Perry Hannah
Lumber baron and founder of Traverse City, Michigan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perry Hannah (/hæˈnə/ HAN-ə; September 22, 1824 – August 16, 1904) was an American politician, businessman, lumber baron, merchant and banker, who was well involved in the settling and early industrialization of the Grand Traverse Bay region of Michigan. Hannah also helped to establish the Traverse City State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital. For this reason, as well as being the city's first mayor and village president, he is often known as "the Father of Traverse City".[1]
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Traverse City, Preceded by ...
Perry Hannah | |
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1st Mayor of Traverse City | |
In office May 18, 1895 – January 1, 1896 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Harry C. Davis |
1st and 3rd Village President of Traverse City | |
In office 1881–1885 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Benjamin D. Ashton |
In office 1887 – May 18, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin D. Ashton |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Grand Traverse County | |
In office January 7, 1857 – December 31, 1858 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-09-22)September 22, 1824 near Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 16, 1904(1904-08-16) (aged 79) Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Annie Amelia Flint |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Perry Hannah House |
Occupation | Businessman, lumber baron, merchant, banker, politician |
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