Individual Details

Chester Arthur Perry

(31 Jan 1884 - 7 Dec 1955)

Chester Arthur Perry, one of Lincoln's formers most prominent executives, has lived in the state for the past forty-seven years and is recognized as a leader in civic and commercial affairs. He was born near Oak Harbor, Ohio, January 31, 1884, the son of Arthur Villars and Nancy Jane (Goodsite) Perry. He is president of the Nebraska Lumberman's Association, secretary of the Perry-McIntyre Lumber Company and the Perry-Sheets Lumber Company, and is president of the Moorish Tile and Supply Company. Mr. Perry was married at Lincoln, March 7, 1906, to Edna Amanda Clay. Mrs. Oerry, who is a descendant of the distinguished statesman Henry Clay, was born at Farmington, New Hampshire, September 16, 1884. (From NEBRASKANA, 1932)

Events

Birth31 Jan 1884Oak Harbor OH
Marriage7 Mar 1906Lincoln NE - Edna Amanda Clay
Death7 Dec 1955Buena Park CA

Families

SpouseEdna Amanda Clay (1883 - )
ChildMelvin E. Perry (1908 - )
ChildLeonard Clay Perry (1911 - 1996)
ChildEvalyn Jane Perry (1914 - 1995)
ChildBarbara J. Perry (1918 - )
ChildNorman Paul Perry (1923 - )
FatherArthur Villars Perry, Jr. (1854 - 1936)
MotherNancy Jane Goodsite (1857 - 1911)