T. K. Perdue
T. K. Perdue, county surveyor, Washington, was born in this county, July 30, 1838, and is a son of Gershorn and Abigail Perdue. He is a native of Virginia, she of New Jersey. The father came to this state in 1813, and the mother some time later; the marriage resulted in seven children.
T. K., the youngest, was married April 30, 1868, to Jane M. Smith, daughter of Isaac and Mary Smith, of this county, which marriage resulted in six children: Whittier, Mira, Edith, Alice, Norton and Homer ; all living.
He served as infirmary director for six years, and has been in the nursery business since attaining his majority, which was also the means of supporting his father—the nursery was started in 1815.
In the fall of 1880, he was elected county surveyor, and is now serving in that capacity. Himself and wife are members of the Society of Friends. The business of the nursery is conducted under the firm name of M. P. & T. K. Perdue.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County