Wright, Milton, 1828-1917
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bishop Milton Wright Genealogical Papers (MFM-20)
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MFM-20
Scope and Contents
The microfilm contains genealogical notes and working papers collected by Bishop Milton Wright (1828-1917), the father of the Wright Brothers. The materials date between 1779-1973 and cover the following families: Reeder, Wright, Brown, Koerner, Croddy, Brader, Andrews, Freeman, Harris, Benham, Stokes, Convenhoven, Van Cleve, Swaynie, Fry, Porter, Moody, Lake, Eudaly, Dover, Holt, Baker, and Gano.
Dates:
1977
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-585
Abstract
The Wright Family to Petree Family Correspondence primarily contains letters written by Milton Wright to his niece Estella Harris Petree. The letters describe Wright family news and activities, but more importantly include specific references to Wilbur and Orville Wright’s bicycle business, flying experiments and success, Orville Wright’s accident at Ft. Myer in September 1908, the 1913 Dayton flood, and Milton’s flight with Orville in May 1910. There is also a very poignant letter written...
Dates:
1900-1939; Majority of material found within 1900-1917
Found in:
Special Collections
