Individual Details

1850 Census, Howard Co, MO, Household 4
E. Wright, age 78. Born NC. If this is Elizabeth, widow of Durlin, her maiden name was said to be Enyart. There are Enyarts living in this neighborhood.
Household 5
G. Wright age 41, b. KY and Jane Wright age 38, b. Ill. Marked married within the year. G. is probably a Gideon Wright and probably Elizabeth's son. A few houses away is found another Gideon Wright, possibly the son of Hezekiah & Delilah Wright. [Hezekiah was a son of brother Gideon] Since he was mentally deranged this may no even be the same Gideon.

1860 Census, Howard Co MO.
Gideon Wright, age 48 [b. 1812] b. KY marked "idiotic"
Living with Elizabeth Wright, age 86, b. KY [1774]
Would appear that Gideon is in his mother's care. There are numerous Wright families in Howard Co MO - some would be descendants of Townsend Wright who was also in Howard Co.

1870 Census. Jackson Twp, Randolph Co, MO, Hh 6 (Dated 15 Jul 1870)
Benj C. Brown, 50, MO as was his whole family
Catherine, 40
Fanny, 22, James, 20. John W., 18. Samuel, 16. Milly R., 13, Janna, 12.
Catherin Welden, 76, retired (mother-in-law), b. KY
Gideon Wright, 60, retired, b. KY

Gideon was apparently mentally handicapped and required care. His mother's will left all her possessions to him in trust for his security.

Howard Co, MO, Probate Records, Book 6
p.274
Monday, Jan 2, 1860
In the matter of Gideon Wright – Benj C. Brown files information in writing that Gideon Wright is incapable of managing his affairs & praying that an inquiry thereinto be had. Whereupon the Court set Wednesday as the day on which sd inquiry be had.
p.277
In the matter of Gideon Wright… Continued until this day. Sheriff to summon 12 house holders of this county to inquire and to inform the sheriff. After the jury heard the evidence that did say that Gideon Wright was of unsound mind and incapable of managing his affairs.
Court appointed Benj. C. Brown, Guardian of the estate and person of Gideon Wright and he entered into bond.
p.286
Wed, Feb 8, 1860
The court approved the Inventory, appraisement & sale bill of the estate of Gideon Wright (person of unsound mind) & order the same to be recorded.
p.378
Mon, Sep 2nd 1861
Benj C.Brown, guardian of Gideon Wright proves notice of his intention to resign his guardianship, published four weeks before the adjournment of court by publication in the Glasgow Weekly Times & presents his application to resign sd guardianship. He also presents a settlement of his accts as Guardian which is rec’d by the Court & he is permitted to resign his Guardianship.
The Court appoint S. C. Major, guardian of the person & estate of Gideon Wright who is of unsound mind in place of B. C. Brown who has resigned. Ordered to enter into bond of $8000 which was done and approved.


Howard Co, MO, WB 5
p.126
4 Jan 1860 Bond for Benjamin C. Brown, as guardian of Gideon Wright, a person of unsound mind. Securities were J. F. Finks, and Samuel Brown. He was to manage his estate and effects to the best advantage.
p.182
3 Sep 1861 Bond for Samuel C. Major as guardian of Gideon Wright. William Stapleton and Garrison Patrick were his securities.
p.243
3 Sep 1861 S. C. Major, guardian of Gideon Wright, requests anyone having claims should present them for payment. Isaac A. Houck, publisher of the Howard County Banner a weekly newspaper published in Fayette, Howard County, that the notice was printed Sept 19th, 26th, and Oct 3rd, in the year 1861. Filed 14 Oct 1862.
p.428
Tues, Aug 5th 1862
S. C. Major Guardian of Gideon Wright present his resignation which is rec’d by the Court. He also presents a settlement as Guardian which is approved & ordered recorded.
The Court appoints Benj. C. Brown, Guardian of the person & Estate of Gideon Wright of unsound mind. Ordered that Brown enter into bond, $4000.
p.447
Wed. Nov 5th, 1862
The Court appoint Alexr Denny Guardian of the Person & Estate of Gideon Wright (of unsound mind) ordered that sd Denny enter into bond in the amount of $4000.


Howard Co, MO, WB 7
p.8
2 Oct 1870 Bond of Benjamin C. Brown, to administer estate of Gideon Wright, deceased. $2000.00 Securities: James W. A. Patterson, James F. Finks, and Charles E. Givens.
Filed 3 Oct 1870.
Gideon Wright died intestate – Benjamin C. Brown appointed to collect, preserve, and dispose of any property and collect all monies due, etc. 3 Oct 1870
p.13
Letters of admin granted Benjamin B. Brown on estate of Gideon Wright, 3 Oct 1870. All persons having claims should exhibit them within one year – if not presented within two years they shall forever be barred. Signed: B. C. Brown, Admin
p.14, img 15
Published in the Howard County Advertiser in Fayette, Oct 6, 13, and 20. J. W. L. Connevey, Editor
Sworn to Nov 7, 1870.

Birth	Abt 1809
Marriage	Jan 1849	Howard County, Missouri - Jane Grosse
Death	1870	Howard County, Missouri

Spouse

Jane Grosse ( - )

Father	Durlin WRIGHT (1770 - 1829)
Mother	Elizabeth Enyart (1772 - 1861)
Sibling	Catherine "Katy" Wright (1796 - )
Sibling	Isabella Wright (1807 - 1855)
Sibling	Rachel Wright ( - 1861)
Sibling	Elizabeth Wright (1800 - 1829)