Obituary of Scroggin Wright, 1913

Scroggin Wright, 1913

Submitted by Jan J. Barnes

Mr. Scroggin Wright, age 75 years, and one of Portland's beloved citizens died at an early hour Tuesday morning after a lingering illness.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday morning by Rev. N. W. Seay, Pastor of the Methodist Church, followed by interrment at Portland Cemetery.  Mr. Wright was a Confederate Soldier, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a very prominent man.  He was in business here several times during his life and was a consistent member of the Methodist Church.  He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. R. W. Enders of Portland and Mrs. H. M. Jarvis of Savannah, Tenn., one son Robt. D. Wright.  We extend heart felt sympathy to the family.

Newspaper obit found in the scrapbook belonging to Lela Smart Johnson.  Scroggin Wright is listed in the Maple Hill Cemetery, 8 Nov 1837 - 5 Mar 1913.


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