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Joe Green Wright 1889–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jun 1889

Birth Location: Fenters, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Jun 1973

Death Location: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Wright

Mother: Elizabeth King

Spouse(s): Ida Lay

Children(s): Armer Wright, John Wright, Flora Wright, Shelby Wright, Wilber Wright, Elvin Wright

In 1889, Joe Green Wright entered the world in Fenters, Tennessee, USA, born to John Taylor Wright And Elizabeth Anne King. In 1910, Joe Green Wright resided in South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA. Joe Green Wright married Ida Jane Lay, and had children including Armer Willis Wright, Elvin Estill Wright, Flora Wright, John William Wright, Shelby Lee Wright, Wilber C Wright. Joe Green Wright passed away in 1973 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Joe Green Wright entered the world in Fenters, Tennessee, USA, born to John Taylor Wright And Elizabeth Anne King.
  • In 1910, Joe Green Wright resided in South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • Joe Green Wright married Ida Jane Lay, and had children including Armer Willis Wright, Elvin Estill Wright, Flora Wright, John William Wright, Shelby Lee Wright, Wilber C Wright.
  • Joe Green Wright passed away in 1973 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joe Wright's Ancestors

Self
Joe Wright
1889–1973
Birth Place: Fenters, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Taylor Wright
1849–1917
Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee
Elizabeth (Anne) King
1852–1922
Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Mathias (Austin) Wright
1815–1898
Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Jane "Betsy") Wright
1817–1898
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe Wright's Descendants

1.
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Joe (Green) Wright (5 Jun 1889–12 Jun 1973) m. Ida (Jane) Lay (07 Apr 1891–17 Jan 1978)
  1. 1. Armer (Willis) Wright 1918–1937
  2. 2. John (William) Wright 1913–1989
  3. 3. Flora Wright 1923–
  4. 4. Shelby (Lee) Wright 1925–2007
  5. 5. Wilber (C) Wright 1919–
  6. 6. Elvin (Estill) Wright 1915–1985 m. Edith Emerson 1917–2013
    1. 1. Sherell (Dean) Wright 1939–2023

Joe Wright's Timeline

11 Records

1889
5 Jun 1889
Birth of Joe Green Wright in Fenters, Tennessee, USA
Fenters, Tennessee, USA
1891
5 Jun 1891
Age 2
Birth of Joe Green Wright in Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Joe Green Wright resided here in South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1912
5 May 1912
Age 23
Joe Green Wright was married in Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Joe Green Wright resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Joe Green Wright resided here in Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Joe Green Wright resided here in Sh, Casey, Kentucky
Sh, Casey, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 51
Joe Green Wright resided here in Mag Dist No 6 Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 6 Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Joe Green Wright resided here in Liberty, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Kentucky, USA
1955
1955
Age 66
Joe Green Wright resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1973
12 Jun 1973
Age 84
Death of Joe Green Wright in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States of America
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Little Crab, Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01293; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 23-12
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340474
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Casey; Roll: 1653346
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374483
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Advocate-Messenger; Publication Date: 13 Jun 1973; Publication Place: Danville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.41209868,0.14030585,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1889
    Event Place: Fenters, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 255

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 May 1912
    Event Place: Casey County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340474

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01293; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 23-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 6 Dunnville, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01293; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 23-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Liberty, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 255

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Kentucky
    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 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Casey
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Casey; Roll: 1653346

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Advocate-Messenger; Publication Date: 13 Jun 1973; Publication Place: Danville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.41209868,0.14030585,0

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1973
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Advocate-Messenger; Publication Date: 13 Jun 1973; Publication Place: Danville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.41209868,0.14030585,0

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, 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 Advocate-Messenger; Publication Date: 13 Jun 1973; Publication Place: Danville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.41209868,0.14030585,0

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