Joseph Wright
Former Governor of Indiana
Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849, to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode... Wikipedia
Born: April 17, 1810, Washington, PA
Died: May 11, 1867 (age 57 years), Berlin, Germany
Spouse: Caroline Rockwill (m. 1863), Harriett Burbridge (m. 1854), and Louisa Cook (m. 1831)
Books: Governor's Message Delivered to the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, December, 1851, Speech of Hon. J.A. Wright, of Indiana: On the Discharge of State Prisoners, Delivered in the Senate of the United States, December 6, 1862, Address of His Excellency, Joseph A. Wright, Governor of the State of Indiana: Pronounced at the New York Agricultural State Fair at Elmira, October 5, 1855. Published by Order of the Society, and more
Party: Democratic Party
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