James A. Wright (Wisconsin politician)

20th century American politician

James A. Wright


Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district
In office January 2, 1905 – December 21, 1911 (death)
Preceded by	Daniel E. Riordan
Succeeded by	Willard T. Stevens

Personal details
Born	(1873-06-17)June 17, 1873 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	December 21, 1911(1911-12-21) (aged 38) Merrill, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Typhoid fever
Resting place	Mound Cemetery, Racine
Political party	Republican
Spouse	none
Children	none
Occupation	Businessman, politician

James A. Wright (June 17, 1873 – December 21, 1911) was an American businessman and politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing much of northern Wisconsin from 1905 until his death in 1911.

Biography

Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Wright moved with his family to Merrill, Wisconsin. He went to the Merrill public schools. Wright then went to Dixon Business College and the Northern Illinois State Normal School. He was involved with his family's lumber business in Merrill, Wisconsin: H. W. Wright Lumber Company. In 1904, Wright organized the Wisconsin Lumber Company in Littell, Washington. Wright was also involved with the banking business. From 1905 until his death in 1911, Wright served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Republican. Wright died of typhoid fever at his home in Merrill, Wisconsin.

References

Wisconsin Blue Book 1911, Biographical Sketch of James A, Wright, pg. 747-748
"State Senator Wright Dies". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. Merrill, Wisconsin. December 22, 1911. p. 15. Retrieved July 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

James A. Wright at Find a Grave

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