Curran Wright History

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  • Henry & Margaret Cramer (Wentworth)

    April 6, 1885

    Henry Cramer dies in Wentworth from a “gunshot wound inflicted by himself, [it is] not known whether [it is] accidental or otherwise.”

    He  leaves behind Margaret (his wife) and 7 children, ranging from 18 years to 4 years of age.

    Henry is listed as 54 years of age and listed as a Boarding House Keeper on the Death Certificate.

    H. Cramer Death Inquest Record 1885
    H.Cramer Death Certificate 1885

  • Henry and Margaret Cramer (McNamara) – Mt Gambier

    January 17, 1867

    Marriage Certificate of Henry Cramer and Margaret McNamara

    Henry Cramer and Margaret McNamara are married at the Catholic Church in Mt Gambier.  Henry is listed as a Labourer, Margaret as a Spinster.

    They had seven children together:

    • Mary Ann Katherina, 1869
    • Henry Timothy, 1871
    • John Edward, 1873
    • Agnes, 1875
    • Josephenna Theresa Cramer, 1877 (Mother to Cyril Wright)
    • John 1879
    • Matilda, 1881

  • Henry and Margaret Cramer – Port Pirie

    August 15, 1877

    • Henry and Margaret’s daughter, Josephenna Theresa (later known as Theresa Wright, who is Cyril Wright’s mother) is born.

    June 4, 1879 

    • Henry and Margaret’s son, John is born.

    1880

    • August – Henry Cramer is charged with deserting his wife, Margaret Cramer, at Port Pirie. He is described as German, 40 years of age.  He is 6ft, stout build, dark hair and whiskers, dark complexion. His occupation is listed as a Carpenter. (Reference: South Australia Police Gazette 1880, page 197).
    • August – Henry Cramer attempts suicide at home after being ordered to pay maintenance for deserting his wife,  Margaret Cramer. He is later sentenced to three months hard labour (Reference:  South Australian Chronicle News report).
    • October – Henry Cramer is tried in the Supreme Court for attempting to murder himself. He is given 3 months hard labor for ‘Wilful Suicide’ (Reference: South Australian Police Gazette 1880, page 197).