Dora Wright

Dora Carlton Wright 

Born: 31 December 1887 

Baptised: 1 April 1888, Grimsby 

Father: Edwin James Wright (b. 1860)

Mother: Elizabeth Helen Wright (nee. Carlton) (b. 1859) [LDTC 1880]

Sisters: Elsie Kathleen Wright (b. 1891)

In 1891 – 

She is at Amolic Road, Grimsby. Her father is listed as Schoolmaster’. Her mother and May L Pond (b. 1870), a lodger, are listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Dora, her sister, Elsie, and her aunt, May Sutherland (b. 1856), are unlisted. There is a servant, Elizabeth Frankland (b. 1871). 

In 1901 – 

She is at 80 Ainslie Street, Grimsby. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster’. Her mother is listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Dora and her sister, Elsie, are unlisted. There is a servant, Azubah Rhoades (b. 1877). 

In 10/07 – 

PT at Girls' National School, Grimsby.

Qualification: Pass. 

In 10/09 – 

Appointed to Edward Street Council, Infants', Grimsby. £75.

In 04/10 – 

Address is Abbey Park Villa, Ainslie Road, Grimsby. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 80 Ainslie Street, Grimsby. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster’. Her mother is listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Dora is listed as ‘Schoolmistress Assistant’. Her sister, Elsie, is unlisted. There is a servant, Alice Parrish (b. 1885). 

In 05/20 – 

Appointed to Central Market Infants C. of E., Grimsby. Head.

In 1921 – 

She is at 80 Ainslie Street, Grimsby. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster’. Dora is listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Her sister, Elsie, is listed as ‘Assistant Librarian’. There is a servant. Millicent Vickers (b. 1897).

In 00/28 – 

Appointed to Headmistress of New Victoria St. Council School, Infants' Dept., Grimsby.

In 1939 – 

She is at 58 Welholme Avenue, Grimsby. Dora is listed as ‘Schoolmistess’. Her sister, Elsie, is listed as ‘Public Library Assistant’. Annie Hardwick (b. 1861) is listed as ‘Ex- Schoolmistress’. 

d.         20 July 1959, Grimsby 

WRIGHT, Dora Carlton of 58 Welholme Avenue, Grimsby, spinster died 20 July 1959 at The General Hospital, Grimsby. Probate Lincoln 26 August to Elsie Kathleen Wright, spinster. Effects £3514, 5s.