Eli Perry
American politician
Died when: 81 years 143 days (976 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Eli Perry (December 25, 1799 – May 17, 1881) was an American and businessman from Albany, New York.He became wealthy as the operator of a successful meatpacking enterprise, and later invested in several other ventures.
Perry was most notable for his service as a U.S.Representative from New York, an office he held for two terms, 1871 to 1875.
A native of Cambridge, New York, Perry was raised in Albany and attended the common schools.He became active as a meatpacker, and the success of this venture made him wealthy.
As a result, Perry was able to diversify into other enterprises in addition to engaging in several philanthropic endeavors.Perry was a Democrat, and began a career in politics in 1845, when he was elected to a two-year term on Albany's board of aldermen.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Albany Co., 4th D.) in 1851, and served in the 74th New York State Legislature.
He was Mayor of Albany from 1851 to 1854, 1856 to 1860, and 1862 to 1866.In 1870, Perry was elected to represent New York's 14th congressional district in the 42nd Congress (March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1873).
Following redistricting, in 1872 he was elected to represent New York's 15th congressional district in the 43rd Congress, March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875.
Perry died in Albany on May 17, 1881.He was interred at Albany Rural Cemetery.
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