Who was Nathaniel Wright?

Nathaniel Wright (1581–1643) was born in Essex, England and died in Middlesex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Nathaniel Wright 1581–1643

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1581 · Essex, England

Died 15 Aug 1643 · Middlesex, England

Father John Wright

Mother Bennet Greene

Spouse Lydia James

Children Samuel Wright

Siblings Edward Wright, Jane Wright, John Wright, Lawerence Wright, Samuel Wright, William Wright

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Wright began in 1581 in Essex, England. Nathaniel Wright married lydia james, and had children including samuel wright. Nathaniel Wright passed away in 1643 in Middlesex, England.

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Birth of Nathaniel Wright in Essex, England

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Death of Nathaniel Wright in Middlesex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Wright

This ancestor line traces from White Notely, Essex, England (1303) to Essex, England (1581) across 9 generations.

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: Nathaniel Wright (1581–1643) was born in Essex, England and died in Middlesex, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 9 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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