WRIGHT, GEORGE [SSNE 1649]

Surname

WRIGHT

First name

GEORGE

Title/rank

SHOEMAKER

Nationality

SCOT

Region

Social status

NOBILITY

Education

Religion

Text source

George Wright (f.1650-1694) was born in Scotland and fled during the Cromwellian period to establish himself in Narva c.1650. George was both a shoemaker and a merchant and was ennobled in Sweden. He was married twice. His first wife was Anna Rucker who died in 1659. His second marriage was to Anna Walding who died in 1698. With his second wife, George had four sons and five daughters. The most significant of those was Henrik Wright the soldier.

Svenska Adelns Attartavlor, vol. 9, p.69.

Service record

SWEDEN, NARVA

Arrived 1650-01-01

Departed 1694-12-31

Capacity MERCHANT, purpose MISC