by William Henry Wright (Author), Gertrude Wright Ketcham (Author)
A living bridge between continents and centuries, this complete family genealogy unfolds the extraordinary journey of the Wright family from noble roots in Essex, England, to the rugged promise of New England. With painstaking care, William Henry Wright traces the lineage from John Wright, Lord of Kelvedon Hall, through the pioneering Thomas Wright - a 1640 Wethersfield, Connecticut settler - and onward to Samuel Wright of Lenox, Massachusetts. Here, names become stories and generations echo across time. Every page is a testament to the endurance, resilience, and kinship that shaped not only one family, but the communities they helped build. This compiled family history is more than a record; it is a window into the lived experience of early American settlers and their English forebears. Rich with lineage tracing records, it offers a rare, unbroken thread connecting the fields of Essex to the heart of Lenox, Massachusetts. For those drawn to genealogy research reference works, or seeking to better understand the wright family ancestry, this volume stands apart as a vital resource. It is equally compelling for readers fascinated by New England genealogy books, and for anyone captivated by the challenges and triumphs of migration, settlement, and legacy. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both a cultural treasure and a collector's item, it invites you to rediscover a family's place in history, and perhaps, to find your own story reflected within its pages.
Number of Pages: 268
Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: January 26, 2021