Daniel Wight 1656–1719
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Wight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Daniel Wight 1656–1719
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Immediate Family
Biography
Daniel Wight was born in 1656 in Dedham, Massachusetts, the child of sgt henry thomas wight and jane goodenow. Daniel Wight married anne dewing, and had children including daniel wight, david wight, john rev wight. Daniel Wight passed away in 1719 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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2Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Wight
This ancestor line traces from Hareby, East Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England (1578) to Dedham, Massachusetts (1656) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Daniel Wight (1656–1719) was born in Dedham, Massachusetts 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Daniel Wight's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record