Nathaniel Wright
American politician
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Nathaniel Wright (February 13, 1785 – November 5, 1858) was an American businessman and lawyer who was the fourth Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Preceded byElisha Huntington
Succeeded byElisha Huntington
Succeeded byJohn P. Robinson
Preceded byNone
Nathaniel Wright | |
|---|---|
| 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][2] | |
| In office 1827[3]–1830 | |
| Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen[1] | |
| In office 1827[3]–1830 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | James Tyler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1785[4] |
| Died | November 5, 1858 (aged 73)[1][5] |
| Spouse | Laura Hoar[2] |
| Children | Nathaniel Wright, Jr.[3] |
| Alma mater | Harvard;[4] Class of 1808.[3] |
| Profession | Attorney[3] |
Early life
Wright was born in Sterling, Massachusetts on February 13, 1785,[4] the oldest son of Hon. Thomas and Eunice (Osgood) Wright.[5]
Family life
Business career
Wright was president of the Lowell Bank from its organization, June 2, 1828, until his resignation on October 2, 1858.[3]
