, and born at Hargrave.
In 1881 he was at home with his parents, aged 18, a coal miner putter, and born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) he was living with his parents, aged 27, and born at Hargrave.
In 1901 (Index) he was living with his mother, a coal miner hewer aged 37, and born in Suffolk.
George Wright, born about 1864 at Hargrave and probably registered, as George Edmund, in the Thingoe district in the June quarter 1864.
In 1871 he was at home with his parents, aged 6, and born at Hargrave.
In 1881 he was at home with his parents, aged 16, a coal miner putter, and born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) he was living with his parents, aged 25, and born at Hargrave.
In 1901 (Index) he was living with his mother, a coal miner hewer aged 35, and born in Suffolk.
In 1911 (Index) he was living with his mother aged 45, and born at Hargrave.
Frank Wright,
born about 1867 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe
district in the September quarter 1867.
In 1871, in the Thingoe district he was a visitor (no other Wrights in the household), aged 4.
In 1881, in Hargrave, he appears to have been a servant aged 13 and born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) he was living with his parents, aged 23, and born at Hargrave.
In 1911 (Index),
in the Auckland district, he was aged 43 and born at Hargrave.
Joseph Wright, born about 1867 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the December quarter 1867.
He has not been found in the 1881 census.
In 1911
(Index) he was living with his mother (son) aged 43 and born at Hargrave.
William Joshua Wright (1869 – 1938), born about 1869 at Hargrave. His birth is registered in the Thingoe district in the March quarter 1869.
In 1871 he was at home with his parents, aged 2 and born at Hargrave.
In 1881 he was at home with his parents, aged 12, and born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) he was living with his parents, aged 21, and born at Hargrave.
In 1901 (Index) he was living with his mother, a stationary engine driver aged 31, and born in Suffolk.
He has not been found in the 1911 census.
He proved his mother’s will in 1919.
William Joshua Wright died 21 March 1938 (registered in the
Aukland district in the March quarter 1938, aged
68). Probate was granted 4 June
1938 at Durham to George Albert Wright, coalminer. His effects were £583.0s.10d and
he was of 6 South View, Harperley, Co. Durham.
Kate Wright, born about autumn 1870 at Hargrave and probably registered in the Thingoe district in the December quarter 1870
In 1871, she was at home with her parents aged 6 months, and born at Hargrave.
In 1881 she was at home with her parents, aged 10 born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) she was living with her parents, aged 20 and born at Hargrave.
Laura Wright, born about 1871 at Hargrave and probably registered, as Laura Minnie, in the Thingoe district in the September quarter 1872.
In 1881 she was at home with her parents, aged 9, and born at Hargrave.
In 1891 (Index) she was living with her parents, aged 18 and born at Hargrave.
In 1901 (Index) she was living with her mother, aged 28 and born in Suffolk.
In 1911 (Index) she was living with her mother aged 37, and born in Hargrave.
Posted
December 2016