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| 1880: Jan. 6th - The Saint Paul Globe - St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN 
      We are grieved to note the death of little 
      Florence Perkins, aged nine years and six months, only daughter of
      Mr. and Mrs. W. E. PERKINS, who died 
      of diphtheria on New Year's morning at 2:30 o'clock. This is the second 
      daughter that has been taken them by this dread disease within the past 
      year, Nellie Perkins, a bright little girl, 
      aged 12 years, falling a victim to it in February last. The bereaved 
      parents have the deep sympathy of their many friends in this community in 
      their sad bereavement. The funeral of Florence took place on Friday from 
      the Episcopal church, and was attended by a large concourse of people. 1880: July 8th - Morris Tribune - Morris, Stevens Co., MN 
      We regret to learn of the death of 
      Mrs. Charles Perkins, who died this morning 
      at 9 o'clock after an illness of ten days. 1883: Jan. 25th - Freeborn County Standard - Freeborn Co., MN 
      GEORGE W. PERKINS,
      who died last week was the youngest bank president in New York, being 
      thirty-nine years of age at his death. He was the controlling spirit in 
      the brilliant Richmond and Danville campaign of two years ago, and upon 
      the inauguration of the Georgia Pacific, scheme sold his Danville stock 
      and bought heavily in the new company. He was a strong believer in 
      Southern investment. There were four Perkins brothers, all of whom were 
      bankers. Their home was Athens, PA, and they came to New York poor, but 
      thrifty and energetic, and each amassed a fortune. Mr. Perkins early death 
      is the type of many such in New York. He worked himself to death, and when 
      his system was broken took rest in spasms of travel. He leaves a fortune 
      of about 3,000,000, but that done compensate for dying at thirty-nine. 1885: March 25th - Mower County Transcript - Lansing, Mower Co., MN 
      CHARLES W. PERKINS,
      who died in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 5th, was well known in Austin. He 
      had large real estate interests in Dexter township. He died of congestion 
      of the lungs, and was sick but a short time. He age, 48 years. He was well 
      off in this world's goods - his estate being valued at about $75,000. He 
      had no family of his own. He had been married only lived with his wife a 
      short time. | 1890: Jan. 28th - The Saint Paul Globe - St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN TO ESTABLISH A PRECEDENT 
      The disputes and dissatisfaction of the heirs 
      of the pioneer, JOHN E. PERKINS, who 
      died some three years ago, leaving property valued at $150,000, will be 
      settled by the courts.  Mary E. Perkins, the 
      widow, has instituted proceedings against Carrie E. Johnson, wife of Ben 
      Johnson, the attorney, and it is agreed that all other differences shall 
      be adjusted on the basis of this action. Mrs. John Purchase is one of the 
      heirs who are interested in the decision. 1892: Feb. 19th - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin, Co., MN 
      The remains of JOMES 
      or JAMES A. PERKINS, who died yesterday of hemorrhage of the 
      lungs, will be taken to Fond du Lac, WI for burial. 1892: Oct. 5th - Minneapolis Daily Times - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN 
      WALTER FAIRFIELD 
      PERKINS, died yesterday at the home of his mother, 1613 Clinton 
      avenue. The remains will be taken to the former home of the family, Lake 
      City, Minn, for burial. 1892: Nov. 18th - Pine Island Record - Pine Island, Goodhue Co., MN 
      HUBBARD S. PERKINS, 
      died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, after a severe illness of about four 
      days. Mr. Perkins has been a resident of Pine Island and vicinity for some 
      40 years, and was well known. If he had lived until the 16th of next 
      month, he would have been 81 years of age. A more extended notice of the 
      deceased will be given next week. O. F. PERKINS DEAD 
      NORTHFIELD - Feb. 6th - Hon.
      O. F. (OSCAR F.) PERKINS, died here last night at 12 
      o'clock of heart failure, 63 years of age. He was the first lawyer to 
      settle in Rice County, coming here in 1854. He was a member of the 
      constitutional convention in 1857 and held several public offices, being 
      county attorney four years, prosecuting attorney for this judicial 
      district and a member of the legislature in 1867. He had been president of 
      the board of education during the past year. 1893: June 4th - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN 
      The body of C. C. 
      PERKINS (Carroll C. Perkins) who died suddenly at Faribault on 
      Thursday will arrive in this city today and be interred in Lakewood. He 
      was a brother of M. J. Perkins, of this city, unmarried and leaves 
      quite a large estate. 1894: April 3rd - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN Death of George Perkins 
      
      Yesterday, at his residence, 1525 Eighteenth street south,
      GEORGE PERKINS, died from cancer. Mr. 
      Perkins was well known in the city, especially by members of the Chamber 
      of Commerce, where he was employed as wheat tester. He was a member of the 
      Knights of Pythias, and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The 
      funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the officiating 
      clergyman being Rev. F. M. Rule, of whose congregation deceased was a 
      member. Members of Minneapolis Lodge No. 12, A.O.U.W., and all members of 
      that order, will meet at the hall of Minnehaha Lodge, No. 81, corner of 
      Twenty-fourth street and Bloomington avenue at 1 o'clock to attend the 
      funeral. The K. P. will assist in the ceremonies. Transportation will be 
      furnished to Lake Wood.  1894: July 23rd - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN 
      The funeral of 
      BENJAMIN F. PERKINS, who died Saturday evening at his 
      residence, 913 Lyndale avenue north, will occur at 9 o'clock this morning. 
      Deceased was 63 years of age, and was a resident of Minneapolis seven 
      years, coming here from Three Rivers, Canada. He leaves a wife and two 
      sons, Frank Perkins and Arthur Perkins, the former residing 
      in California and the latter in this city. 1894: Aug. 12th - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN ENTERED INTO REST 
      Death of Mrs. E. P. Perkins and 
      Arrangements for the funeral, which will take place this afternoon. 1896: June 12th - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN DEATH TOLL 
      ELDORA, IOWA - June 11th -
      Mrs. John Perkins, died here yesterday. 
      She was an early settler of Hardin County, IA, having come here from 
      Freeport, Ill, in the early sixties. The Perkins family is very prominent 
      here. 1896: Dec. 9th - Mazeppa Tribune - Mazeppa, MN 
      WILLIAM RILEY 
      PERKINS, died Tuesday, Dec. 1st, of injuries which he received 
      on November 14th by being thrown from a sleigh. He was thought to be 
      getting better until a few minutes before his death. Dr. Claydon of 
      Mazeppa aand Dr. Stinchfield of Rochester expressed no fear of his final 
      recovery. William Riley Perkins was born at Stone Creek, N.Y., May 27th, 
      1836. His early life was spent on the farm. He taught several terms of 
      school prior to the breaking out of the rebellion. He enlisted in the 
      118th New York volunteers in 1862 and being taken sick in December the 
      same year was discharged in the spring of 1863. He was married to
      KATHERINE BARNES, August 24th, 1863, 
      and came to Minnesota about the first of September and settled on the farm 
      where he died. Mr. Perkins had been an honored member of the Wesleyan 
      Methodist church for thirty-nine years. He is survived by a father, 
      Joel Perkins of this place, and two brothers and two sisters, viz: 
      Mary E. Thomas, of Luzerne, N.Y., Amanda J. Stedman of Brookings, S.D., 
      and Elisha Perkins and Alexander Perkins of this place. He 
      also leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. The funeral was 
      held from the W. M. church Friday, at 1 o'clock, Rev. W. Rickert 
      officiating. It seems unnecessary to say that he enjoyed the universal 
      respect of his townsmen. He was honorable and upright in business, a true 
      friend, a kind neighbor and a genial companion. Rank and station held no 
      significance with him. His greeting to all was alike. Such men are sadly 
      missed. 1897: July 23rd - The Minneapolis Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN Red Wing, MN 
      HARTSON E. PERKINS, 
      died this afternoon at 10 o'clock as a result of injuries received between 
      5 and 6 o'clock last evening, being run over by a wagon. Mr. Perkins was 
      born April 12th, 1835 adn since coming to this city has been largely 
      engaged in farming. He was also a director in the Goodhue county bank, the 
      La Grange Mills, the Red Wing Furniture company and one of the trustees of 
      the Goodhue county savings bank. He leaves a wife, five sons and one 
      daughter.  1898: Feb. 13th - Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin, Co., MN JUDGE C. E. PERKINS ARCADIA, Wis. Feb. 12th - JUDGE C. E. PERKINS, died yesterday, aged 76 years. He was a pioneer settler of Trempealeau county and had a different times held the office of county judge. ___________________________ 
      1898: June 21st - The St. Paul Globe - St. Paul, MN The funeral of EPHRIAM PERKINS, who died at his home in Camden Place Monday, will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The interment will be at Brooklyn Cemetery. 
       1898: Oct. 5th - Mower County Transcript - Lansing, Mower Co., MN 
      JUDGE A. D. PERKINS, 
      who died at Windom suddenly a few days since was a man for whom we had 
      personally great respect. He was judge of the thirteenth judicial district 
      and distinguished himself as an able and impartial jurist. His conscience 
      told him that the Lord had special work for him and he resigned his office 
      as judge and devoted his time, money and talents to Sunday school and 
      church work. We heard him say once in a public meeting: "I would rather 
      travel through this county from house to house doing good to men than sit 
      on the bench where I do not seem to be able to benefit the souls of men." 
      Such men are blessing to any community and their loss is always keenly 
      felt. 1899: Jan. 15th - The Saint Paul Globe - St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN FOLLOWED HER TO THE GRAVE 
      Mrs. Jane Perkins,
      who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Barr, at Escanaba, 
      Jan 7th, succumbed to the shock following the death of her husband. They 
      formerly lived at Redwood Falls, MN and at St. Paul Park, MN. T. E 
      Perkins, of the Perkins Manufacturing company, of this city, is a son. 
         
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      1900: July 10th - Winona Daily 
      Republican - Winona, MN. 1901: Feb. 14th - The Minneapolis Journal - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN 
      Lakeville, MN 1901: Feb. 17th - The Saint Paul Globe - St. Paul, MN Farmington, MN 
      SAMUEL PERKINS, 
      died at his home in Lakeville Wednesday, aged sixty-nine years. Mr. 
      Perkins has been a resident of Dakota county thirty years. The funeral was 
      held Friday at the Lakeville M. E. church, Rev. Ackerman, of Farmington, 
      officiating. 1901: April 1st - The Minneapolis Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN HASTINGS, MN 
      Mrs. Myron Perkins
      died yesterday after a protracted illness. 1901: Oct. 10th - The Minneapolis Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN 
      GEORGE D. PERKINS,
      died at his home, 701 University ave. southeast, at 10:30 last night. 
      He located at St. Anthony in 1852 in the merchandise business. BOSTON 
      WILLIAM L. PERKINS, 
      died here yesterday aged 64. He was a figure of prominence in the musical 
      world a generation ago. He organized the first male quartet for concert 
      singing in America, conducted many musical festivals, and won fame as a 
      leader. 1902: Aug. 14th - Spring Valley Mercury - Spring Valley, Fillmore Co., MN 
      Word was received Wednesday that 
      Mrs. H. W. Perkins, died at Lanford, S.D., 
      that noon. Her remains will arrive in Spring Valley Friday, Aug. 18th, and 
      the funeral will be held at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock p.m.. She was 71 
      years old and was a resident of Spring Valley for many years. 1903: Oct, 31st & Nov, 1st - The Minneapolis Tribune - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN - 
      D.M. PERKINS or D.N. 
      PERKINS
      died at the family residence, 2526 Taylor street northwest, Friday 
      morning, October 29th. Mr. Perkins was born in St. David, N.B., (New 
      Brunswick)  Feb. 19th, 1817. On June 19th, 1817?, he married 
      ELMIRA (MAXWELL) at St. Stephen, N.B. 
      Thirty-Three years ago he moved to Minneapolis, where his home has been 
      ever since. Upon his arrival in Minneapolis, he became identified with the 
      Thirteenth Avenue M. E. church, and later with the First M. E. church. For 
      the past thirteen years, he has been a faithful member of Trinity M. E. 
      church, never missing a service when able to attend. His face will be 
      greatly missed by the host of friends. "Daddy" as he was familiarly 
      called, was beloved by all who knew him. Two sons and a daughter survive 
      him, George A. Perkins and William H. Perkins of 
      Minneapolis, and Mrs. W. R. Baxter of Ortonville, Iowa. The funeral will 
      take place from Trinity M. E. church, Twenty-fifth avenue and Taylor 
      street, northeast, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. 
      
      1905: March 20th - Stewart Tribune - Stewart, McLeod Co., MN -  Death of Capt. Calvin N. Perkins. A Veteran of the Civil War and Pioneer Settler Capt. CALVIN N. PERKINS passed away last Saturday evening, March, 23rd, 1905, at the Perkins home north of Stewart, MN. Capt. Perkins suffered a severe stroke of paralysis about three years ago, and since that time had been in feeble health. Though his death was not due to a final paralytic stroke, the former one, which left him in a weakened condition, was probably indirectly the cause of his death. Mr. Perkins had resided on the old homestead in Collins, MN for more than a quarter of a century, he and Mrs. Perkins having made their home there with their son, H. W. Perkins, and wife, for many years past. Mr. Perkins was one of the gallant boys in blue, and his army record is indeed a proud one. He served with distinction in many of the hardest fought battles of the great Rebellion. During the nearly three years that he served in the Army of the Potomac, he was never absent from an engagement, and was never away on furlough. Since 1884 he had been a member of Lytle Post D. of M. G. A. R., and was a past Commander and honored member of the Post at the time of his death. By many friends, as well as Grand Army Comrades, who have known him for years, Capt. Perkins was honored and respected for his many sterling qualities, for his patriotism and public spirit, and for gallant services rendered, and personal sacrifices made for his country. Many are the friends who sympathize with the relatives in their loss. We quote from a biographical sketch contained in the "Album of Biography of McLeod County, MN" - **etc.. 
      **The above sketch from the Biography 
      of McLeod County, MN is quoted verbatim** 1906: July 30th - The Minneapolis Journal - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN SPEARFISH, S. D. 
      W. B. PERKINS, died in 
      this city after a long illness, aged 73 years. He leaves two daughters and 
      one son, a merchant of Lead City 1906: Oct. 18th - The Long Prairie Leader - Long Prairie, MN 
      FRED L. PERKINS, died at his home on Round Prairie Saturday 
      afternoon. Death was the result of a recent paralytic stroke and attendant 
      complications. He had been ill about two months. The funeral was held from 
      the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Rev. C. H. Fleming officiating. 
      The interment took place at the local cemetery. Mr. Perkins was born in 
      New York in 1848 and when a boy moved with his parents to Minneapolis. 
      They remained in that city but a short time however, and then moved to 
      Lakeville, Dakota county, this state, where the family resided for many 
      years. At this place, Mrs. Perkins was married to Miss 
      MARTHA L. HARRISON and they moved to 
      Alabama where at Decatur, Mr. Perkins went into the milling business. In 
      1889 while on a visit to Minnesota, Mrs. Perkins died and a short time 
      after, the family moved back to Minnesota and settled at Farmington. They 
      remained at Farmington eight years and then came to Todd county and bought 
      a farm in Round Prairie they now occupy. In 1898, Mr. Perkins was married 
      to Miss LUCINTHIA CURTIS who survives 
      him. Of the children, there are four, Robert Perkins, now grown to a young 
      man hood, is a student in the medical department of Hamline University and 
      three younger children born of the second marriage. They are Alva 
      Perkins, Lillian Perkins and Paul Perkins. Mr. Perkins was one 
      of those quiet and modest men whose actions rather than their words 
      proclaim them to be the good citizens that they are. In his death the 
      community where he resided loses a good neighbor and honorable citizen. 
      The Leader extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. 1907: Jan. 18th - Stewart Tribune - Stewart, McLeod Co., MN 
      Mrs. Ellen M. Perkins -  
      Ellen M. Wight was born at Buckland, MA, Dec. 21st, 1831, and was 
      therefore 75 years and 21 days of age at the time of her death. She lived 
      with her parents at Buckland, MN until her marriage on July 23rd, 1851, to 
      Calvin N. Perkins and thereafter until their removal to Hampton, MA in 
      1865. IN August 1876, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins removed to this state, settling 
      at Lakeville, Dakota Co., MN. They lived there two years and then moved to 
      this county, settling on the farm 3 miles north of Stewart, MN where the 
      family has since lived. Mrs. Perkins is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. E. 
      Wood of Northampton, MA, and two children, Mrs. A. C. Carpenter of 
      Hutchinson, and H. W. Perkins, who lives on the old place. One child, 
      Calvin Judson Perkins, born Dec. 8th, 1852, died in 1869. Mrs. Perkins 
      health had been poor for a good many years, she having been afflicted with 
      asthma, but she was only taken seriously ill about nine days previous to 
      her death. She was up and about this house to the day before her death, 
      walking to her bed room on Thursday evening. Death occurred about 4 
      o'clock Friday morning. She passed off peacefully without any apparent 
      suffering. Mrs. Perkins was a member of the Methodist church and an 
      earnest Christian woman. She was beloved by the members of her family and 
      all who enjoyed a close acquaintance with her, and was respected by all 
      who knew her. The funeral was held at the home last Sunday morning at 10 
      o'clock, Rev. J . S. Kettlewell of Steward, MN officiating, and the 
      remains were taken to Hutchinson for interment beside the body of her 
      husband, who preceded her to the grave March 14th, 1903. Le Beau, S. D. Nov 4th - 
      L. F. Perkins, 50 years old, was instantly killed here 
      yesterday when his automobile struck a rock as he was driving to catch a 
      train. Perkins was thrown out of the machine and the steps crushed his 
      neck and breast. William Richter, the other occupant of the car, was 
      painfully bruised. Perkins's home was in Texas where the body will be 
      shipped. Perkins death was the first to occur in the town and even yet 
      there is no occasion for a cemetery as the body will be removed to Texas. 1914: Oct. 20th - Source: History of Sterns Co., Minnesota by: William B. Mitchell (1915) 
      
      Mrs. D. A. Perkins  (Daniel 
      A. Perkins), whose 
      maiden name was NANCY 
      E. BONHAM and 
      located at Fair Haven, Sterns Co., MN; 45 years ago, died at her home in 
      this city Sunday, aged 77 years. 
       
       
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