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Minnie Lee Wright 1882–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1882

Birth Location: Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1961

Death Location: Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Esaias Wright

Mother: Mary Higginbotham

Spouse(s): Jesse Gates

Children(s): Avery Gates, Lillie Gates, Athel Gates, David Gates, Mary Gates, Mollie Gates, Nina Gates, Rosetta Gates, Henry Gates

In 1882, Minnie Lee Wright entered the world in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA, born to Esaias Arlington Wright And Mary Ann Higginbotham. In 1880, Minnie Lee Wright resided in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Minnie Lee Wright resided in Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA. Minnie Lee Wright married Jesse Franklin Gates, and had children including Athel Amos Theodore Gates, Avery Franklin Gates, David William Gates, Henry R Gates, Lillie Mae Gates, Mary Jane Gates, Mollie Gates, Nina Lee Gates, Rosetta Evelyn Gates. Minnie Lee Wright passed away in 1961 in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Minnie Lee Wright entered the world in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA, born to Esaias Arlington Wright And Mary Ann Higginbotham.
  • In 1880, Minnie Lee Wright resided in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Minnie Lee Wright resided in Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA.
  • Minnie Lee Wright married Jesse Franklin Gates, and had children including Athel Amos Theodore Gates, Avery Franklin Gates, David William Gates, Henry R Gates, Lillie Mae Gates, Mary Jane Gates, Mollie Gates, Nina Lee Gates, Rosetta Evelyn Gates.
  • Minnie Lee Wright passed away in 1961 in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Esaias Wright
1840–1921
Birth Location: Wilkinson County, Mississippi, USA
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Mary Higginbotham
1850–1922
Birth Location: East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
MH

Spouses(s)

Jesse Gates
1877–1962
Birth Location: Randolph, Arkansas, USA
JG

Children(s)

Avery Gates
1909–1959
Birth Location: Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
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Lillie Gates
1910–1994
Birth Location: Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America
LG
Athel Gates
1913–1981
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America
AG
David Gates
1906–1984
Birth Location: O'Keen, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
DG
Mary Gates
1893–1995
Birth Location: Randolph, Arkansas, USA
MG
Mollie Gates
1919–1921
Birth Location: Arkansas
MG
Nina Gates
1916–1969
Birth Location: Arkansas
NG
Rosetta Gates
1901–1952
Birth Location: O Kean, Randolph, Arkansas
RG
Henry Gates
1908–
Birth Location: Arkansas
HG

Minnie Wright's Ancestors

Self
Minnie Wright
1882–1961
Birth Place: Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
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

Minnie Wright's Descendants

1.
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Minnie (Lee) Wright (22 Mar 1882–1961) m. Jesse (Franklin) Gates (1 May 1877–29 Apr 1962)
  1. 1. Avery (Franklin) Gates 1909–1959 m. Ethel (May) Thornsberry 1911–1938 m. Lucille (Carrie) Whitford 1921–1968
    1. 1. Alta (Mae) Gates 1935–2013 m. Harry (Oscar Truxler) Jr. 1930–1983 m. Whitson (Louis) Wagner 1922–2006 m. Sydney (Henry) Humes 1910–1981 m. John (Arthur) Simington 1944–2017
    2. 2. Charley (Lavern) Gates 1949–2023
    3. 3. Jesse (L) Gates 1939–2016
    4. 4. Jesse (Edward) Gates 1933–1934
    5. 5. Jesse (Franklin) Gates 1948–1948
  2. 2. Lillie (Mae) Gates 1910–1994 m. Jesse (Marion) MORGAN 1902–1993
    1. 1. Beatrice (Lillian) MORGAN 1929–1929
  3. 3. Athel (Amos Theodore) Gates 1913–1981 m. Cora (Lee) Patterson 1915–1989
    1. 1. Kenneth (Theodore) Gates 1936–1937
    2. 2. Carl (David) Gates 1945–1945
    3. 3. James (Ray "Jimmy") Gates 1942–1982
  4. 4. David (William) Gates 1906–1984 m. Effie (Maud) Gates 1910–1991
  5. 5. Mary (Jane) Gates 1893–1995
  6. 6. Mollie Gates 1919–1921
  7. 7. Nina (Lee) Gates 1916–1969
  8. 8. Rosetta (Evelyn) Gates 1901–1952 m. Clarence (Edwin) Liggett 1904–1968 m. Ezekiel (N) Gibbs 1904–1976 m. Gus Hawkins 1878–1954
    1. 1. Elsie (Ruth) Liggett 1923–1995 m. Paul (Uzel) Bay 1923–1994 m. James (William) Jenkins 1913–1980 m. Burnell (Felle) Sansom 1918–
      1. 1. Patsy (Marie) Bay 1945–2020 m. Jerry (Baskett) Powell 1942–2004
      2. 2. Jimalene (Ruth) Jenkins 1942–2002 m. Leon (Paul Neal) Sr. 1940–2006
      3. 3. Thomas (Ray) Jenkins 1944–1993
    2. 2. Mildred (Christine) Liggett 1927–1992
    3. 3. Clarence (Franklin) Liggett 1925–1972 m. Mildred (Bernice) Gilmore 1925–
  9. 9. Henry (R) Gates 1908–

Minnie Wright's Timeline

11 Records

1880
1880
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in 5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1882
22 Mar 1882
Birth of Minnie Lee Wright in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Campbell, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Campbell, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Maumelle, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
Maumelle, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas
Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 58
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
1944
1944
Age 62
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Minnie Lee Wright resided here in Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
1961
1961
Age 79
Death of Minnie Lee Wright in Randolph County, Arkansas, USA
Randolph County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [10] 1950 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: Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, 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: Campbell, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maumelle, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Randolph County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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