Individual Details

James Shadrick Wright

(27 Jul 1855 - 11 Feb 1936)



1880 Census. Traveler's Rest, Coosa Co, AL, Hh 179. James S. Wright, age 24, was working as a laborer and living in the household of Hardy Jones and family. He stated his parents b. in GA which wasn't true, but perhaps some member of the household had answered for him.

1900 Census. Lewis, Coosa, AL, Hh 28
James S., b. Jul 1852, age 47, married 17 years
Emmer, wife, b. Jun 1865, 7 children - all living
Jack, son, b. May 1885, age 15
Willis J., son, b. Mar 1888, age 12
Floyd, son, b. Dec 1889, age 10
Luther, son, b. Ot 1892, age 7
Bettie, dau, b. Sep 1884, age 5
Martin, son, b. Mar 1896, age 4
Nettie, dau, b. Nov 1898, age 2

1910 Census. Marble Valley, Coosa, AL, Hh 13
Jim S. Wright, 55, married 27 years
Emma R., wife, 48, 10 children, 9 are living
Luther, son, 17
Belle, dau, 15
Martin J, "dau", 13
Nettie E., dau, 10
Tom J., son 8
Barto W. son, 6

1920 Census. Clanton Beat 4, Chilton, AL, Hh 95
James S. Wright, 64, farmer
Emma, wife, 54
Bettie, dau, 24
Martin, son, 22
Nettie, dau, 20
Tommie, son, 18
Barto, 15

1930 Census. Mignon, Talladega, AL, Hh 295
James S. Wright, 74, married at age 28; gate keeper, cotton mill
Emma, wife, 64, married at 19
Bartow W., son, age 25, married at age 20, truck drive, cotton mill
Rosie, daughter-in-law, 22, married at 17, weaver, cotton mill
Doyle W., grandson, age 4 years, 10 months

James S. Wright Obituary (source unknown- Ancestry FamilyTree)
James S. Wright, age 81, died at his residence Feb. 11 at 11:40 p.m. Funeral services were held at Mignon Feb 13 at 3 p.m. Rev. Wood conducted the services. Interment was in Marble City Cemetery with Service Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife Mrs. James S. Wright, Sylacauga; sons, William J. Wright, Prattvillle, Ala., Willis Wright, Clanton; Luther Wright, Prattville; Bartow Wright, Sylacauga; daughters Mrs. Bettie Hurt, Sylacauga, Mrs. Nettie Hester, Sylacauga; brothers Mr. Albert Wright, Prattville, Mr. Robert Wright, Clanton, Mr. David Wright, Clanton.

Alabama Death records, list James S. Wright, died 11 Feb 1936 at Sylcauga, Talladega Co, AL, age 81. He was married to Emma Wright - she was the informant. Parents listed as William J. Wright (it was Andrew) and Fathie Ann Blankenship. His occupation listed as gate watchman - he had worked at that occupation for 14 years.

Buried Marble City Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega Co, AL.

Events

Birth27 Jul 1855Alabama
Marriage29 Sep 1883Coosa County, Alabama - Emma Bone
Death11 Feb 1936Talladega County, Alabama
BurialMarble City Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama

Families

SpouseEmma Bone (1867 - 1936)
ChildWilliam Jackson "Jack" Wright (1885 - 1964)
ChildWillis J. Wright (1888 - )
ChildFloyd Lushon Wright (1889 - 1935)
ChildLuther Marshall Wright (1892 - 1968)
ChildElizabeth "Bettie" Wright (1894 - 1972)
ChildJoel Martin "Mart" Wright (1896 - 1932)
ChildNettie Georgietta Wright (1899 - 1973)
ChildThomas J. Wright (1901 - 1974)
ChildBartow Winfield Wright (1904 - 1941)
FatherAndrew Jackson Wright (1828 - 1909)
MotherFaith Ann Blankenship (1833 - 1902)
SiblingGeorgia Ann Wright (1854 - 1928)
SiblingJohn Henry Wright (1858 - 1929)
SiblingMartin V. Wright (1860 - 1898)
SiblingT. J. Wright (1862 - )
SiblingW. L. Wright (1866 - )
SiblingAlbert Wright (1868 - 1937)
SiblingRobert Lee Wright (1871 - 1938)
SiblingDavid Alexander Wright (1873 - 1951)