Smithson E. Wright

Smithson E. Wright
16th Mayor of Columbus
In office 1843–1844
Preceded by	Abram I. McDowell
Succeeded by	Alexander Patton
Personal details
Born	1807 Belmont County, Ohio
Died	1881
Political party	Whig
Spouse(s)	Matilda Martin
Profession	Mayor Merchant Franklin County Auditor Treasurer Teacher

Smithson E. Wright (1807–1891) was the 16th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was the 15th person to hold the office, and did so for one two-year term. He was succeeded by Alexander Patton in 1833.

Smithson E. Wright was born to Joseph and Eleanor (née Evans) Wright in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1807.

On August 27, 1832, he married Matilda Martin.

Wright died on March 2, 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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