Cumberland County, Maine - Stephen C. Perry
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Biography
Stephen C. Perry
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 458-461


Stephen C. Perry, a representative lawyer and business man of Portland, was born
in Bath, Me., October 11, 1858. His parents removing to Portland soon after his
birth, he has since resided in this city, having received his education in its
public schools. In March, 1874, he entered the employ of the law firm of Howard
& Cleaves; and three years after, on the death of judge Howard, which event
occurred in December, 1877, the surviving members, the late judge Nathan Cleaves
and the present Governor of the State, the Hon. Henry B. Cleaves, formed the law
firm of Nathan & Henry B. Cleaves, with whom Mr. Perry continued, being admitted
to the bar in Cumberland County in 1882, at the October term of the Supreme
Judicial Court. In December, 1887, he became one of the firm whose present
members are Governor Henry B. Cleaves and our subject, judge Nathan Cleaves
having died September 5, 1892.

In politics Mr. Perry is a Democrat, and is regarded as one of the leaders of
the party in Cumberland County. He was one of the founders of the Young Men's
Democratic Club of Portland, and has served as its President and Vice-President.
He was for a number of years President of the Portland Turnverein. He was also
one of the incorporators of the Portland Athletic Club, one of the leading
athletic clubs of New England, and from its formation he has been its Secretary
and Chairman of its Committee on Athletics. Mr. Perry is a member of and a
Director in a number of corporations doing business in the State, including
water, gas, and electric light companies, and he is considered an authority on
corporation law.

In November, 1877, Mr. Perry married Miss Charlotte Littlejohn, of Portland, a
descendant of the Cushings and Littlejohns, early settlers in New England. They
have two children - Elmer, aged twelve; and Stephen C., Jr., aged six years.