THOMAS WRIGHT, SR., one of the early settlers, came to Greene county in the fall of 1833, and entered 240 acres of land in Wrights township, 80 of which was timber land. He was a widower at that time, but he returned to Barren county, Ky., that fall, and was married to Mary Snowden, a native of that county, Nov. 12, 1833. The following March, Mr. Wright returned to this county and resided upon the farm now owned by J. K. Farrelly, until the fall of 1834, when, having erected a cabin, he removed his family thereto. He was born in North Carolina, Aug. 11, 1777, and spent his early life there. He afterward removed to Kentucky, where he was married to Elizabeth B. Bell, a native of that state. They were the parents of eight children - George M., Felix P., Margaret, Stephen, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Parmelia, and White. All are deceased except Elizabeth, and George M. The former resides in Christian county, Ill., and the latter at Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Wright, the first wife, died in Kentucky. By his second marriage to Mary Snowden, who was born Jan. 30, 1796, there were four children - Andrew J., Thomas, Robert W., and Nancy, deceased. Mr. Wright's death occurred March 3, 1851, and his wife survived him until Dec. 11, 1869, when she, too, passed away.

Thomas Wright Jr., was born upon the farm on which he now resides, Dec. 27, 1835, and with the exception of Parham Thaxton, is the oldest man now living in the county, who was born upon the same forty on which they now reside. He was a son of Thomas and Mary (Snowden) Wright. Thomas obtained his education in the district schools of this township, being one of the scholars in the pioneer schools of those days. He was married Feb. 25, 1869, to Angeline Goode, born Jan. 28, 1848. She was a daughter of William B. and Eliza (Davidson) Goode. By this marriage there are three interesting children - William M., born Jan. 23, 1870; George W., born July 8, 1876; Mary L., born Oct. 21, 1881. Mr. Wright is in very comfortable circumstances, having 420 acres of land, part of which is timber. He has served the county in the offices of coroner and constable. His political views are democratic. His industry, energy and perseverance, which have been marked characteristics, have been rewarded with success.