Legislator Details


Judge George S. Wright
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/17/1875
City: Essex Township, MI
County: Clinton County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 7/28/1959
City: Ann Arbor, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Mary E. Wellington, dau. of Eldridge and Lois (Kentfield) Wellington, 8/3/1898, in Bengal, MI; children: 2, Paul S. and Arthur W.

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Maple Rapids High School; attended Ferris Institute; graduated from the University of Michigan Law dept., 1905

Biographical Sketch:
Of English parentage. Son of Dennis S. Wright, Jr. and Libbie Lake. He taught in Iron County and later in Luther, Lake County. In 1902, he entered law school; practiced law in Milan, MI., from 1905-19, In 1910, he was in York, Washtenaw County; in 1920, he was in Monroe, MI. Appointed municipal court judge in 1938 and elected to the post from 1939-53. He also served on the mayor's traffic and safety committee and on the Monroe County Circuit Court Jurors Commission. Member of the Masons and the monroe County Bar Association.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1915-1916
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , City Corporations , Michigan School for the Deaf , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
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City of Residence: Milan
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:476; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1910, 1920, 1930; Monroe EveNews 7/28/1953 p.1 col. 2-3, p.14 col.8, includes photo;
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