Myron Benjamin Wright
Myron Benjamin Wright (born June 12, 1847 in Forest Lake , Susquehanna County , Pennsylvania , † November 13, 1894 in Trenton , Ontario , Canada ) was an American politician . Between 1889 and 1894 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Myron Wright was the older brother of Congressman Charles Frederick Wright (1856-1925). He attended the public schools in his home country and then taught himself as a teacher. Between 1865 and 1869 he worked in various positions for the First National Bank of Susquehanna . He then worked in the financial sector and in the craft sector. Politically, he joined the Republican Party .
In the congressional election of 1888 , Wright was elected to the 15th constituency of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded Frank Charles Bunnell on March 4, 1889 . After two re-elections, he could remain in Congress until his death . He died on November 13, 1894 while on a vacation trip to Canada. At this point in time he had already been re-elected for the next term in Congress. His mandate fell to Edwin J. Jorden after a special election .
Web links
- Myron Benjamin Wright in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Myron Benjamin Wright in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Charles Bunnell |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (15th constituency) March 4, 1889 - November 13, 1894 |
Edwin J. Jorden |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wright, Myron Benjamin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 12, 1847 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Forest Lake , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 13, 1894 |
| Place of death | Trenton , Canada |