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Abel Wright 1742–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1742

Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 1828

Death Location: West Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Sr.

Mother: Rachel Owen

Spouse(s): Mary Lyman

Children(s): Irene Wright, Abel Wright, Irene Wright, Mary Wright

The story of Abel Wright began in 1742 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1810, Abel Wright resided in Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Abel Wright married Mary Lyman, and had children including Abel Wright, Irene Wright, Mary Wright. Abel Wright passed away in 1828 in West Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abel Wright began in 1742 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1810, Abel Wright resided in Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.
  • Abel Wright married Mary Lyman, and had children including Abel Wright, Irene Wright, Mary Wright.
  • Abel Wright passed away in 1828 in West Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abel Wright's Ancestors

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Abel Wright
1742–1828
Birth Place: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Benjamin Wright Sr.
1714–1795
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, English Colonial America
Rachel Owen
1711–1805
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, English Colonial America
Grandparents
Abel (Wright) Ens.
1664–1745
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Rebecca Terry
1673–1750
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Joseph (Owen) Jr.
1685–1758
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, English Colonial America
Mary Foster
1685–1717
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, English Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Abel Lieut
1631–1725
Martha Kitcherel
1644–1708
Samuel Terry
1632–1731
Ann Lobdell
1634–1684
Joshua Owen
1660–1735
Esther Osborne
1665–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Wright
1589–1636
Agnes Keale
1594–1634
Samuel Ketcherel
1619–1650
Martha Chapman
1616–1662

Abel Wright's Descendants

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Abel Wright (8 Aug 1742–1828) m. Mary Lyman (13 Aug 1748–15 Sep 1782)
  1. 1. Irene Wright 1772–1776
  2. 2. Abel Wright 1782–
  3. 3. Irene Wright 1779–1812
  4. 4. Mary Wright 1782–1862

Abel Wright's Timeline

3 Records

1742
8 Aug 1742
Birth of Abel Wright in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
1810
1810
Age 68
Abel Wright resided here in Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
1828
1828
Age 86
Death of Abel Wright in Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1742
    Event Place: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: 23; Page: 337; Image: 00247; Family History Library Film: 0218684

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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