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Jonathan Wight 1662–1718

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Wight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Jul 1662 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Mar 1718 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Henry Wight
Mother Jane Goodenow
Spouse Elizabeth Hawes
Children Elizabeth Wight, Hannah Wight, Jeane Wight, Jonthan Wight, Sarah Wight
Siblings Benjamin Wight, Daniel Wight, Elizabeth Wight, John Wight, Joseph Wight, Rebecca Wright

Researchers connected through Jonathan Wight 1662–1718

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Biography

Jonathan Wight was born in 1662 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of henry wight and jane goodenow. In 1635, Jonathan Wight resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1638, Jonathan Wight resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan Wight married elizabeth hawes, and had children including elizabeth wight, hannah wight, jeane wight, jonthan wight, sarah wight. Jonathan Wight passed away in 1718 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records

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    Record Descendants of James Irish, 1710-1940 : and allied families

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    Record The Wights : a record of Thomas Wight of Dedham and Medfield and of his descendants, 1635-1890

Life Timeline

1635
Jonathan Wight resided here in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1638
Jonathan Wight resided here in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1662
Birth of Jonathan Wight in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1718
Death of Jonathan Wight in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Wight

This ancestor line traces from Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Wight (1662–1718) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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.
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.

Jonathan Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jonathan Wight PTP
1662–1718
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jonathan Wight's Descendants

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Jonathan Wight PTP 1662–1718
  1. 1. Jeane Wight PTP 1688–1754