James A. Wright (Wisconsin)

James A. Wright (June 17, 1873 December 21, 1911) was an American businessman and politician.

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 Assembly and was a Republican. Wright died of typhoid fever at his home in Merrill, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1911,' Biographical Sketch of James A, Wright, pg. 747-748
  2. 'State Senator Wright Dies,' Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, December 2, 1911, pg. 15

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