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Franklin Pearson Wright 1878–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 September 1878

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

Death Date: 24 April 1970

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

Father: Doctor Wright

Mother: Eliza Meares

Spouse(s): Susan Ward

Children(s): Telunia Wright, Brice Wright, Thomas Wright, Arbrie Wright, Burbie Wright, Myrtle Wright, Pearl Wright, Clara Wright, Carl Wright, Sally Wright, Agnes Wright, Delphia Wright, Jay Wright

In 1878, Franklin Pearson Wright entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Doctor Franklin Francis Wright And Eliza Meares. In 1880, Franklin Pearson Wright resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Franklin Pearson Wright resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Franklin Pearson Wright married Susan Emma Ward, and had children including Agnes Evie Wright, Arbrie H Wright, Brice Napoleon Wright, Burbie Burbank Wright, Carl M Wright, Clara May Wright, Delphia Carlene Wright, Jay K Wright, Myrtle Jane Wright, Pearl Dorothy Wright, Sally A Wright, Telunia Lee Wright, Thomas Deleon Wright. Franklin Pearson Wright passed away in 1970 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Franklin Pearson Wright entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Doctor Franklin Francis Wright And Eliza Meares.
  • In 1880, Franklin Pearson Wright resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Franklin Pearson Wright resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Franklin Pearson Wright married Susan Emma Ward, and had children including Agnes Evie Wright, Arbrie H Wright, Brice Napoleon Wright, Burbie Burbank Wright, Carl M Wright, Clara May Wright, Delphia Carlene Wright, Jay K Wright, Myrtle Jane Wright, Pearl Dorothy Wright, Sally A Wright, Telunia Lee Wright, Thomas Deleon Wright.
  • Franklin Pearson Wright passed away in 1970 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Doctor Wright
1846–1938
Birth Location: rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
DW
Eliza Meares
1845–1930
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
EM

Spouses(s)

Susan Ward
1880–1965
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
SW

Children(s)

Telunia Wright
1909–1967
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
TW
Brice Wright
1926–1927
Birth Location: –
BW
Thomas Wright
1915–1989
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
TW
Arbrie Wright
1902–1976
Birth Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
AW
Burbie Wright
1910–1988
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
BW
Myrtle Wright
1903–1986
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MW
Pearl Wright
1919–2000
Birth Location: Tabar City C, North Carolina
PW
Clara Wright
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Carl Wright
1911–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Sally Wright
1914–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SW
Agnes Wright
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Delphia Wright
1920–
Birth Location: North Carolina
DW
Jay Wright
1921–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW

Franklin Wright's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Wright
1878–1970
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Doctor Franklin (Francis) Wright
1846–1938
rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
Eliza Meares
1845–1930
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Zachariah Wright
1820–1869
North Carolina, USA
Lydia Norris
1825–
Conway, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Wright
1800–1851
Amelia Fowler
1807–1869
William Norris
1772–1860
Amelia Wright
1785–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817

Franklin Wright's Descendants

1.
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Franklin (Pearson) Wright (10 September 1878–24 April 1970) m. Susan (Emma) Ward (19 April 1880–20 June 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–

Franklin Wright's Timeline

13 Records

1878
10 September 1878
Birth of Franklin Pearson Wright in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 2
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1921
1921
Age 43
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 62
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1956
1956
Age 78
Franklin Pearson Wright resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1970
24 April 1970
Age 92
Death of Franklin Pearson Wright in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 September 1878
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Columbus County

    Genealogy Event 6
    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

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 19B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    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: m-t0627-02893; 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: m-t0627-02893; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: South Williams, Colu

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 April 1970
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    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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