Who was Hester Wright?

Hester Wright (1671–1674) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Hester in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Hester Wright 1671–1674

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1671 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Died 25 Mar 1674 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Father Judah Wright

Mother Mercy Burt Wright

Siblings Deacon Ebenezer Wright, Ebenezer Wright, Judah Wright, Judah Wright Ii, Nathaniel Wright, Patience Wright, Samuel Wright, Thomas Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Judah Wright

Mercy Burt Wright

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Hester Wright began in 1671 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Hester Wright passed away in 1674 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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1671

Birth of Hester Wright in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1674

Death of Hester Wright in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hester Wright

This ancestor line traces from Tendring, Essex, England (1425) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hester Wright (1671–1674) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Hester 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.
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