Samuel Dwight

Samuel Wright was born on 12 December 1862 in Winslow, Illinois, USA to George Wright. 
In 1882, he joined the US Army as Second Lieutenant. In 1884, he made First Lieutenant. In 1887, he made Captain. In 1891, he made Major. In 1896, he made Lieutenant Colonel. Between 1898 and 1902, he fought in the Philippines. 
In 1901, he had a son: Daniel Wright. 
In 1904, he made Colonel. In 1913, he made Brigadier General. In 1917, he fought in WW1. In 1920, he made Major General. In 1927, he retired from the military. 
He died in 1935 in Cortland, Ohio.