Nicholas "Bigbee"[1] Perkins III (1779–1848)[2] was an attorney, federal land agent, and territorial militia officer[3] who played a leading role in the 1807 arrest of Aaron Burr in the Mississippi Territory, now Wakefield, Alabama.[4][5] Perkins is known for identifying Burr and, along with Edmund P. Gaines,[6] arresting the former Vice-President. Perkins subsequently escorted Burr to Washington, D.C., and testified at his trial.[7]
Nicholas "Bigbee" Perkins III | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1779 |
| Died | 1848 |
| Buried | Williamson County, Tennessee |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | Mississippi Territory Militia |
| Rank | Major |
Perkins was later the owner of Montpier, built during 1821 and 1822.[1]
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