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WILLIAM WRIGHT
Originally published in 1900 |
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WILLIAM WRIGHT, of Bayonne, was born in London, England, on the
15th of September, 1845. His parents, John Wright and Anna Williams,
came to the TTnited States in 1870 and William followed them on June 8,
1874. He was educated in private schools in London and afterward engaged
in the liquor business in that city. Subsequently he associated
himself with the Great Eastern Railroad of England, with which he continued
until he came to America. After his arrival here he entered the
employ of the Standard Oil Company, but subsequently engaged in the
milk business for himself in Bayonne. in which he still continues.
In public as well as in business life Mr. Wright has become a prominent factor. He served for some time as Commissioner of Appeals and as Supervisor of Taxes in Bayonne. In politics he is Republican. He is an exempt member of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, of Bayonne, and a member of Bavonne Lodge, No. 99. F. and A. M., of Bayonne Lodge, No. 206, I. O. O. F., of Bayonne Lodge, No. 9, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and of the Royal Arcanum. In religion he is an Episcopalian. Mr. Wright married Mary Wigley, daughter of Henry and Mary Wigley, of Norwich, Norfolk County, England. They have ten children: Lottie, William, Jr., Harry, Frank, John. James, Joseph, Mary, Mamie, and Lillie.
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