About George Perry
Lived 1818 – 1891 (aged 72). George Perry was a Canadian politician.
George Perry (7 Oct 1818 – 9 Jan 1891) was a Canadian politician and teacher who represented Oxford North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.
Perry was a teacher and also served as reeve of Blenheim Township. He gave up his seat in 1872 to allow Oliver Mowat to sit in the legislature. He later served as sheriff for Oxford County.
Perry Township in Parry Sound District, Ontario was named after him.
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Who was George Perry?
Canadian politician from Ontario (1818–1891)
When was George Perry born?
George Perry was born on 7 October 1818.
When did George Perry die?
George Perry died on 9 January 1891 in Perry.
What was George Perry's occupation?
George Perry was a politician.
What nationality was George Perry?
George Perry was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Perry (Ontario politician)
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