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Wightman Last Name History & Origin

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Early Wightmans

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Jane Wightman 1807 - 1891 Prahran, Australia
Jane Wightman of Prahran Australia was born in 1807, and died at age 84 years old in 1891 in Prahran.
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Alexander Wightman 1807 - 1874 Australia
Alexander Wightman of Australia was born in 1807, and died at age 67 years old in 1874.
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Isabella Wightman 1811 - 1892 Carlton, Australia
Isabella Wightman of Carlton Australia was born in 1811, and died at age 81 years old in 1892 in Carlton.
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Thomas Wightman 1815 - 1857 Australia
Thomas Wightman of Australia was born in 1815, and died at age 42 years old in 1857.
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John Wightman 1816 - 1884 S Potosi, Australia
John Wightman of S Potosi Australia was born in 1816, and died at age 68 years old in 1884 in S Potosi.
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George Wightman 1818 - 1861 Australia
George Wightman of Australia was born in 1818 to Samuel Wightman and Penelope Kerridge Wightman. George Wightman died at age 43 years old in 1861.
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John Wightman 1818 - 1861 Australia
John Wightman of Australia was born in 1818, and died at age 43 years old in 1861.
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Anna Matda Wightman 1820 - 1898 Blackwood, Australia
Anna Matda Wightman of Blackwood Australia was born in 1820 to Kennedy David Wightman and Isabella Bateman Wightman. Anna Wightman died at age 78 years old in 1898 in Blackwood.
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Robert Wightman 1823 - 1895 B Msh, Australia
Robert Wightman of B Msh Australia was born in 1823 to Adam Wightman and Margaret Swan Wightman. Robert Wightman died at age 72 years old in 1895 in B Msh.
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Janet Wightman 1826 - 1906 Bmsh, Australia
Janet Wightman of Bmsh Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 80 years old in 1906 in Bmsh.
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Helena Mary Wightman 1832 - 1870 Australia
Helena Mary Wightman of Australia was born in 1832, and died at age 38 years old in 1870.
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Mary Wightman 1832 - 1870 Australia
Mary Wightman of Australia was born in 1832, and died at age 38 years old in 1870.
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Mary Wightman
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 Benjamin W. & Esther Wightman - Matagorda Cemetery
Benjamin W. & Esther Wightman - Matagorda Cemetery
The tombstone of Benjamin. W. Wightman and his wife Esther Wightman in Matagorda Cemetery. It reads: Benjamin W. Wightman - Esther Wightman, landed at Matagorda January 1, 1829. First settlers and first buried in Matagorda Cemetery.
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 Benjamin Wightman (1755 - 1836)
Benjamin Wightman (1755 - 1836)
A plaque honoring Benjamin Wightman who lived from 1755 through 1836.

Reads: First Burials in Matacorda Cemetery, Benjamin Wightman (August 31st 1755 - August 1st, 1836). Esther Randall Wightman (December 4th, 1758 - June 20th, 1830). Parents of Elias R. Wightman, Grantee of the Matagorda town league, from Republic of Mexico.

Benjamin and Esther Wightman, natives of Connecticut, lived in Wightman town, Herkimer County, New York, before joining (1828) colony brought here by their son on "Little Zoe", the first sailing vessel ever to enter port of Matagorda. Recorded in 1972.
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Willie B. Wightman
Willie B. Wightman
Photo found in antique shop (Oregon) not my family line.
Back of photo is written: Willie Bruns Wightman, Minnie's boy.
front shows picture taken in Kansas City, MO.
From a little research, I believe this may be: William B. Wightman born June 20, 1887 Missouri - so on Minnie E. (Bruns) Wightman and Robert P Wightman. Married Mable L. Lawrence March 4, 1913 Jackson Co., Missouri.
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Wayne H Wightman Apr 7, 1926 - Apr 13, 2006 Sandusky, Ohio
Wayne H Wightman of Sandusky, Erie County, OH was born on April 7, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on April 13, 2006.
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Harry E Wightman May 31, 1919 - Jan 1974 Saratoga, California
Harry E Wightman of Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California was born on May 31, 1919, and died at age 54 years old in January 1974.
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Harry L Wightman Jun 22, 1907 - Apr 17, 1998 Braintree, Massachusetts
Harry L Wightman of Braintree, Norfolk County, MA was born on June 22, 1907, and died at age 90 years old on April 17, 1998.
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Richard Wightman Mar 31, 1913 - Jan 3, 2008 Riverside, California
Richard Wightman of Riverside, Riverside County, California was born on March 31, 1913, and died at age 94 years old on January 3, 2008.
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Richard W Wightman Dec 6, 1927 - Sep 21, 1988 Colusa, California
Richard W Wightman of Colusa, Colusa County, CA was born on December 6, 1927, and died at age 60 years old on September 21, 1988.
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Richard B Wightman Aug 20, 1921 - Nov 6, 1993 Andover, New York
Richard B Wightman of Andover, Allegany County, NY was born on August 20, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on November 6, 1993.
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William T Wightman Dec 4, 1898 - Nov 1972 Lomita, California
William T Wightman of Lomita, Los Angeles County, California was born on December 4, 1898, and died at age 73 years old in November 1972.
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William J Wightman Jun 27, 1923 - Nov 1981 Hyde Park, Massachusetts
William J Wightman of Hyde Park, Suffolk County, MA was born on June 27, 1923, and died at age 58 years old in November 1981.
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William A Wightman Aug 13, 1930 - Feb 4, 1994 Littleton, Colorado
William A Wightman of Littleton, Jefferson County, CO was born on August 13, 1930, and died at age 63 years old on February 4, 1994. William Wightman was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section 4 Site 2356 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver.
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William L Wightman Apr 14, 1921 - Feb 28, 1990 Springfield, Ohio
William L Wightman of Springfield, Clark County, OH was born on April 14, 1921, and died at age 68 years old on February 28, 1990.
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William W Wightman Oct 19, 1921 - Jul 19, 2011 Spring House, Pennsylvania
William W Wightman of Spring House, Montgomery County, PA was born on October 19, 1921, and died at age 89 years old on July 19, 2011.
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Eugene K Wightman Apr 5, 1915 - Dec 1971 Solon, Ohio
Eugene K Wightman of Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on April 5, 1915, and died at age 56 years old in December 1971.
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Jack D Wightman Jun 4, 1923 - Feb 18, 2000 Edinburg, Virginia
Jack D Wightman of Edinburg, Shenandoah County, VA was born on June 4, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on February 18, 2000.
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Russell E Wightman Sep 19, 1923 - Apr 1980 Syracuse, New York
Russell E Wightman of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on September 19, 1923, and died at age 56 years old in April 1980.
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Thomas H Sr Wightman Sep 28, 1901 - Jan 1968 Jackson, Louisiana
Thomas H Sr Wightman of Jackson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana was born on September 28, 1901, and died at age 66 years old in January 1968.
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George H Wightman Jun 12, 1907 - Nov 4, 1969 Vallejo, California
George H Wightman of Vallejo, Solano County, CA was born on June 12, 1907, and died at age 62 years old on November 4, 1969. George Wightman was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery Section 137 Row Z Site 12 950 South Sepulveda Boulevard, in Los Angeles.
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George J Wightman May 13, 1911 - Apr 15, 1994 San Jose, California
George J Wightman of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on May 13, 1911, and died at age 82 years old on April 15, 1994.
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George R Wightman Oct 27, 1923 - Sep 26, 2007 Avon Lake, Ohio
George Ralph Wightman of Avon Lake, Lorain County, OH was born on October 27, 1923, and died at age 83 years old on September 26, 2007. George Wightman was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Section 19 Site 430 10175 Rawiga Rd - Po Box #8, in Rittman.
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Linda Crawford Wightman May 25, 1959 - Jan 15, 2009 Grapevine, Texas
Linda Diane (Crawford) Wightman of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas was born on May 25, 1959, and died at age 49 years old on January 15, 2009.
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F Latsha Wightman Jan 13, 1916 - Aug 1981 Baltimore, Maryland
F Latshaw Latsha Wightman of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on January 13, 1916, and died at age 65 years old in August 1981.
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Popular Wightman Biographies

Annie Isobel Addis Wightman Fitzroy, Australia
Annie Isobel Annie Isobel (Addis) Wightman of Fitzroy Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annie Isobel Addis Wightman.
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Barter Thomas Wightman Fitzroy, Australia
Barter Thomas Wightman of Fitzroy Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barter Thomas Wightman.
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Mary Wightman
Mary Wightman Jan 1, 1869 - May 10, 1928 Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mary Wightman was born on January 1, 1869 in Leslie, Fife County, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 59 years old on May 10, 1928 at 34 Fleuchar Street, in Dundee, Dundee City Council County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Wightman.
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Jane Annabella (Wightman) Dunlop Down, Australia
Jane Annabella (Wightman) Dunlop of Down Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jane Annabella (Wightman) Dunlop.
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Mary Sulivan Wightman Prahran, Australia
Mary (Sulivan) Wightman of Prahran Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Sulivan Wightman.
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Helena Heasley Wightman Plenty, Australia
Helena (Heasley) Wightman of Plenty Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helena Heasley Wightman.
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Mary Wightman Wightman Will, Australia
Mary (Wightman) Wightman of Will Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Wightman Wightman.
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Elizabeth Wightman Smith Geelong, Australia
Elizabeth (Wightman) Smith of Geelong Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Wightman Smith.
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Jane Isabella (Wightman) Dunlop Blac, Australia
Jane Isabella (Wightman) Dunlop of Blac Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jane Isabella (Wightman) Dunlop.
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Jane Wightman Baylis Clunes, Australia
Jane (Wightman) Baylis of Clunes Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jane Wightman Baylis.
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Richard B Wightman Aug 20, 1921 - Nov 6, 1993 Andover, New York
Richard B Wightman of Andover, Allegany County, NY was born on August 20, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on November 6, 1993.
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Blanche Wightman May 17, 1901 - Mar 1982 Tucson, Arizona
Blanche Wightman of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona was born on May 17, 1901, and died at age 80 years old in March 1982.
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Edith Mary Whiteman Wakenshaw Koow, Australia
Edith Mary Edith Mary (Wightman) Wakenshaw of Koow Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edith Mary Whiteman Wakenshaw.
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John Wightman Mar 2, 1907 - Nov 1986 Austin, Texas
John Wightman of Austin, Travis County, Texas was born on March 2, 1907, and died at age 79 years old in November 1986.
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Anna D Wightman Mar 10, 1927 - Jul 30, 2001 Concord, New Hampshire
Anna D Wightman of Concord, Merrimack County, NH was born on March 10, 1927, and died at age 74 years old on July 30, 2001.
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William T Wightman Dec 4, 1898 - Nov 1972 Lomita, California
William T Wightman of Lomita, Los Angeles County, California was born on December 4, 1898, and died at age 73 years old in November 1972.
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George J Wightman May 13, 1911 - Apr 15, 1994 San Jose, California
George J Wightman of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on May 13, 1911, and died at age 82 years old on April 15, 1994.
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Willie B Wightman Jan 31, 1935 - Jul 22, 2004 Mission, Texas
Willie B Wightman of Mission, Hidalgo County, TX was born on January 31, 1935, and died at age 69 years old on July 22, 2004.
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Robert Wightman Sep 17, 1900 - Dec 1965 Pennsylvania
Robert Wightman of Pennsylvania was born on September 17, 1900, and died at age 65 years old in December 1965.
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Robert W Wightman Dec 15, 1915 - May 3, 1993 Oakley, California
Robert W Wightman of Oakley, Contra Costa County, CA was born on December 15, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on May 3, 1993.
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Wightman Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Wightman family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 1,628 people with the last name Wightman that have a birth and death date listed.

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72.0 years

Oldest Wightmans

These are the longest-lived members of the Wightman family on AncientFaces.

Hazel E Wightman Mar 20, 1892 - Jan 16, 1998 Seattle, Washington
Hazel E Wightman of Seattle, King County, WA was born on March 20, 1892, and died at age 105 years old on January 16, 1998.
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Lerah P Wightman Dec 28, 1894 - Aug 6, 2000 Haverhill, Massachusetts
Lerah P Wightman of Haverhill, Essex County, MA was born on December 28, 1894, and died at age 105 years old on August 6, 2000.
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Florence B Wightman Sep 8, 1899 - Sep 7, 2002 Yorktown, Indiana
Florence B Wightman of Yorktown, Delaware County, IN was born on September 8, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on September 7, 2002.
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102 years
Alice Wightman May 5, 1908 - Jan 24, 2011 Braintree, Massachusetts
Alice Wightman of Braintree, Norfolk County, MA was born on May 5, 1908, and died at age 102 years old on January 24, 2011.
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102 years
Lucy S Wightman Sep 15, 1897 - Sep 20, 2000 Albany, Georgia
Lucy S Wightman of Albany, Dougherty County, GA was born on September 15, 1897, and died at age 103 years old on September 20, 2000.
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103 years
Eva Wightman Feb 1, 1880 - Oct 1982 Panama City, Florida
Eva Wightman of Panama City, Bay County, FL was born on February 1, 1880, and died at age 102 years old in October 1982.
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102 years
John Wightman Apr 9, 1871 - Jun 1973 Naugatuck, Connecticut
John Wightman of Naugatuck, New Haven County, CT was born on April 9, 1871, and died at age 102 years old in June 1973.
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102 years
Minnie Wightman Jun 14, 1877 - Nov 1978 Newfane, New York
Minnie Wightman of Newfane, Niagara County, NY was born on June 14, 1877, and died at age 101 years old in November 1978.
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101 years
Marion Wightman Dec 16, 1902 - Jul 8, 2003 Saint Louis, Missouri
Marion Wightman of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on December 16, 1902, and died at age 100 years old on July 8, 2003.
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100 years
Pearl M Wightman Sep 7, 1891 - Feb 23, 1991
Pearl M Wightman was born on September 7, 1891, and died at age 99 years old on February 23, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pearl M Wightman.
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99 years
Cora M Wightman Dec 31, 1891 - Mar 10, 1991
Cora M Wightman was born on December 31, 1891, and died at age 99 years old on March 10, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cora M Wightman.
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99 years
Olive v Wightman Oct 11, 1902 - Sep 11, 2002 Harmony, Pennsylvania
Olive V Wightman of Harmony, Butler County, PA was born on October 11, 1902, and died at age 99 years old on September 11, 2002.
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