Perry Hannah
Perry Hannah | |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 22, 1824 Erie County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 1904 (aged 79) Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Annie Amelia Flint (m. 1852) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Businessman, lumber baron, merchant, banker, politician |
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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. Hannah is often referred to as the "Father of Traverse City".