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RegistrationBride's Given Name(s)Bride's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Groom's Family Name
1854/1277Jane Symons John Fortescue Evelyn Wright Order Product
1854/1277 Jane Symons John Fortescue Evelyn Wright
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1891/5542Wright John Fortescue Evelyn 182764YOrder Product
1891/5542 Wright John Fortescue Evelyn 1827 64Y
Gisborne Photo News (1954-1975, 1993–1996)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank Who's WhoJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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Nelson Photo News (1960-1972)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Tributes Online (obituaries)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Whanganui Council Property RollsWright, John Fortescue Evelyn        🔍 ASH
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Te Papa Collections - PeopleJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Surname Forename Address Event Place Date
WRIGHTJohn Fortescue EvelynOhiro Otago16 Sep 1863
WRIGHTJohn Fortescue EvelynOhiro, Wellington Otago19 Feb 1864
WRIGHT John Fortescue Evelyn Ohiro Otago 16 Sep 1863
WRIGHT John Fortescue Evelyn Ohiro, Wellington Otago 19 Feb 1864
NZ Presbyterian MarriagesJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Shadows of TimeJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Our Stuff - Denise & Peter's NZ history siteJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Magistrates 1866
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Willis St Smith Wright John Fortescue Evelyn Ohiro Farmer Wright Daniel Karori Labourer Wrigley Thomas River Hutt Carpenter Wrigley James Tinakori Rd Shoemaker Y Yates John
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Sooty NZ (NZ history and genealogical information)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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NZ Genealogy Research Made EasyJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Alexander Turnbull LibraryWright, John Fortescue Evelyn        🔍 ASH
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A Sketch of Hong Kong MS-Papers-12208-2. A Sketch of Hong Kong. Date unknown. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Research material created by Jocelyn Scrymgeour Research material created by Jocelyn Scrymgeour. 1841-1864, 1992. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Series]
Photocopy of Journal (I) MS-Papers-4463-1. Photocopy of Journal (I). 1841-1851. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Photocopy of Journal (II) MS-Papers-4463-2. Photocopy of Journal (II). 1851-1853. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Photocopy of Journal (III) MS-Papers-4463-3. Photocopy of Journal (III). 1853-1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Transcript of journal (I) MS-Papers-4620-1. Transcript of journal (I). 15 June 1842-9 Nov 1852. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Transcript of journal (II) MS-Papers-4620-2. Transcript of journal (II). 10 Nov 1852-18 Aug 1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers MS-Papers-6304. McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers. 1842-1998. [Collection]
Papers re New Zealand MS-Papers-6304-3. Papers re New Zealand. 1842, 1852. McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers (MS-Papers-6304). [Item]
Wright Family: Collection ATL-Group-00173. Wright Family: Collection. 1802-1907, 1992, 2006-2016. [Collection]
Letter book - the journal of John Fortescue Evelyn Wright MSX-9532. Letter book - the journal of John Fortescue Evelyn Wright. 1851-1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
A Sketch of Hong Kong MS-Papers-12208-2. A Sketch of Hong Kong. Date unknown. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Research material created by Jocelyn Scrymgeour Research material created by Jocelyn Scrymgeour. 1841-1864, 1992. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Series]
Photocopy of Journal (I) MS-Papers-4463-1. Photocopy of Journal (I). 1841-1851. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Photocopy of Journal (II) MS-Papers-4463-2. Photocopy of Journal (II). 1851-1853. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Photocopy of Journal (III) MS-Papers-4463-3. Photocopy of Journal (III). 1853-1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Transcript of journal (I) MS-Papers-4620-1. Transcript of journal (I). 15 June 1842-9 Nov 1852. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
Transcript of journal (II) MS-Papers-4620-2. Transcript of journal (II). 10 Nov 1852-18 Aug 1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers MS-Papers-6304. McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers. 1842-1998. [Collection]
Papers re New Zealand MS-Papers-6304-3. Papers re New Zealand. 1842, 1852. McBride-Wilson, Denise Judith Evelyn, 1947- : Family papers (MS-Papers-6304). [Item]
Wright Family: Collection ATL-Group-00173. Wright Family: Collection. 1802-1907, 1992, 2006-2016. [Collection]
Letter book - the journal of John Fortescue Evelyn Wright MSX-9532. Letter book - the journal of John Fortescue Evelyn Wright. 1851-1864. Wright Family: Collection (ATL-Group-00173). [Item]
DigitalNZJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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The grave of Louisa Moffitt and J F E Wright, plot 2210, Bolton Street Cemetery The grave of Louisa Moffitt and J F E Wright at plot 2210 Bolton Street Cemetery. It was photographed in the late 1960s by the City Sexton, P J E Shotter, prior to its being dismantled to make way for the Wellington motorway. An original print from this negative is at PA1-o-047, page 67. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual frame on 35mm strip. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative Not specified TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
Wilkinson, John Stuart, 1831-1903:Survey of the Island of Mana for J. F. E. Wright Esqr. [ms map]. John S Wilkinson, surveyor, April 1873 Topographic map of Mana Island. Includes a low water mark, shingle areas, named rocks, swamps, gullies, un-named streams, karaka grove, a spring, cliffs, undulating tableland and hachures. The paddock adjacent to the landing stage includes a stream, drain, old and new fencelines, a stockyard and government storehouse. The area adjacent to the paddock includes the sites of houses, manager's dwelling house, boathouse, woolshed and gardens. A road leads to a lighthouse and dwelling house, situated at the north-west corner of the island. Sites of three huts are marked. Pencilled additions adjacent to the landing stage include: 10 acres: also 1 chain sand above beach Pencilled notes refer to the acreages of the grass area, the shingle area and the landing place reserve Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on paper, mounted on card, linen backed, coloured, 95.8 x 63.1 cm. Wilkinson, John Stuart, 1831-1903 TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
The grave of Louisa Moffitt and J F E Wright, plot 2210, Bolton Street Cemetery The grave of Louisa Moffitt and J F E Wright at plot 2210 Bolton Street Cemetery. It was photographed in the late 1960s by the City Sexton, P J E Shotter, prior to its being dismantled to make way for the Wellington motorway. An original print from this negative is at PA1-o-047, page 67. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual frame on 35mm strip. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative Not specified TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
Wilkinson, John Stuart, 1831-1903:Survey of the Island of Mana for J. F. E. Wright Esqr. [ms map]. John S Wilkinson, surveyor, April 1873 Topographic map of Mana Island. Includes a low water mark, shingle areas, named rocks, swamps, gullies, un-named streams, karaka grove, a spring, cliffs, undulating tableland and hachures. The paddock adjacent to the landing stage includes a stream, drain, old and new fencelines, a stockyard and government storehouse. The area adjacent to the paddock includes the sites of houses, manager's dwelling house, boathouse, woolshed and gardens. A road leads to a lighthouse and dwelling house, situated at the north-west corner of the island. Sites of three huts are marked. Pencilled additions adjacent to the landing stage include: 10 acres: also 1 chain sand above beach Pencilled notes refer to the acreages of the grass area, the shingle area and the landing place reserve Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on paper, mounted on card, linen backed, coloured, 95.8 x 63.1 cm. Wilkinson, John Stuart, 1831-1903 TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
Legacy.com NZ ObituariesJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Auckland Museum Online CenotaphJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New ZealandJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Find A Grave (NZ cemeteries)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Name Born Died Cemetery Cemetery location Region
John Fortescue Evelyn Wright 4 Jan 1827 🔍 18 Oct 1891 🔍 📰 Bolton Street Cemetery Wellington, Wellington City Wellington
John Fortescue Evelyn Wright 4 Jan 1827 🔍 18 Oct 1891 🔍 📰 Bolton Street Cemetery Wellington, Wellington City Wellington
Kura Heritage Collections (Auckland)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Upper Hutt City Libraries Heritage CollectionsJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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NZ Electronic Text CentreJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Archives NZJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Wellington High Court  >  Wellington probate files (first sequence)

Name Scan Year(s) Held At Access
WRIGHT, John Fortescue Evelyn WRIGHT, John Fortescue Evelyn📃 View Scan 1891 Wellington Open
WRIGHT, John Fortescue Evelyn WRIGHT, John Fortescue Evelyn📃 View Scan 1891 Wellington Open

Department of Justice, Head Office  >  Wellington Land District Deposited Deeds

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Power of Attorney - John Fortescue Evelyn Wright to Edward Pearce and William Henry Meek 1879 Wellington Open
Power of Attorney - John Fortescue Evelyn Wright to Edward Pearce and William Henry Meek 1879 Wellington Open

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington District Office  >  Commissioner of Crown Lands registered files

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From: Bingham Arthur Ferard, Wellington Date: 25 January 1873 Subject: Authority for John Fortescue Evelyn Wright to receive crown grant for Section Terawiti District (application 2021) 1873 Wellington Open
From: Bingham Arthur Ferard, Wellington Date: 25 January 1873 Subject: Authority for John Fortescue Evelyn Wright to receive crown grant for Section Terawiti District (application 2021) 1873 Wellington Open
Tinui HistoryJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Masterton Anglican HistoryJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Tasman HeritageJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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West Coast NZ HistoryJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Archives Central (Manawatū-Whanganui)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Canterbury Museum Collections - PeopleJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Lower Hutt MyRecollectJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Dictionary of NZ Biography (Scholefield, 1940)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Source: A Dictionary of NZ Biography, by Scholefield (1940), from NZ History / CC BY-NC 3.0 NZ

NameBiographyReference
John Fortescue Evelyn Wright

WRIGHT, JOHN FORTESCUE EVELYN (1827-91), a son of Lieutenant John Faithful Fortescue Wright, R.N., entered the Navy but, having incurred fever in West Africa, he retired, spent a short time in New Zealand and entered the foreign department of the General Post Office in London. He visited the East, spending some time in Hong Kong and then entering a merchant's office in Shanghai. Being sent to Australia on a mission in connection with tea, he joined his brothers in Wellington (1854) and married the widow of James Symons (Ohiro). He purchased land in the vicinity of Wellington, and in 1878 laid off portion as Vogeltown. He was in partnership with Jacob Joseph in the Happy Valley estate and Island Bay properties (1881) and also in a farm at Kairanga. Wright was a member of the Wellington Provincial Council (for Wellington Country district, 1861-63; and Karori and Makara, 1873-75). He died on 18 Oct 1891.

Col. Gent.; NZ. Times, 19 Oct 1891.

Volume 2, page 270
John Fortescue Evelyn Wright

WRIGHT, JOHN FORTESCUE EVELYN (1827-91), a son of Lieutenant John Faithful Fortescue Wright, R.N., entered the Navy but, having incurred fever in West Africa, he retired, spent a short time in New Zealand and entered the foreign department of the General Post Office in London. He visited the East, spending some time in Hong Kong and then entering a merchant's office in Shanghai. Being sent to Australia on a mission in connection with tea, he joined his brothers in Wellington (1854) and married the widow of James Symons (Ohiro). He purchased land in the vicinity of Wellington, and in 1878 laid off portion as Vogeltown. He was in partnership with Jacob Joseph in the Happy Valley estate and Island Bay properties (1881) and also in a farm at Kairanga. Wright was a member of the Wellington Provincial Council (for Wellington Country district, 1861-63; and Karori and Makara, 1873-75). He died on 18 Oct 1891.

Col. Gent.; NZ. Times, 19 Oct 1891.

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NZ War GravesJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Wellington City Council ArchivesJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Drainage, Webb Street

Drainage, Webb Street

Record Identifier: 611 Date Range: 1885-1886 Medium: File Series: WCC, Deeds and legal documents Restriction Status: Open
Masterton Library Wairarapa ArchiveJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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NZSG Kiwi Collection (non-member records)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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Puke Ariki Collections - PeopleJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Hocken Digital CollectionsJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Discover EverAfter (NZ Cemeteries)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Wikidata People (New Zealanders)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH
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Soldiers of Empire - Muster RollsJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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Soldiers of Empire - Medal RollsJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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WWI Military DefaultersJohn Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Trades Database (1894-1939)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Electoral Rolls (1893-1938)John Fortescue Evelyn Wright        🔍 ASH

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