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John E. “Potato Creek Johnny” Perrett

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Birth	:	1866
Death	:	26 Feb 1943
Burial	:	Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3760986, -103.7253036
Description	:	According to legend, John E Perret immigrated to the Black Hills from Wales at the age of 17. John stood 4ft 3in tall. He had a long beard and was know for his signature buckskin wardrobe which can be seen in most photographs. He staked his claim near the gulches of the Iron Creek and Potato Creek. The prospector became known as Potato Creek Johnny after a lucky find. He found a gold nugget that weighed 7-3/4 troy ounces in the shape of a leg. It was believed to be one of the largest nuggets taken from that area. He... Read More	According to legend, John E Perret immigrated to the Black Hills from Wales at the age of 17. John stood 4ft 3in tall. He had a long beard and was know for his signature buckskin wardrobe which can be seen in most photographs. He staked his claim near the gulches of the Iron Creek and Potato Creek. The prospector became known as Potato Creek Johnny after a lucky find. He found a gold nugget that weighed 7-3/4 troy ounces in the shape of a leg. It was believed to be one of the largest nuggets taken from that area. He sold the piece to W.E. Adams for $250.00. He is laid to rest near Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Name: John E Perrett Age: 40 Birth Year: abt 1880 Birthplace: New York Home in 1920: Tinton, Lawrence, South Dakota House Number: X Residence Date: 1920 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Molly Perrett Father's Name: Thomas Perrett Father's Birthplace: England Mother's Birthplace: England Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Plair Miner Industry: Gold Mine Employment Field: Own Account Home Owned or Rented: Owned Home Free or Mortgaged: Free Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Neighbors: View others on page Household Members Age Relationship John E Perrett 40 Head Molly Perrett 35 Wife Thomas Perrett 72 Father

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John E. “Potato Creek Johnny” Perrett's memorial is located at: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Lawrence County, USA.
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Latitude: 44.3760986
Longitude: -103.7253036

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Mary B “Mollie” Hamilton Perrett

(1867 - 1944)

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