Colin Wilson WRIGHT

Father: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
Mother: Nettie SYLVESTER

Family 1: Augusta Elizabeth SHARRETTS

(1) Tri-City Herald, February 13, 1958, page 23. 
                                                   _________________________
                         _T. G WRIGHT_____________|
                        |                         |_________________________
 _Colin Wilson WRIGHT __|
|                       |                          _________________________
|                       |_Anne //_________________|
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|--Colin Wilson WRIGHT
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|                                                  _Caleb Barker SYLVESTER _
|                        _Eben Whitney SYLVESTER _|
|                       |                         |_Joanna WHITNEY _________
|_Nettie SYLVESTER _____|
                        |                          _William HOWARD _________
                        |_Nancy HOWARD ___________|
                                                  |_Nancy YOUNG ____________

Notes

Updated October 24, 2021. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Wisconsin, Green Co., Monroe City, 1st Ward: Supervisor's District 291; Enumeration District 124; Sheet 2B; June 1, 1900.

Wilson WRIGHT is the son of Colin W. and Nettie S. WRIGHT. He was born August 1886 in Wisconsin and is 13 years old. He is attending school.

(2) The University of Wisconsin Badger Yearbook via Ancestry.com

- 1907: WRIGHT, Colin W.; Hesperia (member)
- 1908: WRIGHT, Colin W.; Phi Alpha Delta; Hesperia (member); Letter and Science; Storks (member); U. W. Regiment 1st Lieutenant, Captain and Regimental Quartermaster; Thesis - "The Territorial History of Minnesota"
- 1909: WRIGHT, Colin Wilson, Jr.; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Storks (member); Commonwealth Club (member); from Monroe; Thesis - "The Amendments to a Complaint Under the Wisconsin Code"

(3) 1910 United States Census for Minnesota, Ramsey Co., City of St. Paul, Ward 11: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 145; Sheet 4A, April 18, 1910.

Colin W. WRIGHT is head of household, married to Eva W. [maiden surname unknown] WRIGHT.

- Address: 1787 Carroll Street
- Age: 23; married for 1 year
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were his parents
- Occupation: Attorney, own office, working on his own accord
- Home: Rents a house

(4) The University of Wisconsin Alumni Directory via Ancestry.com

- 1911: WRIGHT, Colin Wilson, B. A., 07, LL B., 09. Attorney. 27 E. 7th St., St. Paul, Minn.
- 1921: WRIGHT, Colin Wilson, B. A. 07, LL. B. 09. Attorney. 1812 Iglehart, St. Paul, Minn.

(5) U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 via Ancestry.com

- Name: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
- Permanent Address: 1812 Iglehart, St. Paul, Ramsey, Minn.
- Age: 33; born August 28, 1885
- Present Occupation: Attorney and Manager
- Employer's Name: Standard Medical Supply
- Place of Employment: 1006 W Lake St., Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minn.
- Nearest Relative: Eva W. WRIGHT (wife)
- Physical Description: height - tall; build - medium; eyes - blue; hair - brown
- Date: September 11, 1918

(6) 1920 United States Census for Minnesota, Ramsey Co., St. Paul Precinct 4, Ward 11: Supervisor's District 159; Enumeration District 129; Sheet 8B; January 9 and 10, 1920.

Colin W. WRIGHT is head of household, married to Evelyn W. [maiden surname unknown] WRIGHT.

- Address: 1812 Iglehart Ave.
- Home: Owned, with a mortgage
- Age: 33 years old
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were his parents
- Occupation: Lawyer, working on his own account

(7) 1930 United States Census for Minnesota, Ramsey Co., St. Paul City, Ward 11 (part of), block 275: Supervisor's District 8; Enumeration District 62-153; Sheet 19A; April 79, 1930.

Colin W. WRIGHT is head of household, married to Eva [maiden surname unknown] WRIGHT.

- Address: 12 Otis Ave.
- Home ownership: owned, valued at $25,000
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 43 years old at time of census; 22 years old when married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were his parents
- Occupation: Attorney, Steam Railroad (code 5X77)

(8) U.S. City Directories, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota via Ancestry.com

- 1917: WRIGHT, Colin W lawyer 821 Commerce bldg r 1812 Iglehart av
- 1918: WRIGHT, Colin W lawyer 809 Commerce bldg r 1812 Iglehart av
- 1919: WRIGHT, Colin W atty C M & St P Ry r Merriam Pk
- 1920: WRIGHT, Colin W lawyer r 1812 Iglehart av
- 1921: WRIGHT, Colin W atty M & St P Ry r Merriam Pk
- 1922: WRIGHT, Colin W gen atty M & St L R R r Merriam Pk
- 1923: WRIGHT, Colin W lawyer h 1812 Iglehart av
- 1924: WRIGHT, Colin W lawyer h 1812 Iglehart av
- 1926: WRIGHT, Colin W pres Minnesota Transfer State Bank h 76 Exeter Pl
- 1927: WRIGHT, Colin W gen solr Minn Trans Ry Co h 76 Exeter Pl
- 1928: WRIGHT, Colin W (Eva) gen solr Minn Trans Ry Co h76 Exeter Pl
- 1929: WRIGHT, Colin W (Eva) lawyer h76 Exeter Pl
- 1929: WRIGHT, Colin W gen atty M & St L R R res St Paul
- 1930: WRIGHT, Colin W (Eva) lawyer h76 Exeter Pl
- 1931: WRIGHT, Colin W (Emma) lawyer h76 Exeter Pl
- 1933: WRIGHT, Colin W (Evelyn W) lawyer h76 Exeter Pl
- 1934: WRIGHT, Colin W (Eva) lawyer h76 Exeter Pl
- 1938: WRIGHT, Colin W (Augusta S) genl counsel M & St L R R Co h2550 3d av S apt 205

(9) 1940 United States Census for Minnesota, Hennepin Co., Minneapolis City, Ward 5, Block 15: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 89-130; Sheet 4A; April 5 and 6, 1940.

Colin WRIGHT is head of household, married to Augusta [SHARRETTS] wright. Augusta furnished the information to the census taker for this household.

- Address: Third Avenue South
- Home: Renter, at $65 per month
- Age: 52, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: College - 5 or more years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same Place; it is not a farm
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked per week: 44
- Occupation: General Counsel, Railroad
- Occupation Code: V26-47-1
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
- Salary: $5,000+
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes

(10) U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com

- Name: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
- 2550 3rd Ave. S., Minnepolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
- Telephone: AV 6714
- Age: 56; b. Aug. 28, 1886 in Mineral Point, Wisc.
- Employer's Name: MPLS + St. Louis RY; Minneapolis, Minn.
- Place of Employment: 950 N.W. RY Bldg. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
- Description: height - 6'1"; weight - 190; eyes - blue; hair - gray; complexion - ruddy
- Date: 25 April 1942; Hennepin Co., Minnesota

(11) U.S. City Directories, Clearwater, Florida via Ancestry.com - 1956: WRIGHT, Colin W (Augusta S) h211 Orangewood la (H Bl)
- 1958: WRIGHT, Colin W (Augusta S) h211 Orangewood la (H Bl)
- 1959: WRIGHT, Colin W (Augusta S) h211 Orangewood la (H Bl)
- 1960: WRIGHT, Augusta S (wid Colin W) h211 Orangewood la (H Bl)

(12) U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
- Gender: Male
- Birth Date: 28 Aug 1886
- Birth Place: Mineral Point, Wisconsin [Mineral Point]
- Father: Colin W WRIGHT
- Mother: Nettie H SYLVESTER
- SSN: 701106995
- Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as COLIN WILSON WRIGHT

(13) U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: C WRIGHT [Colin Wilson WRIGHT]
- Birth Date: Aug 1886
- Death Date: Feb 1958
- Claim ID: A624550
- SSN: 701106995
- Industry: Railroad

(14) Florida, U.S., Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
- Death Date: Feb 1958
- County of Death: Pinellas
- State of Death: Florida

(15) Tri-City Herald, February 13, 1958, page 23

"Colin WRIGHT Dies; Railroad Vice President. Colin Wilson WRIGHT, 71, retired vice president and general counsel of the Minnesota + St. Louis Railroad, Minneapolis, died Sunday night in a Clearwater hospital. Mr. WRIGHT lived at 211 Orangewood Lane, Harbor Bluffs, Largo, where he moved two years ago from Minneapolis. A 1909 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Mr WRIGHT became associated with the railroad in 1922 as a general attorney and in 1932 was named general counsel. He was also a director of the Railway Transfer Co., Minneapolis. He was a member of the American, Minnesota and Hennepen County Bar associations; ICC Association Practitioners; Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater; Bath Club, Redington Beach; Minidadha Club, Minneapolis; Union League, Chicago; Triune Lodge 190, AF+AM, and Palmyra Chapter 55, RAM, both of St. Paul; Zuhrah Temple and Minneapolis Consistory, Valley of Minneapolis. Survivors include his wife, Augusta SHARRETTS WRIGHT, Harbor Bluffs, Largo. Moss Funeral Home, Clearwater is in charge of funeral arrangements."

- February 13, 1958 was a Thursday so his date of passing would be February 9, 1958.

(16) Find a Grave

- Name: Colin Wilson WRIGHT
- Birth: 1886
- Death: 1958 (aged 71–72)
- Burial: Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery; Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
- Plot: CM, LC, Sp# 10, Tier F
- Memorial ID: 126869972
- Note: Shares a wall niche with his wife, Augusta Elizabeth SHARRETTS WRIGHT

(17) Family History, Volume S(4), Sylvester, Daughters of the American Revolution library, Washington, DC., p. 6.