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Johnny Wright 1887–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 May 1887

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 Sep 1971

Death Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Will Wright

Mother: Samantha Smith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1887, Johnny Wright entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Will J Wright And Samantha Smith. In 1900, Johnny Wright resided in Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Johnny Wright passed away in 1971 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Johnny Wright entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Will J Wright And Samantha Smith.
  • In 1900, Johnny Wright resided in Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Johnny Wright passed away in 1971 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Will Wright
1864–1934
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
WW
Samantha Smith
1859–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johnny Wright's Ancestors

Self
Johnny Wright
1887–1971
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Will J Wright
1864–1934
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Samantha Smith
1859–1932
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John Smith
1828–1911
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Kally Cantrel
1832–1870
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Smith
1804–1884
Elizabeth Keeton
1816–1856
John Cantrill
1798–1860
Margaret Smith
1801–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Tackett
1784–1870
John Keeton
1790–1890
Susannah Epperson
–1838
Elijah Cantrell
1758–1830
Peggy Connelly
1779–1826
Elijah Smith
1764–1854
Mary Smith
1784–1870

Johnny Wright's Timeline

9 Records

1887
07 May 1887
Birth of Johnny Wright in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1888
07 Feb 1888
Age 1
Birth of Johnny Wright in Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Johnny Wright resided here in Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Johnny Wright resided here in Magisterial District 5, Precinct 9, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Precinct 9, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Johnny Wright resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 23
Johnny Wright resided here in Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Johnny Wright resided here in Coffee Creek, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Coffee Creek, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Johnny Wright resided here
None
1971
26 Sep 1971
Age 84
Death of Johnny Wright in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 May 1887
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Precinct 9, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 545; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coffee Creek, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1971
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Database online.
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