Popular Post vision386 Posted July 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2014 As many of you know,i am originally from South Jersey,and belong to the historical society of my former hometown (Elmer,NJ). They were contacted by a publishing company regarding a book about the towns agricultureral history (Arcadia publishing makes photographic books about American small towns,amusement parks etc) They had been through the archives of the local newspaper (Elmer Times) and were curious about some old pictures and voter registrations they located,and asked if anyone could provide further info. One of the pictures is dated 1947 and has "Wright" (my last name) and contract truckman written on the back.Low and behold the man driving the Chevy truck is none other then my Grandfather W.J."Pop" Wright Sr.! In a picture I didn't even know existed till a few weeks ago. I am providing some background on our families history in the area,as well as our contribution to the trucking/farming business.I only wish I was able to send them the picture of Pops AK-6,but it is in too bad a shape to restore or even scan. Be quite something to see some of our history in print!...................................MarkW.J. Wright Sr. delivering a load of mixed produce to Swedesboro Auction house circa 1947 12 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Markit is always an honor to be involved in local history. I am friends with the township historian from where I was born and raised in upstate NY. As a result I have copies of many Brockway truck from the local trucking company. She has also sent me elementary school class picture for help in identifying some of the other kids. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mark: very cool! I to have our farm and misc. tractors,trucks, and cows pictured and referenced in our local book the history of whitestone. it makes a guy kinda proud to see the family reflected in story and in print along with captioned photos......... that's not in the sheriff's blotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Nice Find! I'm still hoping to one day find a pic of my Dad that someone may have taken at random years ago and found it's way to the internet. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 NIce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 That is great,Mark! An honor,for sure! "Pop" would be proud! Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 wow how exciting,,,my grandpa started with a team of horses back around 1900,,hauling banana,s around new england,,,also no photo,s also miss those old time amusement parks,,,used to be quite a few of them...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good stuff Mark! It's great that a moment in your family's history was captured for future generations to see.Having worked on a farm myself as a young lad I can appreciate the dedication and hard work involved with farming and getting the goods to market. It was a rough life but it made me appreciate the little things a lot more. 2 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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