City: Jackson
PERRY, William Albert, farmer and ginner; born Madison Co., Tenn., July 14, 1854; son of Hurbert and Mary D. (Howlett) PERRY; father’s occupation, farmer; paternal grandparents Albert and Mollie (Buckner) PERRY, maternal grandparents William and Sarah (Ramsey) HOWLETT; educated in common schools in Madison Co., Tenn., and graduated at Evansville, Ind., in 1871 with degree of Master of Accounts; began his business career as an accountant; represented Madison Co., Tenn., in the 50th General Assembly, appointed by Gov. R. L. TAYLOR as delegate to the 1st National Pure Food Convention in 1898, and again by Gov. MCMILLIN as Assistant Commissioner of Labor and Superintendent of Mines; Democrat; married Carrie Montague JENNINGS April 24, 1897; member W. O. W.; member Baptist church.
