Edwin R. V. Wright

Edwin Ruthvin Vincent Wright (January 2, 1812 – January 21, 1871) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and Democratic Party politician from Hudson County, New Jersey. He was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of New Jersey in 1859 and represented Hudson County and the city of Newark for one term in the United States House of Representatives.

This article is about the U.S. Representative from New Jersey. For other people named Edwin Wright, see Edwin Wright (disambiguation).
Edwin R. V. Wright
Wright c. 1865–71
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867
Preceded byNehemiah Perry
Succeeded byGeorge A. Halsey
Personal details
Born
Edwin Ruthvin Vincent Wright

January 2, 1812
Hoboken, New Jersey, US
DiedJanuary 21, 1871(1871-01-21) (aged 59)
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Editor
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