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Dr Joseph Wright 1798 – 1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1798

Birth Location: , Nash, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Dec 1898

Death Location: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Father: Lemuel Wright

Mother: Charity Ricks

Spouse(s): Rachel Hamilton

Children(s): Robert Wright, Louisa Wright, Frances Wright

In 1798, Dr Joseph Wright entered the world in , Nash, North Carolina, USA, born to Lemuel Wright and Charity Ricks. In 1836, Dr Joseph Wright resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States. In 1840, Dr Joseph Wright resided in Wilson, Tennessee, USA. Dr Joseph Wright married Rachel Hamilton, and had children including Robert Pannell Wright, Louisa Jane Wright, Frances 'Fanny' Matilda Wright. Dr Joseph Wright passed away in 1898 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Dr Joseph Wright entered the world in , Nash, North Carolina, USA, born to Lemuel Wright and Charity Ricks.
  • In 1836, Dr Joseph Wright resided in Maury, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1840, Dr Joseph Wright resided in Wilson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Dr Joseph Wright married Rachel Hamilton, and had children including Robert Pannell Wright, Louisa Jane Wright, Frances 'Fanny' Matilda Wright.
  • Dr Joseph Wright passed away in 1898 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lemuel Wright
1771 – 1839
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Charity Ricks
1770 – 1863
Birth Location: Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Hamilton
1812 – 1893
Birth Location: Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
RH

Children(s)

Robert Wright
1835 – 1910
Birth Location: Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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Louisa Wright
1838 – 1936
Birth Location: Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
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Frances Wright
1838 – 1908
Birth Location: Rural Hill,Wilson,Tennessee,USA
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Dr Wright's Ancestors

Self
Dr Wright
1798 – 1898
Birth Place: , Nash, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Lemuel Wright
1771 – 1839
, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Charity Ricks
1770 – 1863
Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
Grandparents
Lemuel Wright
1745 –
Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
Lucrecy Wright
Lewis Ricks
1742 – 1781
Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
Nancy (Ann) Joiner
1750 – 1792
Nash,,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Wright
Elizabeth Johnson
Benjamin Ricks
1707 – 1775
Patience Helty
1710 –
William Joyner
1719 – 1785
Sealy Joiner
1722 – 1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Ricks
1669 – 1748
Sarah McKinnie
1677 – 1717
Abraham Joyner
1680 – 1728
Ann Dawson
1688 –

Dr Wright's Descendants

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Dr (Joseph) Wright (10 Dec 1798 – 4 Dec 1898) m. Rachel Hamilton (21 June 1812 – 8 Nov 1893)
  1. 1. Robert (Pannell) Wright (21 Oct 1835 – 1 Sep 1910) m. Francis (E.) Ernest m. Melvina (Tennessee) Earnest (20 Jan 1857 – 27 December 1930)
    1. 1. Mabel (Clair) Wright (30 Apr 1880 – 26 Aug 1959) m. Lemuel (Evart) Shelby (20 Nov 1876 – 13 Oct 1938)
      1. 1. Charmion (Clair) Shelby (8 May 1902 – 11 Apr 1955)
      2. 2. Lois (Merle) Shelby (abt 1905 – 15 Feb 1933)
      3. 3. Robert (E) Shelby (20 July 1906 – December 1955) m. Marian (E) Shelby (abt 1910 – )
        1. 1. Barbara Shelby (abt 1933 – 14 Feb 2014)
      4. 4. Joe (Aubrey) Shelby (abt 1909 – Jun 1968) m. Ida (Ellenora) Anderson (29 Dec 1905 – 25 Oct 1959) m. Jessie B (15 Mar 1923 – 19 Sep 2016)
        1. 1. Nancy Shelby (20 Aug 1940 – 8 Nov 2011)
        2. 2. Sheri (Jo) Shelby (1963 – )
      5. 5. McDalton Shelby (5 July 1910 – 30 May 1998) m. Frances Campbell (25 Jan 1915 – 28 Mar 2003)
        1. 1. Donald (McCall) Shelby (19 Jan 1935 – 26 Nov 2020) m. Mary (Louise) Whiffen (21 Nov 1938 – )
        2. 2. Robert (Nelson) Shelby (2 Aug 1937 – ) m. Anne (7 Jan 1937 – )
        3. 3. Lilas (Janice) Shelby (5 Oct 1942 – 1 Nov 2018) m. Samuel (Everard) Kinch (02/18/1940 – 02/01/2011)
        4. 4. Judith (Ann) Shelby (26 Aug 1946 – 13 Nov 2021) m. James (Quincey) Edwards (10 Sep 1946 – )
      6. 6. Mabel Shelby (27 Jan 1914 – 1 Feb 1995) m. George (Joseph) Leibowitz (30 Nov 1913 – 28 Dec 1995)
        1. 1. Lewis Leibowitz
      7. 7. Marigold Shelby (21 Jul 1916 – 22 Sep 1971) m. Maclin Benagh
      8. 8. Frances Shelby (16 July 1917 – 12 August 1995) m. James (Murray) Smith (16 Sep 1917 – 9 Feb 1994)
        1. 1. Michael Smith (20 Aug 1943 – ) m. Linnie (Carol) Evans (abt 1945 – )
        2. 2. James Smith
      9. 9. Martha (J) Shelby (26 Mar 1920 – 28 Apr 1983)
      10. 10. Beverly Shelby (abt 1925 – 13 Aug 2004) m. Wanda
        1. 1. Gilbert Shelby
        2. 2. Kathy Shelby
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Myrtle) Wright (Abt. 27 Jun 1881 – 03 Oct 1905)
  2. 2. Louisa (Jane) Wright (22 Dec 1838 – 24 Sep 1936) m. George (W.) Walling (6 Aug 1828 – 29 Feb 1916)
    1. 1. Cora Baker (abt 1857 – )
    2. 2. Katie Walling (abt 1860 – )
    3. 3. Robert Walling (abt 1862 – )
    4. 4. Geo. (W.) Walling (abt 1866 – )
    5. 5. Thomas Walling (abt 1869 – )
    6. 6. Mary (E.) Walling (abt 1871 – )
    7. 7. Richard Walling (abt 1873 – )
    8. 8. Louisa Walling (abt 1876 – )
    9. 9. Clara Walling (abt 1879 – )
  3. 3. Frances ('Fanny' Matilda) Wright (22 Dec 1838 – 18 Jan 1908) m. William Gibson (abt 1826 – 4 Aug 1874)
    1. 1. Andrew (J.) Gibson (1861 – 24 Feb 1924)
    2. 2. William (B) Gibson (10 Dec 1863 – 28 Nov 1930)
    3. 3. Lillie (D) Gibson (12 Feb 1866 – 26 Jan 1955)
    4. 4. Eugene Gibson (19 Jul 1868 – 31 Jul 1949)
    5. 5. James (Washington) Gibson (5 Jul 1870 – 26 Jun 1969)
    6. 6. Elissa (R) Gibson (5 Oct 1873 – 3 Sep 1951)

Dr Wright's Timeline

8 Records

1798
10 Dec 1798
Birth of Dr Joseph Wright in , Nash, North Carolina, USA
, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1836
1836
Age 38
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in Maury, Tennessee, United States
Maury, Tennessee, United States
1840
1 June 1840
Age 42
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 62
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
1867
1 Feb 1867
Age 69
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 82
Dr Joseph Wright resided here in Travis, Texas, United States
Travis, Texas, United States
1898
4 Dec 1898
Age 100
Death of Dr Joseph Wright in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1798
    Event Place: , Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Travis, Texas; Roll: T9_1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 21.2000; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .
    [3] OneWorldTree
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 264; Image: 56.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 441; Image: 259.
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Maury, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 537; Page: 216.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 441; Image: 259.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Census, 1820-90
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 264; Image: 56.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1867
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Freedmen's Bureau Records, 1865-1878, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Records of the Field Offices For the State of Texas, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865-1870; NARA Series Number: M1912; NARA Reel Number: 8; NARA Record Group Number: 105

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Travis, Texas; Roll: T9_1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 21.2000; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011
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