YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benoni Wight 1721–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1721

Birth Location: Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1775

Death Location: Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Wight

Mother: Ruth Hawes

Spouse(s): Sarah Wight

Children(s): Nathanel Wight, Elizabeth Wright, Jabez Wright, Jonathan Wright, David Wright, Elias Wright, Ruth Dean

In 1721, Benoni Wight entered the world in Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathaniel Wight And Ruth Hawes. Benoni Wight married Sarah Wight, and had children including David Wright, Elias Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Jabez Wright, Jonathan Wright, Nathanel Wight, Ruth Dean. Benoni Wight passed away in 1775 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Benoni Wight
BW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1721, Benoni Wight entered the world in Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathaniel Wight And Ruth Hawes.
  • Benoni Wight married Sarah Wight, and had children including David Wright, Elias Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Jabez Wright, Jonathan Wright, Nathanel Wight, Ruth Dean.
  • Benoni Wight passed away in 1775 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Wight
1688–1755
Birth Location: Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
NW
Ruth Hawes
1691–1721
Birth Location: Wrentham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
RH

Spouses(s)

Sarah Wight
1725–1800
Birth Location: Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
SW

Children(s)

Nathanel Wight
1753–1832
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
NW
Elizabeth Wright
1755–1756
Birth Location: Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
EW
Jabez Wright
1756–1824
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
JW
Jonathan Wright
1758–1824
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
JW
David Wright
1761–1829
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
DW
Elias Wright
1764–1775
Birth Location: –
EW
Ruth Dean
1765–1788
Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
RD

Benoni Wight's Ancestors

Self
Benoni Wight
1721–1775
Birth Place: Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Wight
1688–1755
Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
Ruth Hawes
1691–1721
Wrentham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Wight
1654–1729
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wight
1634–1681
Jane Goodenow
1636–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wight
1607–1674
Alice Wight
1605–1665
John Goodenow
1596–1654
Lady Locke
1594–1666

Benoni Wight's Descendants

1.
BW
Benoni Wight (18 Sep 1721–10 Sep 1775) m. Sarah Wight (3 May 1725–4 Sep 1800)
  1. 1. Nathanel Wight 1753–1832 m. Mehitable Fuller 1744–1822
    1. 1. Betsey Ray 1787–1869 m. Robert (J) Ray 1788–1870
      1. 1. Robert Racy 1814–1914 m. Mary Ray 1823–1852
        1. 1. Cora Ray 1863–1913
        2. 2. Nellie (J.) Webb 1862–1933 m. Geroy (J) Webb 1862–1936
        3. 3. C (W) Ray 1847–1922 m. Mary (J.) Ray 1849–1901
        4. 4. Charles Ray 1859–1945
        5. 5. Mary (Ida) Ray 1852–1934
        6. 6. Rebecca Ray 1832–1912
        7. 7. Cassius Ray 1847–1922
        8. 8. Charles (H) Ray 1841–1853
        9. 9. Elias (B) Ray 1842–1873
      2. 2. Jay (Montgomery) Ray 1830–1902
        1. 1. Nellie Ray 1873–1958
        2. 2. Jay (Staque Oshtaque) Ray 1882–1965
        3. 3. Keme (W) Ray 1879–1963
        4. 4. Keme (W) Ray 1879–1963
        5. 5. Niela ("nellie" Mary) King 1873–1946
        6. 6. Claude (Eric Cococo) Ray 1892–1980
      3. 3. Betsy (A) Rigby 1820–1890 m. DAVID Rigby 1817–1907
        1. 1. Martha (J) Rigby 1855–1915 m. WILLIAM (Mark) Homan 1860–1916
        2. 2. Mary (E) Rigby 1855–1910
        3. 3. Jay (W) Rigby 1843–1932
        4. 4. Frank (H.) RIGBY 1846–1850
      4. 4. Electa (Elmira) Ray 1822–1878
        1. 1. Warren (Whitford) Ames 1850–1921
        2. 2. Henry (Robert) Ames 1845–1923
        3. 3. George (Newell) Ames 1854–1919
      5. 5. Ira (Benjamin) Ray 1823–1908 m. Emeline Sweet 1828–1882 m. Emeline (A) Ray 1828–1882
        1. 1. George (Milton) Ray 1851– m. Harriet Rouse 1860–1951
        2. 2. Emma Ray 1856–1940
        3. 3. Frank Ray 1849–1916
        4. 4. William (Eugene) Ray 1859–1949
        5. 5. Charles Ray 1852–1927
        6. 6. Charles (Aurthur) Ray 1853–1942
        7. 7. Albert Ray 1854–
        8. 8. Albert (Frederick) Ray 1855–1945
        9. 9. La (Motte Elmer) Ray 1866–1956
        10. 10. William Ray 1858–1873
        11. 11. LaMott (Elmer) Ray 1866–1952
        12. 12. Adrian Ray 1860–1881
        13. 13. Adrian (Lincoln) Ray 1861–1951
        14. 14. Harriet (M) Ray 1864–1958
      6. 6. Jane (C.) Warren 1826–1897 m. Jared Warren –1892
        1. 1. Ella (M) Warren 1854–1939
        2. 2. George (L.) Warren 1861–1896
        3. 3. Ada (Jane) Warren 1851–1862
        4. 4. Irene (Adella) Warren 1859–1884
      7. 7. Elliot Ray 1818–1909 m. Lucy (R) Salisbury 1824–1912
        1. 1. Charles (R.) Ray 1847–1898
        2. 2. Clark Ray 1840–1840
      8. 8. William Ray 1813–1867
        1. 1. Acton (C.) Ray 1841–1863
        2. 2. Frances Ray 1846–1860
      9. 9. Henry Ray 1817–1830
      10. 10. George (Milton) Ray 1832–1857 m. Susan (Ann) Halstead 1836–1899
      11. 11. Jane (C.) Warren 1826–1897 m. Jerrod Warren 1813–
        1. 1. W. (J.) Warren 1854–
        2. 2. E. (M.) Warren 1855–1939
        3. 3. I. (N.) Warren 1859–
        4. 4. I. (J.) Warren 1864–1924
        5. 5. G. (L.) Warren 1861–
        6. 6. E. (M.) Warren 1869–
      12. 12. Betsey (Ann) Ray 1820–1890 m. David Rigby 1817–1907
        1. 1. Martha (J) Homan 1853–1915
        2. 2. Frank (H) Rigby 1846–1850
      13. 13. Henry Ray 1817–1830
      14. 14. William Ray 1813–1867
    2. 2. Jerusha Wight 1779–1832
    3. 3. Benoni Wight 1776–1847 m. Bridget Norris 1775–1867 m. Bridget Brockway 1803–1867
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Wight 1812–1814
      2. 2. Billings Wight 1814–1824
      3. 3. Don (Carlos) Wight 1810–1825
        1. 1. Albert (H) Wight 1845–1852
        2. 2. Ellen Wight 1833–1909
      4. 4. Collins Wight 1815–1830
      5. 5. Charlotte Wight 1816–1850
      6. 6. Lucy Wight 1804–1819
      7. 7. Willard Wight 1806–1890 m. Mandana Gifford –1866
        1. 1. Diana Wright 1834–1921
        2. 2. Diana (L) WIGHT 1835–1921
        3. 3. Diana (L) Wight 1835–
        4. 4. Abbie (A) Wight 1840–
        5. 5. Caroline (F) Wight 1833–
        6. 6. Charlotte (A) Wight 1838–1854
        7. 7. Collins (Willard) Wight 1844–
        8. 8. Emma (E) Wight 1847–
        9. 9. Eugene (E) Wight 1847–
        10. 10. Ida (E) Wight 1852–
        11. 11. Willard (Leroy) Wight 1842–
        12. 12. Diana Worcester 1835–1921
        13. 13. Eugene (E) Wight 1847–1923
        14. 14. Abbie (A) Wight 1840–
        15. 15. Caroline (F) Wight 1833–
        16. 16. Charlotte (A) Wight 1838–1854
        17. 17. Collins (Willard) Wight 1844–
        18. 18. Emma (E) Wight 1847–
        19. 19. Ida (E) Wight 1852–
        20. 20. Willard (Leroy) Wight 1842–1923
    4. 4. Lucy Wight 1777–1778
    5. 5. Rhoda Wight 1785–1857
  2. 2. Elizabeth Wright 1755–1756
  3. 3. Jabez Wright 1756–1824
  4. 4. Jonathan Wright 1758–1824
  5. 5. David Wright 1761–1829
  6. 6. Elias Wright 1764–1775
  7. 7. Ruth Dean 1765–1788

Benoni Wight's Timeline

2 Records

1721
18 Sep 1721
Birth of Benoni Wight in Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
1775
10 Sep 1775
Age 54
Death of Benoni Wight in Wrentham
Wrentham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1721
    Event Place: Wrenthem, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1775
    Event Place: Wrentham
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Benoni Wight

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE