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Sarah Wight 1703–1771

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Wight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Jul 1703 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Apr 1771 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Wight (1679–1758)
Mother Elezabeth Wight
Siblings Dr Robert White, Elizabeth Hawes Wight, Elizabeth Wight, Jeane Wight, Jonathan , Male Wight, Mary Whiting, Mehitable Wight
Records
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Researchers connected through Sarah Wight 1703–1771

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Wight was born in 1703 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of joseph wight and elezabeth wight. Sarah Wight passed away in 1771 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1703
Birth of Sarah Wight in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Sarah Wight in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Wight

This ancestor line traces from Dymock, Gloucestershire, England (1470) to Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1703) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Wight (1703–1771) was born in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 Sarah 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 7 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

Joseph Wight
1679–1758 · Father
Elezabeth Wight
Mother

Sarah Wight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Wight PTP
1703–1771
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Wight PTP
1679–1758
Medfield, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Wight PTP
1639–1716
Dedham, Norfolk Co; Massachusetts Bay
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Wight's Descendants

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Sarah Wight PTP 1703–1771