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CLARK B. WRIGHT, well known in Middlefield, Mass., as an enterprising and progressive farmer and stock-raiser, is a native of that town, where his birth took place on July 20, 1842, being a son of Nathan and Asenath (Cone) Wright.

Nathan Wright, who was born in Chester, Mass., August 26, 1786, came with his parents to Middlefield about 1796, settling on the farm where Clark B. Wright now resides. He was brought up to farming, and continued to follow that occupation throughout his life on the old homestead. He died there on December 20, 1875, after an honorable and successful career, aged eighty-nine years. His wife, who was born in Peru, Mass., July 19, 1795, died September 2, 1879. The fruit of their union was eleven children, of whom two are now living, namely: Clark B.; and Louisa, now Mrs. L. Smith. Their birth record is as follows: Nathan, born February 27, 1818; Amos, December 5, 1819; Harriett A., December 12, 1821; Mary C., September 20, 1823; Louisa, March 23, 1826; Emory, August 2, 1828; Charles, December 8, 1830; Fidelia, December 30, 1832; Matilda, December 1, 1835; Olin, December 25, 1839; and Clark B., July 20, 1842. In addition to the educational advantages offered by the common schools of the town, the children enjoyed the privilege of attending the high school of the county. Both parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were actively interested in the work of that body. In politics the father always supported the Whig party. He filled several town offices most acceptably, and was popular with the people he met in his social and business relations.

Clark B. Wright, the youngest child, remained with his parents until their death. He then took charge of the home farm, on which he has since resided. It is known as the Glendale Farm, and is situated about seven miles north of the village of Chester, in one of the best locations in the western part of the county. Besides his general farming he raises such staple New England products as corn and potatoes. He is also quite successful in stock-raising, his stock being chiefly thoroughbred short-horn cattle, Chester White hogs, with some horses.

On March 1, 1864, he was united in marriage with Miss Ann L. Prentice. She was born February 6, 1844, a daughter of Sylvester and Louisa (Williams) Prentice, both of whom were lifelong residents of Massachusetts. Her father was a prosperous and enterprising agriculturist. Mrs. Wright died on October 8, 1893, at forty-nine years of age, leaving no children.

Mr. Wright, though a stanch Republican, has no inclination for office. His home duties have required all his time and attention. He is a member of the Baptist church of Middlefield, and so was his wife, who was a highly intelligent woman. Both were always active and influential workers in the cause of Christianity.