Thomas Roy Wright1

b. 19 April 1888, d. 13 January 1951
FatherJoseph Vernon Wright2 b. 22 Jul 1858
MotherMargaret E. Edmondson2 b. 1863, d. 1931
Birth19 Apr 1888 Thomas Roy Wright was born on 19 Apr 1888 in Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia.3 
Milit-Reg5 Jun 1917  Thomas registered for the World War I draft at Glade Spring in June 1917. He was 29 years old and was working as a messenger for the Southern Express Company (N. & W. Ry) in Bristol, Virginia. He was single and stated that his mother was dependant on him for support. The physical description stated the he was of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and brown hair.3 
Death13 Jan 1951 Thomas died on 13 Jan 1951 at age 62.1 
Burial He was buried at Old Baptist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 171. Stone reported to read: Thomas Roy Wright, 19 Apr 1888-13 Jan 1951.
  2. [S961] M.V. Edmondson will (recorded 8 June 1918), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 31. Martin's will, dated 28 Feb. 1912, was witnessed by Sam W. Keys and B. Hunter Morris. Carrie Wright was named executrix.
  3. [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : accessed Dec. 2007), Data for Thomas Roy Wright (5 June 1917 at Washington Co. VA).