Legislator Details
David A. Wright
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/6/1813
City: Granville, New York
County: Washington County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/19/1877
City: Springfield, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Clarkston, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Harriet E. Gross; children: 6, Susan S. (Phillips), Sarah, Porter, Theodore, Willie F. and Lucy J.
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, wheelright, postmaster, coroner, mason
Race:
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
In 1824, his father, D.J. Wright, moved to Oneida county, and in 1843 came with his family to Michigan, and David settled in Springfield, Oakland county. He was appointed postmaster for Austin, and held the office 25 years. He was for some years coroner of Oakland county. Member of the Masons and the Grange.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
MIBiog and headstone give birth year as 1813; death record says about 1815.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Taylorville
County of Residence Oakland
District: 5
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Springfield
County of Residence Oakland
District: Oakland
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: