Wright, Bernice O.

1896 - 1961  (65 years)

• Name	Wright, Bernice O.
  Birth	1896  [1]
  Gender	Female
  Name	Bernice O Horner Mrs  [1]
  	20250306GHLn- noch William R Wright Photo added by Starlight William R Wright BIRTH 5 May 1862 Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA DEATH 15 Dec 1937 (aged 75) Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Ord Cemetery Ord, Valley County, Nebraska, USA PLOT First Addition, Lot 1 MEMORIAL ID153413979 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 1 William R. Wright William R. Wright, son of Rufus L. and Mary Jane Wright, was born May 5, 1862 in Olean, New York and passed away December 15, 1937 in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 10 days. He spent most of his early life in the community in which he was born. On March 9, 1885 he was united in marriage to Flora J. Hills of Allegany, New York. In 1889 he, with his wife and one daughter, moved to Nebraska and located at Almeria in Loup county. In the spring of 1893 they moved to a farm seven miles southeast of Burwell and remained in that community until 1901 when they settled on the farm three miles southeast of Burwell where he made his home until his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 22, 1925 and the eldest daughter Edna on July 30, 1920. Mr. Wright was always interested in every public enterprise and was among the first ones to work on the original irrigation ditch just south of Burwell, which was completed about 1900. He was vitally interested in the present irrigation projects, and his one ambition was that he might live to see water running in the new canals. He was one of the most progressive minded men in the community. Those who knew him best will remember his kindly disposition and will always cherish his friendly handclasp in greeting. He is survived by one son, Merritt L. Wright, one daughter, Mrs. Spencer Horner, two granddaughters Miss Doris Wright and Miss Betty Horner, and two grandsons, Billy Wright and Sterling Horner all of Burwell, besides his many many friends. The funeral service was conducted in the Christian Church in Burwell by the minister, Rev. W. L. Goodell, Sunday, December 19, at 1:30 pm. Interment was beside his wife in the Ord Cemetery. The Ord Quiz - Wed, Dec 22 1937, Pg 5, Col 1 Family Members Parents Rufus L. Wright 1832-1917 Mary Jane Purcell-Hall Wright 1840-1875 Spouse Flora J Hills Wright 1863-1925 Siblings Clarence L. Wright 1886-1962 Children Edna Louise Wright Ward 1886-1920 Merritt Leon Wright 1892-1950 Bernice O Wright Horner 1896-1961 Flowers Left by garrett596 on 2 May 2018
  Death	1961  [1]
  Burial	1961	Burwell, Garfield, Nebraska, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I102841	WetzelAncestry

  
  

  Father	Wright, William R,   b. 5 May 1862, Olean, Cattaraugus, New York, USA d. 15 Dec 1937, Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, USA (Age 75 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Hills, Flora J.,   b. 2 Jul 1863, Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York, USA d. 22 Jul 1925, Garfield County, Nebraska, USA (Age 62 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	9 Mar 1885
  Family ID	F58969	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Horner, Spencer August,   b. 1 May 1894   d. 1976 (Age 81 years)
  Family ID	F58970	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Burial - 1961 - Burwell, Garfield, Nebraska, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  Horner, Spencer & Bernice O Wright Cem_ fag_.jpg 20250306GHLn- findagrave Added by: Doris on 25 Sep 2014

  
  

• Sources

  [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). Record for William R Wright (33) facts 20250306GHLn- 20250306GHLn- noch William R Wright Photo added by Starlight William R Wright BIRTH 5 May 1862 Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA DEATH 15 Dec 1937 (aged 75) Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Ord Cemetery Ord, Valley County, Nebraska, USA PLOT First Addition, Lot 1 MEMORIAL ID153413979 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 1 William R. Wright William R. Wright, son of Rufus L. and Mary Jane Wright, was born May 5, 1862 in Olean, New York and passed away December 15, 1937 in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 10 days. He spent most of his early life in the community in which he was born. On March 9, 1885 he was united in marriage to Flora J. Hills of Allegany, New York. In 1889 he, with his wife and one daughter, moved to Nebraska and located at Almeria in Loup county. In the spring of 1893 they moved to a farm seven miles southeast of Burwell and remained in that community until 1901 when they settled on the farm three miles southeast of Burwell where he made his home until his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 22, 1925 and the eldest daughter Edna on July 30, 1920. Mr. Wright was always interested in every public enterprise and was among the first ones to work on the original irrigation ditch just south of Burwell, which was completed about 1900. He was vitally interested in the present irrigation projects, and his one ambition was that he might live to see water running in the new canals. He was one of the most progressive minded men in the community. Those who knew him best will remember his kindly disposition and will always cherish his friendly handclasp in greeting. He is survived by one son, Merritt L. Wright, one daughter, Mrs. Spencer Horner, two granddaughters Miss Doris Wright and Miss Betty Horner, and two grandsons, Billy Wright and Sterling Horner all of Burwell, besides his many many friends. The funeral service was conducted in the Christian Church in Burwell by the minister, Rev. W. L. Goodell, Sunday, December 19, at 1:30 pm. Interment was beside his wife in the Ord Cemetery. The Ord Quiz - Wed, Dec 22 1937, Pg 5, Col 1 Family Members Parents Rufus L. Wright 1832-1917 Mary Jane Purcell-Hall Wright 1840-1875 Spouse Flora J Hills Wright 1863-1925 Siblings Clarence L. Wright 1886-1962 Children Edna Louise Wright Ward 1886-1920 Merritt Leon Wright 1892-1950 Bernice O Wright Horner 1896-1961 Flowers Left by garrett596 on 2 May 2018 Hills Wright, Flora & Wm fag_Starlight.gif 20250306GHLn- noch William R Wright Photo added by Starlight William R Wright BIRTH 5 May 1862 Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA DEATH 15 Dec 1937 (aged 75) Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Ord Cemetery Ord, Valley County, Nebraska, USA PLOT First Addition, Lot 1 MEMORIAL ID153413979 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 1 William R.…

  
  

TEST MARKER

TNG ID: I102841