William Wright (poet)

Born in the Row, Ednam, he was largely paralysed from birth.

William Wright (1782-??) was a Scottish poet.

He was particularly keen on nature poetry, and spent long hours in Ednam kirkyard penning his poems, which include,"To a Robin Redbreast", "To a Thrush" and "To a Wild Flower". He also wrote about events of his time, such as the Napoleonic wars.

The date of his death is uncertain. It would have probably been around the mid-19th century.