*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 405--- Natl. Municipal League; Los Angeles Municipal League; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; pres. Los Angeles City Club; pres. Severance Club. Past Exalted Ruler San Diego Lodge, No. 168, B. P. O. E. Christian Scientist. WRIGHT, Alfred. Lawyer. Res. 433 S. Harvard Blvd.; office 824 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Modesto, Cal., April 26, 1889; son of Christopher C. and Mary Ann (Swain) Wright. Graduated from high school, Los Angeles, 1906; Leland Stanford University, 1906-10. Admitted to practice in State and Federal Courts in 1912, and became associated with Oscar C. Mueller. Member Los Angeles Athletic and University clubs. WRIGHT, Arthur. Lawyer. Office 210 Currier Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Toledo, O., in 1877; son of Lucius and Namash (Hank) Wright. Married to Guadalupe Estudillo in 1904. Educated in the public schools of his native town; studied law and was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles, Cal., in Oct., 1898; engaged in practice 1898 to date. Republican. WRIGHT, Edward Thomas. Civil and hydraulic engineer. Res. 545 S. Manhattan st.; office 690 P. E. Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Elgin, Ill., June 30, 1851; son of Paul Raymond and Emily Grace (Harvey) Wright. Married to Lucy M. Nicholson in 1873. Received public school education and spent one year with private tutor and one year at Elgin Academy. Acted as journal clerk of State Senate for one session of Legislature, Baton Rouge, La., 1870; moved to Colo., and to Indianapolis in 1872; began study of engineering under Cleveland French and was with that firm in Indianapolis, Chicago and St. Paul, 1872-75; moved to Los Angeles in 1875, and has practiced his profession to date; laid out various tracts of land and designed Cucamonga Water system; Canjon ditch, that supplies Anaheim and vicinity. Member of School Board one term; co. surveyor three terms; member Amer. Soc. of Civil Engrs. since 1885; Pioneer Society; Historical Society; charter member of the Jonathan Club. WRIGHT, Foster C. Lawyer. Office Douglas Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Carlisle, Ky., June 25, 1876; son of Amzi and Amy (Lea) Wright Married to Irene Cavins in 1907. Received his early education in the public schools of Oil City, Pa. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1892; attended the Univ. of So. Cal., graduating LL. B.; admitted to the bar in Los Angeles, Cal., in 1899, and has been engaged in active practice to date. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. WRIGHT, Leroy A. Lawyer. Res., 3370 B st.; office, Timken Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Born in New London, Ind., Feb. 10, 1863; son of L. C., and Guglielma (Easterling) Wright. Married to Ida May Heineman in 1898. Received his education in public schools and State Normal School at Emporia, Kan. Connected with various newspapers as reporter, proprietor and editor in Emporia, and Topeka, Kan., and San Diego, Cal. Admitted to bar in 1891 since which time he has followed legal profession being at various times member firm of Daney & Wright; Hendrick & Wright; Wright, Schoonover & Winnek; and Wright & Winnek. Dir. and atty. So. Title & Guarantee Co.; atty. Bank of Commerce & Trust Co., San Diego, Cal. Member Co. B, National Guard, 1889-91; San Diego Park Commission six years; San Diego Library Trustee four years; state senator 40th Senatorial dist., 1907 to date. Member Amer. Acad. of Pol. and Soc. Sci.; Cuyamaca, University and San Diego County clubs, San Diego; Sulter Club, Sacramento, Cal.; Press Club, San Francisco, Cal. WRIGHT, Walter Coleman. Accountant and auditor. Res. Hollywood; office 600 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Birmingham, England, in 1877; son of Stephen and Emily Gertrude (Fowler) Wright. Educated in the public schools of England. Moved to United States in 1897; with El Paso Co. Bank, El Paso, Tex., 1897-1901; moved to Minneapolis, Minn., in 1902 and was employed in National Bank of Commerce, 1902- 04; engaged in public accounting Minneapolis, 1904-06; moved to Los Angeles in 1906, and engaged in work of expert accountant. Became associated with the Audit Co. of Los Angeles in 1907, and was elected pres. of same in 1910, which office he holds to date. Engaged in general work of expert accounting, auditing, systema- tizing and business counseling. *** end ***