John Franklin Perry (1853 - 1908)

Born 21 May 1853 in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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Died 7 Jul 1908 at age 55 in Narragansett, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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John F. Perry, the son of Samuel & Harriet C. Perry was born in Charlestown, Rhode Island on 21 May 1853. His birth was reported by his mother on 31 May 1854.^[1]

John Franklin Perry died on Kingstown Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island on 7 July 1908 at the age of 54 years 2 months and 4 days. He was a married farmer at the time of his death. He was born in Charlestown, Rhode Island, the son of Samuel & Harriet Perry. He was buried in Westerly, Rhode Island.^[2]

Obituary: John F. Perry, one of the best known residents of Narragansett Pier, died on Tuesday afternoon [7 July 1908] after an illness of but a few days as the result of a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Charlestown fifty-four years ago and was a son of Samuel Perry. In early life he became interested in trotting horses and had bred and owned some fast ones. About twenty-eight years ago he established a bottling business at the Pier, which he conducted up to the time of his death. He was also engaged in the liquor saloon business. For several years past it has been his custom to pass the winters in Florida, where he owned a place at Eaugallie. He leaves a widow but no children. He is also survived by his mother and a brother, William Perry of Charlestown. The funeral services will be held at noon this Friday [10 July 1908] from his late residence. The burial will be in Westerly. Rev. W.H.B. Allen will officiate.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Rhode Island, Department of Health, "1853-1854 Births," Charlestown, p. 312, entry for John F. Perry (21 May 1853), State Archives, Providence.
2. ↑ Rhode Island, Department of Health, "Returns of Births Marriages and Deaths From Jan. 1st. to Dec. 31st. 1908 - Deaths," Narragansett, p. 79, entry for John Franklin Perry (7 July 1908), State Archives, Providence.
3. ↑ "Death of John F. Perry," obituary, The Narragansett (Rhode Island) Times, 10 July 1908, p. 5, col. 3; digital image, South Kingstown Public Library, Community History Archive (https://southkingstown.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 30 September 2022).

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