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Daniel Wight 1656–1719

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Wight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Nov 1656 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 01 May 1719 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Records
Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … North America, Family Histories

Researchers connected through Daniel Wight 1656–1719

and 2 more tree owners connected with Daniel Wight 1656–1719

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Daniel Wight was born in 1656 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of henry wight and jane goodenow. Daniel Wight passed away in 1719 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Daniel Wight in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1719
Death of Daniel Wight in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Wight

This ancestor line traces from St Andrew, Wiltshire, England (1596) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1656) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Wight (1656–1719) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Daniel Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Wight PTP
1656–1719
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Daniel Wight's Descendants

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Daniel Wight PTP 1656–1719