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Ellen Wright 1885–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 December 1885

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 07 Aug 1976

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

Father: David Ward

Mother: Dorcas Ward

Spouse(s): Grover Wright

Children(s): Grady Wright, Winston Wright, Dennis Wright, David Wright, Doctor Wright, Brady Wright, Theodore Wright, Thurgood Wright

The story of Ellen Wright began in 1885 in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1900, Ellen Wright resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca. In 1910, Ellen Wright resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina. Ellen Wright married Grover Cleveland Wright, and had children including Brady Wright, David Jerusalem Wright, Dennis Tucker Wright, Doctor Franklin Wright, Grady Wright, Theodore Wright, Thurgood Wright, Winston Wright. Ellen Wright passed away in 1976 in Sidney, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellen Wright began in 1885 in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Ellen Wright resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca.
  • In 1910, Ellen Wright resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Ellen Wright married Grover Cleveland Wright, and had children including Brady Wright, David Jerusalem Wright, Dennis Tucker Wright, Doctor Franklin Wright, Grady Wright, Theodore Wright, Thurgood Wright, Winston Wright.
  • Ellen Wright passed away in 1976 in Sidney, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Ward
1848–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Dorcas Ward
1866–1956
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Grover Wright
1885–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Grady Wright
1919–1955
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Winston Wright
1925–1957
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Dennis Wright
1919–2007
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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David Wright
1913–1974
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Doctor Wright
1911–1984
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
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Brady Wright
1916–1982
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America
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Theodore Wright
1914–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Thurgood Wright
1928–2005
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
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Ellen Wright's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Wright
1885–1976
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
David Jasper Ward
1848–1929
North Carolina
Dorcas (Ann) Ward
1866–1956
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Joshua (H) Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Joshua (C) Ward
1820–1900
South Carolina, United States of America
Sarha (Anne) Best
1825–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1775–1854
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860

Ellen Wright's Descendants

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Ellen Wright (21 December 1885–07 Aug 1976) m. Grover (Cleveland) Wright (15 Sep 1885–5 Nov 1966)
  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

Ellen Wright's Timeline

15 Records

1885
21 December 1885
Birth of Ellen Wright in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 15
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 25
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 35
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 35
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 45
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1931
1931
Age 46
Ellen Wright resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 55
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Ellen Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 58
Ellen Wright resided here in Tabor City, North Carolina, USA
Tabor City, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Ellen Wright resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1976
7 August 1976
Age 91
Death of Ellen Wright in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1976
07 Aug 1976
Age 91
Death of Ellen Wright in Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America
Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 December 1885
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-32
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 240-64-1573; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1958.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 41.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 41.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    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; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Tabor City, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 August 1976
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1976
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 240-64-1573; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1958.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sidney, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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