YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

David Dee Wright 1857 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 MAY 1857 (4jun1858?)

Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

Death Date: 18 November 1926

Death Location: Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Willis Wright

Mother: Nancy Gray

Spouse(s): Mary Nelson, Sophie Wright

Children(s): Walter Wright, George Wright, John Wright, Morgan Wright, Ivie Wright, Frank Wright, Fannie Wright, David Wright, Susie Wright, W. Wright, George Wright

The story of David Dee Wright began in 1857 in MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. In 1900, David Dee Wright resided in Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas, USA. In 1910, David Dee Wright resided in Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA. David Dee Wright married Mary Jane (Molly) Nelson, Sophie Wright, and had children including Walter Truelove Wright, George Warren Wright, John Ellis Wright, Morgan Ellis Wright, Ivie Wright, Frank Wright, Fannie Ellen Wright, David Victor Wright, Susie Wright, W. George Wright, George Warren Wright. David Dee Wright passed away in 1926 in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for David Wright
DW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of David Dee Wright began in 1857 in MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
  • In 1900, David Dee Wright resided in Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, David Dee Wright resided in Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA.
  • David Dee Wright married Mary Jane (Molly) Nelson, Sophie Wright, and had children including Walter Truelove Wright, George Warren Wright, John Ellis Wright, Morgan Ellis Wright, Ivie Wright, Frank Wright, Fannie Ellen Wright, David Victor Wright, Susie Wright, W. George Wright, George Warren Wright.
  • David Dee Wright passed away in 1926 in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Wright's Ancestors

Self
David Wright
1857 – 1926
Birth Place: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Parents
Willis Alston Wright
1833 – 1912
Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
Nancy (Jane) Gray
1835 – 1910
Franklin, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
James (Henry) Wright
1806 – 1845
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Cody
1804 – 1892
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Wright
1776 – 1809
Elizabeth Roper
1766 – 1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Roper
1750 – 1797
Lucy Haws
1740 – 1803

David Wright's Descendants

1.
DW
David (Dee) Wright (7 MAY 1857 (4jun1858?) – 18 November 1926) m. Mary (Jane (Molly)) Nelson (16 Sept 1858 – ) m. Sophie Wright
  1. 1. Walter (Truelove) Wright (16 Jul 1875 – 7 Jul 1954)
  2. 2. George (Warren) Wright (11 Apr 1877 – 18 Dec 1948)
  3. 3. John (Ellis) Wright (28 Nov 1879 – 7 Jan 1943)
  4. 4. Morgan (Ellis) Wright (5 Jun 1880 – 29 Nov 1942)
  5. 5. Ivie Wright (1882 – )
  6. 6. Frank Wright (1883 – )
  7. 7. Fannie (Ellen) Wright (22 Jun 1885 – 12 Jul 1970)
  8. 8. David (Victor) Wright (29 June 1887 – 15 Jan 1962) m. Margaret (Cassie) Rollins (3 July 1892 – 25 October 1956)
    1. 1. David (V) Wright (14 Nov 1914 – 19 May 1989) m. Laudis (Odessa) Byrd (28 APR 1918 – NOV 1989)
      1. 1. DAVID (VICTOR) WRIGHT (28 Dec 1943 – 07 Oct 2008)
    2. 2. Haskell (Edmond) Wright (01 Jan 1917 – 22 Oct 1991) m. Margie (Ruth) Cooper (11 Sep 1919 – 20 Apr 1975)
      1. 1. Haskell (Edmond) Wright (05 Nov 1944 – 28 Aug 2016)
  9. 9. Susie Wright (Dec 1887 – 22 May 1946)
  10. 10. W. (George) Wright
  11. 11. George (Warren) Wright (11 Apr 1877 – 1948)

David Wright's Timeline

5 Records

1857
7 MAY 1857 (4jun1858?)
Birth of David Dee Wright in MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
1900
1900
Age 43
David Dee Wright resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
David Dee Wright resided here in Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA
Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
David Dee Wright resided here in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
1926
18 November 1926
Age 69
Death of David Dee Wright in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America
Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 MAY 1857 (4jun1858?)
    Event Place: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thornton, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 99
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0081
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1244; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375257

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0081

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 8, Bryan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1244; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375257

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thornton, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 99

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1926
    Event Place: Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE