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Alexander Wright 1862–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 September 1862

Birth Location: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 18 Mar 1950

Death Location: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Soloman Wright

Mother: Lydia Wright

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wright

Children(s): Burton Wright

In 1862, Alexander Wright entered the world in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Soloman Wright And Lydia Wright. In 1871, Alexander Wright resided in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia. In 1891, Alexander Wright resided in Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Can. Alexander Wright married Elizabeth Wright, and had children including Burton Wright. Alexander Wright passed away in 1950 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Alexander Wright entered the world in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Soloman Wright And Lydia Wright.
  • In 1871, Alexander Wright resided in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia.
  • In 1891, Alexander Wright resided in Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Can.
  • Alexander Wright married Elizabeth Wright, and had children including Burton Wright.
  • Alexander Wright passed away in 1950 in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Soloman Wright
1841–1918
Birth Location: Stewiacke, <a href="tel:1654148">1654148</a>, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Lydia Wright
1841–1894
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Wright
1857–1931
Birth Location: Butcher Hill, Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Children(s)

Burton Wright
1892–1974
Birth Location: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Alexander Wright's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Wright
1862–1950
Birth Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Soloman Wright
1841–1918
Stewiacke, <a href="tel:1654148">1654148</a>, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lydia Wright
1841–1894
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Solomon (Wright) Sr
1805–1888
Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Miriam Wright
1805–1891
Onslow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Moses (Sim) Wright
1814–1879
Nova Scotia
Rebecca Maynard
1826–1881
Nova Scotia
Great-Grandparents
Moses Wright
1780–1818
Lydia Hoar
1779–1818
JOHN WRIGHT
1766–1820
SARAH LYNDS
1768–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James WRIGHT
1739–1820
Deborah Hayward
1743–1820
Solomon HOAR
1748–1828
Mary Lynde
1751–1815
James WRIGHT
1739–1820
Deborah Hayward
1743–1820
Jacob Lynds
1716–1768
Mary Lynds
1724–1810

Alexander Wright's Descendants

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Alexander Wright (8 September 1862–18 Mar 1950) m. Elizabeth Wright (4 December 1857–1 July 1931)
  1. 1. Burton Wright 1892–1974 m. Edna (Margaret) Fisher 1902–1951
    1. 1. Melvin (Elwood) Wright 1920–2009 m. Flora (Olive) Geddes 1925–2018
      1. 1. Leonard (Ellwood) Wright 1948–2001
    2. 2. Evelyn Wright –2009
    3. 3. Marguerite Wright –2009
    4. 4. Shirley Wright –2009

Alexander Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1862
8 September 1862
Birth of Alexander Wright in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 9
Alexander Wright resided here in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia
1891
1891
Age 29
Alexander Wright resided here in Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 39
Alexander Wright resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 49
Alexander Wright resided here in , Colchester, Nova Scotia
, Colchester, Nova Scotia
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 59
Alexander Wright resided here in Up Stewiacke, No 6 Up Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Up Stewiacke, No 6 Up Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1950
18 Mar 1950
Age 88
Death of Alexander Wright in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 September 1862
    Event Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10559; Page: 72

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6311; Family No: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page: 8; Family No: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Colchester, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 22 - Upper Stewiacke West poll district, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page: 6; Family No: 57

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Up Stewiacke, No 6 Up Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: 41, Colchester, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1950
    Event Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Upper Stewiacke, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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