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Joel Martin Wright 1785–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

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

Death Date: 29 Nov 1874

Death Location: Canton Township, Bradford Co, Pennsylvania

Father: Solomon Wright

Mother: Rachael Pickering

Spouse(s): Susannah Wright

Children(s): Samuel Wright

The story of Joel Martin Wright began in 1785 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1820, Joel Martin Wright resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Joel Martin Wright resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA. Joel Martin Wright married Susannah Bates Wright, and had children including Samuel Sam Wesley Wright. Joel Martin Wright passed away in 1874 in Canton Township, Bradford Co, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Martin Wright began in 1785 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1820, Joel Martin Wright resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Joel Martin Wright resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Joel Martin Wright married Susannah Bates Wright, and had children including Samuel Sam Wesley Wright.
  • Joel Martin Wright passed away in 1874 in Canton Township, Bradford Co, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Wright
1764–1862
Birth Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rachael Pickering
1770–1827
Birth Location: Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
RP

Spouses(s)

Susannah Wright
1785–1860
Birth Location: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
SW

Children(s)

Samuel Wright
1822–1906
Birth Location: Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
SW

Joel Wright's Ancestors

Self
Joel Wright
1785–1874
Birth Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Solomon Coursey Wright
1764–1862
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Rachael (Elmira Myra) Pickering
1770–1827
Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac (Wright) 5GGF
1723–1777
New Garden, Nottingham, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Sidney (Ann Rogers Wright) 5GGM
1727–1812
North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Isaac (" Sr." Pickering) 6grgdF
1716–1798
Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah (Grace) Lupton
1716–1778
Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
James ggg
1671–1759
Mary 6GGM
1688–1764
John Rogers
1689–1763
Ellen 6GGM
1699–1750
Samuel Sr.
1684–1727
Mercy Lupton
1690–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas 1640
1630–1683
Roger Robert
1660–1720
Elizabeth Cadwalader
1666–1700
Sarah Evans
1666–1756
Jonathan (Direct)
1642–1729
Jane 7GGM
1645–1750
Stephen I
1658–1719
Abigail 7GGM
1660–1715

Joel Wright's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Martin) Wright (1785–29 Nov 1874) m. Susannah (Bates) Wright (Abt. 1785–Apr 1860)
  1. 1. Samuel (Sam Wesley) Wright 1822–1906 m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Adams 1822–1872
    1. 1. George (Washington Rucker Wright) Adams 1838–1925 m. Sarah (Jane) Johnson 1836–1916
      1. 1. Elizabeth Adams 1860–1905 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Smallwood 1855–1933
        1. 1. Enoch (Carl) Smallwood 1887–1953 m. Daisy (Lillie) Mullins 1892–1985 m. Hazel 1909–2002
        2. 2. Victoria Smallwood 1894–1967 m. Alexander (N.) Osborn 1897–
        3. 3. Callie Smallwood 1897–1992
        4. 4. James (Monroe) Smallwood 1891–1967
        5. 5. Louisa (Anzeline) Smallwood 1889–1975
        6. 6. Adam Smallwood 1883–1975
        7. 7. Noah Smallwood 1882–1970 m. Vina (Keel) Smallwood 1892–
        8. 8. Mary (Delpha) Smallwood 1880–1962 m. Spurlock Coleman 1880–
      2. 2. Victoria Adams 1873–1900
      3. 3. Jolonn Adams 1872–1935
      4. 4. Clarissa ("Rissie") Adams 1867–1930
      5. 5. Henry (Clay "Bad Henry") Adams 1862–1935
      6. 6. George (McClellan) Adams 1864–1885
      7. 7. Margaret Adams 1869–1946
      8. 8. David (F) Adams 1875–1892
      9. 9. John (Wallace) Adams 1873–1935

Joel Wright's Timeline

6 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Joel Martin Wright in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 35
Joel Martin Wright resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 45
Joel Martin Wright resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Joel Martin Wright resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1865
Abt. 1865
Age 80
Joel Martin Wright resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1874
29 Nov 1874
Age 89
Death of Joel Martin Wright in McRoberts, Perry County, Kentucky, now Letcher County, Kentucky - Buried in Bates Cemetary
McRoberts, Perry County, Kentucky, now Letcher County, Kentucky - Buried in Bates Cemetary

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 14
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1291.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BF1
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Page: 158; NARA Roll: M33_141; Image: 171

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Anson, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 63; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 354; Page: 98; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1865
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1874
    Event Place: McRoberts, Perry County, Kentucky, now Letcher County, Kentucky - Buried in Bates Cemetary
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton Township, Bradford Co, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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