Edward Bingham Wright

Background

Wright, Edward Bingham was born on May 11, 1838 in Hudson, Ohio, United States. Son of Philo and Electa E. (Coe) Wright.

Education

Had 4 great-grandfathers in Revolutionary War). Bachelor of Arts, Western Reserve, 1859, Master of Arts, 1862 (Doctor of Divinity, 1876). Graduate Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1867.

Career

Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1867. Pastor Stillwater, Minnesota, 1867-1872, 1st Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas, 1872-1907, emeritus.

Achievements

• Edward Bingham Wright has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as Second lieutenant, First lieutenant and captain, Battery B, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, 1862-1865. Member John B. Hood Camp U.C.V., for services to the Confederate Home Austin. Member Sons of the American Revolution, Loyal Legion.

Connections

Married Evelyn Hunter Bell, March 5, 1878 (died 1904).

Father:

Philo Wright

Mother:

Electa East. (Coe) Wright

Spouse:

Evelyn Hunter Bell