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HORATIO N. PERKINS

Horatio N. Perkins b.1808 Groton, CT d.4.7.1888 Genoa, DeKalb Co., IL. Son of (James & Deborah (Davis) Perkins). His wife ELIZA (WALLACE). b. ? d.5.8.1888 Genoa, DeKalb Co., IL. They were married 1830 at Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY. This couple moved to Genoa, DeKalb Co., IL in 1837.

Their known children were:

1. Eliza Jane Perkins b.1831 NY d.1874 IL m. Henry Graves
2. Henry N. Perkins b.1833 NY m. Margaret (Stiles)
3. Mary M. Perkins b.1840 IL d.1864 IL

Portrait and biographical album of DeKalb County, Illinois containing full-page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county : together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Illinois, and of the presidents of the United States : also containing a history of the county, from its earliest settlement to the present time. Published 1885 by Chapman Bros. in Chicago .
Source: Obituary of Horatio N. Perkins - The True Republican - Sycamore, IL - 4/14/1888
Source: Obituary of Mrs. H. N. Perkins - The True Republican - Sycamore, IL - 5.19.1888

CALVIN PERKINS

Calvin William Perkins also known as... William Calvin Perkins b. ca. 1812-1814 Rensselaer Co., NY. Son of (James & Deborah (Davis) Perkins). His wife MARIAH "Maria" ELIZA (DARLING). According to the 1855 Census, he came to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY as early as 1830 and were listed on the 1850 Census at Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY and on the 1860 Census at Canaan, Columbia Co., NY. In 1870 they removed to Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., NY. In 1875 they returned to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY and are also listed on the 1880 Census at New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY.

Their known children were:

1. William H. Perkins b.1839 Columbia Co., NY m. and divorced; Melissa A. (unknown) b.1841 m. 2nd. Carrie (Harrison) b.1858
        1a. George Perkins b.1862 NY
        1b. Charles Perkins b.1866 NY
        1c. Minnie B. Perkins b.1871 NY

(Possibly) Sarah A. Perkins b.1841 NY m. Davis Lamont
2. Charles N. Perkins b.1843 NY
3. Clarissa Perkins b.1846 NY
4. Jane "Jennie" Perkins b.1850 NY
5. Silas Winslow Perkins b.1853 NY m. Nancy Sophia (Hayes)
6. Isaac Perkins b. 1853/1854 NY

**Possibly related to Eliab Perkins b.1756 MA d.1840 New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY

Source: 1850 NY Census
Source: Maiden name of Maria E. (Darling) - George Hayes of Windsor and his Descendants by Charles W. Hayes (1884)

WILLIAM D. PERKINS

William D. Perkins b. ca.1810 CT. His wife MARIA (ROBERTS ?) b.1815 Rensselaer Co., NY. According to the 1855 Census, he came to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY as early as 1815. They were listed on the 1840-1875 Census at New Lebanon, Columbia Co., NY Census.

Their known children were:

1. Frances H. or M. Perkins b.1837 Columbia Co., NY d.1865 Columbia Co., NY
2. William D. Perkins Jr. b.1838 Columbia Co., NY d.3.22.1911 Horseheads, Chemung Co., NY m. Augusta J. (Stoddard) b.1844 d.6.2.1907 Horseheads, Chemung Co., NY
a. Grace I. Perkins b.1874 NY d.1875 NY

3. Phebe F. Perkins b. Columbia Co., 1840 NY
4. David L. Perkins b. Columbia Co., 1844 NY
5. Ida S. Perkins b.1852 Columbia Co., NY

**Residing in their household was Phebe Roberts (mother-in-law) b. Dutchess Co., NY

Source: NY Census Records
Source: Burial - Maple Grove Cemetery - Horseheads, Chemung Co., NY

ASAHEL PERKINS

Asahel Perkins b.1783 CT. Son of (Reuben & Thankful (Smith) Perkins). His wife THANKFUL (Unknown). They were listed on the 1810-1830 New York Census at Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY. This couple later moved to Bureau Co., IL.

Their known children were:

1. Loyal Perkins b.1817 NY d.1822 NY
2. Lemuel Perkins b.1820 NY
3. Orpha Perkins b.1823 NY
5. Mary Perkins b. 1830 NY
5. Frances Perkins b. 1833 NY
6. Evaline Perkins b.1843 NY

Source: NY Census Records
Source: Burial - Near Morris, Otsego Co., NY - Loyal Perkins - Your Ancestors, a National magazine of genealogy and family history, Volume 7, Number 7-8 (1950)

WARREN F. PERKINS

Warren F. Perkins b.1840 Byron, NY d.1889 McBride, MI. Son of (Harlan & Mahala (Perkins) Perkins). His wife AMELIA (WILLIS). This couple moved from Byron, Genesee Co., MI to McBride, Montcalm Co., MI.

Their known children were:

1. Dean Perkins b.1869 MI d.1957 Daytona Beach, FL m. Addie (Atchinson)
2. Edith "Minnie" Perkins b.1873 MI d.1948 Kingston, PA m. William B. Crane

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GEORGE W. PERKINS

George Wilcox Perkins b. 1794 R.I. d.1881 Vernon (Union) Twp, Crawford Co., PA. His wife ESTHER (Unknown). They were listed on the 1820 Census at Ellicot, Chautauqua Co., New York. In 1822 he removed to Union (Fairfield) Township., Crawford Co., PA. They were listed on the 1830-1850 Census at Vernon, Crawford Co., PA.

Their known children were:

1. Charity Perkins b. ca. 1812 (1821?) R.I. m. Matthias Van Horne*
2. Jane Perkins b. ca. 1823 NY m. James M. Lewis
3. Harriet Perkins b. ca. 1827 PA m. Hiram Lee
4. Emily Perkins b. ca. 1831 PA m. Daniel W. Knapp
5. Lewis Perkins b. ca. 1832 PA m. Mary (Johnston)
6. Albert Perkins b. ca. 1833 PA < Lived at home with his father>

*More children possible IF the age gap between Charity Perkins and Jane Perkins was actually 9 years *More research is needed*. (A brief search on the internet 6/2012 could not find any additional information that Charity Perkins was the 2nd wife of Matthias Van Horne.)

Possible relationship with: Orris Perkins

Source: PA Census Records
Source: Crawford Co. Genealogy - Crawford Co., PA Genealogical Society - Volume 31; #2: Fall\Winter p.101 by: William B. Moore

CATHERINE PERKINS

Catherine Perkins b.1747 ? d.7.10.1828 Pultney, Steuben Co., NY. She was the Widow of Thomas Perkins b.1745 ?. She was listed on the 1820 & 1825 Census at Pulteney, Steuben Co., NY as head-of-household.

Unknown children:

(Possibly) John Perkins b.1784 m. Mary (Unknown)
(Possibly) Thomas Perkins b.1789

Source: NY Census Records
Source: Burial Records - Old Presbyterian Cemetery - Pulteney, NY

THOMAS PERKINS

Thomas Smith Perkins b.1789. His wife RACHEL (BRIGGS). They were listed on the 1820 & 1825 Census at Pulteney, Steuben Co., NY Census. He was a tax collector in Steuben Co., NY.

Their known child was:

1. Samuel H. Perkins b.1815 NY

Source: NY Census Records

HARVEY PERKINS

Harvey Perkins b.1803 CTd.1891 Otsego Co., NY. Son of (Caleb & Sarah (Alexander) Perkins). His wife BETHIANA (UNKNOWN) b.1805 d.1894 NY. They were listed on the 1830 Census at Pittsfield, Otsego Co., NY. They are buried at the Gross Hill Cemetery - New Lisbon, Otsego Co., NY.

Their known children were:

1. Eliza Perkins b.1828 NY d.1845 New Lisbon, Otsego Co., NY
2. Harriet Perkins b.1830 NY
3. Eri Perkins b.1833 NY d.1894 Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY m. Dolly (Lunn)

Source: 1850 Census
Source: Burials - Gross Hill Cemetery - New Lisbon, Otsego Co., NY
Source: Burial = Eri Perkins - Union Cemetery - Edmeston , Otsego Co., NY - Find-A-Grave.com

RANSOM A. PERKINS

Ransom A. Perkins b.1812 NY. Son of (Caleb & Sarah (Alexander) Perkins). His wife ELIZABETH (TEN BROECK) b.1815 d.1867 Edmeston, Ostego Co., NY. In 1850 They resided in Otsego Co., NY. He later removed to Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska

Their known children were:

1. Oliver Perkins b.1835 NY
2. Maria Perkins b.1839 NY m. Adin D. Tilley *Removed to Hall Co., NE
3. Sarah Perkins b.1845 NY
4. Harvey C. Perkins b.1847 NY d.1863 Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY
5. Ransom D. Perkins b.1855 NY
5. Mary E. Perkins b.1857 NY d.1863 Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY

Source: 1850 NY Census
Source: Burials - Deming Cemetery - Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY

JOHN F. or H. PERKINS

John F.or H. Perkins b.1808 NY d.6.26.1870 Cedar Falls, IA. Son of (James & Polly (Butterfield) Perkins). His wife MELISSA\MALISSA (JOHNSON) b.ca.1815 d.3.7.1869 NY. They were married in New Lisbon, Otsego Co., NY in 1832.

Their known children:

1. Fanny Perkins b.1831/1833 NY m. Thomas S. Gault
2.*Harvey F. Perkins b.1849 NY

Internet Info. Found reference that the Riverow Bookshop in Owego, NY has/had ? a family bible for sale for this PERKINS family = #000069

WILLIAM PERKINS

William Perkins b.9.4.1823 Otsego Co., NY d.2.22.1889 Otsego Co., NY. Son of (James & Polly (Butterfield) Perkins). His wife AMY (ALGER). They resided at Burlington Flats, Otsego Co., NY.

Their children were:

1. Frank Perkins b. ? NY
2. James S. Perkins b. ? NY m. Mrs. Sarah E. (Peck)(Fisher)

Source: Biographical Review Otsego co., NY (1893)

ASA B. PERKINS

Asa Burdick Perkins b. ca 1780-1785 NY. Son of (Amos & Cote (Staples) Perkins). His wife LYDIA (DAVIS), widow of John Millar. They were married in 1820 at Otsego Co., NY. They are listed on the 1820 Census at New Lisbon, Otsego Co., NY. He is listed on the 1840 Census at Charleston, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Their known child was:

1. Ansel/Anson C. Perkins b.1823 Otsego Co., NY

Source: Ancestry.com Message boards: Localities > North America > United States > States > New York > Counties > Otsego > War of 1812 by: Ben Milllar on 1.3.1999

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