Background
Perry, Arthur F. was born on May 13, 1866 in Carleton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Nathan and Caroline (Dennis) Perry.
Perry, Arthur F. was born on May 13, 1866 in Carleton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Nathan and Caroline (Dennis) Perry.
Educated Yarmouth (Nova Scoti) Academy.
Came to the United States, 1884, naturalized citizen, 1887. Began in banking as secretary-treasurer Southern Savings & Trust Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1894. President Florida National Bank, Jacksonville, 1913-1929.
Now vice Chairman of the Board Barnett National Bank, Jacksonville.
Member City Council, Jacksonville, 4 years, Board of Bond Trustees, 7 years Florida state treasurer United War Work Campaign, World War. Trustee Jacksonville Free Public Library.
Married Isabelle C. Strawn, October 7, 1890. Children: Arthur F., Henry Clinton Strawn.