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------------------( Mrs. F. M. Wright) Biographical Note: Jersey C. Moore was born in Lawrence County in April of 1873 according to the1900 census but her Tomb stone indicates 1876. As stated in her letter she was the daughter of John Moore, and her mother was Mahala (nee Halfacre) Moore. On January 8, 1896 she was united in marriage to Francis Marion “Frank” Wright, son of Noah and Resa (nee Musgrove) Wright. Frank was born on April 9, 1874. Census records indicate the following children were born to this union: Winifred Cecil “Winnie” (b. Oct. 1897); Dow N. (b. abt. 1900); Cora Mae (b. Oct. 1903); Roy Theodore (b. Jul. 1908). Frank Died in 1935 and Jersey remarried a man named White. Jersey died in 1962. Jersey is buried next to Frank in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Waitsburg, Walla Walla County, Washington. ---------Prior Wright Sutherland 
P. W. Sutherland is mentioned throughout this book. His son and brothers wrote letters to the Press and he is referred to by other writers. He was called the "Lukinite man" or "Ye Lukinite Scribe", names that he was fond of. Before televisions and radios, P.W. Sutherland was the celebrity of the time. When this distinguished, well dressed large man entered a room, he needed no introduction. He was always seated at the head of the table with stories and jokes to tell. He was a unique character in many ways he was a strong man physically and mentally. P. W. was known for hearty appetite and fondness of chicken dinners, and attended most functions. As a historian, his interviews and writings of the early pioneers preserved much of Lawrence County history that would otherwise be lost. His writings were published in several publications through out the area. His words could paint a picture in your mind, a smell of the air and the feel of the breeze. Whether it is a historical article, news item or an obituary his style was unmistakable. Prior Wright, son of Asa and Mary E. Sutherland, was born in Park County, Indiana, October 22, 1843; died on August 23, 1919, making his age at death 75 years, 10 months and 1 day. At the age of 15 he, with his parents and brothers and sisters, moved to Illinois and settled in Lukin Township, where he lived until 1861, when he listed on July 4 in Company C. 24th Indiana volunteer infantry and served his country three years, been wounded at Champion Hill and sustain other injuries which he carried to his death. On July 30, 1864, he was mustered out of service, returning to Lukin Township, where he farmed with his father until the spring of 1876, when he purchased a farm and moved near Olive Branch church, where he resided until two years ago, when he moved to Lawrenceville where he resided at the time of his death. He was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery. On July 16, 1865, he was united married to Elizabeth Vandament, daughter of Henry and Emeline Vandament. To this union were born nine children, of which five are still living. The other four preceded him in death. His wife died in 1883, at 33 years of age. On January 30, 1887, he was united married to Emily J. Rigall, daughter of Emily J. RigallDavid and Elizabeth Rigall. To this union were born five children, one dying in infancy. His occupation was farming and plastering. At Mt. Zion church of Christ, in 1864, he had been a member all his life. On February 6, 1887, he was ordained as an elder and for many years preached the gospel. At the time of his death he left, his wife, two sons, seven daughters two brothers, Joseph R, and Henry C, 24 grandchildren six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives comrades and friends to mourn their loss. He has answered that last "taps." 1918 100
Added HC Sutherland bio 101
Added Emma Rawlings Letter 102 Add EX State 103 Gem Mill Ad 104 Index
Della Abernathy, 159 George Atkins, 160 Franklin Bell, 161 Francis Bonner, 161 David Brian, 162 John Brothers, 163 Vina Bullett, 164 Mary Chambers, 165 Clara Chapman, 166 Bonnie Daniels, 166 Theodore Day, 167 Caius Eaton, 167 Kate Elston, 168 George Emerick, 169 Henry England, 169 Amanda Fitzgerrel, 170 William Fyffe, 170 John Gorbet, 173 Frances Gray, 173 Gladys Green, 174 Ethel Grewe, 174 Bert Gudgel, 175 Pearl Haynes, 176 Minnie Heath, 178 Addie Ivie, 178 Victor Ivie, 179 John Judy, 180 Francis Lathrop, 182 Maggie Lytle, 183 Joseph Miller, 184 Frank Mushrush, 184 Harry Peters, 186 B. M. Petty, 190 Emma Ruark Rawlings, 188 Cecil Ridgley, 190 Leonard Rosborough, 191 Thomas Rosborough, 191 Orville Ruby, 192 Howard Ruddy, 193 Eva Shafer, 194 D. L. Shick, 194 Jesse Sloan, 195 Leroy Steffey, 195 Rachel Strain, 197 Henry Sutherland, 197 Rosa Webber, 198 Carrie Wilson, 198 Dora Wilson, 199 Ethel Wright, 200
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