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Ephraim Wight

Male 1646 - 1723  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ephraim Wight was born on 27 Jan 1645/46 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 8 Feb 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (son of Thomas Wight and Alice); died on 26 Feb 1723 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Mar 1668, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Lydia Morse, the daughter of Daniel Morse. He was born in 1645 in Medfield, Massachusetts. [This marriage] She died 14 July 1722 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Lydia Wight (1669-1741) 2. Esther Wight (1670-____) 3. Ephraim Wight (1672-____) 4. Miriam Wight (1675-____) 5. Nathaniel Wight (1678-____) 6. Daniel Wight (1680-____) 7. Bethia Wight (1683-____) 8. Deborah Wight (1685-____) 9. Ruth Wight (1688-1747)
    • Freeman: 1672, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1674, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Ephraim inherited his father's homestead in Medfield.

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth date was recorded as 27 (11) 1645.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Wight was born in Isle of Wight, England; died on 17 Mar 1674 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: say 1635; He came to this land it is said from the Isle of Wight with his wife, Alice, and three sons.
    • Residence: 1636, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Freeman: 1640, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 6 Sep 1640, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas and Alice were admitted as members of the Dedham Church on 6 (7) 1640.
    • Moved To: 1652; He was one of the original thirteen settlers of Medfield to which he removed his family in 1652.
    • Will: 7 Feb 1672/73
    • Probate/Proved: 2 Apr 1674; The record is dated 2 (2) 1674.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Thomas married Alice. Alice was born in Isle of Wight, England; died on 15 Jul 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Alice was born in Isle of Wight, England; died on 15 Jul 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 6 Sep 1640, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas and Alice were admitted as members of the Dedham Church on 6 (7) 1640.

    Children:
    1. Henry Wight was born in Isle of Wight, England; died on 27 Feb 1681 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. John Wight was born in Isle of Wight, England; died on 28 Dec 1653 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. Thomas Wight was born in Isle of Wight, England; died in 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. Mary Wight died on 7 Mar 1693 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. Samuel Wight was born on 5 Feb 1639/40 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 15 Sep 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1716 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 1. Ephraim Wight was born on 27 Jan 1645/46 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 8 Feb 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Feb 1723 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.