Drowned in the Clyde in 1868

[sancti]

Who were his parents?

[sancti]

Son Richard looks to have married Margaret Paton

Was his father listed as deceased on the MC?

[Seoras]

Four other John Wright deaths in Hutchesontown,one in 1863,two in 1865 and one in 1867.

Given her youngest was 1 year old at the time of her death, I would be tempted to check that 1867 one out.

[Ann Baker]

What a sad tale 

Had a few fished out the Clyde and still tying to find out why for a couple. But Poor records via Mitchell I'd say is good bet. Am hoping (waiting on response) that might answer two of mine as I can't establish via the normal routes. Others I know were 'industrial' accidents.

Bless her -  hope she found peace even tho not the nicest way to go

Ann

[inveryes]

Son Richard looks to have married Margaret Paton

Was his father listed as deceased on the MC?

Son Richard did marry Margaret Paton on 29th April 1870 and father John was listed as deceased on the MC.

[inveryes]

Who were his parents?

We're struggling with that.

Originally I had it as John Wright born 1st June 1812 in Greenock to John Wright and Janet Maclean

Then we found from the 1871 census that his young daughter, Ann Jane had gone to live with her Uncle Duncan and his wife, also Ann Jane, following the drowning of her mother.

Assuming Duncan to be John's brother, we tried to find him, but Duncan's death certificate in 1884 gives his parents as Daniel and Mary.

The other options we found for John b 1812 were:


b 13th October 1812 to Daniel and Janet Walker
or

b 19th July 1812 to Daniel and Janet Tytler

or
b 27th June 1813 to Duncan and Catherine Ross.

None of which are the same as Duncan's parents. 

[inveryes]

What a sad tale 

Had a few fished out the Clyde and still tying to find out why for a couple.

Have you tried contacting George Parsonage of the Glasgow Humane Society?

They've been recovering bodies from the Clyde for generations.

[Gali]

Just noticed (not sure if you are aware as you only mention 6 children as per the 1861 census?) that there is another birth listed to a John Wright and Mary Milne after Ann Jane's birth (and after the 1861 census) in Hutchesontown 14 July 1861 ... a Daniel Wright ... in addition to the birth of another Daniel Wright to this couple in 5 Feb 1856 ...

Two sons named Daniel lends weight to John's father as having been a Daniel himself? 

[Gali]

I note that Duncan Wright is listed on the 1861 and 1871 census as a Cooper.  Can't see him yet on 1851 census. 

Perhaps this might be him on 1841 census?
Duncan Wright aged aged 15, occ Apprentice Cooper
living in Greenock West with parents Daniel, aged 65, occ Blacksmith, and Janet, aged 60 - both born Renfrewshire, and siblings Janet, Mary and Elisabeth.