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Robert Pannell Wright 1835–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1835

Birth Location: Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1 Sep 1910

Death Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA

Father: Dr Wright

Mother: Rachel Hamilton

Spouse(s): Mrs Wright

Children(s): Elizabeth Wright, Mabel Wright

The story of Robert Pannell Wright began in 1835 in Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Robert Pannell Wright resided in District 25, Wilson, Tennessee. In 1860, Robert Pannell Wright resided in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas. Robert Pannell Wright married Francis E Ernest, Mrs R P Wright, and had children including Elizabeth Myrtle Wright, Mabel Clair Wright. Robert Pannell Wright passed away in 1910 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Pannell Wright began in 1835 in Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Robert Pannell Wright resided in District 25, Wilson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Robert Pannell Wright resided in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas.
  • Robert Pannell Wright married Francis E Ernest, Mrs R P Wright, and had children including Elizabeth Myrtle Wright, Mabel Clair Wright.
  • Robert Pannell Wright passed away in 1910 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Wright
1798–1898
Birth Location: , Nash, North Carolina, USA
DW
Rachel Hamilton
1812–1893
Birth Location: Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
RH

Spouses(s)

Mrs Wright
1857–1930
Birth Location: San Marcos, Hays, Texas
MW

Children(s)

Elizabeth Wright
1881–1905
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EW
Mabel Wright
1880–1959
Birth Location: Travis, Texas
MW

Robert Wright's Ancestors

Self
Robert Wright
1835–1910
Birth Place: Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Dr Joseph Wright
1798–1898
, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Hamilton
1812–1893
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Lemuel (Wright) Sr.
1771–1839
, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Charity Ricks
1770–1863
Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
William (A.) Hamilton
1777–1840
Loudon,,Virginia,USA
Margaret Huguely
–1867
Loudon,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Lemuel Wright
1745–
Lewis Ricks
1742–1781
Nancy Joiner
1750–1792
William Hamilton
1751–
Elizabeth McFarren
1755–
Jacob Hugueley
1738–1808
Kitchen Henderson
1759–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ricks
1707–1775
Patience Helty
1710–
William Joyner
1719–1785
Sealy Joiner
1722–1800
Job Hewgley
1701–

Robert Wright's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Pannell) Wright (21 Oct 1835–1 Sep 1910) m. Mrs (R P) Wright (20 Jan 1857–27 December 1930)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Myrtle) Wright 1881–1905
  2. 2. Mabel (Clair) Wright 1880–1959 m. Lemuel (Evart) Shelby 1876–1938
    1. 1. Charmion (Clair) Shelby 1902–1955
    2. 2. Lois (Merle) Shelby 1905–1933
    3. 3. Martha (J) Shelby 1920–1983
    4. 4. Robert (E) Shelby 1906–1955 m. Marian (E) Shelby 1910–
      1. 1. Barbara Shelby 1933–2014
    5. 5. Beverly Shelby 1925–2004
    6. 6. Frances Shelby 1917–1995 m. James (Murray) Smith 1917–1994
    7. 7. Marigold Shelby 1916–1971
    8. 8. Mabel Shelby 1914–1995 m. George (Joseph) Leibowitz 1913–1995
    9. 9. Aubrey Shelby 1909–1968 m. Ida (Ellenora) Anderson 1905–1959 m. Jessie B 1923–2016
      1. 1. Nancy Shelby 1940–2011
    10. 10. McDalton Shelby 1910–1998 m. Frances Campbell 1915–2003
      1. 1. Judith (Ann) Shelby 1946–2021
      2. 2. Lilas (Janice) Shelby 1942–2018 m. Samuel (Everard Kinch) Jr 1940–2011
      3. 3. Donald (McCall) Shelby 1935–2020

Robert Wright's Timeline

11 Records

1835
21 Oct 1835
Birth of Robert Pannell Wright in Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 15
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 25
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
1867
6 Aug 1867-1869
Age 32
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Travis, Texas, USA
Travis, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Travis, Texas, United States
Travis, Texas, United States
1881
1881
Age 46
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Pecan Springs, Travis, Texas
Pecan Springs, Travis, Texas
1902
10 Feb 1902
Age 67
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Austin Ward 5, Travis, Texas
Austin Ward 5, Travis, Texas
1910
1 Sep 1910
Age 75
Death of Robert Pannell Wright in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
1927
13 Jul 1927
Age 92
Robert Pannell Wright resided here in Travis, Texas, United States
Travis, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1835
    Event Place: Rural Hill, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 212; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 43111 to 43145, Application Years 1917 to 1927
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 11
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Travis, Texas; Roll: T9_1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 21.2000; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pecan Springs, Travis, Texas; Roll: T623 1673; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 109.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 264; Image: 56.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Austin Ward 5, Travis, Texas; Roll: T624_1595; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 78; Image: 402.
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 441; Image: 259.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 2 Sep 1910; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.7694303,0.5766537,0.86164886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_901; Page: 441; Image: 259.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: M653_1306; Page: 264; Image: 56.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1867-1869
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, TX, USA; 1867 Voter Registration Lists; Reel Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Travis, Texas; Roll: T9_1329; Family History Film: 1255329; Page: 21.2000; Enumeration District: 121; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pecan Springs, Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pecan Springs, Travis, Texas; Roll: T623 1673; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 109.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1902; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Austin Ward 5, Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Austin Ward 5, Travis, Texas; Roll: T624_1595; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 78; Image: 402.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1927
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 212; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 43111 to 43145, Application Years 1917 to 1927

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 2 Sep 1910; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.7694303,0.5766537,0.86164886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1910
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 212; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 43111 to 43145, Application Years 1917 to 1927
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 2 Sep 1910; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.7694303,0.5766537,0.86164886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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