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Adam Wright 1720–1779 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK

Death Date: 1779

Death Location: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England

Father: William Wright

Mother: Mary Williamson

Spouse(s): Jane Southerland

Children(s): Anne Wright, Adam Wright, Samuel Wright, Hannah Wright, Aaron Wright, James Wright, Lucy Wright, Edward WRIGHT

In 1720, Adam Wright entered the world in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK, born to William Wright And Mary Williamson. Adam Wright married Jane Southerland, and had children including Aaron Wright, Adam Barnard Wright, Anne Wright, Edward Wright, Hannah Wright, James Wright, Lucy Wright, Samuel Wright. Adam Wright passed away in 1779 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Adam Wright entered the world in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK, born to William Wright And Mary Williamson.
  • Adam Wright married Jane Southerland, and had children including Aaron Wright, Adam Barnard Wright, Anne Wright, Edward Wright, Hannah Wright, James Wright, Lucy Wright, Samuel Wright.
  • Adam Wright passed away in 1779 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wright
1698–1734
Birth Location: Marlingford
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Mary Williamson
1690–1737
Birth Location: London England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Southerland
1730–1804
Birth Location: Clerkenwell, London, England
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Children(s)

Anne Wright
1766–
Birth Location: Salehurst, Sussex, England
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Adam Wright
1740–
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Wright
1762–
Birth Location: Beckley, Sussex, England
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Hannah Wright
1769–
Birth Location: Ewhurst, Sussex, England
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Aaron Wright
1751–1835
Birth Location: Sussex, , England
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James Wright
1756–
Birth Location: Hailsham, Sussex, England
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Lucy Wright
1758–1828
Birth Location: Beckley, Sussex, England
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Edward WRIGHT
1753–1824
Birth Location: Hailsham, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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Adam Wright's Ancestors

Self
Adam Wright
1720–1779
Birth Place: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK
Parents
William Wright
1698–1734
Marlingford
Mary Williamson
1690–1737
London England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Wright's Descendants

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Adam Wright (1720–1779) m. Jane Southerland (abt 1730–1804)
  1. 1. Anne Wright 1766–
  2. 2. Adam (Barnard) Wright 1740–
  3. 3. Samuel Wright 1762–
  4. 4. Hannah Wright 1769–
  5. 5. Aaron Wright 1751–1835
  6. 6. James Wright 1756–
  7. 7. Lucy Wright 1758–1828
  8. 8. Edward WRIGHT 1753–1824 m. Elizabeth Swain 1741–1836
    1. 1. Ruth Carnell 1783–1827 m. Wm (Carnall) (CARNALL) 1780–1854
      1. 1. Frances Taylor 1825–1883 m. Thomas Taylor 1820–1881
        1. 1. Mary (A.) Brown 1848–
        2. 2. Albert Taylor 1858–1928 m. Elizth. (Mary) Taylor 1853–1923
        3. 3. William Taylor 1856–1925
        4. 4. Emma Parris 1852–1928 m. Willm Parris 1852–1903
        5. 5. John Taylor 1846–1904 m. Kate Taylor 1843–1897
        6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Day 1862–1940 m. Decimus Day 1851–
        7. 7. Alfred Taylor 1865–1899 m. Ellen Taylor 1858–
      2. 2. Thomas (CARNELL) (CORNELL) 1813–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (CARNELL) (CARNAL) 1815–
      4. 4. Maria CARNELL 1816–1894
      5. 5. Mary (Ann CARNELL) (CARNALL) 1818–
      6. 6. George CARNELL 1819–
      7. 7. Jesse CARNELL 1820–1826
      8. 8. William CARNELL 1806–
        1. 1. Ruth (Helen) Carnell 1844–1914
    2. 2. Mary Wright 1816–
    3. 3. Moses (or Amos) Wright 1771–1853 m. Elizabeth Almons 1777–1855
      1. 1. Philadelphia French 1814–1880
      2. 2. Ellen Wright 1816–
      3. 3. Hannah Wright 1813–
      4. 4. John Wright 1811–
      5. 5. Moses Wright 1806–
      6. 6. Moses Wright 1799–1867 m. Hannah ((Anne)) Forward 1803–1866
        1. 1. Maria Wright 1831–1913
    4. 4. Edward Wright 1771–1851
    5. 5. Michael Wright 1773–1850 m. Lydia Sally 1791–
      1. 1. Mark Wright 1815–
      2. 2. Thomas Wright 1832–
    6. 6. Aaron Wright 1778–1835
    7. 7. Maria Wright 1783–1869
      1. 1. George Ripley 1803–1900 m. Mary Ripley 1803–
        1. 1. George Ripley 1831–
        2. 2. Maria (Ann) Beaney 1833–1906
        3. 3. Harrietta Ripley 1835–
        4. 4. Ruth Ripley 1839–
        5. 5. Letter Ripley 1841–
        6. 6. Lela Ripley 1843–
        7. 7. Moses Ripley 1847–
        8. 8. William Ripley 1851–
        9. 9. Mary (Ann) Ripley 1824– m. James Gides 1825–
      2. 2. Moses (Ripley) p3ggu 1812–1883
        1. 1. Olive Ripley 1845–1921 m. Mark Ripley 1847–1928
    8. 8. Phesanna Wright 1790–1855
    9. 9. John Wright 1794–
    10. 10. Elizabeth Wright 1790–
    11. 11. Henry (Thomas) Wright 1784–
    12. 12. John (Parker) Wright 1777–
    13. 13. Mary Wright 1773–
    14. 14. Ann Wright 1768–
    15. 15. Elizabeth Wright 1770–1841
    16. 16. Presilia Wright 1781–
    17. 17. James Wright 1779–1863 m. Elizabeth Wright 1782–1871
      1. 1. William Wright 1816–1898 m. Bridget Oneil 1829–1884
        1. 1. Elizabeth Wright 1867–1933 m. Henry ('Harry') SQUIRES 1868–1943 m. Benjamin Parker 1859–1906 m. James (Stock (3) 3rd) husband 1866– m. John (Louis Sonners() Clarke) 1859–1925
        2. 2. Eleanor ("Ellen") WRIGHT 1870–1919
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Hannah (Ann)) Wright 1813–1865
        1. 1. William (Henry) Levett 1846–1923
      3. 3. Elizabeth Wright 1802–1898 m. Henry Hoad 1809–1877
        1. 1. Mary (Anne) Head 1835–1920
        2. 2. Elizabeth Head 1837–1921
        3. 3. Elizth Head 1843–1929
        4. 4. Ellen Head 1840–
        5. 5. Amelia Head 1833–1902
      4. 4. Eliza Wright 1820–1865
        1. 1. Amelia Head 1833–1902
        2. 2. William (Henry) Levett 1843–1923
        3. 3. Thomas (Henry) Levett 1851–1933
      5. 5. Amelia Wright 1830–1878
      6. 6. James WRIGHT 1804–
      7. 7. Charlotte Wright 1809–1858
      8. 8. Henry WRIGHT 1812–1896
      9. 9. James WRIGHT 1810–1831
      10. 10. Dianna WRIGHT 1825–1837
      11. 11. Aaron Wright 1826–1841
      12. 12. Mary (Eleanor (Ellen)) WRIGHT 1822–1843
      13. 13. William WRIGHT 1826–

Adam Wright's Timeline

4 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Adam Wright in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK
Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK
1734
1734
Age 14
Adam Wright was married
None
1750
5 Mar 1750
Age 30
Adam Wright was married in Lamb's Chapel, Monkwell Street, London, England
Lamb's Chapel, Monkwell Street, London, England
1779
1779
Age 59
Death of Adam Wright in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, UK

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1734

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1750
    Event Place: Lamb's Chapel, Monkwell Street, London, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Middlesex
    Record Source: London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salehurst, Sussex, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
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