Early life
Wright was born in Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland, the son of John Wright.Legislative Assembly
Wright contested the Legislative Assembly seat of Queanbeyan at the 1874–75 election, winning with 455 votes (53.3%). He did not stand for re-election in 1877, and was unsuccessful in attempts to regain the seat in 1882, and 1885. He did not hold ministerial office. Wright died in Queanbeyan on .References
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