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Verna Oreka Wright 1908–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1908

Birth Location: West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 13 Aug 1985

Death Location: Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Wright

Mother: Nellie McQueen

Spouse(s): Carroll Norwood

Children(s):

In 1908, Verna Oreka Wright entered the world in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to William Perkins Willie Wright And Nellie Lovie Mcqueen. In 1920, Verna Oreka Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Verna Oreka Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, East Felic. Verna Oreka Wright married Carroll Hilton Norwood. Verna Oreka Wright passed away in 1985 in Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Verna Oreka Wright entered the world in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA, born to William Perkins Willie Wright And Nellie Lovie Mcqueen.
  • In 1920, Verna Oreka Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Verna Oreka Wright resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, East Felic.
  • Verna Oreka Wright married Carroll Hilton Norwood.
  • Verna Oreka Wright passed away in 1985 in Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wright
1884–1979
Birth Location: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
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Nellie McQueen
1885–1970
Birth Location: East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Carroll Norwood
1907–1991
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Children(s)

Verna Wright's Ancestors

Self
Verna Wright
1908–1985
Birth Place: West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Perkins 'Willie' Wright
1884–1979
Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Nellie (Lovie) McQueen
1885–1970
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Esaias (Arlington) Wright
1840–1921
Wilkinson County, Mississippi, USA
Mary (Ann) Higginbotham
1850–1922
East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
John (Murdock) McQueen
1860–1920
Louisiana, USA
Mary (Ellen) McLain
1855–1920
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Bethel Wright
1812–1865
Rebecca Chambers
1816–
William Higginbotham
1819–1888
Sarah Palmer
1822–1908
Elizabeth RUSSELL
1836–1905
Murdock McQueen
1825–1905
Charles McLain
1813–1880
Amelia Whitney
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1775–1859
Jacob Chambers
1787–1829
Mary Hope
1794–1865
Caleb Higginbotham
1787–1829
Ann Bryant
1797–1833
Adam Palmer
1787–1853
Sarah NOLAND
1793–1829
John McQUEEN
1782–1863
Nancy Bumpas
1782–1850

Verna Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1908
1 Jan 1908
Birth of Verna Oreka Wright in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Verna Oreka Wright resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Verna Oreka Wright resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Verna Oreka Wright resided here in Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana
Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 32
Verna Oreka Wright resided here in Ward 3, Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
1962
1962
Age 54
Verna Oreka Wright resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
1985
13 Aug 1985
Age 77
Death of Verna Oreka Wright in Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1908
    Event Place: West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana; Roll: T625_611; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01399; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 3, Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01399; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Louisiana
    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: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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