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"The purpose of the society shall be the attainment of truth, literary improvement of her members, and the furthering of her democratic heritage." - Constitution of Phi Alpha Literary Society[1]

Nehemiah Wright (February 20, 1824 – January 29, 1891)[2] was a founding member of Wikipedia:Phi Alpha Literary Society.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Wright was born in Ashland, New Hampshire. He moved to Illinois at the age of 18 and attended Wikipedia:Illinois College in 1845. He was a founding member of Phi Alpha Literary Society, and was on the three man committee that prepared its constitution.[9] While active he served as the society's second recording secretary.[10] Wright married Frances L. Huckins in 1849, and together they had 3 children.[11] Wright then moved to Wikipedia:Chatham, Illinois on January 10, 1850.[12] In 1865 he earned an M.D. degree from Wikipedia:Rush Medical College in Chicago. In 1872 he was elected county physician of Wikipedia:Sangamon County, Illinois.[13] He was well known for his literary talent, and presented a well received poem at Phi Alpha's May 1876 reunion.[14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Phi Alpha Literary Society, Constitution of Phi Alpha Literary Society, Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL, Article II
  2. ↑ The New England historical and genealogical register, Volume 68
  3. ↑ Manual of College Literary Societies with Statistical Table
  4. ↑ Phi Alpha Literary Society, Pledge Manual, Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL, pp.8
  5. ↑ The Poets of New Hampshire
  6. ↑ Illinois College: A Centennial History, 1829-1929 p.132
  7. ↑ Historic Morgan and classic Jacksonville
  8. ↑ Book of Memorial Memberships
  9. ↑ Illinois College: A Centennial History, 1829-1929 p.133
  10. ↑ 1845-1890. Catalogue of Phi Alpha Society p.133
  11. ↑ Huckins Family: Robert Huckins of the Dover Combination and Some of His Descendants
  12. ↑ History of Medical Practice in Illinois, Volume I Preceding 1850 p. 393
  13. ↑ 1845-1890. Catalogue of Phi Alpha Society
  14. ↑ The Poets of New Hampshire
  15. ↑ History of Sangamon County, Illinois
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