Legislator Details
Henry D. Wright
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/15/1857
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/13/1922
City: Broomfield Township, MI
County: Isabella County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 1/22/1922
City: Broomfield Township, MI
County: Isabella County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Broomfield Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Catherine E. Crusen [or Cathner], 10/15/1878 in Alaska, Kent Co., MI; children: 2, Archel and Jessie Maude (Macklin)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools of Grand Rapids
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Francis and Helen (Gould) Wright. In 1882, he settled in Broomfield Township, Isabella County, and engaged in farming and lumbering. He served as highway commissioner, township clerk, supervisor and treasurer. He was on the board of supervisors for 22 years.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Private Corporations , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Broomfield
County of Residence Isabella
District: Isabella
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Federal Relations
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Industrial Home for Girls , Lumber and Salt , Public Lands
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Broomfield
County of Residence Isabella
District: Isabella
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: