Biographical Sketch of William H. Perdue, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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William H. Perdue, farmer; P. O. Aullville, the sixth son of Henry Perdue
and his second wife, is a native of Clark county, Indiana; born August 3,
1841.  Obtained his education, principally, in that state, where he lived
until the age of 15, when he came with his parents to Lafayette county,
and settled upon the farm upon which he is now living.  After arriving in
this county he attended school for one year, which finished his school
days, and after which he became engaged in active life. His farm consists
of 137 acres of excellent land.  Is giving some attention to stock rais-
ing.  In 1868 he was married to Miss Lucinda J. Rutherford, a native of
thiss county.  They have five children living: Minnie E., John H., Jacob
W., James O., and Pelina C.  Mr. Perdue was at home at the time of the
death of his father, who was killed by the bushwhackers during the early
part of the war.  In October, 1862, he enlisted in Capt. Taggart's Comp-
any Col. Henry Neill's regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia.  He remained
in that service about one month then returned home, where he remained
until August, 1864, when he enlisted as a private in the 45th infantry,
Missouri Volunteers, Company D.  Was engaged in the battle of Jefferson
City.  In 1863 he was taken prisoner by Dave Poole's bushwhackers and 
held for a half hour and then released, after being deprived of his 
horse.  He was discharged from the service in 1865, and returned to his
home with a good record. 

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