Francis Marion Wright
Francis Marion Wright | |
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From 1900's History of Illinois Republicanism | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois | |
| In office March 17, 1905 – July 15, 1917 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 33 Stat. 992 |
| Succeeded by | George W. English |
| Judge of the United States Court of Claims | |
| In office January 13, 1903 – March 16, 1905 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | John Davis |
| Succeeded by | Fenton Whitlock Booth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Marion Wright August 5, 1844 Adams County, Ohio |
| Died | July 15, 1917 (aged 72) Urbana, Illinois |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth West (m. 1868) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of Cincinnati College of Law (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Attorney Judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 39th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Francis Marion Wright (August 5, 1844 – July 15, 1917) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois and previously was a judge of the Court of Claims.