M. W. Perry

M. W. Perry
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 1st district
In office
1911–1918
Preceded by Harlan P. Bird
Succeeded by Herbert Peterson
Personal details
Born February 26, 1864
Racine, Wisconsin
Died February 18, 1951
Delray Beach, Florida
Political party Republican
Profession Carpenter and Millwright

Melvin W. Perry (February 26, 1864 – February 18, 1951) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, serving the 1st Senate District.

Biography

Perry was born in Racine, Wisconsin.[1] His parents at that time were residents of Algoma. He attended public school until age 14. He worked as a Carpenter and Millwright for many years before entering politics.[2] He died in Delray Beach, Florida.[3]

His former home, now known as the Melvin W. and Mary Perry House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Career

Perry was a member of the Senate from 1911 to 1918. Previously, he was mayor of Algoma in 1910. He was a Republican.[4]

References

  1. "M. W. Perry". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  2. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1913 edition, page 638
  3. "Former Algoma Mayor Is Dead". Janesville Daily Gazette. February 20, 1951. p. 9. Retrieved June 26, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1913 edition, page 638


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