Augustus Leonard Perrill (January 20, 1807 – June 2, 1882) was an American educator and law enforcement officer who served as a

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from

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for one term from 1845 to 1847.

Early life and career

Born near

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(now

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), Perrill moved to

with his parents in 1816, who settled in Madison Township near

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. He attended the local schools, and then taught school near

Circleville, Ohio Circleville is a city in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The city is situated along the Scioto River 25 miles (40 km) south of Columbus, Ohio, Columbus. The population was 13,927 at the 2020 United States census, 2 ...

, and then engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was appointed deputy

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in January 1833.

Early political career

Perrill was elected sheriff in 1834 and served until 1837. He served as a member of the

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1839-1841.

Congress

Perrill was elected as a

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to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1846 to the Thirtieth Congress.

Later career

He resumed agricultural pursuits near Circleville. He served as a member of the

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1858-1863. He again served in the Ohio House of Representatives 1865-1867.

Death

He died on his farm near Circleville June 2, 1882. He was interred in Forest Cemetery in Circleville.

References

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