Who was Martha Wright?

Martha Wright (1662–1741) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Wright 1662–1741

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 Nov 1662 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

Died 2 Jan 1741 · Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut

Father Abel Wright Lieut

Mother Martha Kitcherel (1645–1708)

Siblings Benjamin Wright, Daniel Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Ensign Abel Wright, Hannah Wright, Henry Wright, John Wright, Joseph Wright, Mary Wright, Samuel Wright, Sarah Maud Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abel Wright Lieut

Martha Kitcherel

1645–1708

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Martha Wright was born in 1662 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, the child of abel wright lieut and martha kitcherel. Martha Wright passed away in 1741 in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Birth of Martha Wright in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

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1741

Death of Martha Wright in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Wright

This ancestor line traces from East Sheen, Parish Mortlake County, Surrey, Ireland (1533) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Wright (1662–1741) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 5 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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