FIRST GENERATION 1. Asahel WRIGHT was born on 19 Dec 1767 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Apr 1828 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 158. of Deerfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Settled at Wapping. farmer; selectman. SECOND GENERATION 2. Asahel WRIGHT was born on 8 Oct 1721 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 Dec 1816 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Settled in Wapping; selectman 5 years; ordained deacon Dec. 26, 1760; he was a plain man with plain habits; it is told, as characteristic of the man, that he left directions to have no brass nails on his coffin, and that flax strings should be used in place on the usual iron handles. Brass headed nails were commonly used on the coffin lid to mark the initials and age of the occupant; he went to an extreme far less offensive to good taste than the funeral display often dictated by vanity or fashion in our day. His mother had been urging him to marry; when Reuben Bardwell came into meeting with his bride, Asahel whispered to his mother, "I'll get married when I can find another like her;" when Lucy was left a widow 3 months later, his mother did not fail to remind him of his remark and urge him to action. He was married to Lucy WAITE on 2 Feb 1750 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Lucy WAITE died on 1 Apr 1814 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 595. An incident connected with the marriage of Lucy Waite, the widow of Reuben Bardwell, with Asahel Wright of Deerfield: The mother of Asahel had for some time been urging him to get married. Reuben Bardwell was a well-to-do Deerfield man when he brought his young bride home, and the next Sunday the were at church, as were Asahel and his mother. He whispered to his mother, saying to her that when he could find such a girl as Lucy, why, he wouldn't hesitate to get married. Reuben died in three months. After a suitable time his mother called his attention to the matter and he, nothing loth, sought an interview with the young widow, offered her his heart and hand and was accepted. They lived in Deerfield. They lived together 64 years. They had 9 children. Asahel WRIGHT and Lucy WAITE had the following children: i. Lucy WRIGHT was born on 12 Jan 1751 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jan 1824 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Mary WRIGHT was born on 11 Aug 1752 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Jun 1821 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in North Shirkshie Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Mercy WRIGHT was born on 2 Sep 1754 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Aug 1812 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Tea Street Cemetery, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Lois WRIGHT was born on 1 Nov 1756 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Nov 1758 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. Lois Died Novr ye 8th 1758 Aged 2 Years & 7 Days v. Judah WRIGHT was born on 1 Mar 1759 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jan 1770 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. Judah Died Janry ye 18th 1770 Aged 10 Years & 10 Months vi. Ruben WRIGHT was born in Jan 1761 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Feb 1762 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. Ruben Died Febry ye 26th 1762 Aged 1 Year & 1 Month vii. Son WRIGHT was born on 5 Apr 1763 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Apr 1763 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. Still born He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. A Son Still Born April ye 5th 1763. viii. Lois WRIGHT was born on 9 Jan 1766 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Oct 1858. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 122. of Deerfield, Mass. 1 ix. Asahel WRIGHT. x. Judah WRIGHT was born on 4 Sep 1772 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Aug 1823 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 500. of Deerfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 394 Farmer; of Wapping. THIRD GENERATION 4. Judah WRIGHT was born on 5 May 1677 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Aug 1747 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 45. Wright, 1747 In Memory of Mr. Judah Wright who died August 30th 1747 in the 72d Year of his Age. He was one of the unfortunate persons who was cap- tured by the Indians Feb. 29th 1703-4. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Weaver; garrison sol. at Deerfield 1704, and taken captive; came back and settled at Wapping. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 568 Settled in Deerfield; ancestors of the Deerfield Wrights; taken captive Feb. 29, 1704. He was married to Mary (Mercy) HOYT on 4 Apr 1707 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Mary (Mercy) HOYT was born in 1684 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 23 Jul 1769 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 214. Was absent on a visit at Hatfield, 1704 during the assualt on Deerfield. Judah WRIGHT and Mary (Mercy) HOYT had the following children: i. Judah WRIGHT was born on 28 Jan 1708 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 581. Resided Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Settled in Montague, Mass. ii. Mary WRIGHT was born on 23 May 1709 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. David WRIGHT was born on 12 Jan 1711 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Oct 1746 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Settled in Wapping. iv. Sarah WRIGHT was born on 23 Oct 1713 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Nov 1797 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 19. Childs, 1797 In Memory of the Wd Sarah Childs, Relict of Deacon Samuel Childs, who died Nov. 26, 1797, aged 84 Years. v. Noah WRIGHT was born on 27 Mar 1716 in Wapping, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Nov 1797 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 46. Wright, 1797 In Memory of Deacon Noah Wright who died Nov 7, 1797 in the 81st year of his Age. Let the Witling Argue all He can. It is Religeon still that makes the Man History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 527. of Deerfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Deacon; settled in Bernardston, but was driven off by Indian wars; returned and settled in Wapping; cordwainer. 2 vi. Asahel WRIGHT. 6. Lt. Joseph WAITE was born on 11 Nov 1688 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died about 1780. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 158. of Hatfield, Mass. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 595. He, like his brother Joh, was much engaged in military affairs and often led scouts nearly to Canada and destory the enemy at the commencement of hostilities. Ther went up the river 120 miles and then struck off the French river and then to Lake Champlain where they met tow canoes loaded with Indians and a battle ensued. One Indian was killed and scalped, then being discovered they started homeward. He was married to Mary WARNER on 22 Sep 1720. 7. Mary WARNER was born about 1693. She died on 18 Aug 1792 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 594 - 5. Leaving six children, forty-five grandchildren, ninty-eight great-garndchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In here extreme age her mental faculties almost entirely failed here. She required to be fed and would amuse herself playing with her doll, dressing and undressing it and fondling it like a young girl. About a week before she died. Her mind suddenly brightened and she repeated the whole of the assembly's shorter catchism, questions and answers and proof texts. She then gradually sunk away and died. She was living with her daughter who married Capt. Salmon White of Whately. Lt. Joseph WAITE and Mary WARNER had the following children: i. Rhoda WAITE was born on 21 Aug 1721 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. David WAITE was born on 7 Dec 1722 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Whately, Mass., 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, by D. L. Crandall, Mann's Block, Orange, Mass., 1899. p. 370. of Hatifeld, Mass. iii. Martha WAITE was born on 7 Oct 1724 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Nov 1785. 3 iv. Lucy WAITE. v. Mary WAITE was born on 17 Oct 1730 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Jun 1821 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 620 - 621. For many years she was a midwife and is said to have officiated at the birth of over one thousand children in Whately and adjoining towns, turning out day or night and mounted on the back of her sure-footed horse, never hesitated to ride in the darkest night upon a smart gallop. I have often heard old people tell of her daring riding in the dark, when they felt afraid to keep up with her. In her saddle bags she carried all that she needed. Her mother lived with her some years before she died at the great age of 99 years, 9 months, dying 18 Aug 1791. In her extreme age her mental faculties almost entirely failed her and for several years she was literally in her second childhood, having to be fed, and would amuse herself by dressing and undressing her doll, and other childish sports. About a week before her death, her mind suddenly brightened up and she spoke intelligently of the Rev. Mr. Williams of Hatfield, her former pastor, and repeated the whole of the assembly's shorter catechism, questions, answers and proof texts. Then she gradually sunk away and died as a candle goes out in its socket.