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George Washington Wright | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
| In office September 11, 1850 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Established |
| Succeeded by | Edward C. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1816 Concord, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 7, 1885 (aged 68) Dorchester, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican (from 1856) |
| Spouse | Mary G. Swain (m. 1844-1877, her death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Businessman Attorney Inventor |
George Washington Wright (June 4, 1816 – April 7, 1885) was a Californian politician. He was the leading vote getter in a November 1849 at-large election for California's two seats in the United States House of Representatives following California's admission to the Union. He served a partial term in the 31st United States Congress (1850-1851).