Background
He was the son of Calvin Wright (1770–1843) and Sarah (Treadway) Wright (1765–1839).
He was the son of Calvin Wright (1770–1843) and Sarah (Treadway) Wright (1765–1839).
He graduated from Union College in 1820.
He practiced law in Esperance, New New York He was First Judge of the Schoharie County Court from 1838 to 1843. After his tenure in the Senate he removed to Schenectady.
He was New York State Comptroller from 1852 to 1853, elected on the Democratic ticket at the New York state election, 1851.
He was buried at the Cemetery in Esperance.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1843 to 1846, sitting in the 66th, 67th, 68th and 69th New York State Legislatures.