James A. Wright (Pennsylvania politician)

James Assion Wright (August 11, 1902 – November 7, 1963) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served two terms in the U.S. Congress from 1941 to 1945.

James A. Wright
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 34th district
In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	Matthew A. Dunn
Succeeded by	Herman P. Eberharter
Personal details
Born	James Assion Wright (1902-08-11)August 11, 1902 Carnegie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 7, 1963(1963-11-07) (aged 61) Scott Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Holy Souls Cemetery in Carnegie
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	College of the Holy Cross

Biography

Wright was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1902. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1923 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1927.

He served as assistant county solicitor of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1941.

Congress

In 1940, Wright was elected as a Democrat to the 77th United States Congress, then reelected to the 78th United States Congress in 1942. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1944.

Death

Wright died in Scott Township on November 7, 1963 at the age of 61. His body was interred at Holy Souls Cemetery in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James A. Wright (id: W000762)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Matthew A. Dunn	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 34th congressional district 1941–1943	Succeeded by District Eliminated
Preceded by Herman P. Eberharter	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 32nd congressional district 1943–1945	Succeeded by Herman P. Eberharter