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.
The known descendants of John and Hannah Dwight are from their two grandsons (children of Timothy and his third wife Anna Flint): Justice Nathaniel Dwight (1666–1711) and Captain Henry Dwight (1676–1732).
Justice Nathaniel Dwight (1666–1711) married Mehitable Partridge (1675–1756)[note 1] in 1693.
Captain Henry Dwight (1676–1732), farmer, merchant and judge, married Lydia Hawley (1680–1748).