Edward Perry (industrialist)
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Born
15 November 1800
Edward Perry
15 November 1800
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Died2 March 1869 (aged 68)
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
OccupationTinplate works master
KnownforTwice Mayor of Wolverhampton, main founder of Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce
Alderman Edward Perry | |
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.jpg) Alderman Edward Perry | |
| Born | Edward Perry 15 November 1800 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 2 March 1869 (aged 68) Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
| Occupation | Tinplate works master |
| Known for | Twice Mayor of Wolverhampton, main founder of Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce |
Edward Perry (15 November 1800 – 2 March 1869), was an English tinplate works master and twice Mayor of Wolverhampton.
Edward Perry was born on 15 November 1800 in Wolverhampton, to Richard Perry and Sarah. He attended Wolverhampton Grammar School.
Tin plate
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]
