Wright, Asher, 1803-1875
Biography
Asher Wright (September 7, 1803 – April 13, 1875) was an American Presbyterian missionary, who worked among the people of the Seneca Nation, of the native Iroquois of the northeastern United States from 1831 to 1875. His most notable work was the extensive translation and linguistics work he did among the Seneca people. Wright was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, on September 7, 1803. He was educated at Dartmouth College between 1826 and 1829.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Asher Wright letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 868510
Mss 868510
Date(s):
1868-09-10
Scope and Contents
Three-page letter from Asher Wright in Chatteraugus Reservation, Versailles, P.O. to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether a young Indian may be educated for the ministry on Moor's school funds.