Who was William Wright?

William Wright (1927–1927) was born in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia, and died in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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William Nile Wright 1927–1927

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1927 · Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,

Died 12 Sep 1927 · Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,

Father Ralph Nile Wright

Mother Goldie Mabel Simmons

Siblings Mary Virginia Wright

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Immediate Family

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Ralph Nile Wright

Goldie Mabel Simmons

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Biography

In 1927, William Nile Wright entered the world in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia, born to ralph nile wright and goldie mabel simmons. William Nile Wright passed away in 1927 in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,.

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Birth of William Nile Wright in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,

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1927

Death of William Nile Wright in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wright

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia, (1927) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Wright (1927–1927) was born in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia, and died in Coal Fork, Kanawha, West Virginia,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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