Clark M. Perry
Clark M. Perry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1919, 1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1872 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | January 30, 1936 (aged 63) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Clark M. Perry (July 27, 1872 – January 30, 1936) was an American businessman and politician.
Biography
Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Perry went to Oshkosh High School. He then worked as a decorating contractor. In 1919 and 1921, Perry served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. From 1924 t0 1926, Perry served as Wisconsin Prohibition Chief.
In 1926, Perry pleaded guilty to a charge of liquor conspiracy while serving as Prohibition Chief. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison but was released after serving one year. Perry died at his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after a long illness.[1][2][3]
Notes
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1921, Biographical Sketch of Clark M. Perry, p. 293
- ^ "Clark Perry Ex-Dry Chief, Dies At Home". The Sheboygan Press. Milwaukee. AP. January 31, 1936. p. 21. Retrieved November 24, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Written at Milwaukee. "Clark Perry, 64, Succumbs". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. UP. January 31, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved November 24, 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.