John Wright 1601–1688
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Wright 1601–1688
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Wright began in 1601 in West Peckham, Kent, or Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England. John Wright married priscilla byfield, and had children including deborah wright, john wright, joseph wright, ruth haygate wright, sarah wright. John Wright passed away in 1688 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wright
This ancestor line traces from Kelvedon, Essex, England (1577) to West Peckham, Kent, England (1601) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Wright (1601–1688) was born in West Peckham, Kent, or Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
- 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.
John Wright's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record