Who was Winfield Wright?

Winfield Wright (1742–1772) was born in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Winfield Wright 1742–1772

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Mar 1742 · Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States

Died 14 Mar 1772 · Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States

Father Capt John Wright

Mother Elizabeth Bronaugh Darnell

Siblings Capt James Wright, David Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Frances Wright, Francis Wright, John Wright, Juda Wright, Mary Wright, Nancy Ann Wright, Obadiah Wright, Pryor Wright, Rosamond Wright, Susannah Wright, William Wright

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt John Wright

Elizabeth Bronaugh Darnell

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Children

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Biography

In 1742, Winfield Wright entered the world in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States, born to capt john wright and elizabeth bronaugh darnell. Winfield Wright passed away in 1772 in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of Winfield Wright in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States

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1772

Death of Winfield Wright in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Winfield Wright

This ancestor line traces from Williamsburg, James, Virginia, United States (1683) to Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1742) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Winfield Wright (1742–1772) was born in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, 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 Winfield 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.
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