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Mary Lou Wright 1874–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jun 1874

Birth Location: West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 30 Jan 1948

Death Location: Louisiana, United States

Father: Esaias Wright

Mother: Mary Higginbotham

Spouse(s): Henry Simmons

Children(s): Ethel Simmons, Wall Simmons, Wright Simmons, Buna Simmons, Charles Simmons, Emma Simmons, Henrietta Simmons

In 1874, Mary Lou Wright entered the world in West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States, born to Esaias Arlington Wright And Mary Ann Higginbotham. In 1880, Mary Lou Wright resided in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Mary Lou Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA. Mary Lou Wright married Henry Simmons, and had children including Buna Simmons, Charles Henry Simmons, Emma Simmons, Ethel Simmons, Henrietta Simmons, Wall Simmons, Wright Esaias Simmons. Mary Lou Wright passed away in 1948 in Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Mary Lou Wright entered the world in West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States, born to Esaias Arlington Wright And Mary Ann Higginbotham.
  • In 1880, Mary Lou Wright resided in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Lou Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA.
  • Mary Lou Wright married Henry Simmons, and had children including Buna Simmons, Charles Henry Simmons, Emma Simmons, Ethel Simmons, Henrietta Simmons, Wall Simmons, Wright Esaias Simmons.
  • Mary Lou Wright passed away in 1948 in Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Wright's Ancestors

Self
Mary Wright
1874–1948
Birth Place: West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Esaias Arlington Wright
1840–1921
Wilkinson County, Mississippi, USA
Mary (Ann) Higginbotham
1850–1922
East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Bethel (Whitaker) Wright
1812–1865
Mississippi, United States
Rebecca (Jane) Chambers
1816–
Wilkinson, Mississippi, United States
William (Guerrant) Higginbotham
1819–1888
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Sarah (Ann) Palmer
1822–1908
East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1775–1859
Jacob Chambers
1787–1829
Mary Hope
1794–1865
Caleb Higginbotham
1787–1829
Ann Bryant
1797–1833
Adam Palmer
1787–1853
Sarah NOLAND
1793–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Wright
1744–1827
Judith Rowe
1754–1830
John (II)
1760–1821
Susanna Hawes
1760–1824
Adam Hope
1761–1841
Rachel Wallace
1762–1843
Francis Higginbotham
1759–1828
Dolly Gatewood
1763–1829
William Bryant
1765–1840
Mary Harris
1765–1797
Archibald Sr
1762–1817
Hannah Carter
1764–1861
Pierce Noland
1756–1816
Mary Field
1760–1846

Mary Wright's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Lou) Wright (7 Jun 1874–30 Jan 1948) m. Henry Simmons (1857–)
  1. 1. Ethel Simmons 1885–
  2. 2. Wall Simmons 1893–
  3. 3. Wright (Esaias) Simmons 1898–1954 m. Alma (M) James 1899–1984
    1. 1. Minnie (Margaret) Simmons 1920–2003
    2. 2. Wayne Simmons 1924–
    3. 3. Wayne (E) Simmons 1924–1972
  4. 4. Buna Simmons 1904–
  5. 5. Charles (Henry) Simmons 1887–1960 m. Mary (Ida) Lacour 1891–2003
    1. 1. Charles (Simon) Jr 1918–1995
    2. 2. Herbert Simon 1921–2009 m. Barbara (Sue) Simon 1932–2007
    3. 3. John (Raymond) Simon 1922–2001
    4. 4. Doris (A) Simmon 1924–
    5. 5. Joseph (Donald) Simon 1932–2007
  6. 6. Emma Simmons 1890–
  7. 7. Henrietta Simmons 1900–

Mary Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1874
7 Jun 1874
Birth of Mary Lou Wright in West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 6
Mary Lou Wright resided here in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Mary Lou Wright resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Mary Lou Wright resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Mary Lou Wright resided here in Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Mary Lou Wright resided here in Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1948
30 Jan 1948
Age 74
Death of Mary Lou Wright in Louisiana, United States
Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1874
    Event Place: West Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States

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