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John Wright (Goochland County Carpenter) was born probably before 1719, married Judith Easly probably before 1736, and died after 1772. His parents are as yet unidentified, but our current focus is on the family of 1690 Francis Wright of Lancaster County, Virginia, and his wife Mary (Hill) (Wright) Lawrence.
Was a carpenter in Goochland Co., Va.
On 10 Apr 1739 John Wright of Goochland Co. purchased 358 acres of land in Goochland Co., Va on the branches of Lickinghole Creek from Robert Mimms. The land was originally patented by David Mimms by patent dated 31 Oct 1731. The deed was witnessed by John Mimms, John McFarland, ad David A. Mimms and recorded 15 May 1739. Goochland Co., Virginia Deed Book 3, p. 213.
On 25 Sep 1741 John Right and his wife Judith of St. James Parish sold 179 acres of land on Lickinghold Creek in Goochland Co. to Stephen Clement. This land was half the land that John Wright purchased of Robert Mimms. The deed was witnessed by Josias Payne, John Moriss and Benjamin Salmon and recorded on 17 Nov 1741. Goochland Co. Virginia Deed Book 3, p. 491.
On 19 Nov 1751, John Wright sold 60 acres of land in Goochland Co., to Robert Pleasants of Henrico Co. This 60 acres was also part of the land that John Wright acquired of Robet Mimms in 1739, leaving John Wright with approximately 119 acres. The deed was witnessed by John Thaxton, Wm. Harding and Wm. Allen. Goochland Co., Virginia Deed Book 6, p. 178.
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Bef 1700 - Yes, date unknown
Married: Mary Pace (1756)