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Jonathan William Wright 1720–1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Nov 1720

Birth Location: Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 18 Apr 1759

Death Location: SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province

Father: Jonathan Wright

Mother: Elizabeth Fretwell

Spouse(s): Sarah Yard, Sarah Yards

Children(s): Sergeant Wright, Raphael Wright, Reuben Wright, Reuben SR, Reuben Wright, Permilla Wright, Rachel Wright, Mary Wright, Benjamin Wright, Joseph Wright, Permilla Wright, Sarah Wright, Sarah Wright

In 1720, Jonathan William Wright entered the world in Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, born to Jonathan Wright And Elizabeth Fretwell. Jonathan William Wright married Sarah Elizabeth Yard, Sarah Yards, and had children including Benjamin Wright, Joseph Wright, Mary Wright, Permilla Wright, Rachel Harges Wright, Raphael Wright, Reuben William Wright Sr, Reuben Wright, Sarah Wright, Sergeant David Wright. Jonathan William Wright passed away in 1759 in SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Jonathan William Wright entered the world in Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, born to Jonathan Wright And Elizabeth Fretwell.
  • Jonathan William Wright married Sarah Elizabeth Yard, Sarah Yards, and had children including Benjamin Wright, Joseph Wright, Mary Wright, Permilla Wright, Rachel Harges Wright, Raphael Wright, Reuben William Wright Sr, Reuben Wright, Sarah Wright, Sergeant David Wright.
  • Jonathan William Wright passed away in 1759 in SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonathan Wright's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Wright
1720–1759
Birth Place: Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Jonathan Wright
1676–1742
Howden, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Fretwell
1692–1732
Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Wright
1630–1705
Howden,East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Anne Styde
1637–1707
York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Robert ❤️
1604–1651
Alice Lawtie
1615–1667
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Wright's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan (William) Wright (30 Nov 1720–18 Apr 1759) m. Sarah (👑 Elizabeth 💦) Yard (28 Feb 1724–24 Aug 1796) m. Sarah Yards (1748–1796)
  1. 1. Sergeant (David) Wright 1743–1796 m. Sarah McClain 1752–1826
    1. 1. David (Wright) Jr. 1775–1850 m. Minerva Huff 1775–1848
      1. 1. David (M) Wright 1803–1882
        1. 1. William ("Willie" cap army) Wright 1833–1910 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bigelow 1849–1934 m. Mary (E.) Wright 1850–1934 m. Mary (C.) Bigelow 1849–
        2. 2. Wm. (D.) Wright 1834–
        3. 3. Lucinda ("Lucy" Wright (Gabbert, Cunningham,) Gigley) 1838–1894
        4. 4. Harrison Wright 1840–1904
        5. 5. Harrison Wright 1840–1904
        6. 6. David (F) Wright 1844–1918
        7. 7. James (H.) Mcfeeters 1846–
        8. 8. Abraham Wright 1846–
        9. 9. Abraham Wright 1846–
        10. 10. Melinda Wright 1848–1924
        11. 11. Nathan Wright 1826–1880
        12. 12. Eleanora Wright 1828–
        13. 13. Elias Wright 1830–
        14. 14. Thomas (S) Wright 1836–
        15. 15. Absolom (Webster) Wright 1846–1922
      2. 2. Rebecca (Jane) WRIGHT 1810–1885
      3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Wright 1796–1883
      4. 4. Jesse (Justus) Wright 1800–1860
      5. 5. Jonathan (H) Wright 1804–1892
      6. 6. Reuben Wright 1804–1887
      7. 7. Henry WRIGHT 1805–1875
      8. 8. Mc (Quiston) Wright 1814–1877
    2. 2. Samuel (A) Wright 1769–1840
    3. 3. Permelia Wright 1772–1845
    4. 4. Sarah Wright 1778–1831
    5. 5. Jonathan Wright 1787–1867
    6. 6. Samuel WRIGHT 1765–1830
    7. 7. John (Morgan) WRIGHT 1774–
  2. 2. Raphael Wright 1750–1796
  3. 3. Reuben Wright 1750–1790
  4. 4. Reuben (William Wright ,) SR 1750–1818
  5. 5. Reuben Wright 1750–1790
  6. 6. Permilla Wright 1752–1772
  7. 7. Rachel ((Harges)) Wright 1752–1812
  8. 8. Mary Wright 1754–
  9. 9. Benjamin Wright 1755–1829
  10. 10. Joseph Wright 1759–
  11. 11. Permilla Wright 1748–1772
  12. 12. Sarah Wright 1751–1790
  13. 13. Sarah Wright 1752–1772

Jonathan Wright's Timeline

8 Records

1719
29 Mar 1719
Jonathan William Wright was baptized in Walthamstow, Essex, England
Walthamstow, Essex, England
1720
30 Nov 1720
Birth of Jonathan William Wright in Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
1721
30 Apr 1721
Age 1
Jonathan William Wright was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1721
5 Jun 1721
Age 1
Jonathan William Wright resided here in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
1741
1741
Age 21
Jonathan William Wright resided here in Hopewell Township, Hunterdon County, NJ
Hopewell Township, Hunterdon County, NJ
1758
24 Apr 1758
Age 38
Death of Jonathan William Wright in SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province
SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province
1759
18 Apr 1759
Age 39
Burial of Jonathan William Wright
None
1821
16 Dec 1821
Age 101
Jonathan William Wright was baptized in Astbury, Cheshire, England
Astbury, Cheshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1720
    Event Place: Hopewell, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1719
    Event Place: Walthamstow, Essex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1721
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1821
    Event Place: Astbury, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1721
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1741
    Event Place: Hopewell Township, Hunterdon County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1758
    Event Place: SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC, Frederick Co, Virginia, Province

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1759
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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