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Irene Beryl Sexton 1909–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1909

Birth Location: South Boardman, Michigan

Death Date: 21 Jan 1997

Death Location: Davison, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Bennett Sexton

Mother: Effie Myers

Spouse(s): James Wright

Children(s): Duane Wright, Brenda Wright, Ramford Wright

In 1909, Irene Beryl Sexton entered the world in South Boardman, Michigan, born to Bennett Romeyn Sexton And Effie Adelle Myers. In 1910, Irene Beryl Sexton resided in Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Irene Beryl Sexton resided in Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan, USA. Irene Beryl Sexton married James Franklin Wright, and had children including Brenda Wright, Dennis Wright, Duane Wright, Ramford Wright, Robert Wright, Roger Wilson Wright, Virgil Wright. Irene Beryl Sexton passed away in 1997 in Davison, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Irene Beryl Sexton entered the world in South Boardman, Michigan, born to Bennett Romeyn Sexton And Effie Adelle Myers.
  • In 1910, Irene Beryl Sexton resided in Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Irene Beryl Sexton resided in Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan, USA.
  • Irene Beryl Sexton married James Franklin Wright, and had children including Brenda Wright, Dennis Wright, Duane Wright, Ramford Wright, Robert Wright, Roger Wilson Wright, Virgil Wright.
  • Irene Beryl Sexton passed away in 1997 in Davison, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bennett Sexton
1865–1908
Birth Location: Grand Rapids MI
BS
Effie Myers
1869–1963
Birth Location: Amboy, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
EM

Spouses(s)

James Wright
1909–2000
Birth Location: Friendship, Crockett County TN
JW

Children(s)

Duane Wright
1933–2017
Birth Location: Michigan
DW
Brenda Wright
1947–1947
Birth Location: Davison, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
BW
Ramford Wright
1931–2005
Birth Location: Michigan
RW

Irene Sexton's Ancestors

Self
Irene Sexton
1909–1997
Birth Place: South Boardman, Michigan
Parents
Bennett Romeyn Sexton
1865–1908
Grand Rapids MI
Effie (Adelle) Myers
1869–1963
Amboy, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Clark (Chapin) Sexton
1819–1886
Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, United States
Martha (Adelia) Kellogg
1827–1900
Reading, Schuyler, New York, United States
Edward Rogers
1870–1932
Hannibel, Oswego County, New York, United States
Ida (M.) Lane
1872–1941
Hannibal Oswego County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Irene Sexton's Descendants

1.
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Irene (Beryl) Sexton (26 Feb 1909–21 Jan 1997) m. James (Franklin) Wright (3 Dec 1909–30 Aug 2000)
  1. 1. Duane Wright 1933–2017
  2. 2. Brenda Wright 1947–1947
  3. 3. Ramford Wright 1931–2005 m. Marilyn (Marie) Cooper-Wright 1931–2004

Irene Sexton's Timeline

10 Records

1909
26 Feb 1909
Birth of Irene Beryl Sexton in South Boardman, Michigan
South Boardman, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 1
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan, USA
Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Rural, Kalkaska, Michigan
Rural, Kalkaska, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 31
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1941
1941
Age 32
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1984
1984
Age 75
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon, FL
1995
1995-2001
Age 86
Irene Beryl Sexton resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1997
21 Jan 1997
Age 88
Death of Irene Beryl Sexton in Flint MI (Hurley Medical Center)
Flint MI (Hurley Medical Center)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1909
    Event Place: South Boardman, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-3A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-26-1305; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 206
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 2340738
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan; Roll: T624_652; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1374665
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 191; Film Description: Otsego (1932) - Ottowa (1930)
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan; Roll: T624_652; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1374665

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hudson, Mackinac, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 206

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 2340738

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Kalkaska, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Dunnellon, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995-2001
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Flint; State: Michigan; Year(s): 1995-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 191; Film Description: Otsego (1932) - Ottowa (1930)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1997
    Event Place: Flint MI (Hurley Medical Center)
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-26-1305; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davison, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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