Joseph Wright (1961–1998)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1961
    Died
    1998

    When was Joseph Wright born? 1961.

    When did Joseph Wright die? 1998.

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    Life story

    Joseph Wright (1961–1998) was born in 1961, and died in 1998, at about age 37. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.

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    The world Joseph lived through

    1. 1962 · age 1 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    2. 1964 · age 3 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    3. 1969 · age 8 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    4. 1975 · age 14 — The Vietnam War ended

    5. 1980 · age 19 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    6. 1989 · age 28 — The Berlin Wall fell

    7. 1995 · age 34 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Joseph Wright

    When was Joseph Wright born?

    Joseph Wright was born in 1961.

    When did Joseph Wright die?

    Joseph Wright died in 1998.

    How old was Joseph Wright at the time of death?

    Joseph Wright was about 37 years old.

    Where is Joseph Wright buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Joseph Wright was born?

    In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.

    Who was president when Joseph Wright died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Joseph died.

    What generation was Joseph Wright part of?

    Born in 1961, Joseph Wright was part of the Baby Boom generation.

    What major events happened during Joseph Wright's lifetime?

    During Joseph's lifetime: the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 1); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 4); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 14); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 25); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 34).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1961

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1998

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Joseph Wright (1961–1998)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-wright-1961-1998-8eae6cc4/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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