Difference between revisions of "Benjamin Drake Wright"
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| date_of_birth =[[January 23]], [[1799]] | | date_of_birth =[[January 23]], [[1799]] | ||
| place_of_birth =Wilkes-Barre, Penn. | | place_of_birth =Wilkes-Barre, Penn. | ||
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| place_of_death =Pensacola | | place_of_death =Pensacola | ||
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| spouse =[[Josephine Wright|Josephine de la Rua]] | | spouse =[[Josephine Wright|Josephine de la Rua]] | ||
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'''Benjamin Drake Wright''' ([[1799]]–[[1875]]) was a prominent Pensacolian attorney and civic leader. | '''Benjamin Drake Wright''' ([[1799]]–[[1875]]) was a prominent Pensacolian attorney and civic leader. | ||
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Benjamin Drake Wright was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on 23 January 1799. He was admitted to the bar of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on 7 April [[1820]]. Wright came to Pensacola in the Spring of [[1823]]. | Benjamin Drake Wright was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on 23 January 1799. He was admitted to the bar of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on 7 April [[1820]]. Wright came to Pensacola in the Spring of [[1823]]. | ||
| − | In [[1824]] he was a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of West Florida as well as United States Attorney for the part of the Territory between the Apalachicola and Suwanne Rivers. In [[1825]] he was appointed United States District Attorney for the whole of the Territory. In [[1829]], Wright served as the President of the [[Board of Aldermen of Pensacola]]. In a least [[1839]], Wright served in the Territorial Senate. In [[1841]], Wright was elected Mayor of | + | ==Legal career== |
| + | In [[1824]] he was a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of West Florida as well as United States Attorney for the part of the Territory between the Apalachicola and Suwanne Rivers. In [[1825]] he was appointed United States District Attorney for the whole of the Territory. In [[1829]], Wright served as the President of the [[Board of Aldermen of Pensacola]]. In a least [[1839]], Wright served in the Territorial Senate. In [[1841]], Wright was elected [[Mayor of Pensacola]]. During the 1840s, Wright served as a federal judge, and after statehood in [[1845]], he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. In [[1866]], Wright was appointed Collector of Customs in the District of Pensacola in the State of Florida. | ||
| + | ==Other ventures== | ||
Despite his busy professional life, Wright also edited the ''[[Pensacola Gazette]]'' from 12 March [[1834]] through the end of the Territorial period in [[1845]]. He owned the paper through [[1839]]. | Despite his busy professional life, Wright also edited the ''[[Pensacola Gazette]]'' from 12 March [[1834]] through the end of the Territorial period in [[1845]]. He owned the paper through [[1839]]. | ||
| + | ==Personal life== | ||
Wright married [[Josephine de la Rua]] on 23 February [[1826]]. The two had eight children (six sons and two daughters). | Wright married [[Josephine de la Rua]] on 23 February [[1826]]. The two had eight children (six sons and two daughters). | ||
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| + | ==Death== | ||
| + | Judge Wright died in Pensacola in April [[1875]]. | ||
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| + | [[Wright Street]] in [[downtown Pensacola]] is named in his honour. | ||
[[Category:People|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Deceased persons|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Attorneys|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Judges|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Civic leaders|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] | [[Category:People|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Deceased persons|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Attorneys|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Judges|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] [[Category:Civic leaders|Wright, Benjamin Drake]] | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 8 April 2007
| Benjamin Drake Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1799 Wilkes-Barre, Penn. |
| Died | April 1875 Pensacola |
| Occupation | attorney, judge |
| Spouse | Josephine de la Rua |
| Children | George Washington Wright Five other sons Two daughters |
Benjamin Drake Wright (1799–1875) was a prominent Pensacolian attorney and civic leader.
Benjamin Drake Wright was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on 23 January 1799. He was admitted to the bar of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on 7 April 1820. Wright came to Pensacola in the Spring of 1823.
Legal career
In 1824 he was a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of West Florida as well as United States Attorney for the part of the Territory between the Apalachicola and Suwanne Rivers. In 1825 he was appointed United States District Attorney for the whole of the Territory. In 1829, Wright served as the President of the Board of Aldermen of Pensacola. In a least 1839, Wright served in the Territorial Senate. In 1841, Wright was elected Mayor of Pensacola. During the 1840s, Wright served as a federal judge, and after statehood in 1845, he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. In 1866, Wright was appointed Collector of Customs in the District of Pensacola in the State of Florida.
Other ventures
Despite his busy professional life, Wright also edited the Pensacola Gazette from 12 March 1834 through the end of the Territorial period in 1845. He owned the paper through 1839.
Personal life
Wright married Josephine de la Rua on 23 February 1826. The two had eight children (six sons and two daughters).
Death
Judge Wright died in Pensacola in April 1875.
Wright Street in downtown Pensacola is named in his honour.
