Son of Jubal Wright and Emily W. Martin.

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: William G Wright
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1847
Home in 1850: Northern District, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 183
Household Members:
Name Age
Jubal Wright 33
Emily Wright 37
Nancy A Wright 8
Martha J Wright 5
William G Wright 3
Ruth A Wright 0

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: William G Wright
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Gender: Male
Home in 1860: North Division, Patrick, Virginia
Post Office: Elamsville
Dwelling Number: 489
Family Number: 504
Attended School: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Jubal Wright 40
Nancy Wright 17
William G Wright 12
Ruth Wright 10
Mary E Wright 8

Married Temperance Bryant, daughter of John Bryant and Frances Jones, on 3 Nov 1687 in Patrick Co VA.

Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Wm. G. Wright
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1844
Birth Place: Patrick
Marriage Date: 3 Nov 1867
Marriage Place: Patrick County, Virginia
Father: Jubal Wright
Mother: E. Wright
Spouse: Tempa Bryant
FHL Film Number: 2048468
Reference ID: im 510

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm G Wright
Age in 1870: 22
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Dwelling Number: 82
Home in 1870: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 100
Real Estate Value: 220
Spouse: Temperance Wright
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm G Wright 22
Temperance Wright 24
Sarah E M F Wright 1
Wm Bishop R J Wright 8/12

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William G. Wright
Age: 32
Birth Date: Abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Smiths River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Dwelling Number: 110
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tempa Wright
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
William G. Wright 32
Tempa Wright 34
Sarah E. N. E. F. Wright 12
William B. R. J. M. A. Wright 9
Judy L. L. A. Wright 7
Senora R. Wright 5
Anderson T. Wright 1

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William G Wright
Age: 52
Birth Date: Sep 1847
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 67
Family Number: 67
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Temperance Wright
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: F
Household Members:
Name Age
William G Wright 52
Temperance Wright 54
Elizabeth Wright 31
Rosa Wright 29
Annie Wright 26
Samuel Wright 18
Lelia Wright 14
Ella M Wright 13

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William G Wright
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tempie Wright
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Years Married: 41
Household Members:
Name Age
William G Wright 62
Tempie Wright 65
Rosie J Wright 38
Annie L Wright 35
Samuel C Wright 28

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Green Wright
Age: 72
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Tempie Wright
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Home Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Household Members:
Name Age
Green Wright 72
Tempie Wright 74
Rosie Wright 48
Annie Wright 46

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: William G Wright
Birth Year: abt 1845
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Road 15
Dwelling Number: 21
Family Number: 21
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 20
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
William G Wright 85