Syracuse, NY March 7, 1977 " I have worked on the Perdue, Perdew, Purdue, etc surname for the past seven years. Perdue was my maiden name but until I began a search for my ancestry in 1970, I never knew another family with the name Perdue. Of course, I had heard many stories & legends - some started out to be erroneous but others fell into place and I will be glad to do anything that I can to help you. However, none of the names in your background are familiar to me, that is history wise. I do own a number of census records, mostly the 1880 soundex and will be glad to search my books for a connection. In the meantime - I hope that you will write a brief history of your ancestors - telling me where they lived (states) and whatever else you can about them. To date - I have not filled out any family sheets but am happy to give you my lineage. My gr.gr.gr.grandfather, Meshack Perdue, born circa 1755 moved to Franklin County, VA and died there in 1838. He was married to Eleanor Dillon, dau. Of James. His son was my gr. Gr. Grandfather, Isaiah, who md. Mildred Wingo - dau. Of James and Catherine Wingo. Isaiah's son was my gr. Grandfather, John Meadows Perdue, b. 1816 md. Mary (Polly) Ward, dau. Of Dr. Asa Ward and Susan Sink (Zinke - a German name). John Meadows and Mary (Polly) Ward Perdue migrated to Wayne County., W.Va. and my grandfather, Dewitt Clinto(n) Perdue & my father, Dewitt T. Perdue, were born there but migrated to Ashland, KY about 1881. (This is Boyd County, KY) and I was born there in 1921. I do know of several other who might be of help to you. Just brief us a little with whatever you have and we will see if we might be able to locate your Susan. Most Sincerely, Sherie (Perdue) Meola" Eva