Daniel B. Wright
American politician (1812–1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel Boone Wright (February 17, 1812 – December 27, 1887) was an American secessionist, lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1853 to 1857. He fought against the United States in the Civil War.
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Daniel B. Wright | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Nabers |
Succeeded by | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-02-17)February 17, 1812 near Mount Pleasant, Tennessee |
Died | December 27, 1887(1887-12-27) (aged 75) Ashland, Mississippi |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Cumberland University |
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