Carl D. Perkins
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For other people named Carl Perkins, see Carl Perkins (disambiguation).
Carl Dewey Perkins (October 15, 1912 – August 3, 1984[1]), a Democrat, was an American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky serving from 1949 until his death from a heart attack in Lexington, Kentucky in 1984.
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Carl Dewey Perkins | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – August 3, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Wendell H. Meade |
Succeeded by | Chris Perkins |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1941 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-10-15)October 15, 1912 Hindman, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 3, 1984(1984-08-03) (aged 71) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Verna Johnson
(m. 1938; died 1984) |
Children | Chris Perkins |
Alma mater | University of Louisville School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney |
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