The Perrin Family of Palmerston North

John Edmund Perrin (1844-1914) was partner in the firm of Meyrick, Perrin & Oakley, building contractors. Back Row (left to right): Ernest ("son"), John Halford, George and Cecil.Front Row (left to right): Ethel ( Mrs P. Stuart), Isabel (Mrs C. Allen, later Mrs W. Howes), John Edmund Perrin (father), Matilda Perrin (mother), Gertrude (Mrs P. Larcomb), Ada (Mrs F. Needham) and Rachel (Mrs E. Pratt).