Eli Perry

About

Nineteenth-century Democratic politician who represented the 14th and 15th congressional districts of New York in the United States House of Representatives.

Before Fame

He served during the 1850s and 1860s as Mayor of Albany, New York.

Trivia

In 1851, he served on the New York State Assembly.

Family Life

He was raised in Washington County, New York. He died in Albany at the age of eighty-one.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of fellow New York-born politician Jacob Stewart. Both men served as United States Representatives (Perry for New York and Stewart for Minnesota).