George W. Wright (1857–1870)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1870
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- Names in Stone
When was George W. Wright born? 1857.
When did George W. Wright die? 1870.
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Life story
George W. Wright (1857–1870) was born in 1857, and died in 1870, at about age 13. A cemetery record documents George W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George W.'s life.
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The world George W. lived through
1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was George W. Wright born?
George W. Wright was born in 1857.
When did George W. Wright die?
George W. Wright died in 1870.
How old was George W. Wright at the time of death?
George W. Wright was about 13 years old.
Where is George W. Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George W. Wright was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when George W. Wright died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when George W. died.
What major events happened during George W. Wright's lifetime?
During George W.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12).
Which U.S. censuses would include George W. Wright?
Federal censuses taken during George W.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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AncestryData, "George W. Wright (1857–1870)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-w-wright-1857-1870-e745da7b/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Died 1948
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