John Wright (1743–1799)
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- Born
- 1743
- Died
- 1799 in Norwich, VT
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- Names in Stone
When was John Wright born? 1743.
When did John Wright die? 1799 in Norwich, VT.
Life story
John Wright (1743–1799) was born in 1743, and died in 1799 in Norwich, VT, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1776 · age 33 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 44 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 47 — The first U.S. census was taken
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When was John Wright born?
John Wright was born in 1743.
When did John Wright die?
John Wright died in 1799 in Norwich, VT.
Where did John Wright die?
John Wright died in Norwich, VT.
How old was John Wright at the time of death?
John Wright was about 56 years old.
Where is John Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Wright died?
John Adams was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Wright's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 33); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 44); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Wright?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790.
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Birth
1743
Death
1799
Norwich, VT
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AncestryData, "John Wright (1743–1799)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-wright-1743-1799-7178102c/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Born 1886 in Scotland
Died 1919 in Milford Nh
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