Charles Perry (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Charles Perry (Canadian politician)
- Charles Perry (December 7, 1818 – July 7, 1876) was a Canadian businessman and political figure.
- He was a Conservative member of the 1st Canadian Parliament representing Peterborough West.He was born in Cobourg, the son of Ebenezer Perry.
- He entered the timber trade, purchasing land in the Peterborough area and building a large sawmill on the current site of Trent University in 1854.
- Perry served as mayor of Peterborough in 1853 and from 1861 to 1865.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the legislative assembly for the Province of Canada in a by-election held in 1864.
- Perry was a customs collector at Peterborough from 1873 to 1876 and died in Peterborough in the latter year.
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William James Topley
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| Alternative names | W. J. Topley | ||
| Description | Canadian photographer | ||
| Date of birth/death | 13 February 1845 | 16 November 1930 | |
| Location of birth/death | Montreal | Vancouver | |
| Work location | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
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