Wright, Martha (Shunk)

Date of Death: 15 Mar 1902 & 16 Mar 1902
Subject: Lewis Wright & Martha (Shunk) Wright
Source: Savannah Democrat from the Fillmore Lever, 28 Mar 1902

Lewis Wright died at his home south of town, Saturday, at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months and 16 days. On the following day the old wife also departed to join her husband in the great beyond. Her age was 72 years, 5 months and 21 days.

Lewis Wright was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, March 29, 1821.

Mrs. Wright, who was Miss Martha Shunk, was born in Licking county, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1829.

Funeral services were held at the family residence by Jas. M. Walker, and the remains of husband and wife were laid to rest in one grave in the Fillmore cemetery, Monday, March 17.

A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their resting place. – Fillmore Lever.