James Willis Wright

1921 - 2010  (89 years)

• Name	James Willis Wright
  Birth	16 Apr 1921	Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1925	Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States   [2]
  	Address: Charlottesville Road
  	Role: Son
  		1925 NY census - Harold (sic) G. Wright household (Town of Newfane, Niagara Co.) Charlottesville Road 44. Wright Harold G. head, white, male, 32, born England, 16 years in United States, alien, feltweaver 45. Wright Irene M., wife, female, 31, born US, alien, housework 46. Wright Robert W., son, white, male, 10, born US, citizen, school 47. Wright Harold W., son, white, male, 6, born US, citizen, school 48. Wright James W., son, white, male, 4, born US, citizen 49. Wright Donald L., son, white, male, 115 days old, born US, citizen (birth info in final column is illegible)
  Census	1930	Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States   [3]
  	Role: Son
  		1930 U.S. census - Harold G. Wright household (Town of Newfane, Niagara Co., NY) (road not specified) 19. Wright Harold G., head, rents home for $12 per month, has a radio, male, white, 37, married, 21 at first marriage, born England, both parents born England, immigrated 1909, has taken out first naturalization papers, (illeg) at felt mill 20. Wright Irene M., wife, female, white, 35, married, 20 at first marriage, born New York, both parents born New York 21. Wright Robert W., son, male, white, 15, single, attended school within past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 22. Wright Harold W., son, male, white, 11, single, attended school within past year, born Ohio, both parents born New York (sic) 23. Wright James W., son, male, white, 8, single, attended school within past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 24. Wright Donald L., son, male, white, 5, single, did not attend school in past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 25. Wright Jean E., daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, did not attend school in…
  Census	1950	525 William Way, Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States   [4]
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Occupation	1950  [5]
  	machine operator at a steel mill
  Death	14 Sep 2010  [6]
  Person ID	I528	Main Tree
  Last Modified	4 May 2026

  
  

  Father	Harold Guy Wright,   b. 7 Mar 1893, London, England, United Kingdom d. 17 Dec 1977, Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa, California, United States (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Irene May Vogt,   b. Apr 1894, , , New York, United States d. 21 Sep 1978, Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	30 Jun 1914	Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [7]
  		Marriage registry entry for Howard Guy Wright and Irene May Vogt (Niagara Co., NY) FOR THE GROOM Name: Harold Guy Wright, white, 21, 1st marriage Residence: Newfane, N.Y. Occupation: Weaver Birthplace: London, England Father: Robt. Wright, birthplace: England Mother: Alice Pitts, birthplace: Ireland FOR THE BRIDE Name: Irene Mae Voght, white, 20, 1st marriage Residence: 81 Pine St., Lockport N.Y. Occupation: Stenographer Birthplace: Depew, N.Y. Father: Wm. H. Voght, birthplace: U.S. Mother: Elizabeth Dechend, birthplace: U.S. Date of license: June 25, 1914 Date of marriage: June 30, 1914 Place of marriage: Lockport Official: Charles P. Collett, clergyman Witness: Floyd C. Mandeville, Ava A. Curtiss
  Family ID	F182	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Madge Lynn Davis,   b. 12 Nov 1912, , , Mississippi, United States d. 21 Aug 2010 (Age 97 years)
  Marriage	6 Aug 1942	Big Spring, Howard, Texas, United States   [8]
  		Concord Soldier From Tennessee Claims Bride (Contra Costa Gazette, 25 Aug 1942, page 5) Concord Soldier from Tennessee Claims Bride From the south comes news of the marriage of Corporal James W. Wright of Concord—the wedding occurred in Texas, the announcement was made in Tennessee, and the bridegroom is stationed in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Emmet Davis of Memphis, Tenn., announce that their daughter, Madge Lynn, was married to Corporal Wright August 6 in Big Springs, Tex., where the bride is on the Big Springs hospital staff. Mrs. Wright hopes soon, however, to transfer to Fort Sill, Okla., the bridegroom’s present station, according to word received from the Harold G. Wrights of Concord.
  Children	1. Living
  Family ID	F199	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 16 Apr 1921 - Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Census - Address: Charlottesville Road - 1925 - Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1930 - Newfane, Niagara, New York, United States Marriage - 6 Aug 1942 - Big Spring, Howard, Texas, United States Census - 1950 - 525 William Way, Concord, Contra Costa, California, United States  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources

  [S168] Military -- World War II Young Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 29 April 2026; James W Wright; Contra Costa CA Board 55, Serial Number T2496 (Reliability: 2). World War II draft card - James W. Wright Serial Number T2496; Order Number T11249-a 1. Name: James W Wright 2. Place of residence: Clyde, Calif. 3. Mailing address: Rt 3 Box 280, Concord, Calif. 4. Telephone: (blank) 5. Age in years: 24 / Date of birth: April 16, 1921 6. Place of birth: Lockport, New York 7. Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mr. Harold G Wright, Rt 3 Box 280, Concord, Calif. 8. Employer's name and address: discharged veteran Description of registrant: 6', 180 lbs, Blue eyes, Blonde hair, light complexion [S157] 1925 New York State Census, Niagara County, population schedule; Newfane; page 28 (penned); Charlottesville Road; Harold G. Wright; downloaded 16 July 2025 (Reliability: 3). This is actually Howard Wright, but he was enumerated under the wrong name. 1925 NY census - Harold (sic) G. Wright household (Town of Newfane, Niagara Co.) Charlottesville Road 44. Wright Harold G. head, white, male, 32, born England, 16 years in United States, alien, feltweaver 45. Wright Irene M., wife, female, 31, born US, alien, housework 46. Wright Robert W., son, white, male, 10, born US, citizen, school 47. Wright Harold W., son, white, male, 6, born US, citizen, school 48. Wright James W., son, white, male, 4, born US, citizen 49. Wright Donald L., son, white, male, 115 days old, born US, citizen (birth info in final column is illegible) [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Newfane, ED 32-34; sheet 11A; 272; Harold G. Wright; downloaded 19 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). 1930 U.S. census - Harold G. Wright household (Town of Newfane, Niagara Co., NY) (road not specified) 19. Wright Harold G., head, rents home for $12 per month, has a radio, male, white, 37, married, 21 at first marriage, born England, both parents born England, immigrated 1909, has taken out first naturalization papers, (illeg) at felt mill 20. Wright Irene M., wife, female, white, 35, married, 20 at first marriage, born New York, both parents born New York 21. Wright Robert W., son, male, white, 15, single, attended school within past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 22. Wright Harold W., son, male, white, 11, single, attended school within past year, born Ohio, both parents born New York (sic) 23. Wright James W., son, male, white, 8, single, attended school within past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 24. Wright Donald L., son, male, white, 5, single, did not attend school in past year, born New York, both parents born New York (sic) 25. Wright Jean E., daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, did not attend school in… [S164] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, California, Contra Costa County, Concord, ED7-43B; sheet 41; 452; James Wright; downloaded 4 May 2026 (Reliability: 3). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S164] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, California, Contra Costa County, Concord, ED7-43B; sheet 41; 452; James Wright; downloaded 4 May 2026 (Reliability: 2). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S175] Social Security Death Index, accessed; 28 April 2026; James Willis Wright; 071-14-3700; before 1951 (Reliability: 2). Birth date: 16 Apr 1921 Issue year: Before 1951 Issue state: New York Last residence: 94521 (Concord, Contra Costa, CA) Death date: 14 Sep 2010 [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage registration of Harold Guy Wright and Irene May Voght; 30 June 1914; 1188 (Reliability: 3). FOR THE GROOM Name: Harold Guy Wright, white, 21, 1st marriage Residence: Newfane, N.Y. Occupation: Weaver Birthplace: London, England Father: Robt. Wright, birthplace: England Mother: Alice Pitts, birthplace: Ireland FOR THE BRIDE Name: Irene Mae Voght, white, 20, 1st marriage Residence: 81 Pine St., Lockport N.Y. Occupation: Stenographer Birthplace: Depew, N.Y. Father: Wm. H. Voght, birthplace: U.S. Mother: Elizabeth Dechend, birthplace: U.S. Date of license: June 25, 1914 Date of marriage: June 30, 1914 Place of marriage: Lockport Official: Charles P. Collett, clergyman Witness: Floyd C. Mandeville, Ava A. Curtiss Marriage registry entry for Howard Guy Wright and Irene May Vogt (Niagara Co., NY) FOR THE GROOM Name: Harold Guy Wright, white, 21, 1st marriage Residence: Newfane, N.Y. Occupation: Weaver Birthplace: London, England Father: Robt. Wright, birthplace: England Mother: Alice Pitts, birthplace: Ireland FOR THE BRIDE Name: Irene Mae Voght, white, 20, 1st marriage Residence: 81 Pine St., Lockport N.Y. Occupation: Stenographer Birthplace: Depew, N.Y. Father: Wm. H. Voght, birthplace: U.S. Mother: Elizabeth Dechend, birthplace: U.S. Date of license: June 25, 1914 Date of marriage: June 30, 1914 Place of marriage: Lockport Official: Charles P. Collett, clergyman Witness: Floyd C. Mandeville, Ava A. Curtiss [S184] Newspaper -- Contra Costa Gazette, Concord Soldier From Tennessee Claims Bride; 25 August 1942; page 5, column 3 (Reliability: 2). Concord Soldier From Tennessee Claims Bride (Contra Costa Gazette, 25 Aug 1942, page 5) Concord Soldier from Tennessee Claims Bride From the south comes news of the marriage of Corporal James W. Wright of Concord—the wedding occurred in Texas, the announcement was made in Tennessee, and the bridegroom is stationed in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Emmet Davis of Memphis, Tenn., announce that their daughter, Madge Lynn, was married to Corporal Wright August 6 in Big Springs, Tex., where the bride is on the Big Springs hospital staff. Mrs. Wright hopes soon, however, to transfer to Fort Sill, Okla., the bridegroom’s present station, according to word received from the Harold G. Wrights of Concord.