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Benoni Wight 1776–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 January 1776

Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 27 February 1847

Death Location: Barnard, Windsor County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Wright

Mother: Mehitable Wight

Spouse(s): Bridget Norris, Bridget Brockway

Children(s): Mary Wight, Billings Wight, Don Wight, Collins Wight, Charlotte Wight, Lucy Wight, Willard Wight

In 1776, Benoni Wight entered the world in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathaniel Wright And Mehitable Wight. In 1810, Benoni Wight resided in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States. Benoni Wight married Bridget Brockway, Bridget Norris, and had children including Billings Wight, Charlotte Wight, Collins Wight, Don Carlos Wight, Lucy Wight, Mary Elizabeth Wight, Willard Wight. Benoni Wight passed away in 1847 in Barnard, Windsor County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1776, Benoni Wight entered the world in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to Nathaniel Wright And Mehitable Wight.
  • In 1810, Benoni Wight resided in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
  • Benoni Wight married Bridget Brockway, Bridget Norris, and had children including Billings Wight, Charlotte Wight, Collins Wight, Don Carlos Wight, Lucy Wight, Mary Elizabeth Wight, Willard Wight.
  • Benoni Wight passed away in 1847 in Barnard, Windsor County, Vermont, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Wright
1688–1755
Birth Location: Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
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Mehitable Wight
1744–1822
Birth Location: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Bridget Norris
1775–1867
Birth Location: Cornish, CT.
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Bridget Brockway
1803–1867
Birth Location: Cornish, Connecticut, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Wight
1812–1814
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Billings Wight
1814–1824
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Don Wight
1810–1825
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Collins Wight
1815–1830
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Charlotte Wight
1816–1850
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Lucy Wight
1804–1819
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
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Willard Wight
1806–1890
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor County, Vermont, United States of America
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Benoni Wight's Ancestors

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Benoni Wight
1776–1847
Birth Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Wright
1688–1755
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Mehitable Wight
1744–1822
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Wight
1729–1804
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mary Stearns
1661–1733
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Jeremiah Fuller
1703–1782
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Richardson
1719–1794
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan
1700–1773
Jerusha Wight
1699–1754
Nathaniel Stearns
1620–1684
Mary Stone
1621–1691
Jonathan Fuller
1665–1716
Mary Stevens
1667–1683
Samuel Wilmarth
1688–1720
Elizabeth Chub
1700–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Wight
1662–1718
Elezabeth Wight
1658–1764
John Whiting
1665–1732
Mary Whiting
1675–1728
Shubael Stearns
1598–1630
Mary Upton
1604–1623
Jonathan Fuller
1643–1709
Elizabeth Willmoth
1647–1690
Francis Jr
1641–1699
Elizabeth Stevens
1645–1675
Thomas Wilmarth
1650–1694
Mary Robinson
1652–1694
Thomas Chubb
1650–1697
Mercy Chubb
1651–1705

Benoni Wight's Descendants

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Benoni Wight (20 January 1776–27 February 1847) m. Bridget Norris (Abt May 1775–03 Jan 1867) m. Bridget Brockway (25 September 1803–3 January 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
      1. 1. Willard (M) WORCESTER 1857–1920
        1. 1. Willard (C) Worcester 1904–
    2. 2. Diana (L) WIGHT 1835–1921
      1. 1. Willard (Meraton) Worcester 1860–
        1. 1. Willard (C) Worcester 1904–
    3. 3. Diana (L) Wight 1835–
      1. 1. Willard (M) Worcester 1856–
    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
      1. 1. Willard Worcester 1859–
        1. 1. Willard (C) Worcester 1904–1989
      2. 2. Maraton Worcester 1856–
    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

Benoni Wight's Timeline

6 Records

1776
20 JAN 1776
Birth of Benoni Wight in Wrentham, Massachusetts
Wrentham, Massachusetts
1776
20 January 1776
Birth of Benoni Wight in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1810
1810
Age 34
Benoni Wight resided here in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
Benoni Wight resided here in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
1847
27 FEB 1847
Age 71
Death of Benoni Wight in Barnard, Vermont, USA
Barnard, Vermont, USA
1847
27 February 1847
Age 71
Death of Benoni Wight in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 JAN 1776
    Event Place: Wrentham, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [8] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
    [9] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 January 1776
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 475; Image: 00340; Family History Library Film: 0218669

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont; Page: 343; NARA Roll: M33_128; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 FEB 1847
    Event Place: Barnard, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Vermont, U.S., Vital Records
    [6] Age:
    71

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 February 1847
    Event Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barnard, Windsor County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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