YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

George Wightman 1699–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 SEP 1699

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: DEC 1777

Death Location: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Daniel Wightman

Mother: Catherine Holmes

Spouse(s): Mary Clarke

Children(s): Samuel Wightman, Mary Wightman, Valentine Wightman, John Wightman, Daniel Wightman, George Wightman, Catherine Wightman

George Wightman was born in 1699 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Daniel Updyke Wightman And Catherine Holmes. George Wightman married Mary Clarke, and had children including Catherine Wightman, Daniel Wightman, George Wightman, John Wightman, Mary Wightman, Samuel Wightman, Valentine Wightman. George Wightman passed away in 1777 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Find more search results for George Wightman
GW

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:
B
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

  • George Wightman was born in 1699 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of Daniel Updyke Wightman And Catherine Holmes.
  • George Wightman married Mary Clarke, and had children including Catherine Wightman, Daniel Wightman, George Wightman, John Wightman, Mary Wightman, Samuel Wightman, Valentine Wightman.
  • George Wightman passed away in 1777 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Wightman's Ancestors

Self
George Wightman
1699–1777
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Daniel Updyke Wightman
1668–1750
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Catherine Holmes
1674–1699
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Holmes
1633–1712
Reddish, Lancashire, England
Sarah Borden
1644–1713
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Borden
–1671
Joan Fowle
–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Wightman's Descendants

1.
GW
George Wightman (8 SEP 1699–DEC 1777) m. Mary Clarke (8 AUG 1700–9 NOV 1771)
  1. 1. Samuel Wightman 1738–1827
  2. 2. Mary Wightman 1736–1804
  3. 3. Valentine Wightman 1732–1821
  4. 4. John Wightman 1730–1760
  5. 5. Daniel Wightman 1728–1815
  6. 6. George Wightman 1726–1820
  7. 7. Catherine Wightman 1724–1764

George Wightman's Timeline

2 Records

1699
8 SEP 1699
Birth of George Wightman in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1777
DEC 1777
Age 78
Death of George Wightman in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 SEP 1699
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: DEC 1777
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

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