E. Frank Sperry Explained

E. Frank Sperry
Office:Mayor of Orlando
Term Start:1913
Term End:August 13, 1916
Predecessor:William Hayden Reynolds
Successor:James LeRoy Giles
Order:21st
Birth Name:Ezra Frank Sperry
Birth Date:18 June 1843
Birth Place:Bethany, Connecticut
Death Place:Orlando, Florida
Occupation:Businessman
Alma Mater:Eastman Business College

Ezra Frank Sperry (June 18, 1843 – August 13, 1916) was an American politician who served as the 21st mayor of Orlando, Florida, from 1913 to 1916.

Biography

E. Frank Sperry was born in Bethany, Connecticut, on June 18, 1843. He was educated at Eastman Business College. He worked as a grocery clerk before starting his own company, Sperry Manufacturing. He married Mary W. Pratt on October 13, 1869.[1]

He moved to Orlando in 1882 and organized the South Florida Foundry and Machine Works.[1]

He was elected mayor of Orlando in 1913. He died in office from Bright's disease on August 13, 1916, at the age of 73.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mayor Sperry of Orlando Dies at Home in This City Sunday Afternoon at 73 Years of Age . . 6 . 1916-08-16 . 2020-01-27 . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Sperry, E. Frank (1843-1916) . Larry Kestenbaum . politicalgraveyard.com . 9 November 2014.