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William Wright 1832–1868

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Wright in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 5 independent trees

Born 29 Feb 1832 · Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA
Died 5 Oct 1868 · Orange, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Father Daniel Wright
Mother Catherine Reeder (1800–1866)
Siblings George Wright, Harvey Wright, Kate Wright, Milton Wright, Samuel Smith Wright, Sarah Wright, William Austin Wright
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1832, William Wright entered the world in Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA, born to daniel wright and catherine reeder. William Wright passed away in 1868 in Orange, Fayette, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1832
Birth of William Wright in Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA
Birth
1868
Death of William Wright in Orange, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wright

This ancestor line traces from wallgrave, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA (1832) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wright (1832–1868) was born in Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA and died in Orange, Fayette, Indiana, USA. 5 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, 5 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 13 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.

Related Records

Daniel Wright
Father
Catherine Reeder
1800–1866 · Mother
William Wright in the US Census
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William Wright's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Wright PTP
1832–1868
Richland, Rush, Indiana, USA
Parents
Unknown
Catherine Reeder PTP
1800–1866
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Wright's Descendants

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William Wright PTP 1832–1868