Son of John R. and Charlotte C. (Whitmire) Wright was born Jan. 22, 1871 in Going Snake District;
Married in June 1892 in Adair county Mary E., daughter of Walter and Sally West.
They are the parents of Willie Cornelia, born April 3, 1898, and Sally born July 30, 1903.
Mr. Wright was educated in the Cherokee schools, and spent two years at the Male Seminary. He is a farmer, successful and takes part in all movements for public welfare.