James Wright (governor)
James Wright | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Andrea Soldi | |
| Governor of Georgia | |
| In office 1760–1782 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Henry Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1716 London, England |
| Died | 20 November 1785 (aged 69) London, England |
| Spouse | Sarah Maidman (died 1774) |
| Children | 9 |
| Relatives | Robert Wright (father) Sir Robert Wright (grandfather) |
| Profession | Lawyer, colonial administrator |
James Wright (8 May 1716 – 20 November 1785) was a British lawyer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Georgia from 1760 to 1782, when the American War of Independence led to the British recognising Georgia's independence as part of the United States.