Walter Wright1

M, b. January, 1891
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Walter Wright was born in January, 1891 at Indiana.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 9, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Sherman A. Wright1,2,3

M, b. April 26, 1892, d. May 31, 1974
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1,4,2 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1,4,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Sherman A. Wright was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2 He was born on April 26, 1892 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,3 He married Nellie M. Luther on May 17, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,5,3 Sherman A. Wright died on May 31, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 82.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 9, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 8, District 11, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1910Farmer4

Family

Nellie M. Luther b. February 11, 1895
Marriage*Sherman A. Wright married Nellie M. Luther on May 17, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Maggie Wright1

F, b. July, 1893
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Maggie Wright was born in July, 1893 at Indiana.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 9, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Paula May Wright1,2

F, b. January, 1895
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1,2 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Paula May Wright was born in January, 1895 at Indiana.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 9, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 8, District 11, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Oros H. Wright1,2

M, b. October, 1898
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1,2 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Oros H. Wright was born in October, 1898 at Indiana.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 9, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 8, District 11, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Nellie M. Luther1,2

F, b. February 11, 1895
     Nellie M. Luther was born on February 11, 1895 at Clay Co., Indiana.2 As of May 17, 1914,her married name was Wright.3 She married Sherman A. Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on May 17, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,3,2

Family

Sherman A. Wright b. April 26, 1892, d. May 31, 1974
Marriage*Nellie M. Luther married Sherman A. Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on May 17, 1914 at Clay Co., Indiana.1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Paul Robert Wright1,2,3,4

M, b. January 25, 1912, d. October 16, 1999
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1,2,3,4 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1,2,3,4 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 310-03-8607.4 Paul Robert Wright was buried at Fiscus Cemetery, Coal City, Owen Co., Indiana.3 He was born on January 25, 1912 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3,4 He married Geneva B. Powell on August 16, 1997 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,3 Paul Robert Wright died on October 16, 1999 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 87.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 5, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Geneva B. Powell b. circa 1912
Marriage*Paul Robert Wright married Geneva B. Powell on August 16, 1997 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Geneva B. Powell1

F, b. circa 1912
     Geneva B. Powell was born circa 1912 at Coal City, Owen Co., Indiana.1 As of August 16, 1997,her married name was Wright.1 She married Paul Robert Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on August 16, 1997 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,2

Family

Paul Robert Wright b. January 25, 1912, d. October 16, 1999
Marriage*Geneva B. Powell married Paul Robert Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on August 16, 1997 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Martha Ann Unknown1

F, b. 1867, d. 1956
     Martha Ann Unknown was buried at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean Co., Illinois.1 Her married name was Wright.1 She married Hamilton Lee Wright, son of Elijah Reed Wright and Sarah A. Hammond.1 Martha Ann Unknown was born in 1867.1 She died in 1956.1

Family

Hamilton Lee Wright b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
Marriage*She married Hamilton Lee Wright, son of Elijah Reed Wright and Sarah A. Hammond.1 

Citations

  1. [S7578] Wiley Cemetery, McLean Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.

Ruth Maxine Wright1,2,3

F, b. February 18, 1917, d. October 7, 1997
FatherSherman A. Wright1,2,3 b. April 26, 1892, d. May 31, 1974
MotherNellie M. Luther1,2,3 b. February 11, 1895
     Her Social Security Number was 316-42-1934.3 Ruth Maxine Wright was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4 She was born on February 18, 1917 at Jackson, Sullivan Co., Indiana; Her death certificate and grave stone have a birth date of Feb 19, 1917.1,2,4 As of October 12, 1935,her married name was Carter.4 She married Emerson L. Carter on October 12, 1935.2,4 Ruth Maxine Wright died on October 7, 1997 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 80.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 139, District 11*24, Sugar Ridge, Clay Co., Indiana5

Family

Emerson L. Carter b. October 10, 1915, d. March 19, 1995
Marriage*Ruth Maxine Wright married Emerson L. Carter on October 12, 1935.2,4 
Child
  • Twila Jeanette Carter5,1,6

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4498] Clearview Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Emerson L. Carter1,2,3

M, b. October 10, 1915, d. March 19, 1995
     Emerson L. Carter was buried at Clearview Cemetery, Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana.1,3 His Social Security Number was 304-18-0440.4 He was born on October 10, 1915 at Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana.1,2,5,3,4 He married Ruth Maxine Wright, daughter of Sherman A. Wright and Nellie M. Luther, on October 12, 1935.3,1 Emerson L. Carter died on March 19, 1995 at Brazil, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 79.1,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 139, District 11*24, Sugar Ridge, Clay Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1940Road construction laborer6

Family

Ruth Maxine Wright b. February 18, 1917, d. October 7, 1997
Marriage*Emerson L. Carter married Ruth Maxine Wright, daughter of Sherman A. Wright and Nellie M. Luther, on October 12, 1935.3,1 
Child
  • Twila Jeanette Carter6,5,7

Citations

  1. [S4498] Clearview Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Sherman Richard Wright1

M, b. November 23, 1918, d. October 15, 1960
FatherSherman A. Wright1 b. April 26, 1892, d. May 31, 1974
MotherNellie M. Luther1 b. February 11, 1895
     Sherman Richard Wright was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.1 He was born on November 23, 1918 at Hymera, Sullivan Co., Indiana.1 He died on October 15, 1960 at Dearborn Co., Indiana, at age 41; Died in an auto accident.1

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Hildred May Wright1

F, b. October 4, 1914, d. May 23, 2001
FatherSherman A. Wright1 b. April 26, 1892, d. May 31, 1974
MotherNellie M. Luther1 b. February 11, 1895
     Her married name was Houser.1 Hildred May Wright married Unknown Houser.1 Hildred May Wright was born on October 4, 1914 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1 She died on May 23, 2001 at age 86.1

Census Records

295-66-83391

Family

Unknown Houser
Marriage*Hildred May Wright married Unknown Houser.1 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Virgil K. Wright1,2

M, b. January 19, 1906, d. July 19, 1987
FatherHamilton Lee Wright1,2 b. September 20, 1867, d. October 18, 1936
MotherPeaula M. Gehman1,2 b. March 1, 1872, d. August 17, 1968
     Virgil K. Wright was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2 He was born on January 19, 1906 at Indiana.2 He died on July 19, 1987 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 81.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 5, Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Child
  • Marilyn Wright2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Ona Edith McCreery1,2,3

F, b. June 27, 1896, d. August 17, 1995
     Ona Edith McCreery was buried at Beech Cemetery, Coal City, Owen Co., Indiana.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 310-10-1993.4 She was born on June 27, 1896 at Owen Co., Indiana.1,2,3,4 As of September 17, 1917,her married name was Wright.1 She married William Franklin Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on September 17, 1917 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 Ona Edith McCreery and William Franklin Wright were divorced before April 11, 1930; Enumerated as divorced in the 1930 Census.5,3 Ona Edith McCreery died on August 17, 1995 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 99.2,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 129, District 172, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 50, District 10, Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1930Telephone operator5

Family

William Franklin Wright b. December 6, 1890, d. November 24, 1941
Marriage*Ona Edith McCreery married William Franklin Wright, son of Hamilton Lee Wright and Peaula M. Gehman, on September 17, 1917 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Divorce* Ona Edith McCreery and William Franklin Wright were divorced before April 11, 1930; Enumerated as divorced in the 1930 Census.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S7579] Beech Cemetery, Owen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the L. Bruce Wright obituary.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Lowell Bruce Wright1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 9, 1918, d. April 13, 2010
FatherWilliam Franklin Wright7,2,4,5,6 b. December 6, 1890, d. November 24, 1941
MotherOna Edith McCreery1,7,2,4,5,6 b. June 27, 1896, d. August 17, 1995
     Lowell Bruce Wright L. Bruce Wright, 91, of 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana, died on April 13, 2010, at 2:35 PM at Grace Village Retirement Community. He was born on May 9, 1918 in Clay County, Indiana. His parents were the late William F. and Ona (McCreery) Wright. He married Florine Miller in 1939 in Clay City, Indiana. Living in Clay County until 1962, he moved to Warsaw to become the President of Lake City Bank, retiring in 1982. He was a graduate of Clay City High School and the University of Indianapolis. Bruce was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. He was a US Army Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed playing the Violin. Bruce is survived by his wife Florine Wright of Winona Lake, Indiana; two daughters Sue Walters of Birmingham, Michigan and Ann (and spouse Greg) Steele of Naperville, Illinois.
One son David Wright of Boston, Massachusetts. Seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Services will be held at A celebration of life service at Grace Village, Winona Lake, Indiana on At a later date at to be determed at a later date. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw, IN.2 He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.3,2 He was born on May 9, 1918 at Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana.8,2,3,4,5 He married Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller on November 25, 1939 at Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,9,6 Lowell Bruce Wright died on April 13, 2010 at Winona Lake, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 91.8,2,3,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 129, District 172, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 50, District 10, Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family

Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller b. February 25, 1918, d. September 19, 2010
Marriage*Lowell Bruce Wright married Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller on November 25, 1939 at Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3,9,6 
Children
  • Sue Wright2,9
  • Ann Wright2,9
  • David Wright2,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the L. Bruce Wright obituary.
  3. [S7581] Oakwood Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Florine Wright obituary.

Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller1,2,3

F, b. February 25, 1918, d. September 19, 2010
     Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller Florine Wright, 92, of 337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN, died on September 19, 2010, at 3:20 PM at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born on February 25, 1918 in Clay County, Indiana. Her mother was Maude (Miller) Hochstetler. Growing up in Clay County until 1962 moving to Warsaw to be with her husband. She married L. Bruce Wright on November 25, 1939 in Clay City, IN (he preceded April 13, 2010) Florine was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. She graduated from Clay City High School. Florine is survived by her daughters: Sue Walters of Birmingham, MI, Ann (and spouse Greg) Steele of Naperville, IL; son: David Wright of Boston, MA; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother: Richard (and spouse Dorothy) Hochstetler of Mansfield, OH; sister: Joan (Dr. Glen) Ley of Bloomington, IN. Services will be at a later date. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw, IN.1 She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.4,1 She was born on February 25, 1918 at Clay Co., Indiana.5,4,1,3 As of November 25, 1939,her married name was Wright.2 She married Lowell Bruce Wright, son of William Franklin Wright and Ona Edith McCreery, on November 25, 1939 at Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4,1,3 Florine Alberta Hochstetler/Miller died on September 19, 2010 at Winona Lake, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 92.5,4,1

Family

Lowell Bruce Wright b. May 9, 1918, d. April 13, 2010
Marriage*She married Lowell Bruce Wright, son of William Franklin Wright and Ona Edith McCreery, on November 25, 1939 at Clay City, Clay Co., Indiana.2,4,1,3 
Children
  • Sue Wright2,1
  • Ann Wright2,1
  • David Wright2,1

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Florine Wright obituary.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the L. Bruce Wright obituary.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S7581] Oakwood Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marshal Maurice Wright1,2,3

M, b. October 30, 1920, d. December 4, 1920
FatherWilliam Franklin Wright1,2 b. December 6, 1890, d. November 24, 1941
MotherOna Edith McCreery1,2 b. June 27, 1896, d. August 17, 1995
     Marshal Maurice Wright was buried at Beech Cemetery, Coal City, Owen Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on October 30, 1920 at Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana.1,3 He died on December 4, 1920 at Harrison Township, Clay Co., Indiana.2,3

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S7579] Beech Cemetery, Owen Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.

Edgar Lee Hutslar1,2,3

M, b. February 6, 1892, d. October 26, 1939
FatherJoseph Hutslar1,2 b. November 11, 1869, d. March 21, 1943
MotherLaura Jane Wright1,2 b. October 28, 1871, d. January 5, 1963
     Edgar Lee Hutslar was buried at Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Crawford Co., Indiana.4 He was born on February 6, 1892 at Youngscreek, Orange Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Doris M. "Dovie" Hamilton circa 1911.4,5 Edgar Lee Hutslar died on October 26, 1939 at Marengo, Crawford Co., Indiana, at age 47.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 30, Liberty, Crawford Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 371, District 95, Harrison, Harrison Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 99, District 6, Marengo, Crawford Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1910Flour mill engineer1
1920Auto garage machinist6
1930Cream station tester5

Family

Doris M. "Dovie" Hamilton b. April 29, 1891, d. April 3, 1970
Marriage*Edgar Lee Hutslar married Doris M. "Dovie" Hamilton circa 1911.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S7580] Marengo Cemetery, Crawford Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.