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Ruth A. Wright 1778–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1778

Birth Location: Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States

Death Date: 20 June 1867

Death Location: Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Father: John, Jr

Mother: Azubah ROBY

Spouse(s): Pvt Vet

Children(s): Solomon Towne, Maria Towne, Rhoda Towne, Mary Towne, Melintha Searls, Reuben Towne

In 1778, Ruth A. Wright entered the world in Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States, born to John Jr Wright Jr And Azubah Roby. In 1850, Ruth A. Wright resided in Wilton, Franklin, Maine, USA. Ruth A. Wright married Pvt Elisha Towne War Of 1812 Vet, and had children including Maria Towne, Mary Towne, Melintha D Towne Searls, Reuben Towne, Rhoda Towne, Solomon Towne. Ruth A. Wright passed away in 1867 in Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Ruth A. Wright entered the world in Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States, born to John Jr Wright Jr And Azubah Roby.
  • In 1850, Ruth A. Wright resided in Wilton, Franklin, Maine, USA.
  • Ruth A. Wright married Pvt Elisha Towne War Of 1812 Vet, and had children including Maria Towne, Mary Towne, Melintha D Towne Searls, Reuben Towne, Rhoda Towne, Solomon Towne.
  • Ruth A. Wright passed away in 1867 in Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Wright's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Wright
1778–1867
Birth Place: Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
John, Jr Wright Jr
1748–1836
Middlesex, USA
Azubah ROBY
1751–1793
Merrimack, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
John (Wright) Sr.
1723–1816
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary ((Wright)) Kendall
1721–1778
Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
John Robey
1712–
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Wright
1698–1761
Abigail (Chamberlin)
1697–1761
John Robey
1691–1723
Hannah Lewis
1689–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1662–1730
Mary Stevens
1672–1701
James Harwood
1655–1719
Lydia Barrett
1659–1717
Ann(e) (Robie)
1657–1691
Samuel Lewis
1641–1698
Sarah Dix
1662–1750

Ruth Wright's Descendants

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Ruth (A.) Wright (5 Nov 1778–20 June 1867) m. Pvt (Elisha Towne War of 1812) Vet (28 Aug 1775–29 May 1858)
  1. 1. Solomon Towne 1804–
  2. 2. Maria Towne 1807–
  3. 3. Rhoda Towne 1809–
  4. 4. Mary Towne 1811–
  5. 5. Melintha (D (Towne)) Searls 1815–1891
  6. 6. Reuben Towne 1819–

Ruth Wright's Timeline

3 Records

1778
5 Nov 1778
Birth of Ruth A. Wright in Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
1850
1850
Age 72
Ruth A. Wright resided here in Wilton, Franklin, Maine, USA
Wilton, Franklin, Maine, USA
1867
20 June 1867
Age 89
Death of Ruth A. Wright in Chelsea, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Chelsea, Kennebec, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1778
    Event Place: Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1714-1904
    [2] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Index
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: 253; Page: 59a
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, Birth Certificates, 1631-1919; Archive: New Hampshire Department of State; Location: Concord, New Hampshire; Credit: The Original Document May Be Seen At the New Hampshire Department of State
    [6] Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wilton, Franklin, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: 253; Page: 59a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 June 1867
    Event Place: Chelsea, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chelsea, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

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