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Willie James Wright 1927–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1927

Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 23 Jul 2007

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father: Johnson Wright

Mother:

Spouse(s): Etta Lawson

Children(s):

In 1927, Willie James Wright entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Johnson Wright And Annie Pinkston. In 1930, Willie James Wright resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Willie James Wright resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Willie James Wright married Etta Mae Lawson, and had children including Carolyn Wright. Willie James Wright passed away in 2007 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Willie James Wright entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Johnson Wright And Annie Pinkston.
  • In 1930, Willie James Wright resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie James Wright resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • Willie James Wright married Etta Mae Lawson, and had children including Carolyn Wright.
  • Willie James Wright passed away in 2007 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnson Wright
1900–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Etta Lawson
1928–1955
Birth Location: Wenonah, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Willie Wright's Ancestors

Self
Willie Wright
1927–2007
Birth Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Johnson Wright
1900–
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Wright's Timeline

7 Records

1927
18 Jan 1927
Birth of Willie James Wright in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Willie James Wright resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Willie James Wright resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 13
Willie James Wright resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1945
1945
Age 18
Willie James Wright resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1996
1996-1997
Age 69
Willie James Wright resided here in Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
2007
23 Jul 2007
Age 80
Death of Willie James Wright in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1927
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Convict Records, 1886-1952
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 307
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2003
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-315
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2339758
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Alabama, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2339758

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-315

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 68-315

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 307

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996-1997
    Event Place: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Pompano Beach; State: Florida; Year(s): 1996-1997

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2003

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Convict Records, 1886-1952

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 2007
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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