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==Birth==
Ethan Wright was born on October 31, 1829, to [[James J. Wright]] (1804-1872) and his wife [[Esther Wright]] (B. 1809-1885).<ref name="Bernehistory">Bernehistory.org</ref> His parents were both Wrights and related to one another. Ethan was the second born son of five children, two of which died in early childhood.<ref name="Bernehistory"/> He had an older brother [[Egbert Wright]] and younger brother [[Enos J. Wright]].<ref name="Bernehistory"/>

==Occupation==
Ethan was a farmer. His father [[James J. Wrigh]]t was a farmer and upon his death on March 14, 1872, Ethan and Enos took over the farm.<ref name="1880Census">1880 US Census, Berne, Albany Co, NY</ref>

==Marriage and Children==
Ethan never married and he lived with his younger brother [[Enos J. Wright]] and his family.<ref name="1880Census"/><ref name="1900Census">1900 US Census, Berne, Albany Co, NY</ref>

==Death==
Ethan died on August 30, 1902 and he was buried at the [[Beaverdam Cemetery]] in Berne.<ref name="Bernehistory"/>

After his death, the [[Altamont Enterprise]] reported that on Monday December 15th [[James A. Wright]] administrator of Ethan’s estate would sell various livestock, farm implements, machinery, blacksmith tools and household goods from his residence described as 8 miles south of the village [[Berne]]. The auctioneer was to be C. W. Schoonmaker. The sale of his estate was also listed in the Slingerlands Bulletin as follows:<br><br>
''A. S. Tompkins, auctioneer, will sell for the subscriber, on the Ethan Wright farm, 2 miles south of Berne, on Wednesday March 21, at 1 o’clock, sharp 2 horses, 1 colt, 4 cows, farming implements, 50 tons of hay, some household furniture, etc. Terms cash. By order of George Adams.''<ref>[[Altamont Enterprise]] December 12, 1902</ref>
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Image:Wright Farm house Berne NY.jpg|<center>Wright farmhouse, Berne, NY</center>
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