William Wright 1649–1667
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Wright 1649–1667
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Wright was born in 1649 in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States, the child of sgt peter wright the founder of oyster bay and alice wright. William Wright passed away in 1667 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wright
This ancestor line traces from Barton Turf, Norfolk, England (1572) to Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States (1649) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Wright (1649–1667) was born in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.
William Wright's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record