Juan Bautista Augurio Perera

Juan Bautista Augurio Perera was born in Spain c1822. In 1839 he travelled to England at the age of 17. Perera obtained British Citizenship and settled in Edgbaston, whilst working as a merchant, and most likely trading goods with his native Spain.

It is possible that Perera grew up and or traded in the Basque region in Northern Spain, where pelota is still attributed to and played today.

Also a member of Bath Street Rackets Club, Perera resided at Fairlight, number 8 Ampton Road, Edgbaston until he moved to Leamington, where he lived on Avenue Road opposite the Manor House Hotel.

Around 1884, Perera left Leamington, a few years after the death of Gem and little is known about him subsequently.