Wayne County Biographies



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William Parry

William Parry, President of the Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne Railroad, Richmond, Ind., was born July 20, 1810, in Montgomery County, Pa., a son of Joseph and Sarah (Webster) Parry, both natives of Montgomery County, Pa., his father born Dec. 1, 1788, and his mother Jan. 27, 1789. His father died Sept. 1, 1870, and his mother April 5, 1861. Of a family of eight children six are living and three are residents of Wayne County. He came to Wayne County with his parents in 1827. and worked at the plasterer's trade till 1844, when he took charge of his father's farm, thus releasing his parents from active labor. He conducted the farm successfully, and in 1850 purchased it. His ability has placed him in many positions ot honor and trust. He has repeatedly served on the City Council. In 1849 and 1851 he constructed the turnpike from Richmond to Williamsburg, and has since served as its President. He was President of the Wayne County Turnpike Company from 1858 till 1871, when he was compelled to resign on account of railroad and other business. Since 1868 he has served as President of the Cincinnati. Richmond & Fort Wayne Railroad. He has served as Township Trustee nineteen consecutive years. He was married in 1833 to Mary, daughter of Robert Hill. She was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1813. They have had a family of twelve children, seven of whom are living.

Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2