Sir Cory Francis Cory-Wright (August 11, 1838 – May 30, 1909) was the 1st Baronet Cory-Wright.
The son of William Wright and Elizabeth Hooper, he married Mima Owen, the daughter of Sir Hugh Owen and Ann Wade on September 25, 1867. Sir Cory Francis Cory-Wright, 1st Baronet Cory-Wright held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Middlesex and was a Justice of the Peace (JP) for Middlesex and London.[1]
He was the Chairman of William Cory & Son and was a County Alderman (CA) for Middlesex and High Sheriff of Middlesex in 1902. He was created 1st Baronet Cory-Wright, of Caen Wood Towers, Highgate St. Pancras, co. London and Hornsey, co. Middlesex on August 28, 1903. Born Cory Wright, he assumed by Royal licence the additional surname of Cory in 1903.[1]
He died on 30 May 1909 aged 70 and was succeeded to the title by his son Arthur Cory-Wright.
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by new creation |
Cory-Wright Baronets 1903-1909 |
Succeeded by Arthur Cory-Wright |