George Perry
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1872
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byOliver Mowat
ConstituencyOxford North
Personal details
Born(1818-10-07)October 7, 1818
DiedJanuary 9, 1891(1891-01-09) (aged 72)
Perry, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationTeacher

George Perry (7 Oct 1818 9 Jan 1891) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Oxford North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.

Perry was a teacher and also served as reeve of Blenheim Township. He gave up his seat in 1872 to allow Oliver Mowat to sit in the legislature. He later served as sheriff for Oxford County.

Perry Township in Parry Sound District, Ontario was named after him.


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