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Clayton Wright 1808–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1808

Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 18 jul 1885

Death Location: Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Richard Wright

Mother: Kara Kitrell

Spouse(s): Anna Snider, Sarah WILEY, Anna Snider

Children(s): Anna Wright, Nancy Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Mary Wright, Cassandra Wright, Margaret Wright, Burgess WRIGHT, Martha Wright, Andrew Wright, Keziah Wright, Richard Wright, Delilah Wright

In 1808, Clayton Wright entered the world in Rowan, North Carolina, United States, born to Richard Wright And Kara Kitrell. Clayton Wright married Anna Snider, Sarah Wiley, and had children including Andrew J Wright, Anna Wright, Burgess Franklin Wright, Cassandra Wright, Delilah Jane Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Keziah Wright, Margaret Wright, Martha T Wright, Mary Ann Wright, Nancy Wright, Richard Wright. Clayton Wright passed away in 1885 in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Clayton Wright entered the world in Rowan, North Carolina, United States, born to Richard Wright And Kara Kitrell.
  • Clayton Wright married Anna Snider, Sarah Wiley, and had children including Andrew J Wright, Anna Wright, Burgess Franklin Wright, Cassandra Wright, Delilah Jane Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Keziah Wright, Margaret Wright, Martha T Wright, Mary Ann Wright, Nancy Wright, Richard Wright.
  • Clayton Wright passed away in 1885 in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Wright
1757–1833
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina
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Kara Kitrell
1778–1840
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Anna Snider
1813–1851
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah WILEY
1820–1875
Birth Location: Poss. Cocke County, Tennessee
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Anna Snider
1814–1857
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Anna Wright
1851–1852
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Wright
1833–1906
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
NW
Elizabeth Wright
1834–1912
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
EW
Mary Wright
1836–1886
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
MW
Cassandra Wright
1837–1914
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
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Margaret Wright
1840–1843
Birth Location: –
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Burgess WRIGHT
1841–1924
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
BW
Martha Wright
1843–1904
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
MW
Andrew Wright
1849–1923
Birth Location: Cocke, Tennessee, United States
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Keziah Wright
1857–1884
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
KW
Richard Wright
1853–1942
Birth Location: Cocke, Tennessee, United States
RW
Delilah Wright
1845–1922
Birth Location: Cocke, Tennessee, United States
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Clayton Wright's Ancestors

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Clayton Wright
1808–1885
Birth Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Richard Wright
1757–1833
Rowan, North Carolina
Kara Kitrell
1778–1840
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Richard Wright
1726–1784
Prince William, Virginia,British America
Ann Nancy
1732–1798
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Philbert Wright
1695–1738
Esther Becraft
1695–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Becraft
1657–1716
Rebecka Cansfield
1680–1717

Clayton Wright's Descendants

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Clayton Wright (14 Jun 1808–18 jul 1885) m. Anna Snider (2 Sep 1813–28 Jun 1851) m. Sarah WILEY (9 Dec 1820–1875) m. Anna Snider (1814–BEF 1857)
  1. 1. Anna Wright 1851–1852
  2. 2. Nancy Wright 1833–1906 m. William Click 1824–1886
    1. 1. Julia Click 1859–
    2. 2. Thomas Click 1860–
    3. 3. Elisabeth Click 1862–
    4. 4. Henry Click 1865–
    5. 5. Emma Click 1867–
    6. 6. Jane Click 1871–
    7. 7. Jacob Click 1875–
    8. 8. Joseph Click 1875–
    9. 9. Lear Click 1879–
    10. 10. Bruce (McNabb) Click 1880–1964
    11. 11. William Click 1854–1855
    12. 12. Sarah Click 1855–1856
    13. 13. Jeffrey Click 1857–1857
  3. 3. Elizabeth Wright 1834–1912 m. Preston (W) Click 1810–1856 m. Martin (Van Buren) Acord 1822–1882 m. William Reeves –1900
    1. 1. James (Martin) Acord 1859–1928
    2. 2. Rachel Acord 1863–
    3. 3. Burgess (Benjamin Franklin) Acord 1862–1957 m. Arminta (*Mittie* Frances) Sherry 1873–1959 m. Victoria Bryant 1863–1899 m. Biddie Atterbury 1865–1893
      1. 1. Troy Acord 1906–
      2. 2. John (Lester) Acord 1907–
      3. 3. Earnest (Alfonso) Acord 1909–2004
      4. 4. Cara (Everett) Acord 1896–1966 m. Lilly (Mae) Simmers 1896–1960 m. Alta (Eve) Stepp 1908–
        1. 1. Kathleen (Josephine) Acord 1921–1984
        2. 2. William (Herchel) Acord 1923–1994
        3. 3. Juanita (Marie) Acord 1926–1985
        4. 4. Pauline (Maxine) Acord 1928–2005
        5. 5. Franklin (Virgil) Acord 1930–1994
      5. 5. Cleveland (Hendrick) Acord 1898–1937 m. Stella (M) Acord 1902–1997
        1. 1. Paul (F) Acord 1922–2013
        2. 2. Bessie (Lousie) Acord 1924–1994 m. Alonzo Gann 1917–1970 m. Allen Dawson 1922–1984
        3. 3. Orab Acord 1928–2010 m. Winfred (Jesse) Nichols 1919–2002
        4. 4. Birdie (Mae) Acord 1921–1922
        5. 5. Ora (B. "Buddy") Acord 1931–1939
      6. 6. Hattie Acord 1890–1976
      7. 7. Lena (Marie) Acord 1910–2007
      8. 8. Lester (Ceigle) Acord 1912–
    4. 4. Robert (McClelland) Acord 1864–1944 m. Emma Boatman 1870–1912 m. Dora (Eleanor) McLard 1878–1948
      1. 1. William (Commadore) Acord 1890–1957 m. Myrtle (Ellen) Denny 1892–1961
        1. 1. Paul Acord 1916–
        2. 2. Ralph (McClelland) Acord 1917–1972
        3. 3. William (C) Acord 1921–1997
        4. 4. Donald (W) Acord 1923–2005
        5. 5. Ruth Acord 1926–1950
        6. 6. Dorothy (Jean) Acord 1929–2003
        7. 7. Reba Acord 1914–1914
      2. 2. Theodore Acord 1892–1990
      3. 3. Dicy Acord 1893–1971 m. Clarence Avery 1878–1961
        1. 1. Betty (Jeene) Avery 1925–1931
      4. 4. Clayton Acord 1896–1978 m. Nona (Alma) Scism 1897–1976
        1. 1. Clayton (Harold) Acord 1918–1920
        2. 2. James Acord 1922–
        3. 3. Kenneth Acord 1925–
      5. 5. Robert (McClellan) Acord 1900–1966
      6. 6. Tricy Acord 1902–1998
      7. 7. James (Preston Whitfield) Acord 1907–1984 m. Miza (Rovena) Stroup 1912–2002
      8. 8. Letha Acord 1911–
      9. 9. Howard Acord 1914–1989
      10. 10. Oscar (W Bud) Acord 1918–2004
      11. 11. Harrison Acord 1889–1889
      12. 12. Hamilton Acord 1898–1899
      13. 13. Herman (Jasper) Acord 1905–1905
      14. 14. Leathy Acord 1911–1931
      15. 15. Elizabeth Acord 1916–1916
      16. 16. Meredith (Louise) Acord 1920–1994
      17. 17. Burgess (Franklin) Acord 1924–2002 m. Della (Geraldine 'Dobbie') Leslie 1932–2010 m. Stella (M) Acord 1902–1997
      18. 18. Howard Acord 1915–
      19. 19. Oscar Acord 1919–
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Acord 1866–
    6. 6. Richard (Hamilton) Acord 1870–
    7. 7. Nancy Acord 1872–
    8. 8. Elonzo (Lafayette) Acord 1874–1920 m. Gertrude Twitty 1882–1974
      1. 1. Ora Acord 1904–
      2. 2. Sherman Acord 1905–1991
    9. 9. Arminda (M.) Acord 1875–
    10. 10. Adora (Ellen) Acord 1879–
    11. 11. Marian Acord 1868–
    12. 12. Martha (Jane) Acord 1869–
    13. 13. Daisy (Mae) Acord 1881–
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Wright 1836–1886 m. Harvey (E) Click 1834–1862 m. Ezekel Sneed 1812–1872
    1. 1. Clayton (Lorenzo) Click 1860–1929 m. Ellen 1865– m. Margaret Alice 1873–
      1. 1. Carrie Click 1884–
      2. 2. Mollie Click 1887–
      3. 3. Alice Click 1889–
      4. 4. Paul Click 1891–
      5. 5. Lester Click 1894–
      6. 6. Bennie Click 1896–
    2. 2. Rufus (Charles) Click 1861–
    3. 3. Joseph (M) Click 1859–1941 m. Sarah (E) Brooks 1862–1903
      1. 1. Nelllie (May) Click 1884–1951
      2. 2. John (C) Click 1893–1975
      3. 3. Goldie (M) Click 1898–1990 m. Charles (R) Park 1903–
        1. 1. Wanda (M) Park 1923–
      4. 4. William (J) Click 1887–1977 m. Getta (A.) Parks 1899–1945
        1. 1. Cain (J) Click 1916–
    4. 4. Margaret (Ann) Click 1857–1930 m. Isaac (S) Sims 1850–1885 m. John (J) Hale 1852–1940
      1. 1. Jessie Sims 1884–1901
      2. 2. Omer (Quincy) Sims 1879–1942
      3. 3. Paul Hale 1896–1942 m. Ruth 1896–
        1. 1. John (J) Hale 1925–
      4. 4. Stella Hale 1887–1940
    5. 5. Wilson (Hammond) Sneed 1873–1937 m. Mary (Ann) Davis 1876–1940
      1. 1. Neoma (Jean) Sneed 1918–
      2. 2. William (Perry) Sneed 1915–1918
      3. 3. Wilson (Hammond) Sneed 1913–1926
      4. 4. Lillian (Ruth) Sneed 1910–
      5. 5. Wiseman Sneed 1907–1908
      6. 6. Martha (Frances) Sneed 1905–1906
      7. 7. Mary (Ann) Sneed 1902–
      8. 8. Etta (May) Sneed 1901–1918
      9. 9. Mattie (Blanche) Sneed 1899–1982
    6. 6. Wiseman Sneed 1871–1899
    7. 7. Martha (Frances) Sneed 1869–1964 m. Poiteaux (A) Price 1867–
    8. 8. William (Perry) Sneed 1868–1927 m. Maggie Godwin 1871–1948 m. Cora (May) Fisher 1875–1894
      1. 1. Gye Sneed 1892–
      2. 2. Gertrude Sneed 1896–1988
      3. 3. Leta (Margaret) Sneed 1901–1984
      4. 4. Perry (Anson) Sneed 1906–1966
      5. 5. William (Guy) Sneed 1892–
  5. 5. Cassandra Wright 1837–1914
  6. 6. Margaret Wright 1840–1843
  7. 7. Burgess (Franklin) WRIGHT 1841–1924
  8. 8. Martha (T) Wright 1843–1904 m. Elijah Sneed 1849–1927
    1. 1. Alice Sneed 1872– m. John (W) Dulaney 1871–
      1. 1. Weaver (R) Dulaney 1893–
      2. 2. Joseph (R) Dulaney 1894–
      3. 3. Iva (Jane) Dulaney 1897–1988
      4. 4. Cail (W) Dulaney 1899–
      5. 5. Martha Dulany 1902–
      6. 6. George (H) Dulany 1904–
      7. 7. Vertie Dulany 1907–
    2. 2. Annie Sneed 1874–1971
    3. 3. John Sneed 1877–1905
    4. 4. Cassandra (M) Sneed 1879–1954
  9. 9. Andrew (J) Wright 1849–1923
  10. 10. Keziah Wright 1857–1884 m. John (J) Hale 1852–1940
    1. 1. Oscar Hale 1884–1975 m. Flora Goss 1888–1926
      1. 1. Charles (H) Hale 1913–1992
      2. 2. Ruth (A) Hale 1918–1992
      3. 3. Ralph (E) Hail 1921–
      4. 4. Ada (M) Hale 1923–
      5. 5. Delmar (Floyd) Hale 1926–1945
    2. 2. Cassie Hale 1882–1971
    3. 3. Ella Hale 1872–
  11. 11. Richard Wright 1853–1942 m. Mary (Jane) Sanders 1861–1906
    1. 1. Rhoda Wright 1890–
    2. 2. Robert Wright 1894–
    3. 3. Loria Wright 1897–
    4. 4. Lloyd Wright 1885–
    5. 5. Carol Wright 1881–
    6. 6. Ada Wright 1879–
    7. 7. Clayton Wright 1883–
  12. 12. Delilah (Jane) Wright 1845–1922 m. John (Beal) Sneed 1844–1936
    1. 1. Louisa (H) Sneed 1881–1977
    2. 2. Terry Sneed 1883–1949 m. Julia (P.) Knight 1886–1983
      1. 1. Lena Sneed 1912–2007
      2. 2. Marion Sneed 1913–1971
      3. 3. Susie (L) Sneed 1916–
      4. 4. Howard Sneed 1917–1974
      5. 5. Mollie Sneed 1920–
    3. 3. Ethel Sneed 1885–1967 m. Charlie Ventress 1877–
      1. 1. Walter (E) Ventress 1911–
      2. 2. Charlie (Denton) Ventress 1913–
      3. 3. John (C) Ventress 1915–
      4. 4. Delilia (J) Ventress 1916–
      5. 5. Delmer Ventress 1918–
    4. 4. Orie Sneed 1874–1874
    5. 5. Ottie (M) Sneed 1878–1878
    6. 6. Oma (F.) Sneed 1878–1945
    7. 7. Arthur Sneed 1876–1957
    8. 8. Mary (C.) Sneed 1872–1944 m. George (H.) Hall 1866–
      1. 1. George (H. Hall) Jr. 1898–1903
      2. 2. John (D) Hall 1901–
      3. 3. Joseph (B) Hall 1905–
      4. 4. Arthur (S) Hall 1907–
      5. 5. Daniel (P) Hall 1908–1972
    9. 9. William (Commodore) Sneed 1870–1929
    10. 10. Alexander Sneed 1868–1951

Clayton Wright's Timeline

10 Records

1808
14 JUN 1808
Birth of Clayton Wright in , Rowan, North Carolina, United States
, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1808
14 Jun 1808
Birth of Clayton Wright in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1832
13 Dec 1832
Age 24
Clayton Wright was married in Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson, North Carolina
1840
1 June 1840
Age 32
Clayton Wright resided here in Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 42
Clayton Wright resided here in District 11, Cocke, Tennessee
District 11, Cocke, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 52
Clayton Wright resided here in Township 6 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
Township 6 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Clayton Wright resided here in Township 5 Range 5, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
Township 5 Range 5, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Clayton Wright resided here in Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
1885
19 Jul 1885
Age 77
Death of Clayton Wright in Macedonia, Knights Prairie Township, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
Macedonia, Knights Prairie Township, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
1885
18 jul 1885
Age 77
Death of Clayton Wright in Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 JUN 1808
    Event Place: , Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1808
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T9_210; Family History Film: 1254210; Page: 466.4000; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 0135.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M432_874; Page: 347B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1832
    Event Place: Davidson, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: Liahona Research. FHL microfilm # ?????.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: 359; Page: 277.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M432_874; Page: 347B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 5 Range 5, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T9_210; Family History Film: 1254210; Page: 466.4000; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 0135.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Macedonia, Knights Prairie Township, Hamilton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 jul 1885
    Event Place: Knights Prairie, Hamilton, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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