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Benoni Wright 1721–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 SEP 1721

Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 10 SEP 1775

Death Location: Center Cemetery, Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Nathaniel Wight

Mother: Ruth Hawes

Spouse(s): Sarah Wight

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

The story of Benoni Wright began in 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1721, Benoni Wright established residence. Benoni Wright married Sarah Wight, and had children including David Wright, Elias Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Jabez Wight, Jonathan Wight, Ruth Wright, Sarah Wight. Benoni Wright passed away in 1775 in Center Cemetery, Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benoni Wright began in 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1721, Benoni Wright established residence.
  • Benoni Wright married Sarah Wight, and had children including David Wright, Elias Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Jabez Wight, Jonathan Wight, Ruth Wright, Sarah Wight.
  • Benoni Wright passed away in 1775 in Center Cemetery, Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benoni Wright's Ancestors

Self
Benoni Wright
1721–1775
Birth Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Wight
1688–1755
Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
Ruth Hawes
1691–1721
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Wight
1654–1729
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Daniel Hawes
1653–1738
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Gay
1649–1718
Dedham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial 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 Wright's Descendants

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Benoni Wright (18 SEP 1721–10 SEP 1775) m. Sarah Wight (3 MAY 1725–4 SEP 1800)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Wright 1755–1756
  2. 2. David Wright 1761–1829
  3. 3. Sarah Wight 1751–
  4. 4. Jabez Wight 1756–1824
  5. 5. Jonathan Wight 1758–1824
  6. 6. Elias Wright 1764–1775
  7. 7. Ruth Wright 1765–1858

Benoni Wright's Timeline

3 Records

1721
18 SEP 1721
Birth of Benoni Wright in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1721
1721
Benoni Wright resided here
None
1775
10 SEP 1775
Age 54
Death of Benoni Wright in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 SEP 1721
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1721

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 SEP 1775
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    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
    [5] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [6] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [7] Age:
    53

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Center Cemetery, Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Massachusetts, Town Death Records

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