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Gideon Wright 1638–1685 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1638

Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 6 Jun 1685

Death Location: Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States

Father: Peter Wright

Mother: Alice Wright

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Townsend

Children(s): Elizabeth Wright, Anthony Wright, Peter Wright, Anthony Wright, Gideon Wright, Hannah Wright, Silvanus Wright, Tabitha Wright, Sylvanus Wright, Anthony Wright, Silvanus Wright, Hannah Wright, Tabitha WRIGHT, Elizabeth WRIGHT

The story of Gideon Wright began in 1638 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Gideon Wright married Elizabeth Townsend, and had children including Anthony Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Gideon Wright, Hannah Wright, John Wright, Peter Wright, Silvanus Wright, Sylvanus Wright, Tabitha Wright. Gideon Wright passed away in 1685 in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Gideon Wright began in 1638 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Gideon Wright married Elizabeth Townsend, and had children including Anthony Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Gideon Wright, Hannah Wright, John Wright, Peter Wright, Silvanus Wright, Sylvanus Wright, Tabitha Wright.
  • Gideon Wright passed away in 1685 in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gideon Wright's Ancestors

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Gideon Wright
1638–1685
Birth Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Peter Wright
1610–1660
Wendling, Norfolk, England
Alice Wright
1614–1683
England
Grandparents
Sir (Nicholas Wright) III
1559–1640
Barton Turf, Norfolk, Eng, England
Lady (Margaret) Nelson
1574–1614
Barton Turf, Nrfk, England
William Wright'E-Mass
1588–1633
London, Middlesex, England
Priscilla Carpenter'E-Mass
1598–1689
Wrington, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir II
1534–1602
Ellen Gylbert
1535–1582
Richard Nelson
1550–1617
Margaret Marie
1550–1614
John Wright
1545–1624
Bennett Greene
1554–1592
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Wright
1490–1567
Alice Beaupre
1502–1579
John Kilpin
1504–1601
Ann Nelson
1507–1600
John Wright
1522–1558
Alice Ruche
1520–1558

Gideon Wright's Descendants

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Gideon Wright (Jul 1638–6 Jun 1685) m. Elizabeth Townsend (1645–1698)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Wright 1668–1699 m. Isaiah (Thomas (the Immigrant) Harrison (Pres Lincoln & Pres Harrisons)) Sr. 1666–1738
    1. 1. Lydia Harrison 1698–1771
      1. 1. John Stewart 1729–1802
      2. 2. David Stewart 1734–1801
      3. 3. Benjamin Stewart 1736–1802
      4. 4. Isaiah Stewart 1736–1770
      5. 5. Samuel Stewart 1735–1756
      6. 6. Benjamin Stewart 1727–
      7. 7. Samuel (Jr) Stewart 1727–1790
    2. 2. Mary Harrison 1696–1781 m. Capt. (Robert) Cravens 1696–1762
      1. 1. John (Hyatt) Cravens 1722–1778
      2. 2. Capt. (William John Craven ( Pres. Abe Lincoln 1st Cuz 2X Removed) (DNA) Verified) 1730–1784 m. Elizabeth (Jane Harrison) (Smith) 1735–1796 m. Margaret (Hiatt) Craven 1727–1826 m. Jane (Harrison Frame(Mayflower Descendant ) (DNA Verified) ) 1735–1796
        1. 1. Robert (Robin William Cravens (DNA) Verified) 1761–1830
        2. 2. John Craven 1775–1857
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Craven) Boswell 1758–1820
        4. 4. William Cravens 1764–1832
        5. 5. James (Baxter Cravens) Captain 1750–1797
        6. 6. John Cravens 1759–1785
        7. 7. Joseph (Joe Cravens DNA) Verified 1762–1839
        8. 8. Robert (Robin William Cravens (DNA) Verified) 1760–1830
      3. 3. Margaret Cravens 1724–1800
      4. 4. Agnes Cravens 1724–1796
      5. 5. Robert (Cravens) Jr. 1733–1784
      6. 6. Elizabeth Cravens 1724–1811
      7. 7. Joseph (Craven *) (Harrison) 1723–1763
      8. 8. Maggie (Craven) (Black) 1727–1801
      9. 9. Mary (Craven) (Hemphill) 1726–1801
      10. 10. Agnes Carvin 1720–1820
      11. 11. Margaret Carvin 1721–1800
      12. 12. John (James) Cravens 1722–1778
    3. 3. John Harrison 1691–1771
    4. 4. Gideon Harrison 1694–1729
    5. 5. Isaiah HarrisonJr 1689–1740
    6. 6. Elizabeth Harrison 1698–1775
  2. 2. Anthony Wright 1700–1747
  3. 3. Peter Wright 1670–1685
  4. 4. Anthony Wright 1674–1749
  5. 5. Gideon Wright 1674–1722
  6. 6. Hannah Wright 1678–1679
  7. 7. Silvanus Wright 1677–1735
  8. 8. Tabitha Wright 1683–
  9. 9. Sylvanus Wright 1735–1735
  10. 10. Anthony Wright 1674–1714
  11. 11. Silvanus Wright 1680–1735
  12. 12. Hannah Wright 1675–1700
  13. 13. Tabitha WRIGHT 1660–1684
  14. 14. Elizabeth WRIGHT 1654–1654

Gideon Wright's Timeline

3 Records

1638
Jul 1638
Birth of Gideon Wright in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1663
1663
Age 25
Gideon Wright was married in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY
Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY
1685
6 Jun 1685
Age 47
Death of Gideon Wright in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1638
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Lynn; Birth state: MA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Sandwich; Birth state: MA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Lynn; Birth state: NY
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 237.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JC1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1663
    Event Place: Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Lynn; Birth state: MA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1685
    Event Place: Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Lynn; Birth state: MA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Sandwich; Birth state: MA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1638; Birth city: Lynn; Birth state: NY
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths

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