Smithson E. Wright (1807–1891)[1] was the 16th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was the 15th person to hold the office, and did so for one two-year term. He was succeeded by Alexander Patton in 1833.[2]

Smithson E. Wright
16th Mayor of Columbus
In office
1843–1844
Preceded byAbram I. McDowell
Succeeded byAlexander Patton
Personal details
Born1807
Belmont County, Ohio
Died1891
Political partyWhig
SpouseMatilda Martin
ProfessionMayor
Merchant
Franklin County Auditor
Treasurer
Teacher

Life

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Smithson E. Wright was born to Joseph and Eleanor (née Evans) Wright in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1807.

On August 27, 1832, he married Matilda Martin.

Wright died on March 2, 1891, in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Smithson E. Wright".
  2. ^ Egger & (1975), pp. 22.

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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1843–1844
Succeeded by