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James W Wright 1855–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1855

Birth Location: Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1925

Death Location: Worcester, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Father: Charles Wright

Mother: Lucy Wright

Spouse(s): Mary Brockway

Children(s): Willard Wright, Elizabeth Wright

In 1855, James W Wright entered the world in Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA, born to Charles M Wright And Lucy Wright. In 1860, James W Wright resided in Worcester, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA. In 1865, James W Wright resided in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA. James W Wright married Mary Marcella Brockway, and had children including Elizabeth T Wright, Willard Wright. James W Wright passed away in 1925 in Worcester, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, James W Wright entered the world in Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA, born to Charles M Wright And Lucy Wright.
  • In 1860, James W Wright resided in Worcester, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • In 1865, James W Wright resided in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • James W Wright married Mary Marcella Brockway, and had children including Elizabeth T Wright, Willard Wright.
  • James W Wright passed away in 1925 in Worcester, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Wright
1823–1867
Birth Location: New York
CW
Lucy Wright
1828–1903
Birth Location: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Mary Brockway
1860–1945
Birth Location: Schenevus, Otsego Co., NY
MB

Children(s)

Willard Wright
1891–1952
Birth Location: New York
WW
Elizabeth Wright
1894–1989
Birth Location: United States
EW

James Wright's Ancestors

Self
James Wright
1855–1925
Birth Place: Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA
Parents
Charles M. Wright
1823–1867
New York
Lucy Wright
1828–1903
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Grandparents
Orange Wright
1792–1837
Chester, Hampden County, Massachusetts USA
Hannah Guernsey
1792–1878
(prob) Dutchess County, New York USA
James (Wilson) Robinson
1791–1843
Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Lucy Jolls
1794–1882
Westerlo, Albany, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jr
1748–1831
Chloe Wright
1753–1820
Ebenezer Guernsey
1763–1835
Silea Shevalier
1759–1819
John* Robinson
1764–1828
Jane* Barber
1766–1824
Gardner JOLLS
1770–1850
Clarissa Mohawk
1775–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward III
1720–1803
Tryphena END
1728–1820
Samuel Pomeroy
1729–1785
Chloe Kingsley
1731–1769
Ebenezer Joles
1746–1829
Mary Wheaton
1742–1773
Elder, Loyalist)
1755–1826
Eunice Stevens
1758–1828

James Wright's Descendants

1.
JW
James (W) Wright (7 Oct 1855–10 Sep 1925) m. Mary (Marcella) Brockway (23 Jul 1860–25 Dec 1945)
  1. 1. Willard Wright 1891–1952 m. Fannie Boyle 1894–1965
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jean) Wright 1929–2017 m. David (Lanning) Buckley 1930–1975
    2. 2. Mary (Frances) Wright 1919–1987 m. Richard (C) Kuklentz 1918–2009
    3. 3. Richard (J) Wright 1924–2007
  2. 2. Elizabeth (T) Wright 1894–1989

James Wright's Timeline

13 Records

1855
7 Oct 1855
Birth of James W Wright in Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA
Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA
1860
1860
Age 5
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 10
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 20
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1879
1879
Age 24
James W Wright was married
None
1880
1880
Age 25
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 50
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 60
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, United States
Worcester, Otsego, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 65
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 70
James W Wright resided here in Worcester, Otsego
Worcester, Otsego
1925
10 Sep 1925
Age 70
Death of James W Wright in Oneonta, Otsego County, New York USA
Oneonta, Otsego County, New York USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego County, New York USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 2261; Volume #: Roll 2261 - Certificates: 287850-288349, 14 May 1923-16 May 1923
    [2] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 17
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 9
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1256; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 234
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: 916; Page: 532d; Enumeration District: 126
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M593_1076; Page: 628A
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865
    [8] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [9] New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 11
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 222; Family History Library Fi
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_950; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374963
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 13 Sep 1925; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.80060786,0.51030076,0.95577884&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1879

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Worcester, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 222; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M593_1076; Page: 628A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: 916; Page: 532d; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_950; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374963

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 17

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1256; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 234

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Worcester; County: Otsego; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Worcester, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 2261; Volume #: Roll 2261 - Certificates: 287850-288349, 14 May 1923-16 May 1923

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 13 Sep 1925; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.80060786,0.51030076,0.95577884&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Oneonta, Otsego County, New York USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 13 Sep 1925; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.80060786,0.51030076,0.95577884&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Worcester, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 13 Sep 1925; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.80060786,0.51030076,0.95577884&xid=3355
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