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| Record Creator: | Wright, John Rutherford |
| Title: | John Rutherford Wright Collection |
| Dates: | 1870- 1926 |
| Abstract: | The Wright Collection features sermons, financial receipts, his Bible, his District Superintendent Record Book, the Conference Life Insurance Association, and a record of contributions to the Ocean Grove Home for the Aged. |
| Extent: | 0.53 cu. feet |
| Resource ID: | drew.ms.2436 |
John Rutherford Wright (1847-1928) was born to Martha Sterigere Taylor and Samuel De Haven Wright. He was educated at Lebanon Valley College and Drew Theological Seminary.
Wright joined the Newark Conference in 1875. In 1877 he married Ella Milligan. They went as pioneer ministers to Louisburg, Kansas. His itinerant work was interrupted by the death of his wife in childbirth. The baby also died.
Wright returned to the Newark Conference in 1879, and served several churches. In 1898, he was appointed presiding elder serving the Jersey City District. Afterwards, he returned to the pastorate.
From 1915 to 1920, he served as presiding elder for a second time. In addition to his Conference responsibilities, he spent much time in military bases in both Hoboken and Camp Merritt. Wright retired in 1921, but remained active in fund raising for the Methodist Home in Ocean Grove as well as serving as a supply pastor in Weehawken. He died in 1928. His family consisted of his second wife, Clara Lee Connett and three daughters.
The John Rutherford Wright Collection is comprised of a copy of the Constitution of the Mutual Fund Life Insurance Association of Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference 1870 and the annual Report of that body for 1904. There is also a collection of Wright's receipts representing his contributions to that Association. There is also a record of the contributions of various churches to the Methodist Episcopal Church Home for the Aged in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. The collection also includes Wright's Bible, his District Superintendent's Record Book for the Jersey City District 1920 - 1921. This Record also lists the names of officials in the local churches on that District. Finally the collection includes 22 sermon note books each including several sermons. Unfortunately, these sermons are very difficult to read because of the handwriting.
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
The collection is arranged by record type with a subsequent arrangement of chronological dates.
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, John Rutherford Wright Collection, Methodist Collection - Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
There are no restrictions regarding this collection. Copyright still owned by Drew. Permissions to publish must be directed to Drew.
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
| Call Number | Folder Title | Date(s) |
| 2128-6-1: 1 | Newark Methodist Episcopal Mutual Life Insurance Association | 1870 |
| 2128-6-1: 2 | Bible | undated |
| 2128-6-1: 3 | Presiding Elder's Record Books | 1920-1921 |
| 2128-6-1: 4 | Methodist Episcopal Home for the Aged Ocean Grove | Undated |
| 2128-6-1: 5 | Addresses | 1907-1926 |
| 2128-6-1: 6 | Historical Notes | Undated |
| 2128-6-1: 7 | Revival Sermons | 1888-1905 |
| 2128-6-1: 8 | Communion and Funeral Sermons | Undated |
| 2128-6-1: 9 | General Sermons | 1870-1916 |
