Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

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✷ Commodore O. H. Perry, well-known and respected in Peru township, where he is a prosperous agriculturist, is a native of New York State, born in Cayuga county April 12, 1829.... The subject proper of this sketch received his education at the common schools of his native place, and was reared to farming pursuits. He was three years old, as will be seen, when he came to Huron county, and has ever since lived on the home place in Peru township. On June 27, 1867, he was united in marriage with Frances J., daughter of W. H. Snyder, of Peru township, Huron county, and the children born to them were: (1) Fannie, married to J. C. Wheeler, by whom she had three children, Perry, Alto and Mary; and (2) Oscar, deceased at the age of two years. The mother of these being called from earth on May 31, 1892, Mr. Perry married Miss Mary M., daughter of S. P. Towne, of Norwalk, Huron county. A Republican in politics, Mr. Perry has served as county commissioner six years, commencing in 1886.

• The Biographical Record of the Counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio. • 1849 • By: J.H. Beers & Co.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 1 2023, 18:38:17 UTC