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Kentucky Wrights - Jacob Wright m Waters, Jacob Wright m Miriam Helm, Uberto Wright m Susannah Jane Smith, Narcissa Frances Wright m John B. McConnell. The McConnells were my great-grandparents. Families from Barren & Warren Counties, KY.
My brickwall is Elizabeth WRIGHT (1772-1843) in Philadelphia area. She married 1st William ASHTON; 2nd Jonathan WHITE. But she came from "nowhere"; no families fit. Or I should say she "fits" one family nicely, but it's well-documented and she's not a part of it. Another Elizabeth from NJ is born 4 days before my Elizabeth, but "someone" said she died ca 1796; no documentation that I can find.
Jesse WRIGHT 1730 in MASS to 1784 in MAINE m to Abbey COOK 1730-1784
both approx. borrowed from a tree and need to prove.
parents of Hannah WRIGHT b 11 March 1781 Lewiston Androscoggin co MAINE died 25 Dec 1863 Guilford, Piscataquis Co MAINE. USA proven
she mar Abraham D YOUNG SR. much documentation Church records etc.
Susi Jones Pentico ie SusiCP@aol.com
Monday Madness was rather quiet. I had no luck looking for Shirley's William Wright in NY. Nor any luck looking for her Dexter Wright. It has been quietly driving us mad.
Dexter is the son of Henry and Phebe Wright whom is the son of William Wright and Orilla Wilson Wright.
1880 census has Dexter Wright in Bainbridge Chenango NY age 14 born about 1866
Father Henry born NY mother Phebe born NY
single white male living at home with parents and siblings.
William age 18
Charles 16
Dexter 14
Frank 10.
Two boys daughtered out we are looking for descendants of Dexter if there were any and William.
Hi group, I have traced my mother Edna Wright's family from Ontario where I live to Weston Wright of Carver, Plymouth Mass and his parents Moses Wright and Mary Weston back to Richard Wright 1608- 1691 Plymouth, Plymouth Mass. And Have contact with family from Conetticute and Michigan.Giveing us lines to Francis Cooke, Richard Warren and George Soule of the Mayflower. I have DNA posted.
Hello. I don't know where to begin on these lines because I have multiple lines, but one set are pretty married in. The married in bunch are also tied in with Wood, Hylton (in OR, but also VA/WV) and Ownbey's. Some with Rees(e) which were in VA, OH and IN. And then Haworth, Dillon and some others. Another branch goes back from Olive Orinda Wright m. to John Carlie Hosier. Her parents were Benjamin Wright and Phe(o)be Hayes and this family seems to be from VT. I have a few more, but these are the main ones.
If I am not mistaken the Wrights of Vermont came originally from Massachusettes and are the descendants of Deacon Samuel Wright. One descendent Ebenezer and his two sons refused to sign the Decloration of Independence and the result was that Vermont remained a soveriegn nations for seven years after the Revolutionary War. He and his family had to flee to Cornwall Ontario as United Empire Loyalists.
Hello Gerald. I see that your surname is Hayes. As you might note, my Wright ancestor from VT was married to a Hayes. Do you recognize this line at all? The information I have on Benjamin Wright is he was b. 26 Oct 1779 in Chelsea, Orange, VT, m. Phe(o)be Hayes (b. about 1791 in Orange, NY). I have this couple and probably their youngest son, Lyman, in the 1850 census in Chautauqua, NY. I also seem to have them there in the 1840 census along with a Landers Wright who seems a generation younger.
How are you. I'm afraid that we are not likely related. None of my family to the best of my knowledge ever lived in Vermont. As for my last name my great great great grandfather John Hayes emigrated to Ontario from Cork Ireland in 1839 to be joined later by his sister Ellen. He was born in 1823 and his father was Dennis. They were master shoemakers of the city of Cork and John was only 16 when he came. It is said of him that he was well educated as he could read and write in both Gaelic and English. He operated a successfull hotel in the city of Bellville, Ontario puchased land and continued to make shoes. In 1852 he married Anistasia Hariggan of Limerick who emigrated like so many others from the Potatoe Famine. If Phoebe's Family was Southern Irish at one time all our names were O'Hea or O' Houada. If this is true for her then thier would be a relationship.
Hi Gerald,
Well, that seem rather remote. I only tentatively have Phoebe's parents as Benjamin and just A Hayes both from NY in the 1760's. Benjamin Wright was the one from VT. I haven't connected him up with any other Wright's yet, but I know there a lot of them out there.
My name is Beth and I have been researching my Wright Family for a while now. My Wright Family is from Andover Ma. I was wondering if anyone esle had a connection to Andover. I am looking for the following Wrights if anyone is able to help. Walter Wright, 1642-1712 married 3 times interested in first wife Susannah Johnson, 1648-1684, John Wright, 1675-1752, married Mercy Wardwell, John Wright, 1702-? married Hannah Johnson, 1705-?. What I am interested in is John and Hannah, I can find no other information on them or their 10 children. It seems as though they vanished. If anyone is able to help that would be wonderful. Thanks in advance. Have a great evening.
Walter Wright b.1642 Son of John (1616), and Alice (1620) m. Susanna Johnson b.1646, Christened 7, Jan. 1648, d. 26 Feb. 1667. d/o John Johnson(1609) Kern Hill, Kent England m. Susanna ? Father David Johnson, Mother Elizabeth. Children for Walter and Susanna are John, Walter, Christopher, Thomas. Second wife I have as Experience Hilliard, no children. Third wife Elizabeth Peters who had 5 children from a previous marraige had Dorothy Wright as her 6th child b. 23 July 1688 and died 19, Oct. 1773
My WRIGHT ancestor is Roxanna WRIGHT born abt. 1804 in New York. She married Samuel Nicholas COZART 4 Jan 1825 in White County, Illinois. He was from Kentucky. I have no idea where to look for her. I read that there are some books written on the WRIGHT family. Could someone tell me the names of them? Thank you.
Anyone researching WRIGHTS' in Oneonta , Unadilla, Sidney and Guilford,in Chenango and Delaware Counties. Alpheus WRIGHT, may be the proginator of this group seems he was oldest one found on census. Need to chat if you are please.
I am interested in the Vermont Wright's. Which line are you from? I listed my details in a conversation below back in January. Let me know if you need any other details.
Hi folks, sorry I haven't commented since I posted - very busy. I'm a Wright/Olmsted, my grandfather George was born in Swanton Vermont where there are quite a few Wrights. His father (George) was killed in a railway accident and my grandfather and great grandmother Louis had to move to CT. The family immigrated into Vermont during the late 1700's from New Hampshire as far as I can tell, they originally landed in Massachusetts. I'll have to drag out my research and post it. There are still Wrights in Swanton who have descended from farmers, quarrymen, and many are of my great great grandfather Bradley's (b about 1848) line - he had several siblings.
I thought I had no family in Vermont, but I was wrong. It seems the third Adam Wright in my family moved from Plympton into Vermont and started a line there. So his descendents in Vermont will have Mayflower ancestory. I have Dna posted here and I would suggest to any Wright male members to do the same. Family tree dna is the company I use. Then link the results to the Wright DNA Project. We have our family tested here in Ontario,Canada matching with the Wright family of Litchfield, Conecticut. We have a large line in Michigan and California as well. Descendents of Richard Wright of Plymouth, Mass
Brickwall- My paternal grandmother, Louise Esther Robillard nee Wright, born 30 Nov., 1897 at Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. daughter of Joseph A. Wright and Marie Boudreau. She grew up in Neponset, a neighborhood in the Dorcester section of Boston. It is believed that her father, Joseph A., was born on the Isle of Mann and that his mother's name was White. Thank you. For more info please see my blog.
Louise Esther Wrights father Joseph Emigrated to Boston from England in 1890. Joseph and Marie born in Canada in 1866 had the following Children. Mary, Ida, Louise, and John. That is all the info I have. Thank you.
Hello Everyone,
I am Anthony Kenneth (Ransom) Wright. My Father was born in Chicago and I have the records needed for him, however, his Father I have trouble with; Thomas Henry (Ransom) Wright was born 3 Aug. 1891 in Sheffield, served with the Military in England and then emmigrated to the US in 1920, he died in Broward Co., Fl. In 1960.
I have searched with and without the Ransom line and with alternate spellings, to no avail. Please help.
Thanking you in advance, Tony
My name is Rob Coughlin and I came across your site while researching my Wright Line. Hopefully someone may be able to help me. MyG GGGrandfather was William Wright of Tunbridge, Vermont. I have no birth or Death Date. He is listed in the 1790 and 1800 census in Tunbridge. He next shows up in Somerset, Niagara County, New York in the 1830 Census. My GGGrandmother,Amira Wright was Born in Vermont in 1807 or 1811? She was Married in 1831 To My GGGrandfather Samuel Whitney Barlow in Niagara County, New York. From Niagara County, New York they Moved to Walworth County, Wisconsin. Any info about this family would be greatly appreicated.
Hi everyone. My name is Douglas M. Wright (Doug). My Wright line goes back to James Wright b. 1748 who I think is son of Dr. James Wright b. 1725 in old Nansemond Co./Norfolk Co. VA. I am searching for Wrights with lineage back to these counties in the early-mid 1700's or earlier to compare records and yDNA. Examples of related first names are: William, James, Henry, John, Matthias, Miles, Stephen. However, these are just examples. I am not picky on names as far a DNA test is concerned. If you or anyone you know can trace their Wright lineage back to these counties in VA in this time frame, please contact me or have them contact me. If they fit the bill, I am offering a FREE DNA kit to Y37 !
I would advise that any wright family members who are thinkin of or who has tested for dna do so at famlytree dna and then linc your results to the Wright DNA Project. This will give you others who have tested with you matches that you may contact cousins. My Wright family is of Plymouth Mass. and arrived 1629. There are over 100 differant families With the name Wright.I have our dna posted on my page.
I completely agree with Gerald's comment regarding the use of FamilyTreeDNA for testing and posting the results to the Wright DNA project. The free kit I offered in my previous post will is fact be ordered through the project and a condition is that it be posted there. For your easy reference to the project, here is the the site:
Dog My Grandmother was Sally (Sarah) Martha Wright I will post the male members here They go back to The time frame you are talking about I think.They came here from England.
I am descended from James Wright he was born about 1677 I think In England..He and his wife Mary came to America and helped found the Quakers My Grandmother was a wright
Thelma, don't worry about the "dog" misspelling. It happens all the time. Does your James Wright go back into VA? If so, what county? I sure wish it was Nansemond or a nearby county. Regardless, it would be great if you have a male in your line who could take the DNA test and post it to the Wright DNA project if one has not already done so. You have an old and historic line that would contribute a lot. Contrary to popular thought, the Quakers were not just in PA, but VA, NC and other states in the early days as well. They were great record keepers.
Hi Doug,
Yes some of the wright family did live in Va James Wright passed and was buried in Frederic Co Va.in may 1759his Father was born in England in 1631 His mothee was Penelope Leigh born 1628 they seem to be all through Va, Pa , MdThomas Wright James son was born in Chester co PA Died in Loudon co Va.1760
Let's not forget how many Wright's are of the same name, especially a common name like James or William. I have two dozen James Wright's and none of them match the one mentioned by Doug but one of mine does match Thelma's. So I would encourage anyone mentioning ancestors or relatives to indicate some other aspect (such as birth or death date, location, immediate family members) to eliminate ambiguities. Thanks. =_)
William Wright
Jul 22, 2009
Jennifer Eklund, PLCGS
Jul 30, 2009
Bobby Dobbins Title
Aug 8, 2009
Sharon Davis
Aug 14, 2009
maggie
Aug 27, 2009
Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico
both approx. borrowed from a tree and need to prove.
parents of Hannah WRIGHT b 11 March 1781 Lewiston Androscoggin co MAINE died 25 Dec 1863 Guilford, Piscataquis Co MAINE. USA proven
she mar Abraham D YOUNG SR. much documentation Church records etc.
Susi Jones Pentico ie SusiCP@aol.com
Oct 4, 2009
Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico
Dexter is the son of Henry and Phebe Wright whom is the son of William Wright and Orilla Wilson Wright.
1880 census has Dexter Wright in Bainbridge Chenango NY age 14 born about 1866
Father Henry born NY mother Phebe born NY
single white male living at home with parents and siblings.
William age 18
Charles 16
Dexter 14
Frank 10.
Two boys daughtered out we are looking for descendants of Dexter if there were any and William.
Oct 8, 2009
Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico
Oct 8, 2009
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Nov 28, 2009
David Clark
Jan 1, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Jan 18, 2010
David Clark
Jan 19, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
How are you. I'm afraid that we are not likely related. None of my family to the best of my knowledge ever lived in Vermont. As for my last name my great great great grandfather John Hayes emigrated to Ontario from Cork Ireland in 1839 to be joined later by his sister Ellen. He was born in 1823 and his father was Dennis. They were master shoemakers of the city of Cork and John was only 16 when he came. It is said of him that he was well educated as he could read and write in both Gaelic and English. He operated a successfull hotel in the city of Bellville, Ontario puchased land and continued to make shoes. In 1852 he married Anistasia Hariggan of Limerick who emigrated like so many others from the Potatoe Famine. If Phoebe's Family was Southern Irish at one time all our names were O'Hea or O' Houada. If this is true for her then thier would be a relationship.
Gerald Hayes
Jan 20, 2010
David Clark
Well, that seem rather remote. I only tentatively have Phoebe's parents as Benjamin and just A Hayes both from NY in the 1760's. Benjamin Wright was the one from VT. I haven't connected him up with any other Wright's yet, but I know there a lot of them out there.
Jan 20, 2010
Elizabeth Farmer
My name is Beth and I have been researching my Wright Family for a while now. My Wright Family is from Andover Ma. I was wondering if anyone esle had a connection to Andover. I am looking for the following Wrights if anyone is able to help. Walter Wright, 1642-1712 married 3 times interested in first wife Susannah Johnson, 1648-1684, John Wright, 1675-1752, married Mercy Wardwell, John Wright, 1702-? married Hannah Johnson, 1705-?. What I am interested in is John and Hannah, I can find no other information on them or their 10 children. It seems as though they vanished. If anyone is able to help that would be wonderful. Thanks in advance. Have a great evening.
Beth
Jan 22, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Gerald Hayes
Jan 23, 2010
Elizabeth Farmer
Beth
Jan 23, 2010
Kim Eisman
Jan 24, 2010
Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico
Jan 29, 2010
Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico
Jan 29, 2010
Jay H. Wright
Jul 29, 2010
David Clark
I am interested in the Vermont Wright's. Which line are you from? I listed my details in a conversation below back in January. Let me know if you need any other details.
Jul 30, 2010
Jay H. Wright
Aug 3, 2010
Jay H. Wright
Aug 3, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Aug 3, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Aug 14, 2010
Michelle Robillard
Nov 3, 2010
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Louise Esther Wrights father Joseph Emigrated to Boston from England in 1890. Joseph and Marie born in Canada in 1866 had the following Children. Mary, Ida, Louise, and John. That is all the info I have. Thank you.
Feb 6, 2011
Tony Wright
I am Anthony Kenneth (Ransom) Wright. My Father was born in Chicago and I have the records needed for him, however, his Father I have trouble with; Thomas Henry (Ransom) Wright was born 3 Aug. 1891 in Sheffield, served with the Military in England and then emmigrated to the US in 1920, he died in Broward Co., Fl. In 1960.
I have searched with and without the Ransom line and with alternate spellings, to no avail. Please help.
Thanking you in advance, Tony
Feb 19, 2011
Robin C. Coughlin
Hi everybody;
My name is Rob Coughlin and I came across your site while researching my Wright Line. Hopefully someone may be able to help me. MyG GGGrandfather was William Wright of Tunbridge, Vermont. I have no birth or Death Date. He is listed in the 1790 and 1800 census in Tunbridge. He next shows up in Somerset, Niagara County, New York in the 1830 Census. My GGGrandmother,Amira Wright was Born in Vermont in 1807 or 1811? She was Married in 1831 To My GGGrandfather Samuel Whitney Barlow in Niagara County, New York. From Niagara County, New York they Moved to Walworth County, Wisconsin. Any info about this family would be greatly appreicated.
Mar 25, 2011
Douglas M Wright
Oct 8, 2011
Gerald S. Hayes U.E.
Oct 8, 2011
Douglas M Wright
I completely agree with Gerald's comment regarding the use of FamilyTreeDNA for testing and posting the results to the Wright DNA project. The free kit I offered in my previous post will is fact be ordered through the project and a condition is that it be posted there. For your easy reference to the project, here is the the site:
http://www.wright-dna.org/
Oct 9, 2011
Nancy Fowler
Oct 9, 2011
thelma jo rich
Dog My Grandmother was Sally (Sarah) Martha Wright I will post the male members here They go back to The time frame you are talking about I think.They came here from England.
Oct 9, 2011
thelma jo rich
Oct 9, 2011
thelma jo rich
Oct 9, 2011
Douglas M Wright
Oct 10, 2011
Douglas M Wright
Oct 10, 2011
thelma jo rich
Yes some of the wright family did live in Va James Wright passed and was buried in Frederic Co Va.in may 1759his Father was born in England in 1631 His mothee was Penelope Leigh born 1628 they seem to be all through Va, Pa , MdThomas Wright James son was born in Chester co PA Died in Loudon co Va.1760
Oct 14, 2011
David Clark
Oct 14, 2011