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1800 Pennsylvania Biographical Sketches:

Pennsylvania Biographical Sketches

Abraham Perkins b.1773 NJ d.1876 aged 102. Son of (Jacob & Elizabeth (Hewlings) Perkins). His wife MARY (SPROGELL/SPROGEL). They married at St. Michael's and Zion Church 8.4.1799 Philadelphia, PA and were listed on the 1810 PA Census at Philadelphia Co., PA. By 1828 this family removed to Fairfield, Columbiana Co., OH

Their known children were:

1.(Probably) Lewis Perkins b.1800 PA     *Removed to Columbiana Co., OH
2. John Perkins b.1801 PA         *Removed to Columbiana Co., OH/Logan Co., OH
3. Ann E. Perkins b. 1802 PA
4. Mary A. Perkins b.1803 PA
5.(Probably) Amos Perkins b.ca. 1804   *Removed to Columbiana Co., OH/Logan Co., OH
6. (Probably) Washington Perkins b.ca.1805   *Removed to Columbiana Co., OH/Logan Co., OH
7. Isaac S. Perkins b. 1806 PA
8. Elizabeth Perkins b.1807 PA
9. James Perkins b. 1809 PA

May somehow be related to Joshua Perkins b.1795 PA        *Rumored to have removed to Columbiana Co., OH

For more information: Contact...... Mr. Charles Perkins
Source: Marriage Records - St. Michael's and Zion Church

ISAAC S. PERKINS

Isaac Sprogell Perkins b.1806 PA. Son of (Abraham & Mary (Sprogell) Perkins). His wife ELIZABETH (PRESTON). He was listed on the 1830 Census living in the 7th Ward in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Their known children were:

1. Charlotte A. Perkins b. 1831 PA
2. John Perkins b.1832 PA
3. Harriet Perkins b. 1835 PA
4. George W. Perkins b.1838 PA
5. Theodore Perkins b.1839 PA
6. Edward L. Perkins b. PA
7. Anna E. Perkins b. 1840 PA
8. Franklin Perkins b.1841 PA
9. Algern C. Perkins b. 1841 PA
10. Benjamin F. Perkins b. 1842 PA

For more information: Contact...... Mr. Charles Perkins
Source: 1830 PA Census Records

WASHINGTON PERKINS

Washington Perkins b. 1778 NJ. Son of (Jacob & Elizabeth (Hewlings) Perkins). His wife SOPHIA (MECCIEN\MERCIER) They were listed on the 1810 PA Census at Philadelphia Co., PA.

Unknown Children

For more information: Contact...... Mr. Charles Perkins
Source: Marriage Record - Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2 (1878)

WILLIAM PERKINS

William Perkins b. ca. 1774 ?. His wife MARY (UNKNOWN). They were listed on the 1800 Census in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Their known child was:

1. William B. Perkins b.1800 Philadelphia, PA

*Could he be the son of Jacob & Elizabeth (Hewlings\Heulings) Perkins (Below) ?

Source: PA Census Records

ISAAC PERKINS

Isaac Perkins b. ca. 1770 ? d.1808 PA. His wife HANNAH (MURREY). They were listed on the 1800 census at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

5 Children mentioned in obituary - No names

**More research is needed**

*Could he be the son of Jacob & Elizabeth (Hewlings\Heulings) Perkins (Below) ?

Source: Death of Isaac Perkins - Poulson's American Daily Advertiser - 9.14.1808 - Philadelphia, PA
Source: Marriage Record - Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2 (1878)

JACOB PERKINS

Jacob Perkins b. ca. 1731 d.1792 NJ. His wife ELIZABETH (HEWLINGS\HEULINGS). They were married at Swedes Church in Philadelphia, PA on 3.7.1756. They resided at Burlington Co., New Jersey.

Their known children were:

1. Elizabeth Perkins b.1757 NJ
2. Hannah Perkins b.1759
3. Samuel Perkins b.1762
4. Isaac Perkins b. ca.1765 NJ d.1845 m. Harriet (Shreve) *Could be Isaac Perkins (above) ?
5. Jacob Perkins b.1767 NJ
6. William Perkins b.1769 NJ * Could be William Perkins (above) ?
7. Sarah Perkins b.1771 NJ
8. Abraham Perkins b. ca. 1773 NJ
9. David Perkins b.1776 NJ
10. Washington Perkins b.ca.1778 NJ

Source: Rev. War Soldier - New Jersey State Troops
Source: Burial - St. Mary's Churchyard - Burlington, N.J.
Source: Children - DAR Lineage Book
Source: Marriage Record - Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2 (1878)
Source: Names of Children - New Jersey Wills

ELIJAH PERKINS

Elijah Perkins, Dr. b.1767 Norwich/Lisbon, New London Co., CT d.1806 Philadelphia, PA. Son of (Joseph & Johanna (Burnham) Perkins). His wife m.1804 Philadelphia, PA; SUSAN (STEPHENSON). He removed to Philadelphia, PA by 1802 and died there in 1806.

Unknown Children - More Research needed

Source: Name of Wife - PA Marriages

JOHN J. PERKINS, Dr.

John J. Perkins b. ?. He was listed on the 1800 Census at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. He was the first physician and surgeon hired to attend the poor at the Old county Hospital a 900 E. King St. Lancaster, PA. Dr. John J. Perkins resigned in 1801.

**More research needed**

Source: Our-Medical Heritage 1844-1994 - Lancaster Co. Medical Society - 1995

**NOTE** Some or all of this material may contain errors. It will be up to the researcher to investigate and show proof before passing on any of this information.