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Ambrose Wright 1775–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 19 Jan 1851

Death Location: Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America

Father: Deacon Sr

Mother: Anna Lay

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wright, Betsey Patterson

Children(s): John Wright, Caroline Clark, Phila Moore

The story of Ambrose Wright began in 1775 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Ambrose Wright married Betsey Patterson, Elizabeth Wright, and had children including Caroline Clark, John Ely Wright, Phila Moore. Ambrose Wright passed away in 1851 in Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ambrose Wright began in 1775 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
  • Ambrose Wright married Betsey Patterson, Elizabeth Wright, and had children including Caroline Clark, John Ely Wright, Phila Moore.
  • Ambrose Wright passed away in 1851 in Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Sr
1736–1811
Birth Location: Westbrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
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Anna Lay
1741–1811
Birth Location: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
AL

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Wright
1776–1835
Birth Location: Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Betsey Patterson
1776–1835
Birth Location: Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
BP

Children(s)

John Wright
1808–1883
Birth Location: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
JW
Caroline Clark
1798–1886
Birth Location: Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America
CC
Phila Moore
1791–1880
Birth Location: Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America
PM

Ambrose Wright's Ancestors

Self
Ambrose Wright
1775–1851
Birth Place: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Deacon George Wright Sr
1736–1811
Westbrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Anna Lay
1741–1811
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
James Wright
1701–1769
Saybrook, Middlesex County, Conneticut
Robert Lay
1705–1790
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Jemima Pratt
1708–1766
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Lay
1680–1738
Mary Grinnell
1685–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Grinnell
1664–1740
Lydia Pabodie
1667–1748

Ambrose Wright's Descendants

1.
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Ambrose Wright (1775–19 Jan 1851) m. Elizabeth Wright (31 July 1776–4 April 1835) m. Betsey Patterson (31 July 1776–04 APR 1835)
  1. 1. John (Ely) Wright 1808–1883 m. Elizabeth Wright 1814–1883
    1. 1. Peter Wright 1838–
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) WRIGHT 1834–1903 m. Matthew (Nathan VOSBURGH) Sr 1826–1910
      1. 1. Ezra (W.) Vosburgh 1854–1896
      2. 2. Lillie (M.) Vosburgh 1860–1941 m. Charles Wiser 1859–1921
        1. 1. Luella (Mary) Uhlinger 1884–1967 m. George Uhlinger 1879–
        2. 2. Maybell Wiser 1884–
      3. 3. Frank (M) Vosburgh 1866–1946 m. Alice (M.) RUPLE 1870–1940
        1. 1. Kenneth (L.) Vosburg 1929–1959
        2. 2. Cleo (H.) VOSBURGH 1887–1958
        3. 3. Lynn (Allen) VOSBURGH 1891–1957 m. Myrtle Chavel 1896–1979
        4. 4. Raymond (L.) VOSBURGH 1896–1900
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) VOSBURGH 1852–
      5. 5. Rosella (Rose) VOSBURGH 1856–
      6. 6. Annie Vosburg 1858–1880 m. Luzerne (N.) Smith 1856–1881
        1. 1. Lee (Luzerne) Smith 1877–1883
        2. 2. Altio (A.) Smith 1880–1882 m. Robert (R) Olin 1867–
        3. 3. Earl Smith 1877–1883
        4. 4. Alta (A) Ruse 1880–
        5. 5. Mary Smith 1891–
        6. 6. Mildred (A) Smith 1895–
      7. 7. Adda (J) Vasburgh 1862–1890
      8. 8. Ela (H) Vasburgh 1867–1941 m. Flora (G) Vosburg 1883–1949
      9. 9. Philabelle Vosburg 1863–1929 m. Perry (Adelbert) Newton 1860–1929
        1. 1. Rosabelle (Beatrice) Newton 1900–
        2. 2. Clyde (E) Newton 1887–1888
        3. 3. Mattie (H) Newton 1886–1887
        4. 4. Baby (Girl) Newton 1900–1956
        5. 5. Caroline (A) Newton 1895–1953
        6. 6. Adeline (Laura) Newton 1891–1965 m. Francis (Wilbert) Porchett 1885–1930
        7. 7. Ralph (Judson) Newton 1883–1954 m. Theresa (L.) Cutler 1906– m. Alice (Miriam) Moore 1882–1930
        8. 8. Ella (J) Newton 1885–1958 m. Albert (Frank) Weese 1885–1942
        9. 9. Daniel (Adelbert) Newton 1898–1965
        10. 10. Marion (Norine) Newton 1904–1986 m. Herbert (Christopher) Haley 1901–1958
        11. 11. Maxwell (Gordon) Newton 1892–1970 m. Angeline (Esther) Ashdown 1891–1977
  2. 2. Caroline Clark 1798–1886
  3. 3. Phila Moore 1791–1880

Ambrose Wright's Timeline

13 Records

1773
3 Oct 1773
Birth of Ambrose Wright in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1773
03 Nov 1773
Birth of Ambrose Wright in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1775
1775
Birth of Ambrose Wright in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1794
08 Mar 1794
Age 19
Ambrose Wright was married in Greenville, Greene, New York, USA
Greenville, Greene, New York, USA
1800
1800
Age 25
Ambrose Wright resided here in Freehold, Greene, New York
Freehold, Greene, New York
1810
1810
Age 35
Ambrose Wright resided here in Durham, Greene, New York, United States
Durham, Greene, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Ambrose Wright resided here in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 65
Ambrose Wright resided here in Southern, Greene, New York, USA
Southern, Greene, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
Ambrose Wright resided here in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1851
19 Jan 1851
Age 76
Death of Ambrose Wright in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1851
19 Jan 1851
Age 76
Death of Ambrose Wright in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1851
19 Jan 1851
Age 76
Death of Ambrose Wright
None
1851
22 Jan 1851
Age 76
Ambrose Wright - Probate in Greene, New York, USA
Greene, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1773
    Event Place: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Roll: 509; Page: 139a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Nov 1773
    Event Place: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1794
    Event Place: Greenville, Greene, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Freehold, Greene, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Freehold, Greene, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 22; Page: 1092; Image: 453; Family History Library Film: 193710
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 22, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 343

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Roll: 27; Page: 222; Image: 00132; Family History Library Film: 0181381

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 110; Page: 266; Family History Library Film: 0017170

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Southern, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Southern, Greene, New York; Roll: 288; Page: 105; Family History Library Film: 0017189

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Roll: 509; Page: 139a

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1851
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1800-1923; Letters Testamentary, 1830-1917; Letters of Administration, 1804-1900; Executors and Administrators, 1831-1879; Decrees on Executors, Administrators, and Guardians Accounts, 1883-1902; Letters of Guardianship, Administrators Bonds,
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1851
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1851

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Durham, Greene County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1851
    Event Place: Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1800-1923; Letters Testamentary, 1830-1917; Letters of Administration, 1804-1900; Executors and Administrators, 1831-1879; Decrees on Executors, Administrators, and Guardians Accounts, 1883-1902; Letters of Guardianship, Administrators Bonds,
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