One of a Thousand/Wright, Luther Clark

 

Wright, Luther Clark, son of Ozro C. and Emeline (Clark) Wright, was born in Northampton, Hampshire county, April 21, 1844.

He is in the eighth generation from Samuel Wright, one of the original settlers soon after the town was incorporated, who removed from Springfield, Mass., in 1655, and whose descendants have become quite numerous in this region—the family name appearing frequently in the records of the church and town.

His early educational training was secured in the common schools of Northampton. He afterwards attended Williston Seminary, Easthampton.

After leaving school, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for a time. Upon the organization of the first city government of Northampton, in 1884, he was elected collector of taxes, which position he now holds, discharging the duties of the office with marked ability, and to the general acceptance of his fellow-citizens.

Mr. Wright is unmarried.