Edward A. Perry

Edward Aylesworth Perry
14th Governor of Florida
In office
January 7, 1885  January 8, 1889
LieutenantMilton H. Mabry
Preceded byWilliam D. Bloxham
Succeeded byFrancis P. Fleming
Judge of the Escambia County Court
In office
1857–1861
Personal details
BornMarch 15, 1831
Richmond, Massachusetts, US
DiedOctober 15, 1889(1889-10-15) (aged 58)
Kerrville, Texas, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseWathen Virginia Taylor Perry
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service186165
Rank Brigadier-General
CommandsPerry's Florida Brigade
CampaignsAmerican Civil War

Edward Aylesworth Perry (March 15, 1831  October 15, 1889) was a Confederate general who was primarily known for serving under Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War and also later became the 14th Governor of Florida.