GEORGE WRIGHT, a retired merchant, of Carrollton, was born in Yorkshire, Eng., in 1808. He was bound seven years to the trade of a carpenter, but before his time expired he purchased his indentures. At 21 he had acquired a liberal education, and then turned his attention to the New World. Crossing the ocean on a sailing vessel, in 1830, he landed in New York, where he remained but a short time, when he made his way to Greene county, where he first worked at his trade and farming. In 1836 he made his way to Carrollton, where he began life as a merchant, on a very small scale indeed. For a period of 20 years Mr. Wright, who was slowly climbing to a front position as a merchant, bought his goods in St. Louis. Year by year he went steadily forward to a successful mercantile career. His indomitable will, great industry and honestly, brought its reward, and the statement is today given, on good authority, that George Wright was the most successful dry goods merchant in Greene county. Mr. Wright has been twice married. In 1844 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Tunstall, a daughter of Jno. Turnstall, ex-mayor of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Wright died in 1856. There were four children born of this marriage; three are living - Warrick, Harry and Lenette. Jan., 1860, Mr. Wright was married to Mrs. Lattimer, a sister of his former wife, by whom he has two children - Sidney and Arthur. Mr. Wright was a participant in the Black Hawk war. Mr. Wright and wife are members of the Presbyterian church.