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Josephine Wright 1848–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 April 1848

Birth Location: Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 28 July 1921

Death Location: Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: John Wright

Mother: Betsey Ford

Spouse(s): William Nims, John Drury

Children(s): Walter Nims

The story of Josephine Wright began in 1848 in Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America. In 1850, Josephine Wright resided in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Josephine Wright resided in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA. Josephine Wright married John Drury, William Worthington Nims, and had children including Walter Worthington Nims. Josephine Wright passed away in 1921 in Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josephine Wright began in 1848 in Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Josephine Wright resided in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Josephine Wright resided in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA.
  • Josephine Wright married John Drury, William Worthington Nims, and had children including Walter Worthington Nims.
  • Josephine Wright passed away in 1921 in Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wright
1823–1908
Birth Location: Street, Mendip District, Somerset, England
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Betsey Ford
1823–1886
Birth Location: Burrington, North Devon District, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

William Nims
1831–1882
Birth Location: Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
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John Drury
1847–1931
Birth Location: Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
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Children(s)

Walter Nims
1880–1965
Birth Location: Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
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Josephine Wright's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Wright
1848–1921
Birth Place: Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
John Wright
1823–1908
Street, Mendip District, Somerset, England
Betsey Ford
1823–1886
Burrington, North Devon District, Devon, England
Grandparents
John Wright
1785–1859
Yarlington, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Wright
1738–1800
Amy Hunt
1753–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hunt
1723–1790
Marie Rogers
1721–1813

Josephine Wright's Descendants

1.
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Josephine Wright (16 April 1848–28 July 1921) m. William (Worthington) Nims (5 December 1831–16 September 1882) m. John Drury (7 March 1847–14 March 1931)
  1. 1. Walter (Worthington) Nims 1880–1965

Josephine Wright's Timeline

9 Records

1848
16 April 1848
Birth of Josephine Wright in Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 2
Josephine Wright resided here in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Josephine Wright resided here in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Josephine Wright resided here in Lyme, Monroeville, Huron, Ohio, USA
Lyme, Monroeville, Huron, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Josephine Wright resided here in Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Josephine Wright resided here in Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Josephine Wright resided here in Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Josephine Wright resided here in Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
1921
28 July 1921
Age 73
Death of Josephine Wright in Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 April 1848
    Event Place: Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: T625_1398; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Groton, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 1012; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 112
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: 1288; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0024
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: T624_1200; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375213
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lyme, Monroeville, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Groton, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Groton, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 1012; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: 1288; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: T624_1200; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375213

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lyme, Huron, Ohio; Roll: T625_1398; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1921
    Event Place: Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Strongs Ridge, Huron County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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