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Wright, Spencer

Male 1827 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Wright, Spencer 
    Birth 1827  Washington, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    mulatto 
    Non-white/multiracial 1850–1864  Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    census and military 
    Military 18 Aug 1864  Camp Nelson, Jessamine, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    in the 12th Artillery Heavy Regiment Of U.S. Colored Volunters (USA) 
    Death Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I328117  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2023 

    Family *Unknown, Mary   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Wright, Thomas,   b. 1860, Washington, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F162525  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1827 - Washington, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - mulatto - 1850 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNon-white/multiracial - census and military - 1850–1864 - Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary - in the 12th Artillery Heavy Regiment Of U.S. Colored Volunters (USA) - 18 Aug 1864 - Camp Nelson, Jessamine, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S156318] Spencer Wright in household of Harvey Gray, "United States Census, 1850".

    2. [S156320] Spencer Wright, "United States, Compiled Military Service Records Of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served With The U.S. Colored Troops, 1861-1866".