John James Wright
# John James Wright

John James Wright (20 February 1821 – 22 October 1904) was an Australian flour miller, local government councillor, local government head, member of the Parliament of New South Wales, orangeman and store/shopkeeper.

## Early life

Wright was born in Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland, the son of John Wright.

## Legislative Assembly

Wright contested the Legislative Assembly seat of Queanbeyan at the 1874–75 election, winning with 455 votes (53.3%). He did not stand for re-election in 1877, and was unsuccessful in attempts to regain the seat in 1882, and 1885. He did not hold ministerial office.

Wright died in Queanbeyan on 22 October 1901(1901-10-22) (aged 80).

