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'''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]]).
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[[Image:Eaperry3.jpg|thumb|right|'''Edward Aylesworth Perry''']]'''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.
 
Perry served with distinction in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, rising from the rank of private to brigadier general.
  
 
Perry is buried in [[St. John’s Cemetery]] 2 North, Section 15.
 
Perry is buried in [[St. John’s Cemetery]] 2 North, Section 15.
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Revision as of 18:24, 24 March 2007

Edward Aylesworth Perry

Edward Aylesworth Perry (18311889), 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 (18851889).

Perry served with distinction in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, rising from the rank of private to brigadier general.

Perry is buried in St. John’s Cemetery 2 North, Section 15.

Other images of Edward A. Perry: