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Joseph Wright 1740 – 1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 February 1740

Birth Location: Queen, Maryland, USA

Death Date: February 1815

Death Location: Bedford, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Wright

Mother: Mary Wright

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Kemp

Children(s): Matthew Wright, Caleb I

The story of Joseph Wright began in 1740 in Queen, Maryland, USA, with parents Thomas Wright and Mary Wright. As an adult, Joseph Wright wed Elizabeth Kemp. Their household included Matthew Wright and Caleb Wright I. Joseph Wright's life came to an end in 1815 in Bedford, Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Thomas Wright
– 1762
Birth Location: –
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Mary Wright
– 1762
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Kemp
1746 – 1815
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Matthew Wright
1776 – 1841
Birth Location: –
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Caleb I
1760 – 1839
Birth Location: Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 2 February 1740
    Event Place: Queen, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Queen Annes, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Queen Annes, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 530; Family History Library Film: 0568143

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: February 1815
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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