Daniel B. Wright

Daniel Boone Wright (February 17, 1812 – December 27, 1887) was an American secessionist, lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1853 to 1857. He fought against the United States in the Civil War.

Daniel B. Wright
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1853  March 3, 1857
Preceded byBenjamin Nabers
Succeeded byLucius Q. C. Lamar
Personal details
Born(1812-02-17)February 17, 1812
near Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
DiedDecember 27, 1887(1887-12-27) (aged 75)
Ashland, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCumberland University
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