Son of John Wright and Nancy McIntyre.
(Both Parents of Scottish Descent/migrating from North Carolina to Tennessee.)
Archibald was raised in Giles County.
Attended Mt. Pleasant Acadamy and Giles College.
Studied law under Judge Bromlett @ Pulaski and admitted to the bar in 1832.
The Chancery Court of Giles County, Tenn was held for the first time in April, 1832. Archibald Wright was listed as one of the members of the Pulaski bar.
May 29, 1837 married Elizabeth Eldridge.
Listed as part of:First Tennessee cavalry, or mounted infantry, Regiment. The Company was raised by: THOMAS McKISSICK JONES
August, 1858,Gov. Isham G. Harris appointed him to the position of Judge/State Supreme Court.
1860 SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE Census/Chickasaw City, Tennessee/August 8, 1860.
Page 592 Dwelling 728 Archibald Wright/49/Judge Supreme
Court.
Living in the house are:Mary(40)Eldridge(20)Luke(14)Mary
(11)Lizzie(3)Kate(1)
**A picture of JUDGE Archibald Wright can be found at "TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY and ARCHIVES" Image ID#30959/Supreme Court Justices
NOTE: GENERAL LUKE EDWARD WRIGHT Find A Grave Memorial# 15082360/buried in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown/Memphis
Shelby County/Tennessee is the son of Honorable Archibald Wright and Mary Elizabeth Eldridge Wright.
~~~
WRIGHT, Archibald
(deceased) - Was for over thirty years the recognized leader of the Memphis bar. He was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 29, 1809, but was reared in Giles County and studied law at Pulaski under Judge Bromlett. He was admitted to the bar at that place in 1832. He secured his education partly at Mt. Pleasant Academy, near Columbia, and partly at Giles College, Pulaski. His parents, John and Nancy (McIntyre) Wright, were both natives of North Carolina and both of Scottish parentage. Our subject practiced at the Pulaski bar until October 1, 1861, and then moved to this city where, at different times, he was associated with Judges Eldridge, Turley and Curran. In August, 1858, he received an appointment from Gov. I. G. Harris, to the supreme bench of the State to fill an unexpired term. In November of the same year he was elected to the same position, which he filled with credit until the breaking out of the war. He was not a regular soldier during this unpleasantness, but helped the soldiers fight, followed them in their battles, bivouacked with them and shared their dangers and privations. He had two sons in the service; one was killed at Stone’s River; the other, Gen. Luke Wright, is a resident of this city. Our subject’s name was mentioned in connection with the supreme bench long before he was placed there, but he was never a strong aspirant for office, preferring rather to prepare for, than to seek office. He served in the Florida war, and soon after his return married Elizabeth Eldridge, May 29, 1837. He was a member of the Methodist Church and led a true devoted Christian life. At the bar he was not demonstrative in language or polished in oratory, but his arguments were always clear, comprehensive and convincing. He was noted for simplicity of character and by his death, which occurred September 4, 1884, Tennessee lost one of her noblest men, the bar one of her greatest leaders and Memphis one of her most prominent and beloved citizens.
Goodspeeds History of TN 1887
(Both Parents of Scottish Descent/migrating from North Carolina to Tennessee.)
Archibald was raised in Giles County.
Attended Mt. Pleasant Acadamy and Giles College.
Studied law under Judge Bromlett @ Pulaski and admitted to the bar in 1832.
The Chancery Court of Giles County, Tenn was held for the first time in April, 1832. Archibald Wright was listed as one of the members of the Pulaski bar.
May 29, 1837 married Elizabeth Eldridge.
Listed as part of:First Tennessee cavalry, or mounted infantry, Regiment. The Company was raised by: THOMAS McKISSICK JONES
August, 1858,Gov. Isham G. Harris appointed him to the position of Judge/State Supreme Court.
1860 SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE Census/Chickasaw City, Tennessee/August 8, 1860.
Page 592 Dwelling 728 Archibald Wright/49/Judge Supreme
Court.
Living in the house are:Mary(40)Eldridge(20)Luke(14)Mary
(11)Lizzie(3)Kate(1)
**A picture of JUDGE Archibald Wright can be found at "TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY and ARCHIVES" Image ID#30959/Supreme Court Justices
NOTE: GENERAL LUKE EDWARD WRIGHT Find A Grave Memorial# 15082360/buried in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown/Memphis
Shelby County/Tennessee is the son of Honorable Archibald Wright and Mary Elizabeth Eldridge Wright.
~~~
WRIGHT, Archibald
(deceased) - Was for over thirty years the recognized leader of the Memphis bar. He was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 29, 1809, but was reared in Giles County and studied law at Pulaski under Judge Bromlett. He was admitted to the bar at that place in 1832. He secured his education partly at Mt. Pleasant Academy, near Columbia, and partly at Giles College, Pulaski. His parents, John and Nancy (McIntyre) Wright, were both natives of North Carolina and both of Scottish parentage. Our subject practiced at the Pulaski bar until October 1, 1861, and then moved to this city where, at different times, he was associated with Judges Eldridge, Turley and Curran. In August, 1858, he received an appointment from Gov. I. G. Harris, to the supreme bench of the State to fill an unexpired term. In November of the same year he was elected to the same position, which he filled with credit until the breaking out of the war. He was not a regular soldier during this unpleasantness, but helped the soldiers fight, followed them in their battles, bivouacked with them and shared their dangers and privations. He had two sons in the service; one was killed at Stone’s River; the other, Gen. Luke Wright, is a resident of this city. Our subject’s name was mentioned in connection with the supreme bench long before he was placed there, but he was never a strong aspirant for office, preferring rather to prepare for, than to seek office. He served in the Florida war, and soon after his return married Elizabeth Eldridge, May 29, 1837. He was a member of the Methodist Church and led a true devoted Christian life. At the bar he was not demonstrative in language or polished in oratory, but his arguments were always clear, comprehensive and convincing. He was noted for simplicity of character and by his death, which occurred September 4, 1884, Tennessee lost one of her noblest men, the bar one of her greatest leaders and Memphis one of her most prominent and beloved citizens.
Goodspeeds History of TN 1887
Son of John Wright and Nancy McIntyre.
(Both Parents of Scottish Descent/migrating from North Carolina to Tennessee.)
Archibald was raised in Giles County.
Attended Mt. Pleasant Acadamy and Giles College.
Studied law under Judge Bromlett @ Pulaski and admitted to the bar in 1832.
The Chancery Court of Giles County, Tenn was held for the first time in April, 1832. Archibald Wright was listed as one of the members of the Pulaski bar.
May 29, 1837 married Elizabeth Eldridge.
Listed as part of:First Tennessee cavalry, or mounted infantry, Regiment. The Company was raised by: THOMAS McKISSICK JONES
August, 1858,Gov. Isham G. Harris appointed him to the position of Judge/State Supreme Court.
1860 SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE Census/Chickasaw City, Tennessee/August 8, 1860.
Page 592 Dwelling 728 Archibald Wright/49/Judge Supreme
Court.
Living in the house are:Mary(40)Eldridge(20)Luke(14)Mary
(11)Lizzie(3)Kate(1)
**A picture of JUDGE Archibald Wright can be found at "TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY and ARCHIVES" Image ID#30959/Supreme Court Justices
NOTE: GENERAL LUKE EDWARD WRIGHT Find A Grave Memorial# 15082360/buried in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown/Memphis
Shelby County/Tennessee is the son of Honorable Archibald Wright and Mary Elizabeth Eldridge Wright.
~~~
WRIGHT, Archibald
(deceased) - Was for over thirty years the recognized leader of the Memphis bar. He was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 29, 1809, but was reared in Giles County and studied law at Pulaski under Judge Bromlett. He was admitted to the bar at that place in 1832. He secured his education partly at Mt. Pleasant Academy, near Columbia, and partly at Giles College, Pulaski. His parents, John and Nancy (McIntyre) Wright, were both natives of North Carolina and both of Scottish parentage. Our subject practiced at the Pulaski bar until October 1, 1861, and then moved to this city where, at different times, he was associated with Judges Eldridge, Turley and Curran. In August, 1858, he received an appointment from Gov. I. G. Harris, to the supreme bench of the State to fill an unexpired term. In November of the same year he was elected to the same position, which he filled with credit until the breaking out of the war. He was not a regular soldier during this unpleasantness, but helped the soldiers fight, followed them in their battles, bivouacked with them and shared their dangers and privations. He had two sons in the service; one was killed at Stone’s River; the other, Gen. Luke Wright, is a resident of this city. Our subject’s name was mentioned in connection with the supreme bench long before he was placed there, but he was never a strong aspirant for office, preferring rather to prepare for, than to seek office. He served in the Florida war, and soon after his return married Elizabeth Eldridge, May 29, 1837. He was a member of the Methodist Church and led a true devoted Christian life. At the bar he was not demonstrative in language or polished in oratory, but his arguments were always clear, comprehensive and convincing. He was noted for simplicity of character and by his death, which occurred September 4, 1884, Tennessee lost one of her noblest men, the bar one of her greatest leaders and Memphis one of her most prominent and beloved citizens.
Goodspeeds History of TN 1887
(Both Parents of Scottish Descent/migrating from North Carolina to Tennessee.)
Archibald was raised in Giles County.
Attended Mt. Pleasant Acadamy and Giles College.
Studied law under Judge Bromlett @ Pulaski and admitted to the bar in 1832.
The Chancery Court of Giles County, Tenn was held for the first time in April, 1832. Archibald Wright was listed as one of the members of the Pulaski bar.
May 29, 1837 married Elizabeth Eldridge.
Listed as part of:First Tennessee cavalry, or mounted infantry, Regiment. The Company was raised by: THOMAS McKISSICK JONES
August, 1858,Gov. Isham G. Harris appointed him to the position of Judge/State Supreme Court.
1860 SHELBY COUNTY TENNESSEE Census/Chickasaw City, Tennessee/August 8, 1860.
Page 592 Dwelling 728 Archibald Wright/49/Judge Supreme
Court.
Living in the house are:Mary(40)Eldridge(20)Luke(14)Mary
(11)Lizzie(3)Kate(1)
**A picture of JUDGE Archibald Wright can be found at "TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY and ARCHIVES" Image ID#30959/Supreme Court Justices
NOTE: GENERAL LUKE EDWARD WRIGHT Find A Grave Memorial# 15082360/buried in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown/Memphis
Shelby County/Tennessee is the son of Honorable Archibald Wright and Mary Elizabeth Eldridge Wright.
~~~
WRIGHT, Archibald
(deceased) - Was for over thirty years the recognized leader of the Memphis bar. He was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 29, 1809, but was reared in Giles County and studied law at Pulaski under Judge Bromlett. He was admitted to the bar at that place in 1832. He secured his education partly at Mt. Pleasant Academy, near Columbia, and partly at Giles College, Pulaski. His parents, John and Nancy (McIntyre) Wright, were both natives of North Carolina and both of Scottish parentage. Our subject practiced at the Pulaski bar until October 1, 1861, and then moved to this city where, at different times, he was associated with Judges Eldridge, Turley and Curran. In August, 1858, he received an appointment from Gov. I. G. Harris, to the supreme bench of the State to fill an unexpired term. In November of the same year he was elected to the same position, which he filled with credit until the breaking out of the war. He was not a regular soldier during this unpleasantness, but helped the soldiers fight, followed them in their battles, bivouacked with them and shared their dangers and privations. He had two sons in the service; one was killed at Stone’s River; the other, Gen. Luke Wright, is a resident of this city. Our subject’s name was mentioned in connection with the supreme bench long before he was placed there, but he was never a strong aspirant for office, preferring rather to prepare for, than to seek office. He served in the Florida war, and soon after his return married Elizabeth Eldridge, May 29, 1837. He was a member of the Methodist Church and led a true devoted Christian life. At the bar he was not demonstrative in language or polished in oratory, but his arguments were always clear, comprehensive and convincing. He was noted for simplicity of character and by his death, which occurred September 4, 1884, Tennessee lost one of her noblest men, the bar one of her greatest leaders and Memphis one of her most prominent and beloved citizens.
Goodspeeds History of TN 1887
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