J.F.E Wright came from a naval family of lengthy traditions, and after serving for some time in the navy himself, joined his brothers in Wellington in the early 1850’s.
The nomenclature of the Wright family can be found primarily in Vogeltown, although the memory of J.F.E. Wright is recognised in Wright Street, in the adjoining suburb of Mount Cook. Other streets named for the family are
- Fortunatus Street.-A family name, including of one of John’s brothers and his Great grandfather.
- Mofitt Street. John’s youngest sister married a Moffit in 1857 and, after the death of John’s father, his mother married the sisters father-in-law.
- Evelyn Place. John’s paternal grandmother was Susannah Prideaux Evelyn and thus the name Evelyn became part of the Wright family nomenclature through to the early 1900’s.
- Dorking Road. Takes it name from the Evelyn Estate, near Dorking in Surry.
- Mills Road. Named after the husband of John’s oldest sister, Edward Mills.
- Vennell Street. Named after relations living in Wellington in the mid/late 1800’s.
A number of both the Wright, and Liardet family members are buried in the Bolton Street cemetery – some being reinterred when the motorway was build in the 1970’s.
Liardet Street (pronounced Lee–r-day).
John’s maternal grandfather was John Robert James William Tell Liardet . However Liardet Street seems to have been specifically named after a cousin of Johns, Captain Liardet, who regularly visited the Wright Family in Wellington while in the Royal Navy. There is also a strong connection between the Liardet family and New Plymouth, and the first settlers of Melbourne, Australia.
This cache is in a very open area where there is a lot of muggle activity. The cache only contains a log and you will need to bring your own pen or pencil. Please replace the cache exactly where how you found it....