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If you look on Scotlandspeople at the image of the baptism for the child John Wright baptised in 1839 that should tell you if he was the lawful son of James and Mary.

The fact that Mary used the surname King in 1851 and stated that she was unmarried, it maybe that John was illegitimate.

I can't see a death record for her.

Also can't see James Wright in 1851-61 censuses

Possibly Mary's baptism & parents ??

. Mary King
in the Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Name: Mary King
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1824
Birth Place: , Annan, Dumfries, Scotland
Baptism Place: , Annan, Dumfries, Scotland
Father: Jonathan King
Mother: Mary Johnston
FHL Film Number: 1067955
Reference ID: 2:16087LG

Hi alviegal,

I think you must be right , they did not marry, according to John's marriage cert he is aged 22 so would be born c 1845 .

Thanks very much for your help

She's still unmarried.


1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Johnstone's Close, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Mary King Head Unmarried Female 46 1825 Stocking Maker Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland



1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Court Off Downies Wynd, High Street, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Mary King Head Unmarried Female 55 1826 Staymaker Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Perhaps they never did marry Jean.

Thank you alviegal,
That looks like John and his mother.
I have John's marriage certificate in Glasgow which shows his mother Mary King and father James Wright but I have not as yet been able to find his parents marriage.

Another child for them perhaps?

Name: John Wright
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 3 May 1839
Baptism Place: , Colvend, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Father: James Wright
Mother: Mary King
FHL Film Number: 1067973
Reference ID: - 2:164SCN6
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1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Gloucester Street, Annan, Annandale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Mary King Head Unmarried Female 26 1825 Stocking Knitter Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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John Wright Son - Male 6 1845 Scholar Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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Margaret O'Niel Niece - Female 6 1845 Scholar England



1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Port Street, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Mary King Head Unmarried Female 37 1824 Stocking Knitter Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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John Wright Son - Male 16 1845 Appr Tailor Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Could someone please look up the 1851 and 1861 scottish census for John Wright b.c 1844 , parents are James Wright and Mary King.
James Wright's occupation should be Schoolmaster,

Thank you very much