Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameThomas WRIGHT
Birth20 Mar 1876
Death13 Aug 1933, Newstead SA
Burialmagil public cem
OccupationBlacksmith of Kangarilla
FatherRobert WRIGHT (1843-1880)
MotherCarlotte Jane BREALEY (1851-)
Spouses
Birth18 Aug 1877, South Australia
Death24 Mar 1940
BurialMagill Public Cemetery
FatherWilliam NICOLLE (1833-1901)
MotherMary_ann ROBERTS (1833-1918)
Marriage9 May 1899, Res of Mr A E Smart Grace St Goodwood Park
ChildrenMable Alice (1900-1975)
Notes for Thomas WRIGHT
Thomas Wright (fifth cild of Robert & Charlotte) married Alice Nicolle on 9/5/1899 at the residense of Mr A E Smart at Grace Street Goodwood Park. The witnesses at their wedding were Albert Edward and Marry Ann Smart.

Thomas Wright was a Blacksmith of Kangarilla at the time of his marriage. He was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, David and Maria Tester, after the death of his father in 1880. Thomas learnt his trade as a blacksmith from his uncle, who was also a blacksmith at Kangarilla. He attended the Kangarilla Primary School from 1882-1890 as did his wife, Alice Nicolle from 1884-1889.

Thomas Wright was a labourer and gardener and was trustee of Methodist Church land in March 1908 before they moved to Echunga in 1909. Thomas and Alice stayed there until 1921 when they bought Allotment 43 on Williams Avenue, Newstead on 26/9/1921. Thomas Wright died on 13/8/1933 at Newstead. Alice Wright (nee Nicolle) was born on 18/8/1877, the daughter of William Nicolle, and died on 24/3/1940. Both Thomas and Alice are buried in the Magill General Cemetery.
Last Modified 7 Nov 2011Created 14 Nov 2021 using Reunion for Macintosh
When viewing files click on any underlined text for more information and click on small camera image next to a name for more photos.