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| Edward Aylesworth Perry | |
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| Born | March 15, 1831 Richmond, Mass. |
| Died | October 15, 1889 Kerrville, Texas |
| Occupation | Attorney, civic leader, Confederate soldier |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Spouse | Virginia Taylor |
Edward Aylesworth Perry (1831–1889), occasionally known as E. A. Perry was a prominent Pensacolian of the late 19th century. He is perhaps best known as the fourteenth Governor of Florida (1885–1889).
Perry served with distinction in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, rising from the rank of private to brigadier general.
He died on October 15, 1889 of a stroke while visiting Kerrville, Texas.
Perry is buried in St. John’s Cemetery 2 North, Section 15.
Namesake of Perry Avenue.
Other images
Date unknown
c. 1861-1865
1885 gubernatorial portrait
The Scottish Rite Masonic Center, also known as the Perry House, which Edward A. Perry inhabited between 1882 and 1889.
