Charles O. Wright
Charles Orson F. Wright (April 13, 1873 – March 28, 1922) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 to his death in 1922 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.
Charles O. F. Wright | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office July 18, 1921 – March 28, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | James Turgeon |
| Succeeded by | William Farquharson |
| Constituency | Ribstone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1873 |
| Died | March 28, 1922 (aged 48) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | United Farmers |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
Wright ran for a seat to the Albert Legislature in the 1921 Alberta general election as a United Farmers candidate. He defeated incumbent James Turgeon to pick up the Ribstone electoral district for his party.[1]
Wright died on March 28, 1922 after suffering from pneumonia at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. He was Charles Stewart's brother in law.[2]
References
- "Ribstone Official Results 1921 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- "U.F.A. Member Ribstone Dead". Vol XV No. 91. The Lethbridge Daily Herald. March 29, 1922. p. 1.
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