Ephraim M. Wright
Ephraim M. Wright was a Connecticut and Massachusetts teacher, clergyman and politician who served as 12th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1853–1856.
Ephraim M. Wright | |
|---|---|
| 12th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth[1] | |
| In office 1853–1856 | |
| Governor | John H. Clifford |
| Preceded by | Amasa Walker |
| Succeeded by | Francis De Witt |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Teacher, Clergyman |
Career
For many years Wright was engaged in teaching and political work.[1] Wright became a minister in middle life.[1] On July 2, 1861 Wright was ordained[1] and installed as the eighth Pastor of the Congregational Church in Bethlehem, Connecticut,[1] Wright was dismissed from the Pastorate on October 2, 1866.[1] For four years,[1] from 1864 to 1869[2] Wright was the acting[2] Pastor of Congregational Church in Terryville, Connecticut.[1]
References
- Cothren, William (1872), "History of Ancient Woodbury, Connecticut: From the First Indian Deed in 1659 to 1872, Volume II.", William Cothren, Woodbury, Connecticut, p. 1404.
- Anderson, Joseph (1892), The Churches of Mattatuck: A Record of A Bi-Centennial Celebration at Waterbury, Connecticut, November 4th and 5th, 1891., New Haven, Connecticut, p. 167.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Amasa Walker |
12th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth 1853–1853 |
Succeeded by Francis De Witt |
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