History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 499. [Bourbon County] [Paris City and Precinct] ANDREW W. WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Paris; is a native of this precinct; born on the farm he now owns, Feb. 18, 1814, being the second son and third child of John Wright, born in Virginia, March 26, 1786, son of John Wright, son of Peter, who was a son of Adam Wright, of Virginia. John Wright, the father of Andrew W., was born in this precinct, on the farm now owned by Robert Langston. The mother of Andrew W. was Martha Kelly, daughter of James Kelly, of Scotch descent. To John Wright and wife were born the following children, viz: Amanda J., now of Shelby County, Ky., wife of Morris Thomas; James W. and Andrew W., in this precinct; Isaac resides in Missouri; Mary A. and Martha H. both died young; John N. died after arriving at manhood; also Nancy R. Sarah R. married James Robinett, now of Alabama. Andrew W. was raised to farming; he had but the advantages afforded at the common schools, working at home and assisting his father in clearing the land during the summer, and attending school during the winter. April 25, 1843, he married Naomi Ruth Ward, who was born in Harrison County Nov. 27, 1830. Her parents were John D. and Maria (Hearne) Ward. He was born May 18, 1808, in Harrison County. Maria was a daughter of Clement H. and Keziah Cannon, of Maryland. Mr. Wright remained with his father until he attained his majority, when he began working out by the month; afterward he purchased land and began farming on his own account. After his marriage he located on the farm he now owns, which was settled by his father. He has a farm of 300 acres; has four children, viz: Maria Belle, wife of S. S. Gaines, and resides in Centerville; John, also of Centerville; Sallie, wife of T. K. Marsh, of Harrison County, and William B., at home. For forty-five years Mr. Wright has been a member of the Presbyterian Church G.S.A., and is one of the Elders of same. Wright Kelly Thomas Robinett Ward Hearne Cannon Gaines Marsh Langston = Shelby-KY Harrison-KY MD AL MO VA http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/bourbon/wright.aw.txt