Son of Abraham & Lydia (Guy) Wright. Born in Great Valley, Cattaraugus Co New York

Married Angeline Pierce 1851. Parents of Mary, Catherine, Harlow, Laura "Nettie",

Emma and Mirton.

Enlistment Rank Private @ Persia New York

Muster Co A Regiment 188th Infantry Date 26 Sep 1864

Muster Out Date 11 Jul 1865 Washington, District of Columbia

On October 27, less than a month after first muster, the 188th regiment went into battle at Hatcher's Run near the Weldon Railroad. The regiment suffered 7 dead and between 39 and 46 wounded.

On December 8, 1864, the regiment participated on a raid to Hicksford, Virginia, where two soldiers were taken prisoner.

February 6 and 7, 1865 saw the regiment at Hatcher's Run again. During this battle the regiment suffered 5 dead, 21 wounded, and 3 missing.

The Appomattox campaign saw the regiment fight with its corps at White Oak ridge, Gravelly Run and Five Forks, when its casualties aggregated 45 killed and wounded.

The 188th New York also participated in the final assault on Petersburg and was present at Appomattox Station on April 9 when General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia. According to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, it reported that the 188th was the regiment that "busted up the confederacy." They were given the honor of posting guard duty around the court house while Lee surrendered the confederacy to Grant.

Battle Summary:

• October 27, 1864 - Hatcher's Run, Virginia[2]
• December 8, 1864 - Warren's Raid, Virginia[2]
• February 6–7, 1865 - Hatcher's Run, Virginia[2]
• March 19, 1865 - White Oak Ridge, Virginia[2]
• March 29, 1865 - Gravelly Run, Virginia[2]
• March 29, 1865 - Lewis Farm, Virginia
• March 30, 1865 - Five Forks, Virginia[2]
• March 31, 1865 - Gravelly Run, Virginia[2]
• April 1, 1865 - Five Forks, Virginia[2]
• April 2, 1865 - Fall of Petersburg[2]
• April 9, 1865 - Appomattox Courthouse - posted guard @ Lee surrender

Member GAR, Great Valley, Cattaraugus Co NY