Jay Glenn Wright (1923–1978)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1978
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Jay Glenn Wright born? 1923.
When did Jay Glenn Wright die? 1978.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.
Life story
Jay Glenn Wright (1923–1978) was born in 1923, and died in 1978, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Jay Glenn's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jay Glenn's life.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.
Find Jay Glenn’s records
The world Jay Glenn lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 12 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 18 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 24 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 36 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 41 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 51 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Jay Glenn Wright
When was Jay Glenn Wright born?
Jay Glenn Wright was born in 1923.
When did Jay Glenn Wright die?
Jay Glenn Wright died in 1978.
How old was Jay Glenn Wright at the time of death?
Jay Glenn Wright was about 55 years old.
Where is Jay Glenn Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jay Glenn's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jay Glenn Wright was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Jay Glenn Wright died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Jay Glenn died.
What generation was Jay Glenn Wright part of?
Born in 1923, Jay Glenn Wright was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Jay Glenn Wright's lifetime?
During Jay Glenn's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 14); World War II ended (1945, age 22); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 31); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 39); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jay Glenn Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Jay Glenn's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1923
Death
1978
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Wright family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Jay Glenn Wright (1923–1978)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jay-glenn-wright-1923-1978-917620a7/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jay-glenn-wright-1923-1978-917620a7/
Sources
Other Jay Glenn Wright records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Wright family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.