George W. Wright
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George Washington Wright (June 4, 1816 ā April 7, 1885) was a Californian politician. He was the leading vote getter in a November 1849 at-large election for California's two seats in the United States House of Representatives following California's admission to the Union. He served a partial term in the 31st United States Congress (1850-1851).
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George Washington Wright | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
In office September 11, 1850 ā March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Established |
Succeeded by | Edward C. Marshall |
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Born | (1816-06-04)June 4, 1816 Concord, Massachusetts |
Died | April 7, 1885(1885-04-07) (aged 68) Dorchester, Massachusetts |
Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican (from 1856) |
Spouse | Mary G. Swain (m. 1844-1877, her death) |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Businessman Attorney Inventor |
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