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Paul Dean Wright 1894–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1894

Birth Location: Brookings, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: 10 Apr 1992

Death Location: Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America

Father: Walter Wright

Mother: Minnie Weatherhead

Spouse(s): Winifred Huska

Children(s): Virginia Wright

In 1894, Paul Dean Wright entered the world in Brookings, South Dakota, USA, born to Walter A Wright And Minnie E Weatherhead. In 1900, Paul Dean Wright resided in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA. Paul Dean Wright married Winifred Inez Huska, and had children including Dean Richard Wright, Virginia A Wright. Paul Dean Wright passed away in 1992 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Paul Dean Wright entered the world in Brookings, South Dakota, USA, born to Walter A Wright And Minnie E Weatherhead.
  • In 1900, Paul Dean Wright resided in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA.
  • Paul Dean Wright married Winifred Inez Huska, and had children including Dean Richard Wright, Virginia A Wright.
  • Paul Dean Wright passed away in 1992 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Wright
1859–1944
Birth Location: New Hampshire
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Minnie Weatherhead
1861–1945
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Winifred Huska
1902–1992
Birth Location: Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
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Children(s)

Virginia Wright
1924–2015
Birth Location: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
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Paul Wright's Ancestors

Self
Paul Wright
1894–1992
Birth Place: Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Parents
Walter A Wright
1859–1944
New Hampshire
Minnie (E) Weatherhead
1861–1945
Illinois
Grandparents
Elliot (H.) Wright
1808–1862
Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Louisa (Smith) Youngman
1815–1891
Antrim, New Hampshire
Great-Grandparents
Noah Youngman
1788–1868
Sally Field
1791–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jabez Youngman
1764–1839
Susan Powers
1768–1839

Paul Wright's Descendants

1.
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Paul (Dean) Wright (22 Jun 1894–10 Apr 1992) m. Winifred (Inez) Huska (9 Jun 1902–26 Oct 1992)
  1. 1. Virginia (A.) Wright 1924–2015

Paul Wright's Timeline

12 Records

1894
22 Jun 1894
Birth of Paul Dean Wright in Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1905
1905
Age 11
Paul Dean Wright resided here in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota, United States
1910
1910
Age 16
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Hamilton Ward 1, Ravalli, Montana, USA
Hamilton Ward 1, Ravalli, Montana, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1923
1923
Age 29
Paul Dean Wright was married
None
1925
1925
Age 31
Paul Dean Wright resided here in South Dakota, USA
South Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
1940
1940
Age 46
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, South Dakota, USA
Aurora, South Dakota, USA
1945
1945
Age 51
Paul Dean Wright resided here in Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
1992
10 Apr 1992
Age 98
Death of Paul Dean Wright in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1894
    Event Place: Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of South Dakota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 143
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03848; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-4
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 470-36-3591; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: 1952
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Roll: 1877786
    [8] South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1917, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1917
    [9] Minnesota, Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241546
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hamilton Ward 1, Ravalli, Montana; Roll: T624_833; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374846
    [12] South Dakota, State Census, 1905
    [13] South Dakota, State Census
    [14] South Dakota, State Census, 1935
    [15] South Dakota, State Census, 1945
    [16] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [17] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1923
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1945

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241546

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hamilton Ward 1, Ravalli, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hamilton Ward 1, Ravalli, Montana; Roll: T624_833; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374846

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03848; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-4
    [2] South Dakota, State Census, 1935

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03848; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 6-4

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Aurora, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of South Dakota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 143

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Aurora, Brookings, South Dakota
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1945

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brookings, SD
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Roll: 1877786

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1992
    Event Place: Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 470-36-3591; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: 1952
    [3] Minnesota, Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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