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William Riley Wright 1907–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 September 1907

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 5 August 1978

Death Location: Rosinton, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Hare

Mother: Francis Parker

Spouse(s): Clyde Wright

Children(s): Clyde Wright

The story of William Riley Wright began in 1907 in Alabama. In 1920, William Riley Wright resided in Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama, USA. In 1927, William Riley Wright resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. William Riley Wright married Clyde Caroline Wright, and had children including Clyde Lamar Wright, Lillian R Wright. William Riley Wright passed away in 1978 in Rosinton, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Riley Wright began in 1907 in Alabama.
  • In 1920, William Riley Wright resided in Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1927, William Riley Wright resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
  • William Riley Wright married Clyde Caroline Wright, and had children including Clyde Lamar Wright, Lillian R Wright.
  • William Riley Wright passed away in 1978 in Rosinton, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hare
1877–1939
Birth Location: Alabama
WH
Francis Parker
1878–1942
Birth Location: Alabama
FP

Spouses(s)

Clyde Wright
1920–
Birth Location: Alabama
CW

Children(s)

Clyde Wright
1940–2006
Birth Location: Tibbie Wash, Alabama
CW

William Wright's Ancestors

Self
William Wright
1907–1978
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
William A Hare
1877–1939
Alabama
Francis Parker
1878–1942
Alabama
Grandparents
William Hair
1842–1900
Georgia
SOPHRONIA ("FRONIA" Payne) (Har\Have\Hare)
1854–1880
, Baldwin, Alabama, USA
Caroline Parker
1846–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
John Payne
1825–1906
Mary Stewart
1828–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac PAYNE
1780–1860
Rebecca Ashworth
1785–1869
Jefferson Hollinger
1810–1859
Sarah Stewart
1810–1870

William Wright's Descendants

1.
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William (Riley) Wright (29 September 1907–5 August 1978) m. Clyde (Caroline) Wright (abt 1920–)
  1. 1. Clyde (Lamar) Wright 1940–2006

William Wright's Timeline

6 Records

1907
29 September 1907
Birth of William Riley Wright in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 13
William Riley Wright resided here in Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama, USA
Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama, USA
1927
1927
Age 20
William Riley Wright resided here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
1940
1940
Age 33
William Riley Wright resided here in Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 44
William Riley Wright resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1978
5 August 1978
Age 71
Death of William Riley Wright in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 September 1907
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 307
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00088; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 65-11A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama; Roll: T625_2; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Holmans, Baldwin, Alabama; Roll: T625_2; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 307
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00088; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 65-11A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Baldwin, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sims Chapel, Washington, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00088; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 65-11A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 August 1978
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rosinton, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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