Wright, Brinton (Rev) - Putnam

Died at Manhattan on Sept 11, 1892, Elder Brinton Wright aged 66 years 7 months and 24 days.

“Manhattan news” – Sickness abating – Rev. Brinton Wright died Sept 11 of flux – only confined to his bed about 5 days – he leaves a wife and 6 sons, all heads of families and a host of friends to mourn his loss; funeral services at his residence Tuesday conducted by Elder Sherrill and Martha Runyan.  It was the largest funeral assembly ever gathered in Manhattan.

Source: Same, p 8 under “Reelsville news” –

We were shocked to hear of the death of Brinton Wright – he was one of our old and highly respected citizens.

Source: Greencastle Star Press 24 Sept 1892 p5

Brinton Wright was born Jan 17, 1826 in Putnam County, Indiana. He was married to Jane Brinton Jan 26, 1847. To this union was born 7 sons, six of whom are now living, all grown to manhood, one having died in infancy.  He made a profession of faith in Christ Jan 24, 1850 and united with the New Providence Baptist Church during a revival meeting conducted by Elder John Mugg and was subsequently baptized by Elder John Rynearson. Soon after his baptism he felt that the Lord had called him to preach and the church recognizing his gifts in this direction, duly set him apart to the work of the gospel ministry.  He died Sept 11, 1892 aged 66 years 7 months and 24 days. He leaves a dear companion, six sons and a host of grandchildren, relatives, neighbors and a public spirited citizen.  His funeral was largely attended although the weather was inclement. Of his private and Christian life much could be said. He was earnest and devoted. The brotherhood of his church bear testimony to his faithfulness and zeal in the work of the Master. The Bible was his textbook.  He had committed large portions of it to memory and few men had it at so ready a command as he. He died as he lived, a testimony of the truth he preached and with an unwavering faith in Christ. His life was orderly, sympathetic, energetic and full of faith. He was not isolated from us by reason of any great, extraordinary gift, like a high mountain peak standing apart from the lestter hills but then he touched us at many points and walked with us in familiar fellowship for he had so much in common with us all. The funeral services were conducted by JE Sherrill of Danville and Martha Runyan of Mt. Merdian from the words, “But thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ,” after which we tenderly laid the body to rest in the Cemetery in sight of his home at Manhattan to await the resurrection.