Nathaniel Wright Explained

Nathaniel Wright
Office:4th Mayor of Lowell, MA
Term Start:1842
Term End:1843
Term Start2:1834
Term End2:1834
Successor2:John P. Robinson
Term Start3:1827
Term End3:1828
Office4:Chairman of the
Lowell, Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen
Term Start4:1827
Term End4:1830
Office5:Member of the
Lowell, Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen
Term Start5:1827
Term End5:1830
Predecessor5:None
Successor5:James Tyler
Birth Date:February 13, 1785
Death Place:Lowell, Massachusetts
Alma Mater:Harvard
Class of 1808.
Profession:Attorney
Spouse:Laura Hoar
Children:Nathaniel Wright, Jr.

Nathaniel Wright (February 13, 1785 – November 5, 1858) was an American businessman and lawyer who was the fourth Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Early life

Wright was born in Sterling, Massachusetts on February 13, 1785, the oldest son of Hon. Thomas and Eunice (Osgood) Wright.

Family life

Wright married Laura Hoar on March 5, 1820.

Business career

Wright was president of the Lowell Bank from its organization, June 2, 1828, until his resignation on October 2, 1858.