SILAS WRIGHT page 2

    Silas Wright was governor of New York State from 1845 to 1856; in addition he held several state offices and was a U.S. Congressman and Senator. His sister Eleanor was married to Alpheus 6 BIGELOW (Roger 5,Joseph 4, Joseph 3,
Joshua 2, John 1). Silas WRIGHT wrote a letter to his parents, after receiving news of Alpheus BIGELOW's sudden death.
 
     I recently visited the cemetery in Canton NY and found a large spire stone for Silas Wright and his wife Clarrissa. I hope to have pictures of it here soon. Eleanor is buried in this cemetery as well. Find picture on Alpheus 6 page. Along with stones for her son Silas W. BIGELOW and his son who died young at 8 yrs old. This cemetery is on West Street in Canton and known as The Wright cemetery.

            On the left side of spire
        Clarrissa
         wife of
           Silas Wright
             Born July 9, 1804
                Died Aug. 15, 1870.
                On the front of the spire.
             Silas Wright
               Born
                    May 24: 1795,
                Died
                    August 27, 1847
 
  
Also Plaque:
Silas Wright 
Farmer-Lawyer
Statesman
Citizen of Canton
United States Senator
1833-1844
Governor
 of the
State of New York 
   1845-1848

Rod Bigelow (Roger Jon12 BIGELOW)
8 Prospect Circle
Massena, N.Y. 13662
bigelow@slic.com Rod Bigelow at SLIC 
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