George Wright (1891–1948)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1948
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- Names in Stone
When was George Wright born? 1891.
When did George Wright die? 1948.
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Life story
George Wright (1891–1948) was born in 1891, and died in 1948, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 27 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 53 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about George Wright
When was George Wright born?
George Wright was born in 1891.
When did George Wright die?
George Wright died in 1948.
How old was George Wright at the time of death?
George Wright was about 57 years old.
Where is George Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Wright was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Wright died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when George died.
What generation was George Wright part of?
Born in 1891, George Wright was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during George Wright's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Wright?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1891
Death
1948
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AncestryData, "George Wright (1891–1948)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-wright-1891-1948-c781a2d9/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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