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Zachariah Wright 1820–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 November 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: December 1869

Death Location: Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Stephen Wright

Mother: Amelia Fowler

Spouse(s): Lydia Norris

Children(s): Lott Wright, Doctor Wright, Sarah Wright, Mary Wright, French Wright, W Wright

The story of Zachariah Wright began in 1820 in North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Zachariah Wright resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Zachariah Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Zachariah Wright married Lydia Norris, and had children including Doctor Franklin Francis Wright, French L Wright, Lott Hosea Wright, Mary L Wright, Sarah Caldonia Wright, W Foster F L Wright. Zachariah Wright passed away in 1869 in Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Zachariah Wright began in 1820 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Zachariah Wright resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Zachariah Wright resided in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Zachariah Wright married Lydia Norris, and had children including Doctor Franklin Francis Wright, French L Wright, Lott Hosea Wright, Mary L Wright, Sarah Caldonia Wright, W Foster F L Wright.
  • Zachariah Wright passed away in 1869 in Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Wright
1800–1851
Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Amelia Fowler
1807–1869
Birth Location: Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
AF

Spouses(s)

Lydia Norris
1825–
Birth Location: Conway, South Carolina, USA
LN

Children(s)

Lott Wright
1851–1925
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
LW
Doctor Wright
1846–1938
Birth Location: rl - tabor city, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Wright
1849–1882
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
SW
Mary Wright
1864–1932
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MW
French Wright
1866–1924
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
FW
W Wright
1868–
Birth Location: North Carolina
WW

Zachariah Wright's Ancestors

Self
Zachariah Wright
1820–1869
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Stephen Wright
1800–1851
Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amelia (Ann) Fowler
1807–1869
Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Duplin, Sampson County, North Carolina, United States
Ann Hathaway
–1817
PItt County, NC, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Zachariah Wright's Descendants

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Zachariah Wright (15 November 1820–December 1869) m. Lydia Norris (January 1825–)
  1. 1. Lott (Hosea) Wright 1851–1925 m. Maryann (Adeline) Sellers 1847–1926
    1. 1. George (W) Wright 1878–
    2. 2. James (E) Wright 1880–
    3. 3. Charlie (V) Wright 1883–
    4. 4. Renda (M) Wright 1884–
    5. 5. Jessie (M) Wright 1889–
    6. 6. Zacariah Wright 1874–1961 m. Minnie (Estelle) White 1880–1962
      1. 1. Annie (Lou) Wright 1909–
      2. 2. Nova Wright 1911–
      3. 3. E (Phillip) Wright 1914–
    7. 7. Callie (A.) Wright 1877–
  2. 2. Doctor (Franklin (Francis)) Wright 1846–1938 m. Eliza Meares 1845–1930 m. Bessie Stephens 1893–1938
    1. 1. Roxie (Missouri) Wright 1869– m. William (J) Wright 1856–1921
      1. 1. Lula Wright 1899–1982 m. Ernest (Clarence) Fisher 1901–1984
        1. 1. Brooks Fisher 1935–1998
        2. 2. Rubie Fisher 1919–1950
        3. 3. Peggy (Lee) Fisher 1926–1957 m. George (Harley) Fitts 1919–2010
        4. 4. Carrie (B) Fisher 1930–2019
      2. 2. Seth Wright 1903–
      3. 3. Lundie Wright 1906–1938
      4. 4. Montrose Wright 1909–
      5. 5. Sullivan Wright 1910–
    2. 2. Sarah (L.) Wright 1871–1953 m. John (James) Garrell 1865–1933
      1. 1. Ordie (Lee) Garrell 1896–1985
      2. 2. Carson (Levi) Garrell 1894–1968
      3. 3. Olie (Carrie) Garrell 1892–1931
      4. 4. Johnie (James) Garrell 1898–1979
    3. 3. Francis (Magnolia "Maggie") Wright 1874–1954
      1. 1. Katie (V) Wright-Gause 1907–1983 m. Isaac (Lee) Fowler 1895–
      2. 2. Calhoun Gause 1902–
      3. 3. Elsiemae Gause 1906–
      4. 4. John Wright 1896–
    4. 4. John (A) Right 1878– m. Mary (Ellen) Duncan 1877–
      1. 1. Dewey Wight 1902–
      2. 2. Roosevelt Wight 1907–
      3. 3. Green Wight 1908–
    5. 5. Franklin (Pearson) Wright 1878–1970 m. Susan (Emma) Ward 1880–1965
      1. 1. Telunia (Lee) Wright 1909–1967
      2. 2. Brice (Napoleon) Wright 1926–1927
      3. 3. Thomas (Deleon) Wright 1915–1989
      4. 4. Arbrie (H) Wright 1902–1976
      5. 5. Burbie (Burbank) Wright 1910–1988
      6. 6. Myrtle (Jane) Wright 1903–1986
      7. 7. Pearl (Dorothy) Wright 1919–2000
      8. 8. Clara (May) Wright 1910–
      9. 9. Carl (M) Wright 1911–
      10. 10. Sally (A) Wright 1914–
      11. 11. Agnes (Evie) Wright 1919–
      12. 12. Delphia (Carlene) Wright 1920–
      13. 13. Jay (K) Wright 1921–
    6. 6. Doctor (Mayo) Wright 1879– m. Mollie (J) Ray 1890–
      1. 1. Gladys (Irene) Wright 1912–2003
    7. 7. Grover (Cleveland) Wright 1885–1966 m. Ellen Wright 1885–1976
      1. 1. Grady Wright 1919–1955
      2. 2. Winston Wright 1925–1957
      3. 3. Dennis (Tucker) Wright 1919–2007 m. Alice (Lois) Hudson 1923–2017
      4. 4. David (Jerusalem) Wright 1913–1974
      5. 5. Doctor (Franklin) Wright 1911–1984 m. Annie (Blake) Wright 1919–1998
        1. 1. Peggy (W) Wright 1941–1998
        2. 2. Rex (Wright) Sr 1951–1997
        3. 3. Rossie (Franklin) Wright 1947–2021
        4. 4. Cecil (Deleon) Wright 1937–2006
      6. 6. Brady Wright 1916–1982 m. Louise Wright 1913–
      7. 7. Theodore Wright 1914–
      8. 8. Thurgood Wright 1928–2005
  3. 3. Sarah (Caldonia) Wright 1849–1882
    1. 1. Olive Lee 1887–1949
    2. 2. Elisabeth (D.) Lee 1872–
    3. 3. William (R.) Lee 1873–
    4. 4. Noah (L.) Lee 1875–
    5. 5. Mary (Jane E) Lee 1877–1955
    6. 6. Washington Lee 1879–
  4. 4. Mary (L.) Wright 1864–1932
  5. 5. French (L.) Wright 1866–1924
  6. 6. W (Foster F L) Wright 1868–

Zachariah Wright's Timeline

5 Records

1820
15 November 1820
Birth of Zachariah Wright in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Zachariah Wright resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Zachariah Wright resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1869
December 1869
Age 49
Death of Zachariah Wright
None
1870
1870
Age 50
Zachariah Wright - Probate in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 November 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 252a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 521; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1869
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Columbus, North Carolina
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