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He was born in [[Woburn, Massachusetts]] but moved to Canada with his parents while still young. He later joined the family business in the [[timber]] trade. In [[1829]], he built the first [[timber slide]] on the [[Ottawa River]] to transport logs past the Chaudière [[Rapid]]s. However, by [[1840]], a competing slide built on the opposite ([[Ontario]]) side of the river had won over most of the business. He also discovered a source of [[cement]] which was used in the construction of the [[Rideau Canal]].

In partnership with [[John Egan (Canadian politician)|John Egan]], he operated a [[steamship]] transporting goods on the Ottawa River.

[[Category:1793 births|Wright, Ruggles]]