Tom Wright (bishop of East Carolina)

The Right Reverend

Thomas Henry Wright

D.D.
Bishop of East Carolina
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseEast Carolina
ElectedMay 24, 1945
In office1945–1973
PredecessorThomas C. Darst
SuccessorHunley A. Elebash
Orders
Ordination1930
ConsecrationOctober 5, 1945
by Henry St. George Tucker
Personal details
Born(1904-10-16)October 16, 1904
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
DiedApril 26, 1997(1997-04-26) (aged 92)
Porters Neck, North Carolina, United States
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Maffitt Wright, Josie Young Whitaker
SpouseHannah Hagans Knowlton
Children4
Alma materSewanee: The University of the South

Thomas Henry Wright (October 16, 1904 – April 26, 1997) was fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina from 1945 till 1973.

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