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CHOLIA PERKINS
Cholia Perkins b.1817 PA (African-American). She was listed on the 1850 PA Census at Locust Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA in the Household of Perry Alexander.
 

 

EDITH PERKINS
Edith Perkins b.1795 DE (African-American). She was listed on the 1850 PA Census at New Market Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA in the Household of Rosanna Wise.
 

 

JAMES PERKINS
James Perkins b.1790 MD. He was listed on the 1850 PA Census at New Market Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA. No wife listed with him.
 

 

JAMES PERKINS
James Perkins b.1814 Ireland. His wife MARY (Unknown). They were listed on the 1850 PA Census at South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Their known child was :

1. Frank Perkins b.1847 PA

**Note: Looking at the original census, the surname was not real clear. It kind of looked like "Portens" but, the 1850 Fed. census index listed the child "Frank" on the census as "Frank Perkins".

 

 

EMEILA PERKINS
Emeila Perkins  b.1776 PA (African-American). Joseph Perkins b.1795 PA (African-American) and Charles Perkins b.1825 PA (African-American) were listed on the 1850 PA Census at South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA.

This appears to be a family of ,  Mother, Son and Grandson.

 

 

MARIA PERKINS
Maria Perkins b.1810 PA and Emeline Perkins b.1812 PA. They were listed on the 1850 PA Census at South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA.
 

 

MARY PERKINS
Mary Perkins b.1800 PA. She was listed on the 1850 PA Census at Middle Ward, Philadelphia Co., PA in the home of  Mr. Smith.
 

 

RICHARD PARKIN
Richard Parkin b.ca.1787 England d.1861 PA. His wife CHARLOTTE (UNKNOWN). They were listed on the 1850 Census at Spring Garden, Philadelphia Co., PA in the household of their son Thomas Parkin/Parkins (below). He arrived in America about 1817. He partnered with Thomas Cook and they were successful cabinet makers in Philadelphia, PA for many years.

Their known children were:

1. Thomas Parkin/Parkins b.1826 England
2. Sarah Parkin b.1830 PA
3. Anna Parkin b.1832 PA
4. Clara Parkin b.1832 PA d.1860 PA
5. Henry Parkin b.1834 PA
6. Richard Parkin b.1836 PA
7. Elizabeth Parkin b.1850 PA

Source: PA Census Records
Source: Burials - Mechanics Cemetery - Philadelphia, PA

 

THOMAS PARKINS
Thomas Parkin/Parkins b. ca. 1826 England. Son of (Richard & Charlotte (Unknown) Parkin).  His wife ELIZABETH (WALKER). They were listed on the 1850 Census at Spring Garden, Philadelphia Co., PA

Their known children were:

1. Richard Parkin/Parkins b.1847 PA
2. Thomas Parkin/Parkins b.1849 PA
3. William Parkin/Parkins b.1853 PA d.1909 PA

Source: PA Census Records
Source: PA Death Records - William Parkins
Source: PA Death Records

 

 

**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.

 

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