Stephen Perry

Stephen was born on December 31st, 1816 in Barren County, KY.  Stephen's father was Richard Ankrum Perry and his mother was Rebecca Pierce.  His paternal grandparents were Obadiah Perry and Elizabeth. He had four brothers and four sisters, named Nathan, Richard Ankrum, Obadiah Stephen, Ebenezer, Nancy A., Elizabeth, Catherine and Rebecca Mahala.  He was the fifth oldest of the nine children.  He died at the age of 51 on November 8th, 1868 in Coles County, IL.