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Elias Wright

1830 – 1901

Union Army general

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About Elias Wright

Lived 1830 – 1901 (aged 70). Elias Wright was a military officer.

Elias Wright (June 22, 1830 – January 2, 1901) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.

Elias Wright was born at Durham, New York on June 22, 1830. He was a surveyor and civil engineer before the Civil War.

Wright resigned his commission on June 17, 1865. After the war, he was a civil engineer and land agent at Atlantic City, New Jersey. Elias Wright died at Atlantic City on January 2, 1901.

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Who was Elias Wright?

Union Army general

When was Elias Wright born?

Elias Wright was born on 22 June 1830 in Durham.

When did Elias Wright die?

Elias Wright died on 2 January 1901.

What was Elias Wright's occupation?

Elias Wright was a military officer.

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· Wikidata: Q5360639

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