Biographical History of Pottawattmie Co., IA

REDERICK WRIGHT, the first child of George and Elizabeth Wright, was born in Leicestershire, England, January 2, 1842, and came to this country with his parents in 1846. He was brought up to farm life in the pioneer West. On attaining to manhood he engaged in various occupations at Council Bluffs for seven years, saving up some money, with which he purchased a small farm in Boomer Township, of forty acres of wild prairie. There he erected a residence, but soon afterward he returned to Council Bluffs and November 25, 1868, married Miss Francis E. Hough, a daughter of J. R. and Cedelia Hough, and born in this county September 30, 1848, supposed to be the first white female child born in Pottawattamie County. After his marriage he settled upon his farm, where he made his home until 1883, when he came to his present place on section 3, Hazel Dell Township. This fine place comprises 120 acres. He also owns a tract of six acres of timber land in Rockford Township. His farm he has improved from a wild condition; has erected a neat frame residence 26 x 38 feet, with barns, etc. His place is devoted to general farming and the rearing of live-stock. He is an energetic farmer, standing in the front ranks of the yeomanry of this enterprising section of the country. Politically he is not a partizan, as he casts his vote for the best man of any party. He is a member of the Mutual Protection Society, is always ready to assist in anything tending to the public welfare, and is a popular man. His two children are: Ada, born August 21, 1870, and Joel R., born May 14, 1876.

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