William C. Perry Judge

William C. Perry (March 11, 1900–October 27, 1985) was an American attorney and jurist in Oregon. He was the 34th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. He served in that role twice for a total of five years. Perry was appointed to the court by soon to be ex-governor Douglas McKay after McKay had already appointed him as a county circuit court judge. A native of Kansas, he also worked as a county prosecuting attorney and city attorney prior to joining the state's highest court.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 11, 1900
Birth place
Belleville Kansas
Date of deathOctober 27, 1985
Place of death
Chula Vista California

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office67th Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
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  1. http://photos.salemhistory.net/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/sj&CISOPTR=637&REC=5
  2. http://www.localsov.com/history/chief-justices.htm