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Harry Wright 1879–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 October 1879

Birth Location: Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 26 October 1940

Death Location: Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Mary Forrester

Children(s): Alda Wright, Gail Wright, Dorothy Wright

In 1879, Harry Wright entered the world in Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Benjamin F Wright And Nancy E Geyer. In 1935, Harry Wright resided in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania. In 1940, Harry Wright resided in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Harry Wright married Mary E Forrester, and had children including Alda D Wright, Dorothy Wright, Gail Evelyn Wright. Harry Wright passed away in 1940 in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Harry Wright entered the world in Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Benjamin F Wright And Nancy E Geyer.
  • In 1935, Harry Wright resided in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1940, Harry Wright resided in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Harry Wright married Mary E Forrester, and had children including Alda D Wright, Dorothy Wright, Gail Evelyn Wright.
  • Harry Wright passed away in 1940 in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Harry Wright
1879–1940
Birth Place: Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Harry Wright's Descendants

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Harry Wright (13 October 1879–26 October 1940) m. Mary (E.) Forrester (14 July 1874–21 February 1962)
  1. 1. Alda (D) Wright 1912–1930
  2. 2. Gail (Evelyn) Wright 1914–2001
  3. 3. Dorothy Wright 1919–

Harry Wright's Timeline

4 Records

1879
13 October 1879
Birth of Harry Wright in Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 56
Harry Wright resided here in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Harry Wright resided here in Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
26 October 1940
Age 61
Death of Harry Wright in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 October 1879
    Event Place: Metal, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3509; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 28-27
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 090151-093150
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3509; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 28-27

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3509; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 28-27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 October 1940
    Event Place: Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 090151-093150
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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