Ann Wright

William Wright married Ann Thornton (died 28 Dec 1618, buried at Welwick in Yorkshire), daughter Robert Thornton and Margery Thwenge, (daughter of George Thwenge of Helmsley-on-the-Hill, Esq.) Ann was of East Newton, in Rydale, “a lady who was related to many old Rydale and Vale of Mowbray families in the North Riding of Yorkshire.” "William and his wife Ann were likewise attainted several times for recusancy. An interesting anecdote from The Yorkshire Papists says Ann was considered a "lunaticke person" and subsequently absented herself from church. Whether she was indeed mentally unbalanced, or merely employing thoughtful subterfuge against church services that were contrary to her belief we cannot say, but given her previous record it is not difficult to believe her maintaining some charade to avoid attending church."

William and Ann had at least six children.

Steve Wright

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