YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Major John Wright 1685–1730 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1685

Birth Location: Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 28 May 1730

Death Location: Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States

Father: Frances Wright

Mother: Anne Washington

Spouse(s): Dorothy Aubrey

Children(s): John Wright, Daniel Wright, Richard Wright, Thomas Wright, Joseph Wright, Peter Wright, Francis Wright, Francis Wright, Charles Wright, Mary Wright, Thomas Wright, Susanna Wright, Virlandoe Wright, John Wright

The story of Major John Wright began in 1685 in Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States. Major John Wright married Dorothy Aubrey, and had children including Charles Wright, Daniel Wright, Francis Wright, John Benjamin Wright, John Wright, Joseph Wright, Mary Wright, Peter Wright, Richard Wright, Susanna Wright, Thomas Wright, Virlandoe Wright. Major John Wright passed away in 1730 in Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for Major Wright
MW

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:
A
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

  • The story of Major John Wright began in 1685 in Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States.
  • Major John Wright married Dorothy Aubrey, and had children including Charles Wright, Daniel Wright, Francis Wright, John Benjamin Wright, John Wright, Joseph Wright, Mary Wright, Peter Wright, Richard Wright, Susanna Wright, Thomas Wright, Virlandoe Wright.
  • Major John Wright passed away in 1730 in Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Wright's Ancestors

Self
Major Wright
1685–1730
Birth Place: Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Frances Wright
1660–1713
Coan, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Anne (Pope) Washington
1660–1695
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Whittington) Wright
1633–1663
London, London, England
Anne Mottrom
1639–1707
Chester, Cheshire, , England
John (Washington) Sr
1633–1677
Purleigh, Essex, , England
Ann Pope
1635–1668
Saint Marys City, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Col. MOTTROM
1610–1655
Mary SPENCER
1612–1694
Lucy Fox
1611–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Mottrom
1580–1665
Elizabeth Pope
1594–1655

Major Wright's Descendants

1.
MW
Major (John) Wright (25 Feb 1685–28 May 1730) m. Dorothy Aubrey (1680–28 May 1739)
  1. 1. John (Benjamin) Wright 1705–1792 m. Elizabeth Bronaugh 1711–1792
    1. 1. Winnefred Wright 1736–1800 m. Edward Nicholson 1735–1800
      1. 1. Lucretia Nicholson 1754–1787 m. John Bonds 1749–
        1. 1. Wright (Walker Bonds) Sr 1776–1844 m. Priscilla Eley 1783–1850
        2. 2. John (Bonds) Jr 1780–
        3. 3. Frances Bonds 1799–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Nicholson 1764–1800
      3. 3. Bathsheba Nicholson 1778–1807
    2. 2. William Wright 1728–1809
    3. 3. John Wright 1728–1789
    4. 4. Richard (B) Wright 1730–1792
    5. 5. Nancy (Ann) Wright 1734–1776
    6. 6. Lt. (Col. James) Wright 1740–1805
    7. 7. Rosamond Wright 1732–1811
  2. 2. Daniel Wright 1714–
  3. 3. Richard Wright 1706–1783
  4. 4. Thomas Wright 1708–1748
  5. 5. Joseph Wright 1705–1773
  6. 6. Peter Wright 1712–1793
  7. 7. Francis Wright 1708–1709
  8. 8. Francis Wright 1709–1742
  9. 9. Charles Wright 1715–1740
  10. 10. Mary Wright 1707–
  11. 11. Thomas Wright 1688–1748
  12. 12. Susanna Wright 1710–
  13. 13. Virlandoe Wright 1712–
  14. 14. John Wright 1709–1792

Major Wright's Timeline

2 Records

1685
25 Feb 1685
Birth of Major John Wright in Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
1730
28 May 1730
Age 45
Death of Major John Wright in Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States
Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1685
    Event Place: Hamilton Parish, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1685; Birth city: Hamilton Parish; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1682; Birth city: Westmoreland Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1730
    Event Place: Leesylvania, Prince William, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1685; Birth city: Hamilton Parish; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1682; Birth city: Westmoreland Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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