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Silas Wright Jr. (May 24, 1795 – August 27, 1847) was an American attorney and Democratic politician. A member of the Albany Regency, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, New York State Comptroller, United States Senator, and Governor of New York .
Silas Wright Jr. war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker und von 1845 bis 1847 Gouverneur des Bundesstaates New York. Außerdem vertrat er seinen Staat in beiden Kammern des Kongresses.
Silas Wright was the sixteenth governor of New York from 1845 to 1847, and a U.S. senator from 1833 to 1844. He helped establish the University of Buffalo, draft a new state constitution, and restructure the school system.
Silas Wright, 1795–1847, American political leader, b. Amherst, Mass. He was admitted (1819) to the bar and began practicing law at Canton, N.Y. Becoming involved in state politics, in the 1820s he opposed the faction headed by De Witt Clinton and became one of the leaders of the Albany Regency.
Learn about Silas Wright, a lawyer, politician, and governor of New York from 1845 to 1846. He was a Democrat, a supporter of Martin Van Buren and Andrew Jackson, and a vetoer of canal funds and anti-rent rioters.
10. Juli 2020 · Born in Vermont and educated at Middlebury College, Silas Wright served in the U.S. Congress representing New York. He supported Manifest Destiny and the U.S. Bank and opposed the expansion of...
Silas Wright. AKA Silas Wright, Jr. Born: 24-May - 1795. Birthplace: Amherst, MA. Died: 27-Aug - 1847. Location of death: Canton, NY. Cause of death: unspecified. Remains: Buried, Old Canton Cemetery, Canton, NY. Gender: Male. Race or Ethnicity: White. Sexual orientation: Straight. Occupation: Politician. Party Affiliation: Democratic.
- May 24, 1795
- August 27, 1847
