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Porter Wright 1788–1838

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Porter Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 30 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 5 independent trees

Born 31 May 1788 · Thetford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Died 20 Nov 1838 · Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
Father Daniel Wright
Mother Sarah Freeman (1762–1848)
Siblings Ann Elizabeth Wright, Asahel Wright, Daniel Dan Wright, Daniel Wright, Eliza Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Milton Wright, Portia Wright, Samuel Wright, Sarah Wright, Thomas Wright

Researchers connected through Porter Wright 1788–1838

and 4 more tree owners connected with Porter Wright 1788–1838

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Porter Wright was born in 1788 in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, USA, the child of daniel wright and sarah freeman. Porter Wright passed away in 1838 in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1788
Birth of Porter Wright in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Birth
1838
Death of Porter Wright in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Porter Wright

This ancestor line traces from Lejre, Roskilde, Denmark (1000) to Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States (1788) across 30 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Porter Wright (1788–1838) was born in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, USA and died in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Porter 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 30 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.

Porter Wright's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Porter Wright PTP
1788–1838
Thetford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Freeman PTP
1762–1848
Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Edmund Freeman PTP
1596–1682
Pulborough, Sussex, England
Unknown

Porter Wright's Descendants

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Porter Wright PTP 1788–1838