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Richard W. Wright 1840–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1840

Birth Location: Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)

Death Date: 28 Jan 1926

Death Location: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Wright

Mother: Margery Bridges

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Simpson

Children(s): John Wright, Elizabeth Wright

In 1840, Richard W. Wright entered the world in Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England), born to John Wright And Margery Bridges. In 1851, Richard W. Wright resided in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. In 1861, Richard W. Wright resided in Williamsburg, Dundas, Canada West, Canada. Richard W. Wright married Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Victoria Wright, John C Wright. Richard W. Wright passed away in 1926 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Richard W. Wright entered the world in Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England), born to John Wright And Margery Bridges.
  • In 1851, Richard W. Wright resided in Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1861, Richard W. Wright resided in Williamsburg, Dundas, Canada West, Canada.
  • Richard W. Wright married Elizabeth Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Victoria Wright, John C Wright.
  • Richard W. Wright passed away in 1926 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wright
1810–1888
Birth Location: Ireland
JW
Margery Bridges
1808–1904
Birth Location: Ireland
MB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1849–1905
Birth Location: Westmoreland, New Brunswick, Canada
ES

Children(s)

John Wright
1874–
Birth Location: Ontario
JW
Elizabeth Wright
1864–1939
Birth Location: Canada
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Richard Wright's Ancestors

Self
Richard Wright
1840–1926
Birth Place: Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)
Parents
John Wright
1810–1888
Ireland
Margery Bridges
1808–1904
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Wright's Descendants

1.
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Richard (W.) Wright (About 1840–28 Jan 1926) m. Elizabeth Simpson (1849–21 Jan 1905)
  1. 1. John (C) Wright 1874–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Victoria) Wright 1864–1939 m. Thomas (Albert) Kelly 1863–1949
    1. 1. Emma (Madora) Kelly 1893–1896
    2. 2. Jennie (Wetherall) Kelly 1886–1981 m. William (James Tenant) Vars 1881–1945
      1. 1. Alice (May) Vars 1924–1993
      2. 2. Doris (Wright) Vars 1915–1985
      3. 3. Jean (Adrey) Vars 1922–2012
      4. 4. Barbara (Jean) Vars 1921–1921
      5. 5. Raymond (Murray) Vars 1918–1918
      6. 6. Harold (Saunders) Vars 1911–1984
      7. 7. Ruth (Elizabeth) Vars 1904–1988 m. Harry (Melvin) Klinefelter 1901–1979
      8. 8. Edward (Gilliat) Vars 1906–1989 m. Josephine (Teresa) Ferriera 1912–1982
        1. 1. Edward (Gilliat) Vars 1930–2003
        2. 2. Rita (Marie) Vars 1932–2015
        3. 3. Mary (L) Vars 1934–2018
      9. 9. Frances (W) Vars 1907–1998
      10. 10. Genevieve Vars 1909–2006
      11. 11. William (Henry) Vars 1919–1992
      12. 12. Richard (Melvin) Vars 1927–2019
      13. 13. Flora (Leroy) Vars 1912–2004
    3. 3. James (Ellsworth) Kelly 1909–1992 m. Ruth (Irene) Barker 1910–1973
      1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Kelly 1933–2005 m. Vernon (Dean) French 1932–1997
      2. 2. Beverly (Joyce) Kelly 1935–2010 m. Joseph (Anthony) Rizzo 1932–1995
    4. 4. Arthur (Wright) Kelly 1898–1967 m. Mildred (B) Bacheller 1892–1985 m. Marion (Marie) Fredette 1916–1989
      1. 1. Arthur (Wright Kelley) Jr 1928–2022 m. Marion (Helen) Tasker 1928–1989
      2. 2. Joseph (Edward) Kelly 1938–2017
    5. 5. Gertrude (Dorothy) Kelly 1905–1995 m. John (Richard) Fleming 1898–1985
      1. 1. Dorothy (B) Fleming 1925–1998 m. Joseph (Francis Del) Ross 1923–2014
    6. 6. Evelyn (May) Kelly 1907–1994 m. Lawson (Allyn) Morgan 1907–1970
      1. 1. Lawson (Allyn) Morgan 1935–
    7. 7. Thomas (Raymond) Kelly 1896–1974 m. Mildred (B) Bacheller 1892–1985 m. Anna (Theresa) Tilley 1911–1995
      1. 1. Thomas (Raymond) Kelly 1935–2013 m. Gail (A) Gordon 1935–2012
      2. 2. Edward (F) Kelly 1937–2004
      3. 3. Norma (Victoria) Kelly 1918–2011 m. William (John) Leach 1920–2002
      4. 4. Frederick Kelly 1923–2017 m. Geraldine (Althea) Smith 1928–2008
      5. 5. Elsie (G) Kelly 1930–2019 m. Eugene (Frederick) LaParle 1927–2006
    8. 8. Edward (Wright) Kelley 1884–1900
    9. 9. Harry (Leroy) Kelly 1890–1959 m. Sarah (Ann) Humes 1891–1961
    10. 10. Ida (Elizabeth) Kelly 1891–1970 m. James (Elliot) Alexander 1890–1960
      1. 1. James (Everett) Alexander 1911–1999 m. Esther (Josephine) Adamson 1912–2005
      2. 2. Elizabeth (L) Alexander 1912– m. Leo (T.) Wagner 1909–1981
        1. 1. Patricia (M.) Wagner 1935–2015
      3. 3. Lillian (Melvina) Alexander 1915–1996 m. Geno (Joseph) Desantis 1909–1988
      4. 4. Helen (Herrick) Alexander 1916–1996 m. Thomas (Francis Humes , Sgt.) Maj. 1913–1978 m. Leo (T.) Wagner 1909–1981
        1. 1. Wilson (James) Humes 1938–2010
      5. 5. Harry (Frances) Alexander 1924–1974
      6. 6. Athena (Irene) Alexander 1926–2008 m. George (Lee) Coppit 1926–2002
    11. 11. Dorothy (Martin) Kelly 1898–1902
    12. 12. Richard (Edward) Kelley 1900–1958

Richard Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1840
About 1840
Birth of Richard W. Wright in Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)
Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)
1851
1851
Age 11
Richard W. Wright resided here in Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Wellington, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 21
Richard W. Wright resided here in Williamsburg, Dundas, Canada West, Canada
Williamsburg, Dundas, Canada West, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 31
Richard W. Wright resided here in Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario
Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 41
Richard W. Wright resided here in Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1906
23 Jul 1906
Age 66
Richard W. Wright resided here in Qu'Appelle, Tyraw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Qu'Appelle, Tyraw, Saskatchewan, Canada
1926
28 Jan 1926
Age 86
Death of Richard W. Wright in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1840
    Event Place: Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wellington, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Wellington County, Ontario Canada 1851 Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Dundas, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1014

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C-9963; Page: 35; Family No: 123

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C_13251; Page: 18; Family No: 76

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Qu'Appelle, Tyraw, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 24, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan; Page: 24; Family No: 247

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Simcoe North
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1926
    Event Place: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
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