Joseph was baptised in Woodham Ferrers on March 27, 1808. His parents were Thomas and Sarah.
In 1861 Joseph aged 53 is a general labourer. He is living with Jane his wife aged 51, Ebenezer his son a hurdle maker aged 21 and his son Peter aged 18 who is a shoemaker.
The 1871 census for Woodham Ferrers shows the following -
Joseph Wright aged 63, a labourer who was born in Woodham Ferrers
Jane his wife aged 60 who was born in Stowe Maries
Peter his son aged 28 a shoemaker who was born in Woodham Ferrers
Charles his grandson aged 4 who was born in Woodham Ferrers.
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In 1881 Joseph was a widower aged 73 who was living with his grandson Charles aged 14 in Woodham Ferrers.
Joseph was buried in Woodham Ferrers on December 16 1886 aged 78 years.