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Samuel Wight 1665–1745

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 11 Nov 1665 · MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 20 Aug 1745 · MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Father Samuel Wight
Mother Hannah Albee (1641–1723)
Spouse Mary Pratt
Children Hannah Wight, Mary Wight
Siblings Abiel Wight, Benjamin Wight, Hannah Wight, John Wight, Jonathan Wight, Joseph Wight, Nathaniel Wight

Researchers connected through Samuel Wight 1665–1745

and 3 more tree owners connected with Samuel Wight 1665–1745

Biography

Samuel Wight was born in 1665 in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS, the child of samuel wight and hannah albee. Samuel Wight married mary pratt, and had children including hannah wight, mary wight. Samuel Wight passed away in 1745 in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

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    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Wight in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1745
Death of Samuel Wight in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wight

This ancestor line traces from Hareby, Lincolnshire, England (1607) to MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1665) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Wight (1665–1745) was born in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.

Samuel Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Wight PTP
1665–1745
MEDFIELD, NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS
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

Samuel Wight's Descendants

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Samuel Wight PTP 1665–1745
  1. 1. Mary Wight PTP 1667–1705