Carl Perkins

Birth Name: Carl Lee Perkins

Date of Birth: April 9, 1932

Place of Birth: Tiptonville, Tennessee, U.S.

Date of Death: January 19, 1998

Place of Death: Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.

Ethnicity: English

Carl Perkins was an American singer, songwriter, and musician.

He was the son of Mary Louise and Fonie/Fonnie “Buck” Perkins.

Carl’s paternal grandfather was James Washington Perkins (the son of Davidson Franklin Perkins and Sally Willkinson). James was born in Tennessee.

Carl’s paternal grandmother was Betty Azilee/Azalee Scott (the daughter of David S. Scott and Miriam C. White). Betty was born in Tennessee. David was the son of Gabriel Scott and Piety Duck. Miriam was the daughter of William White.

Carl’s maternal grandfather was named Ed Brantley. Ed was born in Tennessee.

Carl’s maternal grandmother was named Annie. Annie was born in Tennessee.

Sources: Genealogy of Carl Perkins (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com

Carl’s paternal grandmother, Betty Azilee/Azalee Scott, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Carl’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org