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Deacon Samuel Wright 1675–1734 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1675

Birth Location: Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 18 April 1734

Death Location: Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: James MA

Mother: Abigail Jess

Spouse(s): Rebecca Sykes

Children(s): Benoni Wright

In 1675, Deacon Samuel Wright entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to James Wright Of Roxbury And Northampton Ma And Abigail Jess. Deacon Samuel Wright married Rebecca Sykes, and had children including Benoni Wright. Deacon Samuel Wright passed away in 1734 in Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1675, Deacon Samuel Wright entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to James Wright Of Roxbury And Northampton Ma And Abigail Jess.
  • Deacon Samuel Wright married Rebecca Sykes, and had children including Benoni Wright.
  • Deacon Samuel Wright passed away in 1734 in Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Deacon Wright's Ancestors

Self
Deacon Wright
1675–1734
Birth Place: Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
James Wright of Roxbury, and Northampton, MA
1638–1723
Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Abigail Jess
1645–1707
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel (Wright (Dickerson) I of Essex, and Northampton, MA) (Deacon)
1606–1665
Brentwood, Essex, England
Margaret (Stratton Dickerson) Wright
1611–1681
Northamptonshire County, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Stalham\Stratton
1593–1627
Jane Goodwith
1595–1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Deacon Wright's Descendants

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Deacon (Samuel) Wright (16 May 1675–18 April 1734) m. Rebecca Sykes (15 September 1678–1760)
  1. 1. Benoni Wright 1719–1761 m. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Smith 1719–1785
    1. 1. Daniel (Dan) Wright 1757–1832 m. Sarah Freeman 1762–1848
      1. 1. Daniel (Wright) Jr 1790–1861
      2. 2. Charles (P) Wright 1782–1854
      3. 3. Samuel Wright 1798–1815
      4. 4. Asahel Wright 1786–1842
      5. 5. Elizabeth Wright 1796–1851
      6. 6. BISHOP (MILTON WRIGHT Civil War) Vet 1828–1917 m. Susan (Catherine 7 children (Frey)) Koerner 1831–1889
        1. 1. Wilbur Wright 1867–1912
        2. 2. Orville (Loren) Wright 1871–1948 m. Hattie (M) Mclaren 1876–1936
        3. 3. Katherine Wright 1874–1929
        4. 4. Reuchlin Wright 1861–1920
        5. 5. Lorin Wright 1863–1939
        6. 6. Ida (Wright fraternal) twin 1870–1870
        7. 7. Otis (Wright fraternal) twin 1870–1870
        8. 8. William (S) Wright 1859–1931
        9. 9. Ella Wright 1860–
        10. 10. Robert Wright 1872–
        11. 11. Twins Wright 1845–

Deacon Wright's Timeline

2 Records

1675
16 May 1675
Birth of Deacon Samuel Wright in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1734
18 April 1734
Age 59
Death of Deacon Samuel Wright in Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1675
    Event Place: Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 April 1734
    Event Place: Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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