William Ambrose Wright (January 19, 1844 – September 13, 1929) was a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army, and Georgia state comptroller for fifty years, as well as insurance commissioner.

William Ambrose Wright was born in Louisville, Georgia on January 19, 1844.

During the Civil War, he was wounded at the Second Battle of Bull Run, resulting in the amputation of his right leg.

[1] Wright was appointed comptroller general of Georgia by Governor Alfred H. Colquitt on September 17, 1879,[1] following the resignation of Washington L. Goldsmith due to ongoing impeachment proceedings.

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