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1845: July 17th - The Weekly Courier-Post - Hannibal, MO

                           MARRIED

On the 10th Inst, by the Rev. Geo. W. Bewley, MR. GEORGE PERKINS to MISS ANN A. RANDLE, both of Marion County, Mo.
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1847: June 7th - Democratic Banner - Bowling Green, MO

We learn that Charles E. Perkins, Esq., of Cap-au_Gray, MO, died on the night of the 28th ult. of inflammation of the lungs, caused by inhaling gass. He had just risen from a bed of sickness - hence he was the more easily effected.
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1852: Oct. 20th - The St. Joseph Weekly Gazette - St. Joseph, MO

The Alta Californian has the following decision in the fugitive slave case. Judges Murray and Anderson yesterday rendered the decision of the Supreme Court in the matter of the three slaves, whose cases had been under deliberation by that court for sometime past. Their names are Carter Perkins, Robert "Robbin" Perkins and Sandy Jones. Mr. C. S. (Charles S.) Perkins, of Bolivar county, Miss, is the claimant, and arrived here in October 1849, with the first name slave. The other two arrived here afterwards. They have been at work in the mines until the 31st of May last, when they were arrested at Ophir, Placer county, by the Sheriff of that county, on the complaint of Mr. Perkins who seeks to re-convey them to Mississippi, under the provisions of the act of the Legislature "respecting fugitives from labor and slaves brought to this State prior to her admission into the Union," passed April 15th, 1852. They were taken thence to Sacramento city, and before Judge D. B. Fry, justice of the peace, where proof was adduced of their being the property of Mr. Perkins, and they were ordered into his custody. They then sought for release under write of habeas corpus, before Judge Aldrich, of the district court of that judicial district, who held that they were legally restrained of their liberty, and remanded them into custody. Mr. Perkins then brought them down here for the purpose of putting them on a steamer, when they obtained from Judge Wells, then holding a temporary appointment as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a second writ of habeas corpus, which brought their case before that tribunal. The case was argued there a month since by Messrs. E. Norton, C. Cole and H. S. Brown, on behalf of the slaves, and by Judge Todd Robinson for the master. Judge Wells term having expired by reason of the return of Judge Heydenfeldt, the decision of the case was left in the hands of Judge Murray and Anderson, each of whom delivered options coming to the same conclusion. Both of the opinions are very lengthy, and we regret that we have not the space to publish them, our present restricted form preventing even the report of a digest of the same. The opinions are devoted exclusively to the constitutionality of the law of the Legislature, and both Justices concur in the opinion that the law is constitutional and valid. An order was accordingly made that the negros be re-delivered into the custody of the claimant.

*Note* According to further research: Charles S. Perkins was the eldest son of William & Jane (Stewart) Perkins. When Charles S. Perkins removed to California, he took Carter Perkins with him. Carter is reported to have been about 18 or 19 years of age in 1849 and it was noted he may have been born in Virginia and was first owned by the elder William Perkins brother, Daniel Perkins, who was from Tennessee and moved to Mississippi. Robert "Robbin" Perkins was around 40 years of age in 1849.

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1852: Sept. 30th - Glasgow Weekly Times - Glasgow, MO

Louisa A. Crawley, daughter of Rev. Wm. Perkins, was born the 18th day of June, 1825; professed religion September, 1839, was married to Mr. Crawley the 11th of September, 1845; and died August 25th, 1852, aged 27 years, 2 months and 7 days.
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1852: Nov. 10th - The St. Joseph Weekly Gazette - St. Joseph, MO

An Important Legal Decision - The Supreme Court of California has rendered a decision in the case of the salve Perkins, et al. sustaining the constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law of California, which gave the owner of the slaves brought into California, prior to her admission into the Union, the right to hold such slaves for the purpose of removing them to a slave State. Carter Perkins was carried from Mississippi to California, before her admission, and had upon demand, refused to return. The Supreme Court have remanded him into the custody of his owner. This was the first decision under the law in question, and settles the question as to the legal right of the master to remove slaves brought into California before its admission as a state had been determined. There are many slaves now resident in that State liable to be removed under this law.
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1853: July 28th - St. Louis Globe-Democrat - St. Louis, MO

Dead - Mr. Luther Perkins, an esteemed citizen, lately residing in the Sixth Ward, and whose death we announced in yesterday's issue, will be interred this morning by the Odd Fellows, of which he was a member.
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1856: Feb. 9th - The Brunswicker - Brunswick, MO

                          MARRIED

By Rev. Mr. Clark, in Saline county, on the 6th inst., at the residence of Richard Vaughn, Mr. John Home and Miss Mary Perkins, both of this town.

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1857: June 4th - Glasgow Weekly times - Glasgow, MO

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PERKINS - GUTHRIE - On the 1st May, by Rev. Mr. Cooper, Dr. P. H. PERKINS and MISS MARY J. GUTHRIE, both of De Witt, Carroll Co.
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1858: July 3rd - Daily Missouri Republican - St. Louis, MO
          An Illinois Citizen Killed in Sonora

Editor Chicago Democrat - Dear Sir: Mr. John J. Perkins, formerly of Illinois, and, I think, near Alton, was killed by the Mexicans in Sonora, on his way to Upper California with one hundred head of horses and mules. I am his former partner, and before he left he wrote me that he left $600 with a firm in Los Angeles, which, if anything happened, he wised to be sent to his sister, Miss Perkins. He gave me his sisters address, as also his brother's, who is married and lives in Illinois. But, my house was destroyed by fire and all my papers burnt up. If you will make this public in your journal, I think its extensive circulation will be sure to bring the matter before the parties concerned. The Perkins family formerly lived in New York - I think near Syracuse or Seneca Falls - but emigrated to Illinois about 1840. I am yours respectfully, John W. Snowball.
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1859: Feb. 5th - La Grange National American - La Grange, MO

Extraordinary Ossification. The extra ordinary case of the ossification of a man's joints has occurred at Mantua, Portage county, Ohio. The sufferer is Mr. Valentine Perkins, aged 45. He has the use of two fingers on the right hand, and can move one or two of his toes, but every other joint in ossified. His jaws have been set and motionless for thirty years, and his front teeth have loosened and come out, forming an aperture through which he talks and receives his food. His food is all prepared for him in a suitable manner, and he always has retained a good appetite, through he is not glutinous.
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1859: March 10th - Glasgow Weekly Times - Glasgow, MO

                            MARRIED

On the 6th, by Rev. L. P. Wooldridge, MR. JAMES W. PERKINS of this place, and MISS MARY E. PERKINS of Chariton county
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1860: Jan. 14 - St. Louis Globe-Democrat - St. Louis, MO

                           MARRIED

On the 27th ult, in Sparta, Ill, Andrew Taylor to Margaret Perkins.
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1861: April 19th - Daily Missouri Republican - St. Louis, MO

                              MARRIED

By Rev. H. W. Wilee. Mr. John Perkins to Miss Cordelia Grapevine, both of this city.
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1865: Aug. 11th - The Border Times - Weston, MO

By virtue of an execution to me directed from the office of the clerk of the Circuit court of Platte county, Missouri in favor of Sarah Garnett against Joel Perkins and Dabney Perkins, I will on the 7th day of September, 1865, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m and 5 o'clock p.m. at the court house door in Platte City, Platte county, Missouri, and whilst the circuit court for said county is in session sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the right, title, claim and interest of the said Joel Perkins in and to the following described. Real Estate, to wit: 10 acres part of the northwest quarter section 25, township 52, range 35, lying and being in the count of Platte and State of MO. Levied on as the real estate of the said Joel Perkins and Dabney Perkins to satisfy said execution. Given under my hand, this 29th day of April 1865. N. P. Ogden, Sheriff. - Fee $10.00
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1874: April 2nd - Sainte Genevieve Fair Play - Sainte Genevieve, MO

Save the Farmington Times:

Mr. Joseph Perkins died at the residence of his son in law, H. C. Rady, on the 25th inst., aged 91 years. Mr. Perkins was born in Virginia in 1874, moved to Shelby county, Ky, in 1819, and from thence to St. Francois county, MO in 1887.
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1876: April 7th - The Milan Republican - Milan, MO

                Another Pioneer Gone

It becomes our duty to chronicle the death of our old friend Edward Perkins, who died on the 19th inst.. at the residence of his son-in-law, R. B. Bondurant, living near Wintersville. The deceased was buried on a piece of ground selected by himself more than 20 years ago. His desire was to be buried in the honor of war, and on the morning of the funeral the people gathered in, and at the appointed time the Military escort conducted by Mr. W. M. Kennedy, formed in open ranks at the dead house. When the coffin borne by six willing pall bearers reached the head of the escort arms were presented, flag half lowered, the fife and drum gave a salute; when the corpse was then passed through the lines and placed by the pall bearers in the ambulance. The pall bearers then fell in line next the corpse followed by a select infantry company, then come in order footmen, wagons horsemen, all observing the best of order who moved to the grave yard. After the coffin was deposited by the grave the Rev. James Todd delivered a short but appropriate address on the shortness of life, the certainty of death, and the length of eternity, after which he offered up an innovation to Almighty God for his blessings to rest upon the children and grandchildren of the deceased, not forgetting the world of mankind. After the prayer was over and the coffin lowered in the grave, the infantry fired three rounds over the grave and the report told to all that heard it that another one of our country's defenders had gone to his long home. The gave was then filled by willing hands and when the last duty was done and the little mound was made the crowd seemed to grace in silence upon the spot of earth, then turned from the scene in sadness; the writer would not attempt to name anyone in particular as every body seemed willing to and did do their duty and save that of not having proper arms and equipage the affair was a grand success. Edward Perkins was born in Buckingham Co., Virginia, March 18th, 1786, and died March 19th, 1876, making him 90 years and one day old. He received a moderate education for a farmer boy in those days. At the age of 26 he volunteered and fought the British in the War of 1812, and at the close of which moved to Kentucky where he married in 1814 Miss Lucy Bondurant. It might here be added for the services rendered during the war of 1812 his county remembered him by placing his name on the pension list. In the year 1835 Mr. Perkins moved to Pike county, MO, and in the year 1848 to Sullivan co. where he lived till his death. He raised four children, three of which still live. Mrs. Agnes Bondurant, living in Monroe co., and another in California. He also has one brother living in St. Francis co., now 75 years of age and a sister living in Buchannon co., 82 years old who is at present in this co. Mrs. Perkins lost his wife in 1832 from which time he has lived with Agnes and R. B. Bondurant, he has been a cripple for the last 45 years, caused by Rheumatism which destroyed the use of his lower limbs so much that he had to walk with two canes. We would here say, so far as we know, Mrs. Perkins hadn't an enemy in the world.
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1879: Nov. 6th - Springfield Weekly Patriot - Springfield, MO

Mrs. Annette C. Perkins, wife of Charles Perkins, died on Friday last, aged 48 years.
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1900: May 11th - The Star-Herald - Belton, MO

Died, April 27th 1900, Wilborn Ross, father of Mrs. D. C. Idol of this city, in his 87th year. Mr. Ross was born June 27th, 1813 in Guilford county North Carolina. His death took place near Mouth of Wilson, Grayson county Virginia, on the farm where he had lived for upwards of 60 years and there on the "green hillside" , in the family burying ground he was laid to rest. Wilborn Ross was of Scotch Irish ancestry and was one of a family of 21 children, all of whom are dead. His wife was Miss Adah S. Perkins, daughter of Gordon Perkins. She died in 1892. Twelve children were born to them, 8 girls and 4 boys. The oldest son, Jerome Ross, was a member of the 21st Virginia Cavalry and was mortally wounded at Moorfield Virginia, dying some days later. One other son died in childhood and one daughter in 1897. W. T. Ross, of Clarence Missouri, formerly of this place was a son and other members of the family live in Virginia. Mr. Ross was a Mason and was chaplain of the lodge. He was a member of the M. E. Church South for 68 years. He was a class leader and led the singing and was strong and earnest in prayer. the preachers always stand at his house; a long weather boarded log, with stone chimneys and a 50 foot porch on the river side. A weeping willow and a row of lilacs fringed the river and a canoe rode at anchor by the landing. Here on a mountain farm of 156 acres, he and his good wife dispensed the courtesies of a large hospitality for more than 40 years; raised in honor and educated 10 children, married them and sent them into the busy world. For more than a quarter of a century, Mr. Ross was magistrate for his section of the county, holding court in his sitting room or the long porch. He was small of stature, but knew how to manage the rough turbulent element often before him. He was the only regular bred tailor within a days travel and his strong individuality was manifest in the cut of his garments, strangers wore coats of his make but those coats never lost identity or became strange. They showed whose handiwork had fashioned them. His strong individuality was manifested in every avocation. He was a good Mason, and always at the meetings of his lodge he was a good church member, never losing an opportunity to attend service. He was judicial in temperament and diplomatic using his official position to the betterment of law and order; he was hospitable, loving his fellow creatures and kept open house in a manner that was the admiration of his neighbors, and a puzzle to them, for he mastered a thousand problems in finance more difficult then that of the National debt; he was a good husband and father, he knew how to raise children in the fear and admonition of the Lord; he was neat in personal habit, unusually so. His many virtues survive him in the memory of a vast number of those who have been raised to light and knowledge where he was compass to himself, a beacon of light to others. When the history of that part of the Appalachian chain of mountains is written, it will be noted that Wilborn Ross was a giant in the line of good citizenship, as judged by every standard of higher morals.

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1900: May 11th - St. Louis Globe-Democrat - St. Louis, MO

SOUTH BEND, IND., May 10th - The will of Palmer C. Perkins, of Mishawaka, who died four years ago, bequeathed the Franklin (Ind.) College and various Baptist missionary and charitable institutions large sums of money, payable after his widow's death. Mrs. Perkins has died, and her will adds bequests to the Disciple Church Missionary Societies. Mr. Perkins estate was never settled. It is believed he overestimated his estate, and it will be found insolvent. His bequests were for about $100,000, while the property is thought to be worth about $35,000.
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1902: Sept. 18th - La Plata Home Press - La Plata, MO

MACON, MO - Sept. 14 - Thomas Perkins, aged 50 years, was found hanging in his barn this morning by the neck, death having probably occurred several hours before discovery. Perkins was a widower and his two daughters, aged 15 and 17, kept house for him. The girls belonged to the Holiness Church at College Mound, and had frequently testified to their sanctification.
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1902: Dec. 25th - Kansas City Journal - Kansas City, MO

MINDEN, MO - Dec. 24th - Judge Robert Perkins, one of the oldest settlers of Barton county, died at his home here last night. He was prominently known over Southwest Missouri and was in his younger days quite active in politics. He was associate member of the county court ten years ago and made a splendid record as a public official. He was 70 years of age.
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1903: Jan. 25th - The Springfield News-Leader - Springfield, MO

John A. Perkins, aged 84?, died yesterday at the home of his niece, Mrs. Anna B. Hinkle, 7 miles northeast of the city. The deceased had been ill only a short time and died of la grippe and complications. The remains will be shipped to La Rose, Ill for burial. Mrs. J. W. Hall of this city was also a niece.
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1903: March 5th - The Macon Times-Democrat - Macon, MO
              Mrs. M. C. Perkins Dead

Lottie, the wife of M. C. Perkins of this city, died at her home on Duff street Tuesday, March 3, 1903, at 8:45 p.m., after severe suffering of three weeks of a complication of diseases. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ward, now residing in Anabel. She was born in Callao July 8th, 1880. She was united in marriage to M. C. Perkins Sept. 5, 1900. The nearest surviving relatives are a husband and little daughter, Loretta, aged 18 months, mother, father, one sister and four brothers. Mrs. Perkins was a true Christian woman. The greater part of her young life was spent in Macon, and it is with deepest regret that her many friends learn of her death. Short services will be held at the residence this morning, conducted by Rev. R. T. Caldwell, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which deceased had been a member for several years. The remains will be taken to Callao on the 10 o'clock train where funeral services will be held at the C. P. church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Johnson, after which interment will be made in the Callao cemetery. The sympathy of many friends is extended the bereaved relatives.
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1906: Feb. 24th - The Macon Republican - Macon, MO

Mrs. Lizzie Perkins, wife of Prof. E. W. Perkins, principal of the Macon Dumas public school, died at her home 508 S. Rubey St., Sunday Feb. 11, 1906, and was laid to rest at Glasgow, MO, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1906. She was a woman of noble character, a wife and mother of the highest type, in her afflictions she was patient and kind and cheerful to all who came to her bedside. Her Christian fidelity was the embodiment of her whole life. Having told her husband and little daughter Ruth and all who frequented her bedside to meet her in the great beyond, she said, "My last desire and prayer is that I will pass away easy and calmly." Realizing the tendency of her disease to cause her to choke to death, she prayed for the easy, peaceful end; and her greatest desire was had at 4:25 o' clock p.m. she quietly slept away in Jesus. The pupils of Dumas school showed their respect and also sympathy by giving a beautiful floral design and by the adoption of resolutions.
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1906: The Bland Courier - Bland, MO

             DIED - MRS. LEANDER PERKINS

Death last week saddened the home of Leander Perkins, who lives four miles north of Summerfield, by claiming his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth, aged 35 years, 11 months and 15 days. She had suffered from consumption for several months - since March 1st - but had been bed-fast only three weeks. This case is particularly sad on account of leaving two young children, five others having preceded her in death. Her demise was on Wednesday, July 15th. Thursday two members of the Bland Homestead, B.A.Y., of which she was a member and carried $1000 insurance, went to Summerfield to render what assistance they could, and on Friday the corpse was brought to Bland for burial, the B.A.Y. taking charge. Rev. C. H. Logan held services at the Methodist cemetery. Deceased was born and reared near Canaan, her maiden name being Mary E. Kerr. She was married to Leander Perkins in March, 1891, and their life as husband and wife was highly satisfactory, but they have borne in those years an uncommon share of affliction. The sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved. Mr. Perkins wishes to thank the B.A.Y. and the M.W.A. for many acts of kindness, also those who in any way assisted in relieving his grief and burden.
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1906: October 16th - The Maryville Daily Forum - Maryville, MO

Mrs. G. Matter of West Halsey street went to Barnard Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Perkins, wife of John Perkins. The dead woman left a husband, daughter and three sons, one of the sons being John Perkins, Jr., of West Third street.
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1907: Oct. 11th - The King City Chronicle - King City, MO

Mrs. Reece Perkins died at her home east of King City at 12 o'clock Wednesday. The funeral will be today at 11:00 at Fairport and the interment in the cemetery there. Many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved. We expect the obituary next week.
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1907: Nov. 8th - King City Democrat - King City, MO

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 4 - Morphine in sufficient quantities to cause death has been found in the body of Lucius H. Perkins who died June 1 after falling from the roof of his house in Lawrence, Kansas. The poison was found by Dr. Walter M. Cross, the chemist member of the commission appointed by Judge Smith McPherson of the federal court to examine parts of the body of Perkins and report upon the cause of his death. Perkins held an insurance policy in the New York Life Insurance company for $300,000, and the company resisted payment on the ground that death was suicidal and not accidental.
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1908: Sept. 25th - The Farmington Times - Farmington, MO

                DEATH OF HARDIN PERKINS

Mr. Hardin Isaac Perkins died at the home of his son, George Perkins, in Fillmore, Ill., September 16, 1908, aged 89 years, seven months and fifteen days. Mr. Perkins was a native of Virginia, but came to Missouri in 1837, located in St. Francois county, and married and reared his family here. Some years ago he and his wife, who was Miss Nancy Horn, went to Fredonia, Kansas, to live with their son, and Mrs. Perkins died and was buried there about eight years ago. After her death and that of their son at Fredonia, he returned to Farmington and made his home with his sister, Mrs. Edna Rudy, until a couple of years ago, when he went to Fillmore, Ill., to live with his son George Perkins. The body was taken to Fredonia, Kansas, to be buried by the side of his wife. Mr. Perkins leaves one brother, Eldger J. C. Perkins, and one sister, Mrs. Edna Rudy, both of Farmington, and two sons, George Perkins of Fillmore, Ill, and Judge J. D. Perkins of Carthage, MO. Mr. Perkins was a man of sterling, Christian character, and had many friends here among the older people who knew him well.
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1909: Jan. 14th - The Republic Monitor - Republic, MO

                     JAMES A. PERKINS

The death of James A. Perkins occurred at his home six and three-fourth miles southeast of Republic, Thursday, Jan. 7, after an illness of twenty-four days with pneumonia. Deceased was almost 31 years of age and was born and reared in the neighborhood where he died. On Dec. 13th, 1900, he was married to Miss Laura Eutsler and to them were born five children, four boys and one girl, all of whom are living and together with their widowed mother form the immediate family. Funeral services were in charge of the local camp of Modern Woodman, and were held at the Lindsey Robertson Chapel, Friday Jan. 8, Rev. Gilbreath of the M. E. Church preached the sermon.
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1909: Aug. 20th - The Daily News and Intelligencer - Mexico, MO

                  THOMAS PERKINS DEAD

Tho. Perkins, 66 years old, died at his home on West Love street Thursday night. He is survived by two daughters, his wife having proceeded him to the grave several years ago. The funeral was conducted from the late residence Friday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock by Rev. C. M. Aker, pastor of the Methodist church, after which, the body was interred in the City cemetery.
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1909: Aug. 26th - Mexico Missouri Message - Mexico, MO

Mr. Thomas Perkins died at his home in this city last Thursday night. He was 66 years of age. Two children survive him. Rev. C. M. Aker conducted funeral service from the residence Friday afternoon. Burial in the city cemetery.
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1910: Jan. 6th - Rolla Herald - Rolla, MO
         
             MRS. HORACE PERKINS DEAD

J. M. Daniel, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, was called to the home of Horace Perkins, near St. James last Wednesday, to preach the funeral of Mrs. Perkins. The ceremonies were held at the neighborhood burying place and many gathered around the grave in the severe cold to pay their last respects to the aged woman. Mr. Perkins came to Phelps county in 1867, and has lived hear St. James all this time. He and his good wife Sally, had brought up a good sized family and game them a start in life. He and his wife had lived together fifty-nine years. Mr. Perkins still survives at the age of 83 and is an active old man. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Whites, of St. Louis; Mrs. Electa Thompson, of Sapulpa, Okla.; Mrs. Nellie Chase, of Monmouth, Oregon; W. D. Perkins, of Springfield, and Asa Perkins of the Bourbois. All of the above children were able to reach their mother's bedside ere she passed away, excepting Mrs. Thompson.
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1910: March 19th, - The Butler TImes-Press - Butler, MO

WASHINGTON, Mar. 13 - After several weeks of critical illness, Representative James Perkins of Rochester, N. Y. died at Garfield hospital.
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1911: Aug. 18th - The Kansas City Times - Kansas City, MO

                    JOCKEY PERKINS IS DEAD

LEXINGTON, KY - Aug. 17 - Telegram received here today announced the sudden death at Hamilton, Ontario, of James ("Soup") Perkins, ten years ago one of the most famous negro jockeys in America.
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1912: April 25th - The Lamar Republican - Lamar, MO

Capt. John Perkins died at his home in Liberal Wednesday and he was buried in the Liberal cemetery Thursday afternoon. Mr. Perkins came to Barton county nearly thirty-five years ago and has lived in the Liberal country all these years. He was considered one of the best citizens of the county and was held in the highest esteem. C. C. Daubin, Will Hagny and E. L. Kazee, of Lamar, attended the funeral. He was a soldier in the Civil War and did yeoman service for his country. The Republican-Sentinel joins the many friends in extending sympathy to surviving members of the family.
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1912: May 3rd, - Clark County Courier - Kahoka, MO

Rev. Harry Perkins, colored, died at his home in Ottumwa, Iowa, Thursday April 26, 1912, at the age of 56 years, 4 months and 1 day. The remains were brought to Kahoka Saturday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. V. Ferguson, after which the body was laid to rest in Waterloo cemetery. Harry Perkins was born in slavery. He first saw the light of day at old Waterloo, in Clark county, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Perkins, who were the property of Mr. Willis Kurd, who came here from Kentucky. Harry Perkins was married to Amelia Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bates. Three children were born to them, Bertha Perkins and Mrs. Julia Carter, deceased, and Mrs. Lulu Alexander, of Ottumwa. Mrs. Perkins died in 1882. Mr. Perkins moved from Kahoka to Ottumwa in 1899, and had been a resident there until his death. He was a minister of the African Baptist church and was a good old fashioned colored man, and an old friend of the writer. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Alexander, of Ottumwa, and one brother, Lee Perkins, of Farmington, Iowa. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs.  Wm. Alexander, of Ottumwa; Lee Perkins and children, Francis Perkins and Anna Perkins, of Farmington; Mrs. and Mrs. Davis and Thomas and Wesley South and Mrs. Sylvia Shelton, of Keokuk.
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1912: Sept. 20th - The Atchison County Mail - Rock Port, MO

                 DANIEL PERKINS DEAD

James Hartman, who has had charge of the Dan. Perkins residence property, in Rock Port, received word the other day that Mr. Perkins died in Wellington, Okla., on August 15th, 1912. Mr. Perkins resided in Rock Port many years, following the trades of carpentering, plastering and painting. After the death of his wife, in 1909, he left Rock Port. He had many friends here.
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1914: Jan. 27th - Columbia Missourian - Columbia, MO

                 MRS. GEORGIA PERKINS DIES

Mrs. Georgia R. Perkins, mother of Mrs. T. C. Wilson, died in Sedalia yesterday. Mrs. Perkins lived in Columbia during the four years that T. C. Wilson has been secretary of the State Board of Agriculture. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. A. Sturges, where she has been since last September. Death was due to paralytic stroke, which she suffered last February. Mrs. Perkins was born in Virginia April 2, 1839. She came to Missouri at an early age and was married to H. W. Perkins, a banker of Northwest Missouri, June 26th, 1860. She was the mother of seven children, three of who survive her: Mrs. T. C. Wilson, Columbia; Mrs. G. A. Sturges, Sedalia; and Mrs. J. S. Howell, Hannibal. The funeral will be held at Troy tomorrow where Mrs. Perkins spent most of her life.
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1914: Sept. 25th - Chariton Courier - Keytesville, MO

Dr. Luther Rice Perkins died Monday night at the home of his son, John E. Perkins in Kansas City, aged 82. He had been in poor health for several years, tho able to get about until recently. He quit his general practice several years since, and left his farm southeast of this city about 8 years ago, taking up his residence in Kansas City. Dr. Perkins was born in Richmond, VA, and was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He was married at Glasgow to Mary Carson August 1855 and his widow and sons, John E. Perkins, Harvey W. Perkins, David W. Perkins and daughters, Mrs. Cliff Moore and Mrs. John Dinsmore of this neighborhood, Mrs. John P. Coleman of Fayette and Mrs. Charles Maggio of Kansas City survive him. His only surviving sister, Mrs. William Lamkin lives at Billings, MO, no brothers living. Dr. Perkins practiced medicine in this neighborhood for about 40 years, his only contemporary, Dr. Garnett, surviving him. The remains of the pioneer were brought to the city Tuesday afternoon and conveyed to the home of his son-in-law, John Dinsmore southeast of town, from whence they were taken to Asbury chapel Wednesday and interred. Warren Lodge No. 74 A.F. and A.M. of which he was a member conducting the rites.
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1917: April 20th - The Daily Dunklin Democrat - Kennett, MO
                 F. B. PERKINS DEAD

F. B. Perkins, a well known citizen of this city, died at his home in the south part of town at 6 a.m. last Wednesday, April 18, after an illness of little more that a month's duration. He was stricken with paralysis of March 16, and while the attack was at first considered serious, he was apparently recovering until a few days before his death, when the attack became more serious and continued so until his death. Mr. Perkins was born in Weakly county, Tenn., on March 25,1857, and he came to Kennett 22 years ago, since which time he has been one of the city's most highly respected citizens. He early established a reputation as a hard working man, and one who provided well for his family. He is survived by two children, a son and a daughter. The former being bookkeeper for the Richmond Cotton Oil Co., and the latter a student in the Kenneth High School. He was buried in Marsh cemetery at 4 p.m. Wednesday, after funeral services at his late home, by Rev. G. Elton Harris, pastor of the Baptist church. The Democrat joins his numerous friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
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1917: Oct. 13th - The Kansas City Sun - Kansas City, MO

Prof. Edward W. Perkins, for many years principal of the schools at Macon, MO, past deputy grand master and past grand lecturer of the Masonic fraternity, this state, passed away after a long illness last Saturday and was buried last Wednesday under the auspices of the fraternity. No man was better known in the state than. Prof. Perkins, and no man did more for the uplift and advancement than he. The Sun extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.
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1918: Oct. 3rd - The Star-Herald - Belton, MO

Mr. John Perkins died at his home near Grandview last Friday afternoon. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and, though he had been able to do some of his farm work the past summer, his health was not good after the attack. Friday afternoon he had worked and came into supper feeing well as usual, sat down and eat a comparatively hearty meal, and while sitting at the table dropped dead. Mr. Perkins was a native Missourian. He was born near Lone Jack on February 22, 1854. Forty years of his life were spent in the territory surrounding Belton and Grandview, and his friends and well-wishers were measured by the people who were acquainted with him. Mr. Perkins was married to Miss Nellie Bailey on February 24, 1870. To this union fourteen children were born, twelve of whom with the wife and mother are left to mourn the loss of the father. Eleven of the children were present at the funeral services, the one being absent, Howard Perkins, is with the United States Army in France. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Grandview and the body was interred in the Belton cemetery. A procession of thirty-six motor cars containing friends of the deceased man, formed the funeral procession from Grandview to the cemetery.
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1919: Feb. 17th - Kirksville Daily Express and Kirkville Daily News - Kirksville, MO

RICHMOND, VA - Feb. 15 - Chiswell Dabney Langhorne, father of the noted "Langhorne beauties", and known for his wit and humor, died here last night after a brief illness. He was 65 years old. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, of New York, the original "Gibson girl", was one of his daughters. Another daughter, Mrs. M. Moncure Perkins, now dead, was also famous for her beauty. Three other daughters survive Co. Langhorne. All of them married wealthy men. They are Mrs. Waldorf Astor, daughter-in-law of Lord Astor, who formerly was the wife of Robert G. Shaw of Boston; Mrs. Paul Phipps of London, and Mrs. Robert H. Brand of London and Washington. She was previously the wife of Reginald Brooks of New York. The colonel also is survived by several grandchildren, including Mrs. Henry Field, daughter-in-law of Marshall Field, now dead; Mrs. Geo. B. Post Jr., of New York and Robert Gould Shaw III,of London.
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1920: July 1st - The Lathrop Optimist - Lathrop, MO

                     The Rev. J. W. Perkins Dead

This well beloved minister of our people passed away at his home in Plattsburg, Friday morning soon after midnight, June 25, 1920 and was buried in the Green Lawn cemetery on Saturday. Rev. T. H. Capp of St. Joseph, friend from boyhood and college mate, preached the sermon. Rev. Perkins had lived in Plattsburg thirty-six years and had the love and esteem of every body that knew him. He leaves a wife and three children, Henry Perkins, William Perkins and Miss Vernie Perkins.
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1920: Sept. 18th - St. Joseph Gazette - St. Joseph, MO

                  MRS. J. K. PERKINS

Mrs. Maude Perkins, 39 years old, wife of J. K. Perkins, 4003 Terrace avenue, died yesterday morning at her home after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the King Hill Christina church, the Rev. J. T. Bloom officiating. The body will be taken to Barnard, MO, for burial. Mrs. Perkins is survived by her husband, one son, J. P. Perkins, one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Felix of St. Joseph, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pearce of Maysville, MO.
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