Edward Perry (15 November 1800 – 2 March 1869), was an English tinplate works master and twice Mayor of Wolverhampton.
Alderman Edward Perry | |
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| Born | Edward Perry 15 November 1800 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 2 March 1869 (aged 68) Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Tinplate works master |
| Known for | Twice Mayor of Wolverhampton, main founder of Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce |
Early life edit
Edward Perry was born on 15 November 1800 in Wolverhampton, to Richard Perry and Sarah. He attended Wolverhampton Grammar School.
Tin plate edit
After leaving school he became a japanner, eventually leaving to set up his own company. The business quickly outgrew its site and moved to new premises. Perry built up a very successful tin plate works that grew faster and larger than the similar business, Richard Perry & Son, created by his father and brother. Following his death, his business was absorbed into the other family firm, eventually becoming part of John Marston's Sunbeam works.[1][2]
Politics edit
He was twice elected Mayor of Wolverhampton, 1855—1856 and 1856—1857,[3] during a period of dispute between the Council and the Wolverhampton Waterworks Company which had left the Council with a considerable deficit. He organised a voluntary rate collection to resolve the situation.
He was mainly responsible for the creation of the Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce.[1][2]
Later life edit
Perry lived with his wife Sophia at Stonley House, Wolverhampton,[4] then Danes Court, Tettenhall, Staffordshire. He died on 2 March 1869.
References edit
- ^ a b "Edward Perry". Wolverhampton Archives and Local Studies and Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Services. Retrieved 28 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Richard Perry, Sons & Co,Edward Perry". localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 15 November 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "Mayors of Wolverhampton 1848 - 1948". Wolverhampton Archives and Local Studies and Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Services. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ England Census, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton. The National Archives, 1861
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