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Alexander Wright 1922–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 May 1922

Birth Location: West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 Feb 1967

Death Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Adam Wright

Mother: Barbara Dickie

Spouse(s): Eileen Engborg

Children(s): Bruce Chillington

The story of Alexander Wright began in 1922 in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1930, Alexander Wright resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Alexander Wright married Eileen Mildred Engborg, and had children including Bruce Alexander Wright Chillington, Wright. Alexander Wright passed away in 1967 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Wright began in 1922 in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • In 1930, Alexander Wright resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Alexander Wright married Eileen Mildred Engborg, and had children including Bruce Alexander Wright Chillington, Wright.
  • Alexander Wright passed away in 1967 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adam Wright
1899–1976
Birth Location: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Barbara Dickie
1899–1996
Birth Location: West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Eileen Engborg
1924–2003
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Children(s)

Bruce Chillington
1949–1999
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Alexander Wright's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Wright
1922–1967
Birth Place: West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
Adam McKeand Wright
1899–1976
Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
Barbara (Paton) Dickie
1899–1996
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Dickie
1875–1915
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) McKinnie
1877–1957
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dickie
1835–1914
Barbara Paton
1837–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Paton
1804–1897
Marion Bone
1803–1865

Alexander Wright's Descendants

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Alexander Wright (03 May 1922–27 Feb 1967) m. Eileen (Mildred) Engborg (2 Sep 1924–29 Jan 2003)
  1. 1. Bruce (Alexander (Wright)) Chillington 1949–1999

Alexander Wright's Timeline

10 Records

1922
03 May 1922
Birth of Alexander Wright in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
1930
1930
Age 8
Alexander Wright resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Alexander Wright resided here in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 18
Alexander Wright resided here in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1946
1946
Age 24
Alexander Wright resided here in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1949
1949
Age 27
Alexander Wright resided here in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1952
1952
Age 30
Alexander Wright resided here in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1967
24 Feb 1967
Age 45
Death of Alexander Wright in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1967
27 Feb, 1967
Age 45
Death of Alexander Wright in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1967
27 Feb 1967
Age 45
Burial of Alexander Wright in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 May 1922
    Event Place: West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 447
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_499; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-181
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 043-12-2057; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Box Number: 2511; Certificate Number Range: 014251-017100
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1032; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 255.0; FHL microfilm: 2340767
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lancaster New Era; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1967; Publication Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.56606704,0.85028505,0.60

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1928
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1032; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 255.0; FHL microfilm: 2340767

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1032; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 255.0; FHL microfilm: 2340767

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_499; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_499; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-181

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 447

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1967
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 043-12-2057; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Box Number: 2511; Certificate Number Range: 014251-017100
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lancaster New Era; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1967; Publication Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.56606704,0.85028505,0.60

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb, 1967
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1967
    Event Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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