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Hannah Wight 1668–1759

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 04 Feb 1668 · MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 24 Nov 1759 · BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Father Samuel Wight (1665–1745)
Mother Hannah Albee (1641–1723)
Spouse John Thompson
Children Benjamin Thompson, Hannah Thompson, John Thompson, Jonathan Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Martha Thompson, Mary Thompson, Peter Thompson, Samuel Thompson
Siblings Abiel Wight, Benjamin Wight, Hannah Wight, John Wight, Jonathan Wight, Joseph Wight, Nathaniel Wight, Samuel Wight

Researchers connected through Hannah Wight 1668–1759

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Biography

The story of Hannah Wight began in 1668 in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS. Hannah Wight married john thompson, and had children including benjamin thompson, hannah thompson, john thompson, jonathan thompson, joseph thompson, martha thompson, mary thompson, peter thompson, samuel thompson. Hannah Wight passed away in 1759 in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Hannah Wight in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1759
Death of Hannah Wight in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Wight

This ancestor line traces from Hareby, Lincolnshire, England (1607) to MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1668) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Wight (1668–1759) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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.

Hannah Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Wight PTP
1668–1759
MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
Samuel Wight PTP
1665–1745
MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Hannah Albee PTP
1641–1723
Braintree, Massachussetts
Grandparents
Samuel Wight PTP
1665–1745
MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Hannah Albee PTP
1641–1723
Braintree, Massachussetts
Benjamin Albee PTP
1694–1755
MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Unknown

Hannah Wight's Descendants

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Hannah Wight PTP 1668–1759
  1. 1. Benjamin Thompson PTP 1703–1786