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Warren Wright (politician)

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Warren E. Wright (March 26, 1893 – March 29, 1962) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Murrayville, Illinois, Wright served in the United States Army during World War I. He owned an automobile dealership in Murrayville, Illinois and later in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was also in the hardware business. Wright was involved in the Republican Party. He served as Illinois state treasurer from 1941 to 1945 and from 1955 to 1969. Wright died of a heart attack at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956,' Biographical Sketch of Warren E. Wright, pg. 120
  2. ^ 'Ex-Treasurer Wright Dies Of Heart Attack,' Chicago Tribune, March 30, 1962, part 1, pg. 18
  3. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Warren E. Wright