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Rex Lee Wright 1921–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1921

Birth Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 16 September 1980

Death Location: Rock Prairie, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Curnel Wright

Mother: Rosa Mounts

Spouse(s): Helen Bates

Children(s): Mary Wright

The story of Rex Lee Wright began in 1921 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America. In 1930, Rex Lee Wright resided in St. Francois, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA. In 1935, Rex Lee Wright resided in St Francois, Butler, Missouri. Rex Lee Wright married Helen Beatrice Bates, and had children including Mary Ann Wright, Ruby Lea Wright. Rex Lee Wright passed away in 1980 in Rock Prairie, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rex Lee Wright began in 1921 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Rex Lee Wright resided in St. Francois, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1935, Rex Lee Wright resided in St Francois, Butler, Missouri.
  • Rex Lee Wright married Helen Beatrice Bates, and had children including Mary Ann Wright, Ruby Lea Wright.
  • Rex Lee Wright passed away in 1980 in Rock Prairie, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Curnel Wright
1892–1973
Birth Location: El Dorado Springs Cedar County Missouri, USA
CW
Rosa Mounts
1900–1992
Birth Location: Bucktown, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
RM

Spouses(s)

Helen Bates
1923–1997
Birth Location: Jenks, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
HB

Children(s)

Mary Wright
1947–2003
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
MW

Rex Wright's Ancestors

Self
Rex Wright
1921–1980
Birth Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Curnel Ellsworth Wright
1892–1973
El Dorado Springs Cedar County Missouri, USA
Rosa (Pearl) Mounts
1900–1992
Bucktown, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Willis (Grant) Wright
1867–1918
Moultrie County, Illinois, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Cook
1867–1924
Jasper County Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wright
1811–1883
Anna Wright
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Wright
1781–1863
Susannah Pennell
1794–1860

Rex Wright's Descendants

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Rex (Lee) Wright (26 May 1921–16 September 1980) m. Helen (Beatrice) Bates (12 December 1923–6 May 1997)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Wright 1947–2003

Rex Wright's Timeline

9 Records

1921
26 May 1921
Birth of Rex Lee Wright in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 9
Rex Lee Wright resided here in St. Francois, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
St. Francois, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Rex Lee Wright resided here in St Francois, Butler, Missouri
St Francois, Butler, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 19
Rex Lee Wright resided here in St Francis, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
St Francis, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Rex Lee Wright resided here in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 30
Rex Lee Wright resided here in Missouri
Missouri
1955
1955
Age 34
Rex Lee Wright resided here in Springfield, MIssouri, USA
Springfield, MIssouri, USA
1973
Abt 1973
Age 52
Rex Lee Wright resided here in 1953 West Atlantic
1953 West Atlantic
1980
16 September 1980
Age 59
Death of Rex Lee Wright in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1921
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 361
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Springfield Leader and Press; Publication Date: 17 Sep 1980; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, United States of America; ,0.5330558,0.7445

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St. Francois, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Francois, Butler, Missouri; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340914

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Francois, Butler, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Francois, Butler, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02090; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 12-29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: St Francis, St Francois, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Francois, Butler, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02090; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 12-29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 361

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Springfield, MIssouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1973
    Event Place: 1953 West Atlantic
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 16 Jan 1973; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA; ,0.7519234,0.25754717,0.8603039&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1980
    Event Place: Springfield, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Springfield Leader and Press - 17 Sep 1980 - Page 18, Obituary for Rex Lee Wright (Aged 59) 17 Sep 1980

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 September 1980
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Springfield Leader and Press; Publication Date: 17 Sep 1980; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, United States of America; ,0.5330558,0.7445

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock Prairie, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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