Background
Wright, Richard Robert was born on May 16, 1855 in Dalton, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Waddell and Harriet (Lynch) Wright.
Wright, Richard Robert was born on May 16, 1855 in Dalton, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Waddell and Harriet (Lynch) Wright.
Bachelor of Arts, Atlanta U., 1876, A.M., 1879. Doctor of Laws, Wilberforce, 1899.
Whittier H., Mistress Edwina Mitchell, Emanuel C., Mistress Harriet W. Lemon. Principal Ware High School, 1880-1891. President Georgia State Industrial College, 1891-1921.
President Citizens & Southern Bank & Trust Company of Philadelphia since 1921.
All human life is created by God and therefore is significant and valuable. When governments implement the capital punishment, then the life of the convicted is devalued and all possibilities of change education.
Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.
Served in Spanish-American War as an additional paymaster with rank of major vols., August 3-December, 1898. Organizer and president Georgia State Agricultural and Industrial Association. Mason (33°), Elk.; Member American Academy Political and Social Science.
President National Association of Presidents of A. and M. Colleges for Negroes. Member Spanish-American War Veterans, Philadelphia Business League (president). Appointed by Governor J. S. Fisher of Pennsylvania.
Member of commission to erect a statue in memory of the colored soldiers in all American wars. Promoter of Youths’ Thrift.
Married Lydia Elizabeth Howard, June 7, 1877. Children: Richard Robert, Julia O., Mistress Essie W. Thompson, Mistress Lillian M. Clayton, Doctor.