Dwight family
The Dwight family of New England had many members who were military leaders, educators, jurists, authors, businessmen and clergy. Around 1634, John Dwight came with his wife Hannah (1604-1656), daughter Hannah (1625-1714), and sons Timothy (1629–1718) and John (bef Jul 1629-1638) from Dedham, Essex, England, to Dedham, Massachusetts.