William Ambrose Wright
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William Ambrose Wright born at Louisville, Georgia, January 18, 1844. Died at Atlanta, Georgia September 13, 1929, and buried at Oakland Cemetery.
Soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America, Statesman and a devoted Christian. Comptroller General & Insurance Commissioner, 1879-1929; Lawyer; Lieutenant, Confederate States of America.
Honored for 50 years of service to the State as Comptroller General (The official responsible for Georgia's accounting activities).
His grave is located in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. Grave photo and inscription
[edit] External links
- Great Georgians site with photo
- Memorial Plaque
- Oakland Cemetery official site
- About.com on the Oakland Cemetery