Background
Perry, William Hayes was born on October 17, 1832 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Anna (Neiheuser) Perry.
Perry, William Hayes was born on October 17, 1832 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Anna (Neiheuser) Perry.
Worked on father’s farm and attended country schools until 15 years old. Apprentice and later partner in cabinet business until 1853. Worked way across plains arriving in Los Angeles, California, February, 1854.
Worked at his trade and later was in furniture business until 1873. After that in wholesale lumber business on large scale. Organized, 1865, and was 5 years president Los Angeles Gas Company.
Director since 1871, president, 1872-1902, Los Angeles Water Works Company, sold to city, 1902.
Large owner of city real estate and oil properties. Director Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, Los Los Angeles Was president city council, 1865-1867.
Address: Los Angeles, California.
Married 1858, Elizabeth Mary Dalton, Los Los Los Angeles