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William T. Perry, known in Lonoke County as a prosperous planter, was born in Macon County, Ala., March 20, 1841, and is one of fifteen children who came to gladden the hearts of J. M. and Margaret (White) Perry. J. M. Perry was born in North Carolina in 1812, where he passed his childhood days, attending and receiving his education in the common schools of the county. He was married in this State in 18—, to Margaret White, also of North Carolina. In 1865 he emigrated to Alabama, settling in Russell County. He served in the Indian war, and many a thrilling episode has he related to his children of the perilous adventures of those days. He moved from Alabama into Arkansas in 1857, settling in Prairie County, where he resided the remainder of his life. Himself and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he having been a minister of the Gospel for a number of years, beside following the occupation of farming. The Masonic order and Royal Arch Masons know him and recognize him as one of their members. Our subject’s early life was that of the average boy, most of his time being passed in the schools of Arkansas, and when twenty years of age came to the conclusion that it was not good for man to be alone, and chose for his helpmate Adeline Perry. Miss Perry was a daughter of Hinton and Hixy Perry, and to their union have been born ten children, five of whom are living: William T., Maggie M., Mary A., Jack A., Arrosa J. The deceased are Beatrice, Mary E., Burrel B., Thomas W. and Milton B. Mr. Perry has a very fine farm of eighty acres, which is carefully cultivated. He has been a member of the Wheel, holding the office of vice-president in that society for two years, and has filled the office of steward of the Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Perry are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He served on the Confederate side of the late war, enlisting in 1865 under Gen. McCullough. His first battle was at Oak Hill, where he was wounded by a bullet passing through the left thigh. During his service in the war, he held the office of second lieutenant of the Mississippi regiment.