George Merrill Wright


George Merrill Wright was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts from January 6, 1913 to January 1, 1917.

Early life

Wright was born to George Fletcher and Harriet Elizabeth Wright in Clinton, Massachusetts on April 12, 1865.

Family life

Wright married Minnie E. Searle, they had three children George Francis Wright, Ralph Wyman Wright and Florence Marian Wright.

Public service

Worcester, Massachusetts Common Council and Board of Aldermen

Wright elected to the Worcester Common Council in 1900 and 1901, and to the Worcester Board of Aldermen in 1902.

Mayor of Worcester

Wright was the Mayor of Worcester from January 6, 1913. to January 1, 1917.