Corbett W. Wright (1900–1981)
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- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was Corbett W. Wright born? 1900.
When did Corbett W. Wright die? 1981.
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Life story
Corbett W. Wright (1900–1981) was born in 1900, and died in 1981, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Corbett W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Corbett W.'s life.
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The world Corbett W. lived through
1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 14 — World War I began
1929 · age 29 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 41 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 62 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 74 — President Nixon resigned
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When was Corbett W. Wright born?
Corbett W. Wright was born in 1900.
When did Corbett W. Wright die?
Corbett W. Wright died in 1981.
How old was Corbett W. Wright at the time of death?
Corbett W. Wright was about 81 years old.
Where is Corbett W. Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Corbett W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Corbett W. Wright was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Corbett W. was born.
Who was president when Corbett W. Wright died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Corbett W. Wright part of?
Born in 1900, Corbett W. Wright was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Corbett W. Wright was born?
In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.
What major events happened during Corbett W. Wright's lifetime?
During Corbett W.'s lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).
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Federal censuses taken during Corbett W.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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