Lewis M. Wright

As printed in 1902

LEWIS M. WRIGHT.

It is not only the pioneers who have been prominent in the upbuilding of Springfield. The city is constantly attracting to it men of enterprise, imbued with the spirit which has led to the rapid growth and development of the west. Among the more recent arrivals here is Lewis M. Wright, who has become a factor in the electrical world of trade as proprietor of a leading shoe house. He was born February 2, 1859, in the state of Virginia, and is a son of John P. and Sarah E. (Divine) Wright, both of whom were natives of the Old Dominion, born in Loudoun county. The Wright family is of Scotch and English descent and the father of our subject is ‘still living, his home being in Maryland.

Lewis M. Wright belongs to a family” of four children. In the public schools of Maryland he acquired his education and, ambitious to become a factor in business life and attain success for himself, in November, 1879, he embarked in merchandising in Maryland, where he resided until 1897. In January, of that year, he arrived in Springfield and purchased a half interest in the shoe firm of Routzahn & Company, which name was changed to Routzahn & Wright. This partnership still exists and the new firm, with L. M. Wright as its senior member, took on a new impetus. They are now carrying an extensive line of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, have gained favor with the public and are now looked upon as one of the leading shoe houses of the city, which accords to them a liberal and growing patronage, so that the business has become a paying one.

In 1886 Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Williard, a native of Maryland, and their union has been blessed with two children, Hazel and Willard. They have a pleasant home in Springfield and the hospitality of many of the best residences of the city has been extended to them. During the six years in which they have lived in Ohio, Mr. Wright and his estimable wife have gained many warm friends. He is a valued member of the Masonic fraternity and also holds membership relations in the Knights of Pythias fraternity, the Modern Woodmen of America and several other secret organizations. He is an ardent believe in religion and holds membership in St. Paul Methodist Episcopal church, where his active service is appreciated. His conservative business judgment has won him) a seat on the official board, and his assistant superintendency of the Sunday-school is not lacking in appreciativeness on the part of its members.

As printed in A Biographical Record of Clark County Ohio (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.