Samuel Gardiner Wright (November 18, 1781 – July 30, 1845) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from March to July of 1845.

Samuel Wright
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1845 – July 30, 1845
Preceded byGeorge Sykes
Succeeded byGeorge Sykes
Personal details
Born
Samuel Gardiner Wright

November 18, 1781
Wrightstown, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 1845 (aged 63)
Imlaystown, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyWhig Party
RelationsGeorge Franklin Fort (son-in-law)
Children1

Early life

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Wright was born in Wrightstown, New Jersey.

Career

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In 1830, Wright was elected to the New Jersey Legislative Council representing Monmouth County. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-ninth United States Congress to represent New Jersey's 2nd congressional district and served from March 4, 1845 until July of the same year.

Personal life

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Wright died near Imlaystown, New Jersey. He is buried in the East Branch Cemetery, near Imlaystown. Wright's daughter, Anna Marie Wright, married George Franklin Fort in 1830. Fort was elected governor of New Jersey in 1851.

See also

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References

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  • United States Congress. "Samuel G. Wright (id: W000769)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 2nd congressional district

1845
Succeeded by