Who was Walter Wright?

Walter Wright (1642–1712) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Walter Edward Write \ Wright 1642–1712

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1642 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 26 Oct 1712 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jonathan Wright Vii

Mother Alice Neway

Spouse Susanna Johnson

Children John Wright

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In 1642, Walter Edward Write, Wright entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to jonathan wright vii and alice neway. Walter Edward Write, Wright married susanna johnson, and had children including john wright. Walter Edward Write, Wright passed away in 1712 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Walter Edward Write, Wright in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Walter Edward Write, Wright in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Wright

This ancestor line traces from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England (1555) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1642) across 4 generations.

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: Walter Wright (1642–1712) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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.
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