Oliver Hazard Perry
- Born: 20 Aug 1785, Kingston RI
- Marriage (1): Elizabeth Champlain Mason on 5 May 1811 in Newport RI
- Died: 23 Aug 1819, Lost At Sea
Events in his life were:
- Wine cooler by CHURCHILL & TREADWAY, c 1813
Mead Art Museum
h: 9 9/16"
w: 8 1/2"
Engraved "Sepr 10th 1813 / Signalized our first triumph in squadron / A very superior British Force on Lake Erie / was entirely subdued by / Com. O. H. Perry / whose gallantry in action is equalled only / by his humility in victory"
Oliver married Elizabeth Champlain Mason on 5 May 1811 in Newport RI. (Elizabeth Champlain Mason was born on 12 Feb 1791 in Newport RI and died on 11 Feb 1858.)
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