Samuel served as a Major in the Glynn County Militia Regiment, during the Revolutionary War. In 1790 he married Rebecca Bruce, and a year later they moved to Orange Grove Plantation located on Dunbar Creek, about two miles south of Frederica. He was elected Representative from Glynn County in 1791, and served in the Legislature as a Senator through 1798. He also served as Justice of Glynn Inferior Court, and as a Commissioner for the Town of Frederica until his death in 1804, at age 66.
Samuel served as a Major in the Glynn County Militia Regiment, during the Revolutionary War. In 1790 he married Rebecca Bruce, and a year later they moved to Orange Grove Plantation located on Dunbar Creek, about two miles south of Frederica. He was elected Representative from Glynn County in 1791, and served in the Legislature as a Senator through 1798. He also served as Justice of Glynn Inferior Court, and as a Commissioner for the Town of Frederica until his death in 1804, at age 66.
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To the memory of Major Samuel Wright, a native of England, who rendered distinguished service in establishing American independence. Died on St. Simons Island, Georgia, May 4, 1804.
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