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Mary Jane Wright 1848–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 December 1848

Birth Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 26 January 1926

Death Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Isaac Wright

Mother: Elizabeth Norris

Spouse(s): Benjamin Harrelson

Children(s): William Harrelson, James Harrelson, Viola Harrelson, Doras Harrelson, Kasa Harrelson, Chellie Harrelson, Rose Harrelson, Daw Harrelson, Emma Harrelson

In 1848, Mary Jane Wright entered the world in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Isaac G Wright And Elizabeth Betsy Norris. In 1850, Mary Jane Wright resided in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Mary Jane Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Mary Jane Wright married Benjamin Monroe Harrelson, and had children including Chellie Harrelson, Daw Harrelson, Doras Mcr Harrelson, Emma Harrelson, James Washington Harrelson, Kasa L Harrelson, Rose Crance Harrelson, Viola Virginia Harrelson, William P Harrelson. Mary Jane Wright passed away in 1926 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Mary Jane Wright entered the world in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Isaac G Wright And Elizabeth Betsy Norris.
  • In 1850, Mary Jane Wright resided in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary Jane Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Jane Wright married Benjamin Monroe Harrelson, and had children including Chellie Harrelson, Daw Harrelson, Doras Mcr Harrelson, Emma Harrelson, James Washington Harrelson, Kasa L Harrelson, Rose Crance Harrelson, Viola Virginia Harrelson, William P Harrelson.
  • Mary Jane Wright passed away in 1926 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Wright
1819–1870
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
IW
Elizabeth Norris
1814–
Birth Location: South Carolina
EN

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Harrelson
1844–1921
Birth Location: North Carolina
BH

Children(s)

William Harrelson
1868–
Birth Location: North Carolina
WH
James Harrelson
1871–1904
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
JH
Viola Harrelson
1878–1967
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
VH
Doras Harrelson
1879–
Birth Location: North Carolina
DH
Kasa Harrelson
1887–
Birth Location: North Carolina
KH
Chellie Harrelson
1888–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CH
Rose Harrelson
1893–
Birth Location: Tabor City C, North Carolina
RH
Daw Harrelson
1881–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
DH
Emma Harrelson
1888–1965
Birth Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
EH

Mary Wright's Ancestors

Self
Mary Wright
1848–1926
Birth Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Isaac G. Wright
1819–1870
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Norris
1814–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Stephen Wright
1800–1851
Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amelia (Ann) Fowler
1807–1869
Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
William (M.) Norris
1772–1860
S.C.
Amelia Wright
1785–1860
S.C.
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Norris
1683–1759

Mary Wright's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Jane) Wright (15 December 1848–26 January 1926) m. Benjamin (Monroe) Harrelson (20 March 1844–30 July 1921)
  1. 1. William (P.) Harrelson 1868–
  2. 2. James (Washington) Harrelson 1871–1904 m. Mary (Lila) Blackman 1875–1960
    1. 1. Edna (M) Harrelson 1903–1904
    2. 2. Constance (Washington) Harrelson 1904–1993
  3. 3. Viola (Virginia) Harrelson 1878–1967 m. John (Adams) Bell 1869–1966
    1. 1. Lacy (L.) Bell 1908–1945
    2. 2. Johnnie (Virginia) Bell 1919–1992
    3. 3. Ila (Pearl) Boswell 1911–2008
    4. 4. Velma Bell 1897–1979
    5. 5. Dewey (Hobson) Bell 1899–1971
  4. 4. Doras (Mcr.) Harrelson 1879–
  5. 5. Kasa (L) Harrelson 1887–
  6. 6. Chellie Harrelson 1888–
  7. 7. Rose (Crance) Harrelson 1893–
  8. 8. Daw Harrelson 1881–
  9. 9. Emma Harrelson 1888–1965 m. James (Cleveland Bell) Sr 1885–1969
    1. 1. Cecil Bell 1914–1978
    2. 2. Irene Bell 1926–2012
    3. 3. James (Cleveland Bell) Jr 1921–2004

Mary Wright's Timeline

9 Records

1848
15 December 1848
Birth of Mary Jane Wright in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 2
Mary Jane Wright resided here in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Mary Jane Wright resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Mary Jane Wright resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Mary Jane Wright resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Mary Jane Wright resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Mary Jane Wright resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Mary Jane Wright resided here in Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1926
26 January 1926
Age 78
Death of Mary Jane Wright in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 December 1848
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 85, Union, Georgia; Roll: 84; Page: 221b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 508; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 240A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 123B; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 36

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 January 1926
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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