Thomas Perrett

Perrett was born on November 27, 1843, at his family's home in western Chatham County, North Carolina. Later, his family moved to a farm near Alamance County. He worked on the farm and attended a local public school. Perrett was the grandson of Thos Howell, a merchant from England. == Confederate States Army service ==

Despite being the son of supporters of the Union, Perrett volunteered on January 10, 1861 to serve in the Mathews Cress Roads Company of the 26th North Carolina Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served under the command of Colonel Zebulon Vance, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Burgwyn, and Major Abner B. Carmichael. On February 22, 1865, command of his regiment had fallen to Perrett. He deserted along with 17 others of the company but was brought back to camp at one of the Roanoke River crossings. He stood trial for desertion in March 1865. == Post-war ==

Perrett served as a Justice of the Peace for Duplin County by appointment of the General Assembly, with his term beginning on April 1, 1899. As a Democrat, he was elected to the North Carolina Senate to represent the 10th district He served on the state agriculture, pension and soldiers, and public roads committees. He supported enacting prohibition throughout the state, He was succeeded as representative for Duplin and Pender counties by Edmond Hawes in 1909. He also ran a general store since at least 1878, and was a notary public. == Personal life ==

Perrett was married twice. and a Freemason for 58 years. == References ==