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Oliver Perry Wright 1844–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1844

Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana

Death Date: 20 Feb 1927

Death Location: Marion County, Iowa

Father: Larkin Wright

Mother: Delilah Wright

Spouse(s): Artemesia Marsh

Children(s): Cara Wright, Ora Wright, William Wright, Nellie Wright, Dana Wright

In 1844, Oliver Perry Wright entered the world in Putnam County, Indiana, born to Larkin Wright And Delilah Wright. In 1850, Oliver Perry Wright resided in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana. In 1860, Oliver Perry Wright resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States. Oliver Perry Wright married Artemesia Helen Marsh, and had children including Cara B Wright, Dana R Wright, Nellie Maude Wright, Ora Lee Wright, William Marsh Wright. Oliver Perry Wright passed away in 1927 in Marion County, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Oliver Perry Wright entered the world in Putnam County, Indiana, born to Larkin Wright And Delilah Wright.
  • In 1850, Oliver Perry Wright resided in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana.
  • In 1860, Oliver Perry Wright resided in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States.
  • Oliver Perry Wright married Artemesia Helen Marsh, and had children including Cara B Wright, Dana R Wright, Nellie Maude Wright, Ora Lee Wright, William Marsh Wright.
  • Oliver Perry Wright passed away in 1927 in Marion County, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Larkin Wright
1823–1890
Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana
LW
Delilah Wright
1828–1902
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, United States
DW

Spouses(s)

Artemesia Marsh
1849–1932
Birth Location: Marion, Iowa, United States
AM

Children(s)

Cara Wright
1869–
Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, IA, USA
CW
Ora Wright
1870–1945
Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, IA, USA
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William Wright
1874–
Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, IA, USA
WW
Nellie Wright
1876–
Birth Location: Knoxville, Marion, IA, USA
NW
Dana Wright
1886–
Birth Location: Marion, IA, USA
DW

Oliver Wright's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Wright
1844–1927
Birth Place: Putnam County, Indiana
Parents
Larkin Wright
1823–1890
Putnam County, Indiana
Delilah Wright
1828–1902
Putnam, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Wright
1794–1866
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Polly) Hill
1800–1845
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Morgan Wright
1801–1872
Powell's Valley, Tennessee
Jane Allen
1806–1882
Rowan County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr
1752–1837
Barbara Morgan
1758–1794
William Wright
1761–1840
Martha Morgan
1768–1834
James Allen
1785–1837
Delilah Wright
1782–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wright
1726–1784
Ann Nancy
1732–1798
James Morgan
1732–1804
Mary Davis
1738–1805
Richard Wright
1726–1784
Ann Nancy
1732–1798
James Morgan
1731–1791
Mary Davis
1738–1805

Oliver Wright's Descendants

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Oliver (Perry) Wright (17 Mar 1844–20 Feb 1927) m. Artemesia (Helen) Marsh (18 Feb 1849–10 Nov 1932)
  1. 1. Cara (B.) Wright 1869–
  2. 2. Ora (Lee) Wright 1870–1945
  3. 3. William (Marsh) Wright 1874–
  4. 4. Nellie (Maude) Wright 1876–
  5. 5. Dana (R) Wright 1886–

Oliver Wright's Timeline

13 Records

1844
17 Mar 1844
Birth of Oliver Perry Wright in Putnam County, Indiana
Putnam County, Indiana
1850
1850
Age 6
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 16
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
1864
7 May 1864
Age 20
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
1895
1895
Age 51
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Third Ward of Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
Third Ward of Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 56
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville city, Marion, Iowa
Knoxville city, Marion, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 66
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville Ward 1, Marion, Iowa
Knoxville Ward 1, Marion, Iowa
1915
1915
Age 71
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 76
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville Ward 3, Marion, Iowa
Knoxville Ward 3, Marion, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 81
Oliver Perry Wright resided here in Knoxville Ward 2
Knoxville Ward 2
1927
20 Feb 1927
Age 83
Death of Oliver Perry Wright in Marion County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1844
    Event Place: Putnam County, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [4] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T625_501; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: -826.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Family History Film: 1254354; Page: 690C; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0662.
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] Iowa, State Census
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T623_447; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 44; FHL microfilm: 1240447.
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: 10; Image: 288.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 1, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T624_412; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 1187; FHL microfilm: 1374425.
    [12] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: M432_167; Page: 390B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: M432_167; Page: 390B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: 10; Image: 288.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 May 1864
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Family History Film: 1254354; Page: 690C; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 0662.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Third Ward of Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville city, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T623_447; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 44; FHL microfilm: 1240447.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 1, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 1, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T624_412; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 1187; FHL microfilm: 1374425.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Knoxville, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 3, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T625_501; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: -826.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 2
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1927
    Event Place: Marion County, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Cemetery Records
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