John Cory

John Cory (18 March 1828 – 27 January 1910) was a British philanthropist, coal-owner and ship-owner. Cory Way is named after him in the eastern area of Barry Docks, which he was involved with building in the 1880s.

For the American newspaper cartoonist, see J. Campbell Cory.
Not to be confused with John Cory (1855–1931), founder of the South Wales shipping company John Cory and Sons, and father of the politician Herbert Cory.

John Cory
Born(1828-03-18)18 March 1828
Bideford, Devonshire, England
Died27 January 1910(1910-01-27) (aged 81)
Dyffryn, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Philanthropist, coal-owner, and ship-owner
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