Wilbur Wright 1867–1912
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Wilbur Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Wilbur Wright 1867–1912
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Immediate Family
Biography
Wilbur Wright was born in 1867 in Millville, Liberty, Henry, Indiana, USA, the child of milton wright and susan catherine koerner. Wilbur Wright passed away in 1912 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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6Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Wilbur Wright
This ancestor line traces from Valenciennes, Hainaut,. Netherland (1604) to Millville, Henry, Indiana (1867) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Wilbur Wright (1867–1912) was born in Millville, Liberty, Henry, Indiana, USA and died in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Wilbur 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 10 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.
Wilbur Wright's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record