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Lewis Wright 1912–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1912

Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 Nov 1980

Death Location: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Father: James Wright

Mother: Susan Robinson

Spouse(s): Aretta Branham

Children(s): Lewis Wright

In 1912, Lewis Wright entered the world in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to James Garfield Wright And Susan Robinson. In 1920, Lewis Wright resided in Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Lewis Wright resided in District 4, District 4, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. Lewis Wright married Aretta Branham, and had children including Lewis Wright. Lewis Wright passed away in 1980 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Lewis Wright entered the world in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA, born to James Garfield Wright And Susan Robinson.
  • In 1920, Lewis Wright resided in Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Lewis Wright resided in District 4, District 4, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • Lewis Wright married Aretta Branham, and had children including Lewis Wright.
  • Lewis Wright passed away in 1980 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wright
1862–1948
Birth Location: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
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Susan Robinson
1872–1947
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Aretta Branham
1915–2003
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Lewis Wright
1935–1994
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Lewis Wright's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Wright
1912–1980
Birth Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Garfield Wright
1862–1948
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Susan Robinson
1872–1947
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis Wright's Descendants

1.
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Lewis Wright (4 Sep 1912–29 Nov 1980) m. Aretta Branham (3 Nov 1915–22 Oct 2003)
  1. 1. Lewis Wright 1935–1994

Lewis Wright's Timeline

8 Records

1912
4 Sep 1912
Birth of Lewis Wright in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Lewis Wright resided here in Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Lewis Wright resided here in District 4, District 4, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
District 4, District 4, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Lewis Wright resided here in Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Lewis Wright resided here in Mag Dist #1, Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #1, Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Lewis Wright resided here in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 39
Lewis Wright resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1980
29 Nov 1980
Age 68
Death of Lewis Wright in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-1
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 6
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340479
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 1 Dec 1980; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.18988094,0.35405603,0.3172836&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 4588; Page: 48; Enumeration District: 36-15

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mouth Beaver, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, District 4, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Floyd, Kentucky; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340479

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #1, Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allen City, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01305; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 4588; Page: 48; Enumeration District: 36-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allen County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allen, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1980
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [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, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 1 Dec 1980; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.18988094,0.35405603,0.3172836&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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