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Essie Wright 1900–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1900

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 6 Apr 1966

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Father: Ella Wade

Mother:

Spouse(s): Lueretha White

Children(s): Ella Nalls, Abbie Wright, Mae Wright, Samuel Wright, Juanita Wright, Johnny Wright

In 1900, Essie Wright entered the world in Mississippi, born to Ella Wade And Herbert Wright. In 1925, Essie Wright resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Essie Wright resided in Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi, USA. Essie Wright married Lueretha White, and had children including Abbie Wright, Arthur Wright Jr, Ella Lue Nalls, Janie Lee Wright, Johnny Mae Wright, Juanita Wright, Mae Ella Wright, Ora Lee Wright, Otha Wright Jr, Samuel Wright. Essie Wright passed away in 1966 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Essie Wright entered the world in Mississippi, born to Ella Wade And Herbert Wright.
  • In 1925, Essie Wright resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1930, Essie Wright resided in Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • Essie Wright married Lueretha White, and had children including Abbie Wright, Arthur Wright Jr, Ella Lue Nalls, Janie Lee Wright, Johnny Mae Wright, Juanita Wright, Mae Ella Wright, Ora Lee Wright, Otha Wright Jr, Samuel Wright.
  • Essie Wright passed away in 1966 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Essie Wright's Ancestors

Self
Essie Wright
1900–1966
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Ella Wade
1864–
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Pompey Wade
1831–
Georgia, USA
Martha Wade
1841–
Ala
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Essie Wright's Descendants

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Essie Wright (16 Feb 1900–6 Apr 1966) m. Lueretha White (About 1909–About 1969)
  1. 1. Ella (Lue) Nalls 1936–2005 m. William (E) Nalls 1929–2012
  2. 2. Abbie Wright 1927–1984
  3. 3. Mae (Ella) Wright 1929–1995
  4. 4. Samuel Wright 1924–
  5. 5. Juanita Wright 1931–2002
  6. 6. Johnny (Mae) Wright 1934–2001

Essie Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1900
16 Feb 1900
Birth of Essie Wright in Mississippi
Mississippi
1925
1925
Age 25
Essie Wright resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Essie Wright resided here in Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Essie Wright resided here in Acona, Holmes, Mississippi
Acona, Holmes, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 40
Essie Wright resided here in Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Essie Wright resided here in Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1966
6 Apr 1966
Age 66
Death of Essie Wright in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 86
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 26-3
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi; Page: 41A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340884
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1998; Certificate Range: 007500 - 009500
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: 3255; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 26-11

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 5, Holmes, Mississippi; Page: 41A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340884

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Acona, Holmes, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 26-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02029; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 26-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: 3255; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 26-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 86

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1966
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988

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