Who was Thomas Wright?

Thomas Wright (1682–1744) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Thomas Wright 1682–1744

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

Born 08 Apr 1682 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

Died 23 Nov 1744 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Father Judah Wright

Mother Mercy Burt Wright

Siblings Deacon Samuel Wright, Ebenezer Wright, Eleaser Wright, Eleazer Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Hester Wright, Judah Wright, Mercy Ann Wright, Mercy Wright, Nathaniel Wright, Patience Wright Stebbins, Samuel Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Judah Wright

Mercy Burt Wright

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Children

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Biography

Thomas Wright was born in 1682 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, the child of judah wright and mercy burt wright. Thomas Wright passed away in 1744 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

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1682

Birth of Thomas Wright in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

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1744

Death of Thomas Wright in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Wright

This ancestor line traces from Wrightsbridge, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1502) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (1682) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Wright (1682–1744) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 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 Thomas 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.
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