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Francis Parry

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Francis Parry F.R.G.S. was a British businessman in China and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Parry was a member of the Birley & Co. He was elected as Trustees for the Year 1865–66, 1866–67, 1867–68 by the Seatholders of the St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong.[1][2] He was appointed member of the Legislative Council vice Hugh Bold Gibb's absence on leave in July 1867.[3]

He married Jane, widow of Rev. James Gwynne, Rector of Cork, and daughter of the late Charles Osburn, Fareham, Hampshire.

References

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  1. ^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 29 April 1865. p. 222.
  2. ^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 5 May 1866. p. 182.
  3. ^ "The Hongkong Government Gazette" (PDF). 20 July 1867.
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Preceded by Unofficial Member
1867–1868
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