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LEROY AUGUSTUS WRIGHT
WRIGHT, LEROY AUGUSTUS, State Senator and Attorney at Law, San Diego, Cal., was born in New London, Ind., Feb. 10, 1863, the son of Luna C. Wright and Gulielma (Easterling) Wright. He has been twice married, his first wife having died. His second wife was Ida M. Heffleman, whom he married at San Diego, Cal., June 1, 1898. Their children are Lester and Evelyn Wright.
Senator Wright received his early education in the public schools of Kansas, and in 1878 entered the State Normal School, receiving his diploma, 1883; taught at Normal School until 1884, when he entered the publishing business. In 1886 became City Editor of the Topeka State Journal, Topeka, Kas. In 1887, moved to San Diego, entering the railroad business. Became City Editor of the San Diego Union and purchased an interest in the San Diego Sun in 1889. In 1890, while Clerk of Superior Court of San Diego County, he took up study of law under John D. Works, later U. S. Senator. He was admitted to practice in 1891. He was Trustee of the Carnegie Library of San Diego and, 1906, was chosen a Park Commissioner, serving until 1911. Elected to State Senate in 1906 and re-elected, 1910. In 1907, with others, he drafted the direct primary amendment to Cal. State Constitution, adopted in 1909. He was Chairman of the State Harbor Examining Board in 1907.
Senator Wright is a staunch Republican, Director and Attorney for the So. Title and Guaranty Co., and Attorney for the Bank of Commerce and Trust Co., in which he is a stockholder. He was an original member, Panama Cal. Exposition Co.
The Senator is a member of the Cuyamaca Club, San Diego Country Club, San Francisco Press Club, Sutter Club, Sacramento; Masons, B. P. O. Elks. He is also an ex-member of the National Guard of Cal., from 1889-92, 7th Regiment.
Transcribed by Joyce Rugeroni.
Source: Press
Reference Library, Western Edition Notables of the West, Vol. I, Page 759,
International News Service, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Boston, Atlanta. 1913.
© 2011 Joyce
Rugeroni.
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