Who was Esther Wright?

Esther Wright (1759–1770) was born in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Esther in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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Esther Wright 1759–1770

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Feb 1759 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States

Died 25 Nov 1770 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Benoni Wright Sr

Mother Elizabeth Betsey Smith Wright

Siblings Benoni Wright Jr, Captain Samuel Wright, Daniel Reeder Dan Wright Sr, Theodora Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benoni Wright Sr

Elizabeth Betsey Smith Wright

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Esther Wright began in 1759 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. Esther Wright passed away in 1770 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Esther Wright in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1770

Death of Esther Wright in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Wright

This ancestor line traces from Lejre, Roskilde, Denmark (1000) to Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States (1759) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Esther Wright (1759–1770) was born in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Esther 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 29 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.