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James H. Perry’s birth occurred in Martin County, N. C., in 1833. His father and mother, N. and Millie (Sewell) Perry, became the parents of fourteen children, twelve of whom are living. The father was born in the same county as our subject, in 1808, and resided there until 1839, when he came to West Tennessee, and settled in what is now Crockett County. He was a farmer and magistrate of Dyer County. His death occurred January 20, 1858. His wife was born in North Carolina in 1812, and is still living. Our subject was educated in the district schools of his neighborhood, and on April 7, 1859, married Penelope, daughter of Henry Brogdon. Mrs. Perry was born in Martin County, N. C., and died February 16, 1871, having borne three children: Theodore, John A. and James H. Mr. Perry has always resided near where he now lives, and is the owner of 234 acres of valuable land. On December 6, 1871, he took for his second wife C. A. Ellington, also of Martin County, Tenn., born December 1, 1848, and died May 12, 1881. To this union three children were born: Guy C., Ione B. and Minnie L. On account of poor health Mr. Perry has done little manual labor, but is a good financier and a successful business man. He held the position of magistrate and constable for a number of years, and gives his hearty support to all worthy enterprises. He is a Democrat. Our subject’s first wife’s parents were Henry and Naomi (Ward) Brogdon. They were born on November 13, 1792, and April 16, 1788, and died in December, 1837, and June 11, 1856, respectively. They were married January 18, 1824. Henry Brogdon was a son of David and Susannah (McHenry) Brogdon.