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William A Wright 1882–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1882

Birth Location: Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 19 May 1955

Death Location: Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America

Father: Emma Morrison

Mother: Cyrus Wright

Spouse(s): Harriet Wright, Mary DeGraush

Children(s): Claude Hodge, Emma Hurst, Harry Wright, Cyrus Wright, Albert Wright, William Jr

The story of William A Wright began in 1882 in Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America. In 1900, William A Wright resided in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA. In 1905, William A Wright resided in Crown Point, Essex, New York, USA. William A Wright married Harriet Wright, Mary Emma Degraush, and had children including Albert Edward Wright, Claude B Hodge, Cyrus Edward Wright, Emma Hurst, Harry Campbell Wright, William Albert Wright Jr. William A Wright passed away in 1955 in Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William A Wright began in 1882 in Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America.
  • In 1900, William A Wright resided in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, William A Wright resided in Crown Point, Essex, New York, USA.
  • William A Wright married Harriet Wright, Mary Emma Degraush, and had children including Albert Edward Wright, Claude B Hodge, Cyrus Edward Wright, Emma Hurst, Harry Campbell Wright, William Albert Wright Jr.
  • William A Wright passed away in 1955 in Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Emma Morrison
1855–1917
Birth Location: Black Brook, Clinton County, New York, United States of America
EM
Cyrus Wright
1861–1932
Birth Location: Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
CW

Spouses(s)

Harriet Wright
1907–1985
Birth Location: South Glens Falls, Saratoga, New York, USA
HW
Mary DeGraush
1891–1928
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
MD

Children(s)

Claude Hodge
1930–1981
Birth Location: Glens Falls, New York
CH
Emma Hurst
1932–2010
Birth Location: Lake Luzerne,NY
EH
Harry Wright
1935–1983
Birth Location: Lake Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
HW
Cyrus Wright
1935–1935
Birth Location: Lake Luzerne, New York, USA
CW
Albert Wright
1936–1937
Birth Location: Lake Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
AW
William Jr
1934–1934
Birth Location: Lake Luzerne, New York, USA
WJ

William Wright's Ancestors

Self
William Wright
1882–1955
Birth Place: Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
Parents
Emma Jane Morrison
1855–1917
Black Brook, Clinton County, New York, United States of America
Cyrus (A) Wright
1861–1932
Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
John Wright
1822–
Scotland
Harriet Wright
1822–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Wright's Descendants

1.
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William (A) Wright (9 May 1882–19 May 1955) m. Harriet Wright (8 Apr 1907–21 Dec 1985) m. Mary (Emma) DeGraush (1 October 1891–12 November 1928)
  1. 1. Claude (B) Hodge 1930–1981 m. Yvonne (Edwards) Wright 1935–2025
  2. 2. Emma Hurst 1932–2010 m. Jewell (Willie Hurst) III 1942–1999 m. Raymond (L) Vernum 1932–1971
  3. 3. Harry (Campbell) Wright 1935–1983 m. Letha (Marie) Mathews 1936–2013
  4. 4. Cyrus (Edward) Wright 1935–1935
  5. 5. Albert (Edward) Wright 1936–1937
  6. 6. William (Albert Wright) Jr 1934–1934

William Wright's Timeline

16 Records

1882
9 May 1882
Birth of William A Wright in Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 18
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 23
William A Wright resided here in Crown Point, Essex, New York, USA
Crown Point, Essex, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 33
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York, United States
Luzerne, Warren, New York, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
William A Wright resided here in Warren County, New York, USA
Warren County, New York, USA
1918
20 Sep 1918
Age 36
William A Wright resided here in Glens Falls, New York, USA
Glens Falls, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 43
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren
Luzerne, Warren
1930
1930
Age 48
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York
Luzerne, Warren, New York
1940
9 Nov 1940
Age 58
William A Wright was married in Glens Falls, New York, USA
Glens Falls, New York, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne Town, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne Town, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
William A Wright resided here in Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
1954
Abt 1954
Age 72
William A Wright resided here in Lake Luzerne
Lake Luzerne
1955
19 May 1955
Age 73
Death of William A Wright in Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America
Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1882
    Event Place: Port Henry, Essex County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 678
    [2] Vermont, U.S., Marriage Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Luzerne; County: Warren; Page: 08
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Luzerne; County: Warren; Page: 8
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: T625_1272; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 186
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341390
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Warren County
    [9] New York, U.S., State Census, Various County Clerk Offices; New York; New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Crown Point; County: Essex; Page Number: 6
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: 1171; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0100
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: T624_1086; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375099
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
    [14] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: 4252; Page: 63 A; Enumeration District: 57-43

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: 1171; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0100

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Crown Point, Essex, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, Various County Clerk Offices; New York; New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Crown Point; County: Essex; Page Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: T624_1086; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375099

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Luzerne; County: Warren; Page: 08

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Warren County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Warren County

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Post-Star; Publication Date: 20 Sep 1918; Publication Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: T625_1272; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Luzerne; County: Warren; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Luzerne, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2341390

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Luzerne Town, Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Luzerne, Warren, New York; Roll: 4252; Page: 63 A; Enumeration District: 57-43

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1954
    Event Place: Lake Luzerne
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Post-Star; Publication Date: 30 Dec 1954; Publication Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA; ,0.75969905,0.51495486,0.83989173&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lake Luzerne, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 678

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1955
    Event Place: Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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