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Robert W. Wright 1804–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 September 1804

Birth Location: Greene County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 18 November 1870

Death Location: Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Michael Wright

Mother: Miriam Clay

Spouse(s): Matilda Watters

Children(s): Delilah Wright, Anthony Wright, John Wright, Joseph Wright, Little Wright

In 1804, Robert W. Wright entered the world in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Michael Wright And Miriam Clay. In 1850, Robert W. Wright resided in District 13, Panola, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Robert W. Wright resided in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA. Robert W. Wright married Matilda Watters, and had children including Anthony Watters Wright, Delilah H Wright, John Patton Wright, Joseph Wright, Little Berry Wright. Robert W. Wright passed away in 1870 in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1804, Robert W. Wright entered the world in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Michael Wright And Miriam Clay.
  • In 1850, Robert W. Wright resided in District 13, Panola, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert W. Wright resided in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • Robert W. Wright married Matilda Watters, and had children including Anthony Watters Wright, Delilah H Wright, John Patton Wright, Joseph Wright, Little Berry Wright.
  • Robert W. Wright passed away in 1870 in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Wright
1773–1854
Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia, United States of America
MW
Miriam Clay
1773–1848
Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia, United States of America
MC

Spouses(s)

Matilda Watters
1810–1892
Birth Location: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States of America
MW

Children(s)

Delilah Wright
1834–1897
Birth Location: AL
DW
Anthony Wright
1826–1939
Birth Location: Alabama
AW
John Wright
1829–1897
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
JW
Joseph Wright
1832–
Birth Location: Alabama
JW
Little Wright
1830–1882
Birth Location: Perry County, Alabama
LW

Robert Wright's Ancestors

Self
Robert Wright
1804–1870
Birth Place: Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Michael Wright
1773–1854
Goochland County, Virginia, United States of America
Miriam Clay
1773–1848
Goochland County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry (Jesse) Clay
1745–1824
Cumberland, Henrico Co, VA, USA
Great-Grandparents
Martha Runyan
1712–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Wright's Descendants

1.
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Robert (W.) Wright (1 September 1804–18 November 1870) m. Matilda Watters (20 October 1810–9 June 1892)
  1. 1. Delilah (H) Wright 1834–1897 m. James (Marion) Jolley 1831–1906
    1. 1. Jenever (Ann "Jenny") Jolley 1852–1925 m. Joseph (A. “Joe”) Magee 1842–1910
      1. 1. John (Clifton "Fatty") Magee 1880–1931 m. Marjorie (Wilma “Margie” “Mommee Gee”) Branyon 1888–1982
        1. 1. Deane Magee 1914–1991 m. John (Lee "PaPa") Pittman 1914–2003
        2. 2. Aileen (Marjorie) Magee 1906–1928
        3. 3. Conrad (Clifton "Bud") Magee 1915–1999 m. Dolores (Bea) Parker 1916–1981
      2. 2. James (Lex) Magee 1874–1946 m. Keith Beaty 1879–1962
        1. 1. James (Beaty) Magee 1902–1949
        2. 2. Magee 1912–2002 m. Horner 1908–1995
      3. 3. Lula (Belle) Magee 1871–1957 m. John (Leroy) Smith 1866–1915
        1. 1. Roy (Hunt) Smith 1894–1965
        2. 2. Ziff (Wiley) Smith 1891–1911
        3. 3. Katie (Lee) Smith 1902–1979
        4. 4. Joe (Edward) Smith 1907–1985
        5. 5. George (Leroy) Smith 1905–1986
        6. 6. Clay Smith 1900–1975
        7. 7. Geneva (Clifford) Smith 1898–1919
      4. 4. Minnie (Lee "Nannie") Magee 1870–1927 m. Joseph (Wiley "Joe") Smith 1864–1956
        1. 1. Blunt Smith 1889–1889
        2. 2. Zola (Gertrude) Smith 1893–1967 m. Andrew (S. "Andy") Carter 1880–1948 m. Richard ("Dick") Storey 1886–1958
        3. 3. Joseph (Clyde) Smith 1890–1973
      5. 5. Glenora ("Nora" "Nonnie") Magee 1884–1979
    2. 2. James (Marion Jolley) III 1868–1934 m. Aida Gaddis 1876–1959
    3. 3. Robert (W.) Jolley –1874
    4. 4. Josephine (Theodora) Jolley 1858–1921 m. Edward (J) McMahan 1853–1931
      1. 1. Annie (Pearl) McMahan 1879–1969
      2. 2. Minnie (Belle) McMahan 1881–1973
      3. 3. Bob (W.) McMahan 1875–1962
      4. 4. Norma (Hinton) McMahan 1887–1972 m. John (R) Hurst 1886–
        1. 1. Josephine (D) Hurst 1915–
        2. 2. John (Edward) Hurst 1924–1999
      5. 5. John (L) McMahan 1885–
      6. 6. Ora (Ethel "Doll") McMahan 1893–1981 m. Joseph (Foster) Etheredge 1890–1986
        1. 1. Jesse (Clifford) Etheredge 1919–2000 m. Georgianna Adams 1921–1973 m. Mary (L.) Lidiak 1912–1996
        2. 2. Clayton (Harland) Etheredge 1914–
        3. 3. Rayford (Leland) Etheredge 1916–2014 m. Faye (Eva) Kinter 1919–2003
    5. 5. Joseph (Jasper) Jolley 1862–1947 m. Myrtle Foster 1880–1964
      1. 1. Henry (Lois) Jolley 1889– m. Clarence (Elmo) Brown 1894–
        1. 1. Clarence (Elmo Brown) Jr. 1917–
      2. 2. Joseph (Wayland "Joe") Jolley 1894–1966 m. Dovie (Love) Leonard 1898–1971
        1. 1. Joe (Jasper) Jolley 1917–1918
      3. 3. Weldon (Foster) Jolley 1907–1971
    6. 6. John (Patton Jolley) Sr. 1860–1951 m. Mary (Lou "Mollie") Cardwell 1865–1933
      1. 1. George (Cardwell) Jolly 1897–1982 m. Janice (Merdith) Arnim 1900–1990
        1. 1. Janice Jolly 1923–2011 m. William (G. London) Jr. 1921–1993
      2. 2. Delilah (H. "Lila") Jolley 1901–1988 m. Jack Chesser 1901–1964
      3. 3. Ruth (Clarie) Jolley 1892–1960
      4. 4. Willie Jolley 1893–1967
      5. 5. John (Patton "Jack" Jolley) Jr. 1895–
      6. 6. James (Lex "Jim" Jolley) Sr. 1896–1958
      7. 7. Lucille (Anne) Jolley 1899–1943
      8. 8. Richard ("Dick") Jolley 1903–1965
      9. 9. Hazel Jolley 1905–1985
      10. 10. Mattie (Ray) Jolley 1907–1978
      11. 11. Mollie (Lou) Jolley 1911–1911
    7. 7. Archibald (W. "Archie") Jolley 1870–1952
    8. 8. Ida (May) Jolley 1874–1878
    9. 9. Edward (Green) Jolley 1856–1937 m. Sarah 1858–1944
      1. 1. Clara (Mae) Spencer 1899–1942
      2. 2. Ace (Edward) Jolley 1884–1959
      3. 3. Margaret (Eleanor) Hilliard 1882–1972
      4. 4. Robert (Wooten) Jolley 1886–1930 m. Frances (P. "Fannie") Wells 1892–
        1. 1. Robert (W.) Jolley 1914–
        2. 2. Durothy (Dwan) Jolley 1923–1991
      5. 5. Ida (Hinton) Kelley 1881–1959
      6. 6. Joe (J Joley) Jr 1888–
      7. 7. Laura (L) Jolley 1892–
      8. 8. Henry (L) Jolley 1894–
      9. 9. Rena (G) Jolley 1896–
    10. 10. Lola (May) Jolley 1879–
  2. 2. Anthony (Watters) Wright 1826–1939 m. Elender E. 1832–
    1. 1. Calvin (Leo) Wright 1872–1907 m. Sarah Elizabeth 1875–1946
      1. 1. Carvell (Gentry) Wright 1899–1941 m. Juanita Pickett 1905–
        1. 1. Jack Wright 1924–2003
        2. 2. Darris Smtih 1917–
      2. 2. Morgan (L) Wright 1894–
  3. 3. John (Patton) Wright 1829–1897
  4. 4. Joseph Wright 1832–
  5. 5. Little (Berry) Wright 1830–1882

Robert Wright's Timeline

6 Records

1804
1 September 1804
Birth of Robert W. Wright in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 46
Robert W. Wright resided here in District 13, Panola, Mississippi, USA
District 13, Panola, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Robert W. Wright resided here in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1867
12 Jul 1867
Age 63
Robert W. Wright resided here in Caldwell, Texas
Caldwell, Texas
1870
1870
Age 66
Robert W. Wright resided here in Lockhart, Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Lockhart, Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1870
18 November 1870
Age 66
Death of Robert W. Wright in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 September 1804
    Event Place: Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M593_1577; Page: 278A
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Caldwell, Texas; Page: 201
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Panola, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Caldwell, Texas; Page: 201

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Caldwell, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lockhart, Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: M593_1577; Page: 278A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1870
    Event Place: Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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