Who was Timothy Wright?

Timothy Wright (1720–1764) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Timothy Wright 1720–1764

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

Born 14 May 1720 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Nov 1764 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

Father Joseph Lee Wright

Mother Ruth Hannum Harmon

Siblings Aaron Wright, Abigail Wright, Asa Wright, Joseph Wright, Naomi Wright, Reuben Wright, Titus Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Lee Wright

Ruth Hannum Harmon

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1720, Timothy Wright entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph lee wright and ruth hannum harmon. Timothy Wright passed away in 1764 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Timothy Wright in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

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1764

Death of Timothy Wright in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Wright

This ancestor line traces from Ashwell Bakewell, Derbys, England (1629) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1720) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Timothy Wright (1720–1764) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, 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 Timothy 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 4 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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