Ambrose R. Wright

Ambrose Wright
Member-elect of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 8th district
Died before taking office
Preceded byConstituency reestablished
Succeeded byAlexander H. Stephens
Personal details
Born
Ambrose Ransom Wright

(1826-04-26)April 26, 1826
Louisville, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1872(1872-12-21) (aged 46)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Nickname"Rans"
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Ambrose Ransom "Rans" Wright (April 26, 1826 – December 21, 1872) was a lawyer, Georgia politician, and Confederate general in the American Civil War.


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