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Robert Wright 1516–1587

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
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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 Robert Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 9 Apr 1516 · Kelvedon, Essex, England
Died 25 Jan 1587 · Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England
Father
Mother
Spouse Mary Greene (1519–1587)
Children , , , , , ,
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Robert Wright 1516–1587

and 4 more tree owners connected with Robert Wright 1516–1587

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Greene
Children

Biography

The story of Robert Wright began in 1516 in Kelvedon, Essex, England. Robert Wright married mary greene, and had children including dorothy wright, john wright, katherine wright, olive wright, robert wright, thomas lord wright, thomas wright. Robert Wright passed away in 1587 in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1516
Birth of Robert Wright in Kelvedon, Essex, England
Birth
1587
Death of Robert Wright in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Wright

This ancestor line traces from Horsley Hall, Surrey, England (1098) to Kelvedon, Essex, England (1516) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Wright (1516–1587) was born in Kelvedon, Essex, England and died in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, England. 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 Robert 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 16 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.

Related Records

Robert Wright in the US Census
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Robert Wright's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Wright PTP
1516–1587
Kelvedon, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Robert Wright's Descendants

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Robert Wright PTP 1516–1587 m. Mary Greene PTP 1519–1587
  1. 1. PTP 1548–1617
    1. 1. PTP 1577–1640
    2. 2. PTP 1573–1576