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Willis Alston Wright 1833 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1833

Birth Location: Hardeman, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 29 Apr 1912

Death Location: Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA

Father: James Wright

Mother: Martha Cody

Spouse(s): Nancy Gray

Children(s): David Wright, James Wright, ANDREW WRIGHT, JACOB WRIGHT, MARY WRIGHT, ROBERT WRIGHT, William Wright, ELIZABETH WRIGHT

The story of Willis Alston Wright began in 1833 in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Willis Alston Wright resided in District 14, Marion, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Willis Alston Wright resided in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. Willis Alston Wright married Nancy Jane Gray, and had children including David Dee Wright, James Franklin Wright, ANDREW J. WRIGHT, JACOB AUSTIN WRIGHT, MARY FLORENCE WRIGHT, ROBERT GREEN WRIGHT, William Arthur Wright, ELIZABETH ANN "Bettie" WRIGHT. Willis Alston Wright passed away in 1912 in Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Alston Wright began in 1833 in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Willis Alston Wright resided in District 14, Marion, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Willis Alston Wright resided in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA.
  • Willis Alston Wright married Nancy Jane Gray, and had children including David Dee Wright, James Franklin Wright, ANDREW J. WRIGHT, JACOB AUSTIN WRIGHT, MARY FLORENCE WRIGHT, ROBERT GREEN WRIGHT, William Arthur Wright, ELIZABETH ANN "Bettie" WRIGHT.
  • Willis Alston Wright passed away in 1912 in Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wright
1806 – 1845
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
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Martha Cody
1804 – 1892
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Gray
1835 – 1910
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

David Wright
1857 – 1926
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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James Wright
1856 – 1936
Birth Location: Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA
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ANDREW WRIGHT
1858 – 1858
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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JACOB WRIGHT
1861 – 1946
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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MARY WRIGHT
1864 – 1924
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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ROBERT WRIGHT
1866 – 1866
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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William Wright
1867 – 1930
Birth Location: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi
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ELIZABETH WRIGHT
1869 – 1902
Birth Location: MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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Willis Wright's Ancestors

Self
Willis Wright
1833 – 1912
Birth Place: Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Henry Wright
1806 – 1845
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Cody
1804 – 1892
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
James Wright
1776 – 1809
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Roper
1766 – 1808
Halifax , North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Roper
1750 – 1797
Lucy Haws
1740 – 1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Roper
1711 – 1784
Mary Clay
1710 – 1770
John Hawes
1725 – 1790
Mary
1710 – 1730

Willis Wright's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Alston) Wright (14 Apr 1833 – 29 Apr 1912) m. Nancy (Jane) Gray (7 Feb 1835 – 29 JAN 1910)
  1. 1. David (Dee) Wright (7 MAY 1857 (4jun1858?) – 18 November 1926) m. Mary (Jane (Molly)) Nelson (16 Sept 1858 – ) m. Sophie Wright
    1. 1. Walter (Truelove) Wright (16 Jul 1875 – 7 Jul 1954)
    2. 2. George (Warren) Wright (11 Apr 1877 – 18 Dec 1948)
    3. 3. John (Ellis) Wright (28 Nov 1879 – 7 Jan 1943)
    4. 4. Morgan (Ellis) Wright (5 Jun 1880 – 29 Nov 1942)
    5. 5. Ivie Wright (1882 – )
    6. 6. Frank Wright (1883 – )
    7. 7. Fannie (Ellen) Wright (22 Jun 1885 – 12 Jul 1970)
    8. 8. David (Victor) Wright (29 June 1887 – 15 Jan 1962) m. Margaret (Cassie) Rollins (3 July 1892 – 25 October 1956)
      1. 1. David (V) Wright (14 Nov 1914 – 19 May 1989) m. Laudis (Odessa) Byrd (28 APR 1918 – NOV 1989)
        1. 1. DAVID (VICTOR) WRIGHT (28 Dec 1943 – 07 Oct 2008)
      2. 2. Haskell (Edmond) Wright (01 Jan 1917 – 22 Oct 1991) m. Margie (Ruth) Cooper (11 Sep 1919 – 20 Apr 1975)
        1. 1. Haskell (Edmond) Wright (05 Nov 1944 – 28 Aug 2016)
    9. 9. Susie Wright (Dec 1887 – 22 May 1946)
    10. 10. W. (George) Wright
    11. 11. George (Warren) Wright (11 Apr 1877 – 1948)
  2. 2. James (Franklin) Wright (15 NOV 1856 – 17 Apr 1936) m. Mary (Jane) Gatlin (27 Mar 1870 – 18 June 1922)
    1. 1. Carron Wright (abt 1878 – )
    2. 2. IVAN (HOUSTON) WRIGHT (18 Jul 1882 – 15 Aug 1939)
    3. 3. Bemberlene Wright (May 1885 – )
    4. 4. Chester (Cly) Wright (31 Dec 1888 – 5 Mar 1947)
    5. 5. Nellie (B) Wright (13 Sep 1893 – 22 Aug 1967)
    6. 6. Kimberley Wright (MAY 1895 – )
    7. 7. ZEMLEALEEN WRIGHT (7 May 1895 – 8 Apr 1974)
    8. 8. Fannie (Lee) Wright (5 Oct 1898 – 27 Jan 1986)
    9. 9. Rosie (B.) Wright (3 Jan 1901 – 30 Jun 1991)
    10. 10. James (E) Wright (22 Jan 1904 – 19 May 1994)
    11. 11. JAMES (EDWARD) WRIGHT (06 Jun 1904 – 01 Nov 1944)
    12. 12. RAYMON WRIGHT (6 Jul 1907 – 10 Mar 1971)
    13. 13. Lizzie Wright (10 Nov 1911 – Abt. 1968)
  3. 3. ANDREW (J.) WRIGHT (28 NOV 1858 – 1858)
  4. 4. JACOB (AUSTIN) WRIGHT (5 AUG 1861 – 1 DEC 1946) m. Emily Moore (17 Jul 1864 – 16 August 1946)
    1. 1. Wiley (Hampton) Wright (29 Dec 1884 – 30 Nov 1946)
    2. 2. Charles (Floras) Wright (25 JAN 1887 – 8 May 1910)
    3. 3. Madge (Oma Wright) (Kirkland) (31 April 1889 – 12 Mar 1949)
    4. 4. Minnie (Arvie) Wright (14 Feb 1892 – 23 Sep 1911)
    5. 5. Waikey Wright (abt 1904 – 10 Mar 1936)
    6. 6. Mary Wright (abt 1904 – )
    7. 7. Rosie Wright (abt 1907 – )
    8. 8. Earnest Wright (abt 1910 – )
  5. 5. MARY (FLORENCE) WRIGHT (6 SEP 1864 – OCT 1924)
  6. 6. ROBERT (GREEN) WRIGHT (22 MAY 1866 – 6 NOV 1866)
  7. 7. William (Arthur) Wright (12 Sep 1867 – 1930)
  8. 8. ELIZABETH (ANN "Bettie") WRIGHT (6 DEC 1869 – 2 DEC 1902)

Willis Wright's Timeline

6 Records

1833
14 Apr 1833
Birth of Willis Alston Wright in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 17
Willis Alston Wright resided here in District 14, Marion, Alabama, USA
District 14, Marion, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Willis Alston Wright resided here in Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Willis Alston Wright resided here in Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 77
Willis Alston Wright resided here in Beat 1, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
1912
29 Apr 1912
Age 79
Death of Willis Alston Wright in Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA
Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1833
    Event Place: Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: 658; Page: 18D; Enumeration District: 124
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: M653_587; Page: 305; Family History Library Film: 803587
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: T624_752; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1374765
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M432_10; Page: 175A; Image: 355
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M432_10; Page: 175A; Image: 355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eastern Division, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: M653_587; Page: 305; Family History Library Film: 803587

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smithville, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: 658; Page: 18D; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Monroe, Mississippi; Roll: T624_752; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1374765

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Smithville, Monroe Co., Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smithville, Monroe County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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