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Beatrice Edith Helmer1
#60701, Deceased, (1902-1966)
Pedigree Link
Beatrice Edith Helmer Wright
1902-1966
1902-1966
Biography
- Beatrice Edith Helmer was born on 24 November 1902 in Otsego, Michigan.1
- Father: Fred Olin Helmer (b 1878) - Mother: Hattie Maude Tompkins (b 1884.)1
- Beatrice married Alton Ashby Wright, Sr, son of Henry Philip Wright and Katy May Ashby, on 27 October 1923 in Santa Ana, California.1
- Beatrice Edith Helmer died on 3 February 1966 in Los Angeles, California, at age 63.1
- She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California. Plot: Sec. 14.2
Family: Alton Ashby Wright, Sr (b. 20 June 1899, d. 23 January 1980)
- Dawn Beatrice Wright (b. 6 November 1924, d. 29 May 1983)
- Lila Mae Wright (b. 15 January 1927, d. 3 February 1994)
- Alton Ashby Wright, Jr+ (b. 21 August 1929, d. 6 July 2016)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Alton Ashby Wright, Sr (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 26 July 2026 17:37:57
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Dawn Beatrice Wright
1
#60702, Deceased, (1924-1983)
- Sargent Lineage: Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Sr (b. 20 June 1899, d. 23 January 1980)
- Mother: Beatrice Edith Helmer (b. 24 November 1902, d. 3 February 1966)
Biography
- Dawn Beatrice Wright was born on 6 November 1924 in Los Angeles, California.1
- Dawn married Richard Fowble Riley on 31 October 1955 in Santa Barbara, California.1
- She died on 29 May 1983 in Santa Monica, California, at age 58.1
Family: Richard Fowble Riley (b. 23 March 1917, d. 1 June 2009)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 26 July 2026 20:40:14
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Lila Mae Wright1
#60703, Deceased, (1927-1994)
- Sargent Lineage: Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Sr (b. 20 June 1899, d. 23 January 1980)
- Mother: Beatrice Edith Helmer (b. 24 November 1902, d. 3 February 1966)
Biography
- Lila Mae Wright was born on 15 January 1927 in Bell, California.1
- Lila married Leland Elvin McKay estimated 1952.1,2
- Lila and Leland were divorced on 28 October 1983 in Los Angeles, California.1
- She died on 3 February 1994 in Los Angeles, California, at age 67.1
- She was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California.3
Family: Leland Elvin McKay (b. 21 August 1926, d. 3 February 2009)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 26 July 2026 21:03:05
Citations
Alton Ashby Wright, Jr1
#60704, Deceased, (1929-2016)
- Sargent Lineage: Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Alton Ashby Wright Jr
1929-2016
1929-2016
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Sr (b. 20 June 1899, d. 23 January 1980)
- Mother: Beatrice Edith Helmer (b. 24 November 1902, d. 3 February 1966)
Biography
- Alton Ashby Wright, Jr, was born on 21 August 1929 in Santa Monica, California.2
- Alton married Grace Mardell Spears on 2 December 1961 in Inglewood, California.1
- He died on 6 July 2016 in Torrence, California, at age 86.2
- He was cremated.2
Family: Grace Mardell Spears (b. 24 September 1938, d. 24 March 2018)
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published
Alton A. Wright, Jr., aka "Whitey, Bunny, Big Al, Mr. Wonderful, Dad, Grampa & PopPop," passed away Wednesday, July 6th at the age of 86.
Born in Santa Monica and resided in Torrance, he is survived by his wife, Grace; three daughters, Cathy (John), Shelley (Glen), Carrie; son, Roger (Stephanie); six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial will be held at Rice Mortuary on Monday, July 18th at 11:00am with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal or breast cancer charity of your choice.
Alton A. Wright, Jr., aka "Whitey, Bunny, Big Al, Mr. Wonderful, Dad, Grampa & PopPop," passed away Wednesday, July 6th at the age of 86.
Born in Santa Monica and resided in Torrance, he is survived by his wife, Grace; three daughters, Cathy (John), Shelley (Glen), Carrie; son, Roger (Stephanie); six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial will be held at Rice Mortuary on Monday, July 18th at 11:00am with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal or breast cancer charity of your choice.
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 21:00:20
Citations
Richard Fowble Riley1
#60705, Deceased, (1917-2009)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Richard Fowble Riley was born on 23 March 1917 in South Pasadena, California.1
- Father: Clarence E Riley (b 1875) - Mother: Bessie Fowbie (b 1884.)1
- Richard married Dawn Beatrice Wright, daughter of Alton Ashby Wright, Sr, and Beatrice Edith Helmer, on 31 October 1955 in Santa Barbara, California.1
- Richard Fowble Riley died on 1 June 2009 in Fullerton, California, at age 92.1
Family: Dawn Beatrice Wright (b. 6 November 1924, d. 29 May 1983)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Dawn Beatrice Wright (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 26 July 2026 20:49:41
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Leland Elvin McKay1
#60706, Deceased, (1926-2009)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Leland Elvin McKay was born on 21 August 1926 in Kansas.1
- Father: Ernest L McKay (b 1903) - Mother: Pauline F (b 1908.)1
- Leland married Lila Mae Wright, daughter of Alton Ashby Wright, Sr, and Beatrice Edith Helmer, estimated 1952.1,2
- Leland and Lila were divorced on 28 October 1983 in Los Angeles, California.1
- He died on 3 February 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 82.1
- He was buried in Palm Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Nevada. Plot: Garden of Honor.3
Family: Lila Mae Wright (b. 15 January 1927, d. 3 February 1994)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Lila Mae Wright (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 26 July 2026 20:57:55
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Grace Mardell Spears1
#60707, Deceased, (1938-2018)
Pedigree Link
Grace Mardell Spears Wright
1938-2018
1938-2018
Biography
- Grace Mardell Spears was born on 24 September 1938 in South Gate, California.1
- Father: Dorris Eugene Spears (b 1908) - Mother: Lorraine Dickens (b 1919.)1
- Grace married Alton Ashby Wright, Jr, son of Alton Ashby Wright, Sr, and Beatrice Edith Helmer, on 2 December 1961 in Inglewood, California.2
- Grace Mardell Spears died on 24 March 2018 in Torrence, California, at age 79.1
Family: Alton Ashby Wright, Jr (b. 21 August 1929, d. 6 July 2016)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Alton Ashby Wright, Jr (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 20:43:10
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Myrtle Cook1
#60709, Deceased, (1880-1978)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Myrtle Cook was born on 11 September 1880 in Cedar Fort, Utah.1
- Father: John Henry Cook (b 1838) - Mother: Sarah Quayle (b 1850.)1
- Myrtle married Wallace Ashby, son of Richard Hammond Ashby and Esther Ann Busby, in 1901.1
- Myrtle Cook died on 27 April 1978 in Downey, California, at age 97.1
- She was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, California. Plot: G-Plot (Garden of Eden), Section 49, Grave 5.1
Family: Wallace Ashby (b. 17 March 1877, d. 1 April 1944)
- Leah Ashby+ (b. 3 June 1903, d. 24 December 1986)
- William Wallace Ashby, Jr+ (b. 2 July 1906, d. 20 January 1976)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Wallace Ashby (7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 14:57:16
Citations
Shelly Wright1
#60710, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Alton11, Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Jr (b. 21 August 1929, d. 6 July 2016)
- Mother: Grace Mardell Spears (b. 24 September 1938, d. 24 March 2018)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 21:00:08
Citations
Carrie Wright1
#60711, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Alton11, Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Jr (b. 21 August 1929, d. 6 July 2016)
- Mother: Grace Mardell Spears (b. 24 September 1938, d. 24 March 2018)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 21:00:13
Citations
Roger Wright1
#60712, Living
- Sargent Lineage: Alton11, Alton10, Katy May Ashby9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Alton Ashby Wright, Jr (b. 21 August 1929, d. 6 July 2016)
- Mother: Grace Mardell Spears (b. 24 September 1938, d. 24 March 2018)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 20:59:08
Citations
Leah Ashby1
#60714, Deceased, (1903-1986)
- Sargent Lineage: Wallace9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Wallace Ashby (b. 17 March 1877, d. 1 April 1944)
- Mother: Myrtle Cook (b. 11 September 1880, d. 27 April 1978)
Biography
- Leah Ashby was born on 3 June 1903 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- Leah married Purcy H Hooton in 1926.2
- She died on 24 December 1986 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 83.1
- She was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, California. Plot: Section G.1
Family: Purcy H Hooton (b. 8 August 1899, d. 2 April 1989)
- Robert Lee Hooton+ (b. 23 March 1929, d. 28 March 2020)
- Philip Harry Hooton (b. 5 September 1936, d. 15 May 1948)
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 15:21:03
Citations
John Arthur Fray1
#60715, Deceased, (1887-1960)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- John Arthur Fray was born in 1887 in Virginia.1
- John married Hazel Althea May Wright, daughter of Henry Philip Wright and Katy May Ashby, on 30 June 1934 in Los Angeles, California.1,2
- John Arthur Fray died in 1960 in Los Angeles, California, at age ~73.1
Family: Hazel Althea May Wright (b. 28 July 1906, d. 5 December 1982)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Hazel Althea May Wright (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 27 July 2026 21:10:20
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Margaret Jane Ranson1
#60716, Deceased, (1920-1979)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Margaret Jane Ranson was born on 14 September 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- Father: William Cleveland Ranson (b 1889) - Mother: Rose Ann Pickering (b 1894.)1
- Margaret married William Wallace Ashby, Jr, son of Wallace Ashby and Myrtle Cook, in 1941.1
- Margaret and William were divorced.1
- Margaret married James Strohm.1
- She died on 4 August 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah, at age 58.1
- She was buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plot: Mountain View Park 94-4-W.1
Family: William Wallace Ashby, Jr (b. 2 July 1906, d. 20 January 1976)
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published.
Obituary notice
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of William Wallace Ashby, Jr (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 15:13:20
Citations
Michael W Ashby1
#60717, Living
- Sargent Lineage: William10, Wallace9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: William Wallace Ashby, Jr (b. 2 July 1906, d. 20 January 1976)
- Mother: Margaret Jane Ranson (b. 14 September 1920, d. 4 August 1979)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 15:20:27
Citations
Purcy H Hooton1
#60718, Deceased, (1899-1989)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Purcy H Hooton was also known as Purcyful Hellverrah Hooton (his WW I draft card was signed with this name.)1
- He was born on 8 August 1899 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- Father: Purcyful John Hooton (b 1877) - Mother: Gerritje Gertrude Otten (b 1879.)1
- Purcy married Leah Ashby, daughter of Wallace Ashby and Myrtle Cook, in 1926.1
- Purcy H Hooton died on 2 April 1989 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 89.1
- He was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, California. Plot: Section G.1
Family: Leah Ashby (b. 3 June 1903, d. 24 December 1986)
- Robert Lee Hooton+ (b. 23 March 1929, d. 28 March 2020)
- Philip Harry Hooton (b. 5 September 1936, d. 15 May 1948)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Leah Ashby (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 15:27:53
Citations
Robert Lee Hooton1
#60719, Deceased, (1929-2020)
- Sargent Lineage: Leah Ashby10, Wallace9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Purcy H Hooton (b. 8 August 1899, d. 2 April 1989)
- Mother: Leah Ashby (b. 3 June 1903, d. 24 December 1986)
Biography
- Robert Lee Hooton was born on 23 March 1929.1
- Robert married Dorothy Florence Beymer in 1952.2
- He died on 28 March 2020 at age 91.1
- He was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California. Plot: Sharon Lawn, Gate 15, Section 1, Lot 3929, Grave 1.1
Gravestone
Family: Dorothy Florence Beymer (b. 20 March 1934, d. 19 October 2018)
- Scot Bryan Hooton (b. 28 March 1958, d. 5 February 1960)
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 19:40:55
Citations
Philip Harry Hooton1
#60720, Deceased, (1936-1948)
- Sargent Lineage: Leah Ashby10, Wallace9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Purcy H Hooton (b. 8 August 1899, d. 2 April 1989)
- Mother: Leah Ashby (b. 3 June 1903, d. 24 December 1986)
Biography
- Philip Harry Hooton was born on 5 September 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- He died on 15 May 1948 in Bell Gardens, California, at age 11.1
- The cause of his death was drowning.1
- He was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Commerce, California. Plot: Section G.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 15:56:03
Citations
Dorothy Florence Beymer1
#60721, Deceased, (1934-2018)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Dorothy Florence Beymer was born on 20 March 1934 in New Mexico.1
- Dorothy married Robert Lee Hooton, son of Purcy H Hooton and Leah Ashby, in 1952.1
- Dorothy Florence Beymer died on 19 October 2018 at age 84.1
Family: Robert Lee Hooton (b. 23 March 1929, d. 28 March 2020)
- Scot Bryan Hooton (b. 28 March 1958, d. 5 February 1960)
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Robert Lee Hooton (9th cousin of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 19:42:16
Citations
Scot Bryan Hooton1
#60722, Deceased, (1958-1960)
- Sargent Lineage: Robert11, Leah Ashby10, Wallace9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Robert Lee Hooton (b. 23 March 1929, d. 28 March 2020)
- Mother: Dorothy Florence Beymer (b. 20 March 1934, d. 19 October 2018)
Biography
- Scot Bryan Hooton was born on 28 March 1958 in Inglewood, Caifornia.1
- He died on 5 February 1960 in Los Angeles, California, at age 1.1
- He was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California. Plot: Sharon Babyland Lawn, Gate 15, Section 1, Lot 931, Grave 931.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 9th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 28 July 2026 19:46:51
Citations
Richard Mark Ashby1
#60724, Deceased, (1914-1990)
- Sargent Lineage: Clifford9, Esther Ann Busby8, Ann Cady Eldredge7, Alanson6, Ann Hanks5, Tabitha Hall4, Ruth Sargent3, John2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: Clifford Ashby (b. 6 June 1882, d. 25 May 1964)
Biography
- Richard Mark Ashby was born on 13 February 1914 in Chicago, Illinois.1
- Richard married Eileen P Kiernan estimated 1945.1,2
- He died in December 1990 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 76.1
- He was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Montclair, New Jersey.1
Gravestone
Family: Eileen P Kiernan (b. 1914, d. 13 August 2004)
- Helene Elizabeth Ashby (b. 20 October 1947, d. 5 January 2006)
- Edward Clifford Ashby (b. 12 November 1954, d. August 1993)
Other Information
- Relationship: 8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
- Last Edited: 29 July 2026 19:56:39
Citations
Eileen P Kiernan1
#60725, Deceased, (1914-2004)
Pedigree Link
Biography
- Eileen P Kiernan was born in 1914 in New Jersey.1
- Eileen married Richard Mark Ashby, son of Clifford Ashby, estimated 1945.2,3
- She died on 13 August 2004 in Northridge, California, at age ~90.1
- She was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Montclair, New Jersey.1
Family: Richard Mark Ashby (b. 13 February 1914, d. December 1990)
- Helene Elizabeth Ashby (b. 20 October 1947, d. 5 January 2006)
- Edward Clifford Ashby (b. 12 November 1954, d. August 1993)
Obituary Notice
An obituary was published in The Star Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, on 22 September 2005
Maiden name, middle initial, place of birth & spousal information provided by Holly Hofmann (# 47197533) on 7/3/2025.
Eileen Kiernan Ashby, 90, of Northridge, Calif., formerly of East Orange, on Aug. 13, 2004, predeceased by her husband, Richard, a son, Edward, and her sisters, Kathleen Nettleton and Muriel Martin. Surviving are a daughter, Helene Ashby, and four nieces, Dorothy Nettleton Masterson, Sarah Nettleton Powell, Mary Martin Higdon and Kathleen Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center St., Freehold, NJ is in charge of arrangements.1
Maiden name, middle initial, place of birth & spousal information provided by Holly Hofmann (# 47197533) on 7/3/2025.
Eileen Kiernan Ashby, 90, of Northridge, Calif., formerly of East Orange, on Aug. 13, 2004, predeceased by her husband, Richard, a son, Edward, and her sisters, Kathleen Nettleton and Muriel Martin. Surviving are a daughter, Helene Ashby, and four nieces, Dorothy Nettleton Masterson, Sarah Nettleton Powell, Mary Martin Higdon and Kathleen Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center St., Freehold, NJ is in charge of arrangements.1
Other Information
- Relationship: Partner of Richard Mark Ashby (8th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent)
- Last Edited: 29 July 2026 19:59:58