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Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright 1846–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1846

Birth Location: rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 22 Jul 1938

Death Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Zachariah Wright

Mother: Lydia Norris

Spouse(s): Eliza Meares, Bessie Stephens

Children(s): Roxie Wright, Sarah Wright, Francis Wright, John Right, Franklin Wright, Doctor Wright, Grover Wright

The story of Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright began in 1846 in rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright married Bessie Stephens, Eliza Meares, and had children including Doctor Mayo Wright, Francis Magnolia Maggie Wright, Franklin Pearson Wright, Grover Cleveland Wright, John A Right, Roxie Missouri Wright, Sarah L Wright. Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright passed away in 1938 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright began in 1846 in rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright married Bessie Stephens, Eliza Meares, and had children including Doctor Mayo Wright, Francis Magnolia Maggie Wright, Franklin Pearson Wright, Grover Cleveland Wright, John A Right, Roxie Missouri Wright, Sarah L Wright.
  • Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright passed away in 1938 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Wright
1820–1869
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
ZW
Lydia Norris
1825–
Birth Location: Conway, South Carolina, USA
LN

Spouses(s)

Eliza Meares
1845–1930
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
EM
Bessie Stephens
1893–1938
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
BS

Children(s)

Roxie Wright
1869–
Birth Location: Clarendon, North Carolina, USA
RW
Sarah Wright
1871–1953
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
SW
Francis Wright
1874–1954
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
FW
John Right
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JR
Franklin Wright
1878–1970
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
FW
Doctor Wright
1879–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Grover Wright
1885–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
GW

Doctor Wright's Ancestors

Self
Doctor Wright
1846–1938
Birth Place: rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Zachariah Wright
1820–1869
North Carolina, USA
Lydia Norris
1825–
Conway, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Wright
1800–1851
Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amelia (Ann) Fowler
1807–1869
Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
William (M.) Norris
1772–1860
S.C.
Amelia Wright
1785–1860
S.C.
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Norris
1683–1759

Doctor Wright's Descendants

1.
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Doctor (Franklin (Francis)) Wright (18 Oct 1846–22 Jul 1938) m. Eliza Meares (9 July 1845–21 June 1930) m. Bessie Stephens (16 June 1893–16 June 1938)
  1. 1. Roxie (Missouri) Wright 1869– m. William (J) Wright 1856–1921
    1. 1. Lula Wright 1899–1982 m. Ernest (Clarence) Fisher 1901–1984
      1. 1. Brooks Fisher 1935–1998
      2. 2. Rubie Fisher 1919–1950
      3. 3. Peggy (Lee) Fisher 1926–1957 m. George (Harley) Fitts 1919–2010
      4. 4. Carrie (B) Fisher 1930–2019
    2. 2. Seth Wright 1903–
    3. 3. Lundie Wright 1906–1938
    4. 4. Montrose Wright 1909–
    5. 5. Sullivan Wright 1910–
  2. 2. Sarah (L.) Wright 1871–1953 m. John (James) Garrell 1865–1933
    1. 1. Ordie (Lee) Garrell 1896–1985
    2. 2. Carson (Levi) Garrell 1894–1968
    3. 3. Olie (Carrie) Garrell 1892–1931
    4. 4. Johnie (James) Garrell 1898–1979
  3. 3. Francis (Magnolia "Maggie") Wright 1874–1954
    1. 1. Katie (V) Wright-Gause 1907–1983 m. Isaac (Lee) Fowler 1895–
    2. 2. Calhoun Gause 1902–
    3. 3. Elsiemae Gause 1906–
    4. 4. John Wright 1896–
  4. 4. John (A) Right 1878– m. Mary (Ellen) Duncan 1877–
    1. 1. Dewey Wight 1902–
    2. 2. Roosevelt Wight 1907–
    3. 3. Green Wight 1908–
  5. 5. Franklin (Pearson) Wright 1878–1970 m. Susan (Emma) Ward 1880–1965
    1. 1. Telunia (Lee) Wright 1909–1967
    2. 2. Brice (Napoleon) Wright 1926–1927
    3. 3. Thomas (Deleon) Wright 1915–1989
    4. 4. Arbrie (H) Wright 1902–1976
    5. 5. Burbie (Burbank) Wright 1910–1988
    6. 6. Myrtle (Jane) Wright 1903–1986
    7. 7. Pearl (Dorothy) Wright 1919–2000
    8. 8. Clara (May) Wright 1910–
    9. 9. Carl (M) Wright 1911–
    10. 10. Sally (A) Wright 1914–
    11. 11. Agnes (Evie) Wright 1919–
    12. 12. Delphia (Carlene) Wright 1920–
    13. 13. Jay (K) Wright 1921–
  6. 6. Doctor (Mayo) Wright 1879– m. Mollie (J) Ray 1890–
    1. 1. Gladys (Irene) Wright 1912–2003
  7. 7. Grover (Cleveland) Wright 1885–1966 m. Ellen Wright 1885–1976
    1. 1. Grady Wright 1919–1955
    2. 2. Winston Wright 1925–1957
    3. 3. Dennis (Tucker) Wright 1919–2007 m. Alice (Lois) Hudson 1923–2017
    4. 4. David (Jerusalem) Wright 1913–1974
    5. 5. Doctor (Franklin) Wright 1911–1984 m. Annie (Blake) Wright 1919–1998
      1. 1. Peggy (W) Wright 1941–1998
      2. 2. Rex (Wright) Sr 1951–1997
      3. 3. Rossie (Franklin) Wright 1947–2021
      4. 4. Cecil (Deleon) Wright 1937–2006
    6. 6. Brady Wright 1916–1982 m. Louise Wright 1913–
    7. 7. Theodore Wright 1914–
    8. 8. Thurgood Wright 1928–2005

Doctor Wright's Timeline

10 Records

1846
18 Oct 1846
Birth of Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright in rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 4
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 84
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright resided here in Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1938
22 Jul 1938
Age 92
Death of Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright in Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1846
    Event Place: rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 252a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 521; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 240B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 120D; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1938
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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