Perigo, John

Transcribed from the book "History of Warrick County" by Goodspeed, Chicago: Goodspeed Bros., 1885, p. 227, submitted by Judy.

Pigeon Twp.

John Perigo was born June 23, 1843, in Warrick County, Ind., the oldest son born to Samuel H. and Nancy (Clutter) Perigo, natives of Kentucky and Indiana. The mother died in February, 1877, but the father is yet living and resides in Warrick County, an honored and respected citizen. John Perigo lived at home until the breaking out of the war; and January 28, 1864, enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving faithfully until the close of the war. He then returned home, and February 10, 1867, married Miss Sarah I. Rhoads, daughter of Daniel and Sally (Hudspeth) Rhoads. Mr. and Mrs. Perigo are the parents of four children, named Lillie J., John C.; Samuel W. and Minnie B. Mrs. Perigo's birth occurred April 14, 1847. Mr. Perigo owns 220 acres of good land. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.