Samuel G. Wright

Samuel Gardiner Wright (November 18, 1781 – July 30, 1845) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from March to July of 1845.

Samuel Wright
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1845 – July 30, 1845
Preceded by	George Sykes
Succeeded by	George Sykes
Personal details
Born	Samuel Gardiner Wright November 18, 1781 Wrightstown, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	July 30, 1845 (aged 63) Imlaystown, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Whig Party
Relations	George Franklin Fort (son-in-law)
Children	1

Early life

Wright was born in Wrightstown, New Jersey.

Career

In 1830, Wright was elected to the New Jersey Legislative Council representing Monmouth County. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth United States Congress to represent New Jersey's 2nd congressional district and served from March 4, 1845 until July of the same year.

Personal life

Wright died near Imlaystown, New Jersey. He is buried in the East Branch Cemetery, near Imlaystown. Wright's daughter, Anna Marie Wright, married George Franklin Fort in 1830. Fort was elected governor of New Jersey in 1851.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

References

• United States Congress. "Samuel G. Wright (id: W000769)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Finding aid for the Wright Family papers at Hagley Museum and Library