Basic Biographical Details Name: | Robert Wright (junior) | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | c. 1873 | Bio Notes: | Robert Wright Junior was the son of Edinburgh architect Robert Wright, who died on 28 September 1839. He was in opartnership with his father from about 1834. He may have gained some experience with George Angus who supervised the building of Netherbyres, Berwickshire for Captain Sir Samuel Brown RN in 1836. In the same year the Wrights obtained the business of the National Bank of Scotland, and by 1838 they were in partnership with an unidentified Smith, perhaps George Smith. The Wright & Smith practice continued after the elder Wright's death, but did not retain the bank as a client beyond 1844, its patronage subsequently passing to Archibald Scott.
Robert Wright junior died c.1873 his will being registered in 3 July 1873. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 8, Fettes Row, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | c. 1828 | c. 1838 | Robrt Wright senior and junior from 1834 | | 31, James [sic] Square, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | c. 1839 | | Robrt Wright senior and junior | | 12, Pitt Street, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | c. 1840 | | John and Robert Wright and from 1842-60 Robert only |
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ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, H M | 1995 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | 3rd edition | New Haven and London: Yale University Press | Entry for Robert Wright senior | | Scotlands People Website | | Wills & Testaments | | | Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories Sc70/1/163 and Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills SC70/4/145 |
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