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Merle Wright 1896–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1896

Birth Location: Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 31 Mar 1987

Death Location: Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA

Father: Austin Wright

Mother: Marcia Medsker

Spouse(s): John Moore

Children(s): John Moore

In 1896, Merle Wright entered the world in Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA, born to Austin Wright And Marcia Medsker. In 1900, Merle Wright resided in Linn, Cedar, Missouri,USA. In 1910, Merle Wright resided in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri,USA. Merle Wright married John Moore, and had children including John A Moore. Merle Wright passed away in 1987 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Merle Wright entered the world in Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA, born to Austin Wright And Marcia Medsker.
  • In 1900, Merle Wright resided in Linn, Cedar, Missouri,USA.
  • In 1910, Merle Wright resided in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri,USA.
  • Merle Wright married John Moore, and had children including John A Moore.
  • Merle Wright passed away in 1987 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Wright's Ancestors

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Merle Wright
1896–1987
Birth Place: Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
Parents
Austin Wright
1872–1955
Fair Play, Polk County, Missouri, USA
Marcia Medsker
1872–1952
Greene County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
William (J.) Wright
1841–1908
Polk County, Missouri, USA
Lavina Griffin
1849–1913
Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, USA
John (Lewis) Medsker
1848–1922
USA
Sarah (C) Keith
1845–1901
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Wright
1795–1846
Jane Brown
1802–1865
William Griffin
1824–1906
Elizabeth Harvey
1824–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Wright
1756–1840
Betsey West
1756–1784
Gideon Brown
1775–
Elizabeth Wheatley
1750–1815

Merle Wright's Descendants

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Merle Wright (24 Dec 1896–31 Mar 1987) m. John Moore (1895–1969)
  1. 1. John (A) Moore 1902–

Merle Wright's Timeline

6 Records

1896
24 Dec 1896
Birth of Merle Wright in Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Merle Wright resided here in Linn, Cedar, Missouri,USA
Linn, Cedar, Missouri,USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Merle Wright resided here in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri,USA
Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri,USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Merle Wright resided here in Clear Creek, Marion, Kansas,USA
Clear Creek, Marion, Kansas,USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Merle Wright resided here in Center, Greene, Missouri,USA
Center, Greene, Missouri,USA
1987
31 Mar 1987
Age 91
Death of Merle Wright in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA
Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 492-56-9562; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: 1966.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clear Creek, Marion, Kansas; Roll: T625_539; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 516.0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Linn, Cedar, Missouri; Roll: T623_847; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 51.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T624_782; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 733.
    [6] Missouri, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Linn, Cedar, Missouri,USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri,USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clear Creek, Marion, Kansas,USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Center, Greene, Missouri,USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1987
    Event Place: Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, Find a Grave Index

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