Nathaniel Wright

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

Nathaniel Wright
4th Mayor of Lowell, MA
In office 1842–1843
Preceded by	Elisha Huntington
Succeeded by	Elisha Huntington
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1]
In office 1834–1834
Succeeded by	John P. Robinson
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1]
In office 1827–1828
Chairman of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen[1][2]
In office 1827[3]–1830
Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen[1]
In office 1827[3]–1830
Preceded by	None
Succeeded by	James Tyler
Personal details
Born	February 13, 1785[4] Sterling, Massachusetts[4]
Died	November 5, 1858(1858-11-05) (aged 73)[1][5] Lowell, Massachusetts[1]
Spouse	Laura Hoar[2]
Children	Nathaniel Wright, Jr.[3]
Alma mater	Harvard;[4] Class of 1808.[3]
Profession	Attorney[3]

Early life

Wright was born in Sterling, Massachusetts on February 13, 1785,^[4] the oldest son of Hon. Thomas and Eunice (Osgood) Wright.^[5]

Family life

Wright married Laura Hoar on March 5, 1820.^[2][3]

Business career

Wright was president of the Lowell Bank from its organization, June 2, 1828, until his resignation on October 2, 1858.^[3]