Memorial inscription from Arthuret Church near Longtown, Carlisle
In memory of Margaret the daughter of John and Eleanor Wright of Moorhouses who died Nov 21st 1857 aged 22 years
Also Mary their daughter who died at Tarn Rigg Moor Wigton May 2nd 1869 aged 36 years
Also of Jane Wright granddaughter of the above who died at Tarn Rigg Moor March 12th 1874 aged 20 years
Also the above John Wright who died at Moorhouses August 1st 1885 in his 80th year
Also the above Eleanor Wright who died at Tarn Rigg Moor March 5th 1890 in her 86th year
Also George their son who died at Tarn Rigg Moor February 21st 1896 aged 46 years
Also of Eleanor Wright who died at Tarn Rigg Moor Wigton September 26th 1925 aged 81 years
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This family plot is next to another Wright family plot, the inscription reads as follows:
In memory of William Wright who died at Haggtown December the 23rd 1801 aged 83 years
Also Eleanor his wife who died May 29th 1803 aged 85 years
Also William their son who died at Moorhouses Octr the 13th 1824 aged 81 years
Also Jane their daughter in law wife of William who died Novr the 28th 1846 aged 77 years
Also Catherine their daughter who died at Kingstown Sepr the 20th 1843 aged 87 years
Cumbria Family History Society publication. The CD is entitled Arthuret Memorial Inscriptions (with related newspaper items) and Burial Register 1838-1930. It can be purchased from the Society website
www.cumbriafhs.com.
Sandra