YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Peter Wright 1798–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1798

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 19 Apr 1885

Death Location: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Duncan Wright

Mother: Janette Wilson

Spouse(s): Meribah Wright

Children(s): Jeannette Brooks, Lucy Wright, Ellen Wright, Margaret 4pcx4, Ada 4pcx4, Catherine 4pcx4, Mary 4pcx4

The story of Peter Wright began in 1798 in Scotland. In 1860, Peter Wright resided in Westminster, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. Peter Wright married Meribah Wright, and had children including Ada Augusta Wright 4Pcx4, Catherine Wright 4Pcx4, Ellen M Wright, Jeannette Wilson Brooks, Lucy Reed Wright, Margaret Wilson Wright 4Pcx4, Mary B Wright 4Pcx4. Peter Wright passed away in 1885 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Peter Wright
PW

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 Peter Wright began in 1798 in Scotland.
  • In 1860, Peter Wright resided in Westminster, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Peter Wright married Meribah Wright, and had children including Ada Augusta Wright 4Pcx4, Catherine Wright 4Pcx4, Ellen M Wright, Jeannette Wilson Brooks, Lucy Reed Wright, Margaret Wilson Wright 4Pcx4, Mary B Wright 4Pcx4.
  • Peter Wright passed away in 1885 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Duncan Wright
1769–1836
Birth Location: Dellanny, Argylshire, , Scotland
DW
Janette Wilson
1777–1861
Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
JW

Spouses(s)

Meribah Wright
1807–1894
Birth Location: Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
MW

Children(s)

Jeannette Brooks
1842–1877
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
JB
Lucy Wright
1835–1905
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
LW
Ellen Wright
1840–1930
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
EW
Margaret 4pcx4
1829–1913
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
M4
Ada 4pcx4
1832–1908
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
A4
Catherine 4pcx4
1827–
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
C4
Mary 4pcx4
1837–
Birth Location: Saco, York, Maine, USA
M4

Peter Wright's Ancestors

Self
Peter Wright
1798–1885
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Duncan Wright
1769–1836
Dellanny, Argylshire, , Scotland
Janette (D.) Wilson
1777–1861
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Wright's Descendants

1.
PW
Peter Wright (30 Mar 1798–19 Apr 1885) m. Meribah Wright (22 Feb 1807–21 Feb 1894)
  1. 1. Jeannette (Wilson) Brooks 1842–1877 m. Henry (Winslow Brooks) Sr. 1845–
    1. 1. Maude (Wright) Brooks 1869–1896
    2. 2. Henry (Winslow Brooks) Jr. 1877–1941
    3. 3. Brooks 1872–1897 m. Margaret (G.) Dunegan 1869–1941
  2. 2. Lucy (Reed) Wright 1835–1905
  3. 3. Ellen (M) Wright 1840–1930
  4. 4. Margaret (Wilson Wright) 4pcx4 1829–1913
  5. 5. Ada (Augusta Wright) 4pcx4 1832–1908
  6. 6. Catherine (Wright) 4pcx4 1827–
  7. 7. Mary (B Wright) 4pcx4 1837–

Peter Wright's Timeline

3 Records

1798
30 Mar 1798
Birth of Peter Wright in Scotland
Scotland
1860
1860
Age 62
Peter Wright resided here in Westminster, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Westminster, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1885
19 Apr 1885
Age 87
Death of Peter Wright in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1798
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Westminster, Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1885
    Event Place: Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Find more search results for Peter Wright

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