John James Wright

Wright was born in Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland, the son of John Wright.^[1][2]

Wright contested the Legislative Assembly seat of Queanbeyan at the 1874–75 election, winning with 455 votes (53.3%).^[3] He did not stand for re-election in 1877,^[4] and was unsuccessful in attempts to regain the seat in 1882,^[5] and 1885.^[6] He did not hold ministerial office.^[2]

Wright died in Queanbeyan on 22 October 1901(1901-10-22) (aged 80).^[2]