McNairy County, TennesseeHistory Archives

Life & Times

Sheriff T Newt Wright 1944-1945

Deputies at a still, 1940s

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Posted Jan 18, 2025

Term1944-1945
NotesResigned 12 November 1945 due to hardships of the duties of the office undermined the health of he and Mrs Wright.
Born1880
Died1969
Full NameThomas Newton Wright
Final Resting PlaceOak Hill Cemetary
CitySelmer, TN

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Buford Pusser Marvin King Jerry Wright Arrested for Attempted Murder Buford Pusser Marvin King Jerry Wright Arrested for Attempted Murder Sheriff Joe Freeman 1945 Finished Term of T Newt Wright Then Elected 46 48 Sheriff Joe Freeman 1945 Finished Term of T Newt Wright Then Elected 46 48