Who was Henry Wright?

Henry Wright (1700–1738) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Henry Wright 1700–1738

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 May 1700 · Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Died 29 May 1738 · Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Cpt (1667–1704)

Mother Mary Chapin

Spouse Anne Ward

Siblings Benjamin Wright

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Biography

In 1700, Henry Wright entered the world in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, born to benjamin kicherell wright sr cpt and mary chapin. Henry Wright married anne ward. Henry Wright passed away in 1738 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Henry Wright in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Henry Wright in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Wright

This ancestor line traces from Westminster, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1439) to Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (1700) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Wright (1700–1738) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 9 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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