Peter G. Carey

Peter Gruver Carey (November 11, 1828 – June 4, 1897) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1874 to 1876.

Early life
Peter Gruver Carey was born on November 11, 1828, in Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He grew up on a farm.

Career
As a young man, Carey moved to Phoenixville and worked as a clerk. He was a businessman and served 25 years as justice of the peace of Phoenixville. He was elected burginess in Phoenixville.

Carey was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1874 to 1876. He was elected to the council of Phoenixville. He resigned as president of the council in 1897.

Carey was director of the Chester County Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 25 years. He was also director of the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Chester County. He was president of the National Bank of Phoenixville from 1890 to his death.

Personal life
Carey lived on West Church Street in Phoenixville. He died on June 4, 1897, at his home in Phoenixville. He was interred at Morris Cemetery in Phoenixville.