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Benjamin Wight 1659–1739 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 18 June 1659
Birth Location: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death Date: 10 March 1739
Death Location: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father: Thomas Wight
Mother: Jane Goodenow
Spouse(s): Elizabeth Newell
Children(s): Sarah Wight, Experience Wright
The story of Benjamin Wight began in 1659 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1635, Benjamin Wight established residence. Benjamin Wight married Elizabeth Newell, and had children including Experience Wright, Sarah Wight. Benjamin Wight passed away in 1739 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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Biography
- The story of Benjamin Wight began in 1659 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
- In 1635, Benjamin Wight established residence.
- Benjamin Wight married Elizabeth Newell, and had children including Experience Wright, Sarah Wight.
- Benjamin Wight passed away in 1739 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Thomas Wight
1634–1681
Birth Location: England
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Jane Goodenow
1636–1684
Birth Location: Semley, Wiltshire, England
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Spouses(s)
Elizabeth Newell
1660–1690
Birth Location: Barkham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
EN
Children(s)
Sarah Wight
1699–1794
Birth Location: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
SW
Experience Wright
1705–1772
Birth Location: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
EW
Benjamin Wight's Ancestors
Self
Benjamin Wight
1659–1739
Birth Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Wight; Weight; (Wright?) Wight
1634–1681
England
Jane Goodenow
1636–1684
Semley, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Wight
1607–1674
Isle of Wight, Hants, England, UK
Alice Wight
1605–1665
Isle of Wight, England
John Goodenow
1596–1654
Donhead St Mary with Charlton, Wiltshire, England
Lady (Jane) Locke
1594–1666
Semley, Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
ROBERT WIGHT
1578–1617
Elizabeth Wight
1582–1611
Richard Rownde
1593–1633
Annis Mabsden
1595–1710
Thomas Goodenow
1568–1617
Lady Haynes
1570–1634
Thomas Sackville
1540–1608
Lady Sackville
1575–1631
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wighte
1552–1613
Anna Wight
1556–1650
William Fuller
1555–1585
Susanna Winslow
1569–1680
John Rownde
1539–1592
Jone Stapley
1545–1597
John Mabsden
1560–1597
Margerye Nott
1558–1621
John Goodwin
1535–1593
Catherine Goodwin'
1545–1584
John Haynes
1550–1654
Lady Lambert
1554–1620
Sir (Knight))
1516–1566
Winifred Brugges
1510–1586
Thomas Dorset
1505–1608
Cecily Baker
1535–1615
Benjamin Wight's Descendants
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Benjamin Wight
(18 June 1659–10 March 1739)
m. Elizabeth Newell (1660–3 October 1690)
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1. Sarah Wight 1699–1794
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2. Experience Wright 1705–1772
Benjamin Wight's Timeline
7 Records
1635
BET 1635 AND 1890
Benjamin Wight resided here
None
1659
18 JUN 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1659
18 June 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
1659
18 June 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1739
10 MAR 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1739
10 March 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1739
10 March 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1635
BET 1635 AND 1890
Benjamin Wight resided here
None
1659
18 JUN 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1659
18 June 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
1659
18 June 1659
Birth of Benjamin Wight in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1739
10 MAR 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1739
10 March 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1739
10 March 1739
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wight in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 JUN 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
[2] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 June 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Record Source:
[1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 June 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: BET 1635 AND 1890
Record Source: The Wights : a record of Thomas Wight of Dedham and Medfield and of his descendants, 1635-1890
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 APR 1690
Event Place: Sudbury, Massachusetts
Record Source: Age:
30
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 APR 1690
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
[2] Age:
30
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 MAR 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
[2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
[3] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
[5] Age:
79
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 March 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Record Source:
[1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 March 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 JUN 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
[2] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 June 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Record Source:
[1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 18 June 1659
Event Place: Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: BET 1635 AND 1890
Record Source: The Wights : a record of Thomas Wight of Dedham and Medfield and of his descendants, 1635-1890
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 APR 1690
Event Place: Sudbury, Massachusetts
Record Source: Age:
30
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 APR 1690
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
[2] Age:
30
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 MAR 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Record Source:
[1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
[2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
[3] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
[5] Age:
79
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 March 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Record Source:
[1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 March 1739
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Find a Grave Index