Christopher Raymond Perry
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Christopher Raymond Perry (December 4, 1761 – June 1, 1818) was an officer in the United States Navy who was appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Washington County, Rhode Island, in 1780 and served until 1791. He was the father of Oliver Hazard Perry and Matthew Calbraith Perry.
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Christopher Raymond Perry | |
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Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for Washington County | |
In office 1780–1791 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1761-12-04)December 4, 1761 South Kingstown, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, British America |
Died | June 1, 1818(1818-06-01) (aged 56) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Spouse |
Sarah Wallace Alexander
(m. 1784) |
Relations | William Butler (son-in-law) George Washington Rodgers (grandson) |
Children | 8, including Matthew, Oliver |
Parent(s) | James Freeman Perry Mercy Hazard |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1775–1783 1798–1801 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | USS General Greene |
Battles/wars | |
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