Cathryn Leist Wright was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, May 7, 1840, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Leist, 417 Rockingham St., Toledo, Ohio, August 12, 1914, aged 74 years, 3 months and 5 days.

she was a daughter of Henry D. and Paula Leist, and came with her parents from Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1851. She was one of a family of nine children, all having going before her.

She was united in marriage with John A. Wright, her husband having died March 16, 1901. To this union were born eight children; three boys and five girls: Floyd M. of Toledo, Ohio; Charles M. of Liberty Center, Ohio; Mrs. R. S. Leist of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. M. L. Whiteman of Liberty Center, Ohio; Dr. G. M. of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. C. C. Reed of Windsor, Canada; Mrs. R. C. Cornelius of Toledo, Ohio; Clio G. died in infancy.

She left 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.

Mrs. Wright was a member of the Christian Union Church at Hebron, from girlhood. Funeral service was held at the Methodist Church, Liberty Center, Ohio, August 14, 1914 at 2 p.m., Rev. Crider officiating. Interment in Young Cemetery.