Mary Wright (1791–1885)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary Wright born? 1791.
When did Mary Wright die? 1885.
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Life story
Mary Wright (1791–1885) was born in 1791, and died in 1885, at about age 94. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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The world Mary lived through
1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 70 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 74 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 78 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 85 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Mary Wright
When was Mary Wright born?
Mary Wright was born in 1791.
When did Mary Wright die?
Mary Wright died in 1885.
How old was Mary Wright at the time of death?
Mary Wright was about 94 years old.
Where is Mary Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Wright was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Wright died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Mary Wright's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 54); the American Civil War began (1861, age 70); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 76); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 85).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1791
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "Mary Wright (1791–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-wright-1791-1885-a27eeec7/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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