John Vines Wright
John Vines Wright (June 28, 1828 – June 12, 1908) was an American secessionist, politician, military officer and judge. He served a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 7th congressional district of Tennessee and in the First and Second Congress of the Confederate States. He served in the Confederate States Army as a colonel. He later became a judge of the circuit court of Tennessee and a chancellor and judge of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Sketch of Wright in 1900 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Bugg |
| Succeeded by | Civil War |
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| Born | June 28, 1828 Purdy, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 1908 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Georgia Hays |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Marcus J. Wright (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 13th Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
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