Who was George Wright?

George Wright (1629–1674) was born in Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England and died in Bolton Upon Swale, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Wright 1629–1674

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Aug 1629 · Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England

Died 6 Jun 1674 · Bolton Upon Swale, Yorkshire, England

Father Rev Francis Wright Iii

Mother Anne Merriton

Siblings Ann Wright, Capt Richard Whittington Wright, Francis Wright Iv, Grace Wright, John Wright, Thomas Wright, William Beckworth Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev Francis Wright Iii

Anne Merriton

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Children

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Biography

In 1629, George Wright entered the world in Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England, born to rev francis wright iii and anne merriton. George Wright passed away in 1674 in Bolton Upon Swale, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of George Wright in Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England

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1674

Death of George Wright in Bolton Upon Swale, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Wright

This ancestor line traces from Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England (1601) to Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England (1629) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Wright (1629–1674) was born in Bolton On Swale, Yorkshire, England and died in Bolton Upon Swale, Yorkshire, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 2 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.
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