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Dorothy Wright 1662–1717

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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B Reliability
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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

12 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1662 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Oct 1717 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Wright (1657–1725)
Mother Elizabeth Mellows (1625–1690)
Siblings Abigail Wright, Edward Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Hannah Wright, John J Wright, Lydia Wright, Martha Wright, Matthew Wright, Nehemiah Wright, Peter Wright, Priscilla Wright, Samuel Wright, Sarah Wright

Researchers connected through Dorothy Wright 1662–1717

and 11 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Wright 1662–1717

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Dorothy Wright entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward wright and elizabeth mellows. Dorothy Wright passed away in 1717 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Dorothy Wright in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Dorothy Wright in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Wright

This ancestor line traces from Foremark Hall, Foremark Melbourne, Derbyshire, England (1360) to Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (1662) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Wright (1662–1717) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 7 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.

Dorothy Wright's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Wright PTP
1662–1717
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Wright PTP
1657–1725
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Mellows PTP
1625–1690
Sutterton, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
Edward Wright PTP
1657–1725
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Mellows PTP
1625–1690
Sutterton, Lincolnshire, England
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy Wright's Descendants

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Dorothy Wright PTP 1662–1717