Smithson E. Wright

Smithson E. Wright
16th Mayor of Columbus
In office
1843–1844
Preceded by Abram I. McDowell
Succeeded by Alexander Patton
Personal details
Born 1807
Belmont County, Ohio
Died 1881
Political party Whig
Spouse(s) Matilda Martin
Profession Mayor
Merchant
Franklin County Auditor
Treasurer
Teacher

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]

Life

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

On August 27, 1832, he married Matilda Martin.

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

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Political offices
Preceded by
Abram I. McDowell
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1843–1844
Succeeded by
Alexander Patton


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