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Edwin M. "E.M." Wright
Senate 1872 (District 31)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1836
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
E.M.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Body:
Senate
District:
31
Elected:
11/7/1871
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date:
1/2/1872
Counties Represented:
Stearns
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Education
-
Engrossment
-
Internal Improvements
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.