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Wright, Nathaniel, 1789-1875

 

Biography

Nathaniel Wright was born in 1789, in Hanover, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1811, taught school in Maine and Virginia for several years, and finally removed to Cincinnati, Ohio. Wright was admitted to the bar in 1817, and began practicing law in private practice in 1818. He retired from practicing law in 1840. In 1857, Wright received a LL.D. degree from Dartmouth College. He died on May 20, 1875.

William Burnet Wright was born on April 15, 1838 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the youngest child of Nathaniel. William Burnett graduated from Dartmouth College in 1857. After graduation he worked as a railroad clerk until he entered Andover Theological Seminary in 1858. He graduated in 1860, after which he traveled in Europe for two years. In 1862, Wright became pastor of the South Congregational Church in Chicago, a position he held until 1867, when he became pastor of Berkley Street Church in Boston. In 1888, he received a DD degree from Dartmouth College. Wright retired from the active ministry in 1902 , and died August 2, 1924, in Buffalo, New York.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Bond letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 813411
Mss 813411
Date(s): 1813-07-11
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Henry Bond at Dartmouth College to Nathaniel Wright, asking his friend to investigate possibilities for studying law. Mentions examinations, news of classmates, seven have been inititated into Phi Beta Kappa, seven have joined Social Friends. Dr, Nathan Smith is rumoured to have decided to move to New Haven.

James Merrill letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840657
Mss 840657
Date(s): 1840-12-07
Abstract

In English.

James Merrill letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 837312
Mss 837312
Date(s): 1837-05-12
Abstract

In English.

James Merrill letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 812602
Mss 812602
Date(s): 1812-11-02
Scope and Contents

Letter from James Merrill of York, Pennsylvania to Nathaniel Wright telling him about their school teaching jobs, the delay of his ambitions, girls in Pennsylvania and politics.

Nathan Lord letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 854451
Mss 854451
Date(s): 1854-08-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmouth College to Nathaniel Wright, "N.Wright Jr.'s Merit Roll"

Nathaniel Wright papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-206
Webster MS-206
Date(s): 1811 to 1895
Abstract

Nathaniel Wright (1789-1875), lawyer. Dartmouth College Class of 1811. Consist of correspondence with and by family members.

Nathaniel Wright receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 796900.4
Mss 796900.4
Date(s): 1796
Abstract

In English.

Rodolphus Dewey letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 829558.1
Mss 829558.1
Date(s): 1829-10-08
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Freeman letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816627
Mss 816627
Date(s): 1816-11-27
Abstract

In English.

William Cogswell letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 846340
Mss 846340
Date(s): 1846-05
Abstract

In English.

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