My Genealogy Home Page:Information about Clifford Charles Wright
Clifford Charles Wright (b. 29 Dec 1922, d. 11 May 1982)
Notes for Clifford Charles Wright:My dad remembered being in a home for children, probably around age 6. He remembers being there only one day. He learned around 1973 that the woman that we had called Aunt Currie, was actually his mother. To get a passport for a trip to Europe, he needed his birth certificate. After much research had not been able to determine where he was actually born, he sent a letter to this woman that he remembered wasaround him since early in his life. After his mother, Caroline, gave him up, she was hired by the family that adopted him, to be my father's nannie.With the information obtained from Caroline Emory, he was able to obtain his birth certificate. That document gave the father's name as Henry Smith and the mother's name as Caroline Burcy. There is a note in my mother's Bride's Book, that a their wedding reception was held at the home of C. J. Smith.The book "The men & women in World War II from McLennan County" states that he was the son of Mrs C. L. Smith. I do not have any facts to prove that there was no connection between Henry, C. L. or C. J. Smith. I was told that my grandmother was not married when my father was born, and I wonder if his birth father actually had the name Henry Smith. But from some of the things my mother said, the relationship with the C. J. Smith family may have been more deeply involved. The stories, as I remember them, refer only to a Mrs.Smith. The only thing I remember hearing about the Wright Family, was that the family must have owned and lived in an apartment building. My dad remembers putting coal in the building furnace, before anyone else got up in the morning. I believe that the Wright's were probably advanced in age.
Dad never graduated from College, but he did attend Baylor University while working full time at General Tire.
He received an A in every courses that he attempted.
Clifford held several positions in the 3rd & 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus, while a member of the Waco Council. These included Faithful Navigator. While serving as Master of Guadalupe Province, Texas District 7, he conferred knighthood on his son, Sir Knight Clifford Wright.
Helen & Clifford Wright attended the First Communion of their grand-daughter, Michelle Wright on May 8th, 1982.
From "The Men & Woman in World War II from McLennan County".
Wright, Clifford C
T/Sgt. Clifford C. Wright, 1107 Church, Bellmead, son of Mrs. C. L. Smith, N. York City, husband of Helen Polansky, Mart, graduate of Commerce High, N. Y. City. Entered Marines in 1942, trained at Texas A&M and Washington. Served in Solomon and Philippine Camp. Awarded Rifle Marksman score of 210 and Pistol Sharpshooter score of 82, Discharged in 1945.
Employment history: 1945-1952 Office Manager and Book Keeper for Clement Grain Company. 1952-1966 Foreman for General Tire Corporation. 1967-1982 Systems & Application Computer Programmer.
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Medical History
My dad was seriously injured during a auto accident in 1962. The injuries include 6 broken ribs, at least one broken vertebra and multiple internal injuries. He had to wear a back brace for many years. The only medication he took was for stomach problems.His death and the cause were both unexpected.He had a medical checkup a few weeks before his death and his blood pressure had always been low. The death certificate shows " Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease" as the cause of death.
In 1997 I had the same symptoms that my dad had.
More About Clifford Charles Wright:
Adoption: Abt. 1928, by the Wright family.
Date born 2: 29 Dec 1921, Date shown on Social Security.565
Burial: 14 May 1982, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.
Cemetery: Restland Memorial (Garden of the Trinity).
Funeral: 14 May 1982, Richardson, Texas (St Paul's Catholic Church).
Graduation: New York City (Commerce High School).
Membership: Bet. 1948 - 1982, Knight of Columbus.
Military Rank: 1945, T/Sgt.566
Military service: Bet. 1942 - 1945, US Marine Corp.566
Occupation 1: Bet. 1967 - 1982, Computer Programmer.
Occupation 2: Bet. 1945 - 1952, Office Manager for Clement Grain Co..
Occupation 3: Bet. 1952 - 1966, Forman for General Tire Corp..
Religion: Aft. 1942, Roman Catholic.
Social Security Number: 064-12-3637.
More About Clifford Charles Wright and Helen Ethel Polansky:
Death of one spouse: 11 May 1982, Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, USA.
Engagement: 25 Dec 1942, Washington, D.C., USA.
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943, Washington, D.C., USA.567
Marriage Place: St. Gabrial Catholic Church.
Officiated by: Rev. Louis Albert.
Witnesses: Victor and Tina Snow.
Marriage Notes for Clifford Charles Wright and Helen Ethel Polansky:This information was taken from Helen's Bride's Book.
Married at St. Gabrial Church in Washington, DC on April 24, 1943 at 2PM By Rev Louis Albert. Clifford wore his Marine Corp Dress Blue Uniform. Best man and Maid of honor were Victor and Tina Snow. A reception was held atthe home of C J Smith of Spring Creek, Virginia. The bride and groom went on their wedding trip to the blue ridge mountains of Virginia. Helen recorded the following wedding gifts:
Mr & Mrs Fred PolanskyMoney
Mr & Mrs C. J. SmithSilex Coffee Pot
Mr & Mrs Charles Emory$100
Miss Lucille PolanskyWhite Cherille Bedspread
Miss Lillian PolanskyPink Wool Blanket
MrsWilligTablecloth & pillow slips
Althea MenkeMoney
Emma FlasmSilver Creamer & sugar bowl & tray
Mary AllenMoney
Mrs Floyed MullerMoney
Children of Clifford Charles Wright and Helen Ethel Polansky are:
- +Clifford Fred Wright.
- {Infant} Wright, b. 10 Oct 1946, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA, d. 10 Oct 1946, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
- {Infant} Wright, b. 30 Apr 1952, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA, d. 30 Apr 1952, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
- {Infant} Wright, b. 22 Dec 1957, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA, d. 22 Dec 1957, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
- John Christopher Wright.