Henry W. Wright
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Henry Ward Wright (March 4, 1868 – August 19, 1948) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly and as Speaker of the Assembly.
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Henry W. Wright | |
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Member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors | |
In office 1921–1933 | |
Succeeded by | Roger W. Jessup |
40th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office January 6, 1919 – 1921 | |
Preceded by | C. C. Young |
Succeeded by | Frank Merriam |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district | |
In office January 4, 1915 – January 8, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Egbert J. Gates |
Succeeded by | Charles B. Dawson |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Ward Wright (1868-03-04)March 4, 1868 Chickasaw County, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | August 19, 1948(1948-08-19) (aged 80) South Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Progressive |
Spouse | Nellie Blanche Wright |
Children | 3 |
Education | Iowa State College Omaha Commercial College |
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