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Christopher Columbus Wright 1912–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 March 1912

Birth Location: Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 7 July 1964

Death Location: Elliott, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Isaac Wright

Mother: Rosie Wright

Spouse(s): Mary Wright

Children(s):

The story of Christopher Columbus Wright began in 1912 in Louisiana, United States of America. In 1920, Christopher Columbus Wright resided in Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas, USA. In 1940, Christopher Columbus Wright resided in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA. Christopher Columbus Wright married Mary Ida Geddings Wright, and had children including Christopher C Wright, Ida Marie Wright, J W Garrett. Christopher Columbus Wright passed away in 1964 in Elliott, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Christopher Columbus Wright began in 1912 in Louisiana, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Christopher Columbus Wright resided in Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, Christopher Columbus Wright resided in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Christopher Columbus Wright married Mary Ida Geddings Wright, and had children including Christopher C Wright, Ida Marie Wright, J W Garrett.
  • Christopher Columbus Wright passed away in 1964 in Elliott, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christopher Wright's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Wright
1912–1964
Birth Place: Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Isaac Newton Wright
1888–1967
Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Rosie (Perry Geddings) Wright
1894–1955
Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
James Wright
1837–1936
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Ellen (L Hamilton Wright) Ezekiel
1859–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
William Wright
1801–1873
Jane Leatherwood
1805–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wright
1772–1814
Sarah Hayworth
1777–1835
John Leatherwood
1762–1820
Priscilla Calvert
1764–1839

Christopher Wright's Timeline

4 Records

1912
9 March 1912
Birth of Christopher Columbus Wright in Louisiana, United States of America
Louisiana, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 8
Christopher Columbus Wright resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Christopher Columbus Wright resided here in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
1964
7 July 1964
Age 52
Death of Christopher Columbus Wright in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 March 1912
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1669
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas; Roll: T625_1853; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 115
    [4] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1972
    [5] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sumter Daily Item; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1964; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.26773122,0.17054817,0.5111749&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Upshur, Texas; Roll: T625_1853; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1669

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1945
    Event Place: Sumter, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Item - 9 Oct 1945 - Page 3, Marriage of Wright Garrett 9 Oct 1945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1964
    Event Place: Sumter, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Item - 8 Jul 1964 - Page 2, Obituary for Christopher C Wright Sr 8 Jul 1964

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dallas Tex
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Sumter Daily Item; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1945; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.0557

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sumter Daily Item; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1964; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.26773122,0.17054817,0.5111749&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 July 1964
    Event Place: Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1972
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sumter Daily Item; Publication Date: 8 Jul 1964; Publication Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA; ,0.26773122,0.17054817,0.5111749&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elliott, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 630/1970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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