Perry's victory at the Battle of Lake Erie had a great impact on the War of 1812 an d gave the U.S. Navy control of Lake Erie, but it also resulted in a huge growth in the population of Trumbull County.
By 1820, the population had almost doubled to 15,546, and continued to grow in the next two decades. By 1840, there were 38,107 people living in Trumbull County.
Even as a young boy, Perry was exceptional. He was born August 23, 1785, to Sarah Wallace Alexander and Christopher Raymond Perry. By the time he was 13, he had already determined what he was going to do as an adult. He was going to join the U.S. Navy.
In April 1799, he was made a midshipman on the USS General Green. During the two years he was that rank, he learned how to board enemy ships and land on enemy shores. He also learned other valuable skills such as the art of fighting and navigation.
Perhaps the most important lesson was how to conduct himself on board a ship.
In 1802, he was promoted to lieutenant when he was just 17 years old.
--Brock-Perry
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