Nathaniel Wright  Nathaniel Wright (February 13, 1785 – November 5, 1858) was an American businessman and lawyer who was the fourth Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts. Wright was born in Sterling, Massachusetts on February 13, 1785, the oldest son of Hon. Thomas and Eunice (Osgood) Wright. Wright married Laura Hoar on March 5, 1820. Wright was president of the Lowell Bank from its organization, June 2, 1828, until his resignation on October 2, 1858.