Mary Ann Wright was born abt 1839 in Jackson County, Indiana, the daughter of West Lee Wright [1803–1876] and Nancy Wright [1809–1890]. Both of her parents were born in Kentucky, their parents being born in North Carolina – and slowly moving toward Jackson County, Indiana, their ultimate destination. Mary Ann was one of fifteen children.

On 5 November 1854, at the age of about 15, Mary Ann married Andrew A McKimmey [1831 – 1862], by whom she had 3 children - Viola, Adelia, and Alexander – as shown in the 1860 United States Federal Census for Medora, Jackson County, Indiana – page 2 of 7

Shortly after the Civil War started, Andrew joined Co. E, 6th Regiment, Indiana Cavalry as a private. Records indicate that he died 30 August 1862 during the battle at Richmond, Madison Co., Kentucky. Under the leadership of Union commander, MG William Nelson, the Union soldiers suffered heavy casualties of about 4,900 vs the Confederate loss abt 750 [http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/richmond.html]

Andrew's remains were returned home and interred in the Wright Cemetery in Jackson County, Indiana where his in-laws were later buried and later his beloved wife.

Mary Ann remarried, but not until May 18, 1866 Jackson County Indiana, to Jessie E Davis. [Jackson Co., IN Marriages 1816-1920], Bk E; pg 222] Records indicate that he may have been a widower, as there are older Davis children in the 1880 census. No record has been found to indicate that Mary Ann and Jessie had other children.

The next record for Mary Ann found is her obituary as follows:

Obituary for Mary Ann [Wright] (McKimmey) Davis Local Newspaper 8/31/1899.
Once more has a great gloom of sorrow been cast over our community by the death of one of our esteemed and benevolent women. Mrs. Jessie Davis. She passed away at 10 o'clock P.M. Wednesday, August 23rd. The funeral services were conducted at her home by Rev. Pearson after which she was laid to rest in the Wright Cemetery. Her many relatives and friends have the sympathy of all.

This memorial is respectfully established with the gracious research assistance of Chris Pulver; without whose help it would not have been possible.