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Jonathan Wight 1682–1779

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 3 independent trees

Born 11 Sep 1682 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Feb 1779 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Wight (1665–1745)
Mother Hannah Albee (1641–1723)
Siblings Abiel Wight, Benjamin Wight, Hannah Wight, John Wight, Jonathan Wight, Joseph Wight, Nathaniel Wight, Samuel Wight

Researchers connected through Jonathan Wight 1682–1779

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Wight 1682–1779

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Wight began in 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan Wight passed away in 1779 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Jonathan Wight in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1779
Death of Jonathan Wight in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Wight

This ancestor line traces from Hareby, Lincolnshire, England (1607) to MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1682) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Wight (1682–1779) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Medfield, 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 (B) 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 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.

Jonathan Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Wight PTP
1682–1779
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
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

Jonathan Wight's Descendants

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JW
Jonathan Wight PTP 1682–1779