Nathaniel Wright | |
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4th Mayor of Lowell, MA | |
In office 1842–1843 | |
Preceded by | Elisha Huntington |
Succeeded by | Elisha Huntington |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate [1] | |
In office 1834–1834 | |
Succeeded by | John P. Robinson |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives [1] | |
In office 1827–1828 | |
Chairman of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen [1] [3] | |
In office 1827 [2]–1830 | |
Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen [1] | |
In office 1827 [2]–1830 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | James Tyler |
Personal details | |
Born | February 13, 1785
[4] Sterling, Massachusetts [4] |
Died | November 5, 1858[1]
[5] Lowell, Massachusetts [1] | (aged 73)
Spouse | Laura Hoar [3] |
Children | Nathaniel Wright, Jr. [2] |
Alma mater | Harvard; [4] Class of 1808. [2] |
Profession | Attorney [2] |
Nathaniel Wright (February 13, 1785 – November 5, 1858) was an American businessman and lawyer who was the fourth Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Wright was born in Sterling, Massachusetts on February 13, 1785, [4] the oldest son of Hon. Thomas and Eunice (Osgood) Wright. [5]
Wright married Laura Hoar on March 5, 1820. [3] [2]
Wright was president of the Lowell Bank from its organization, June 2, 1828, until his resignation on October 2, 1858. [2]