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 The Courier
Brookfield, Madison Co., NY


~Perkins Research~



 

1886 - March 25th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

Mrs. Susan C. Perkins died March 25th, 1886. She had been in feeble health for nearly a year, having had at different times light strokes of paralysis, and at last was confined to her bed, where she has been tenderly cared for by a loving son and his wife. Mrs. Perkins was for many years a resident of New Berlin, NY and came to make her home among us four years ago. She was a very highly respected Christian lady. She was 65 years of age. She was a member of the Baptist church and was buried from the residence of her son, R. D. Perkins, on Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. R. J. Thompson, assisted by Rev. A. E. Wilson. Mr. Thompson preached from Psalms cvii:43.
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1887: Brookfield Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

Mr. Philander Perkins, commonly known here as "Skip" Perkins, died at Norwich last Friday.
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1892: March 23rd - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

Mar. 21st: Mrs. Martha Perkins died the 16th inst., after a few days illness with pneumonia and the grip. The funeral was held at the house Friday, Rev. Mr. Silcox, of Waterville, NY officiating.
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1896: July 20th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

The death of Mrs. Julia R. Perkins, relict of the late Allen M. Perkins, occurred Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Stoddard, of Bridgewater. Mrs. Perkins was
born in Glastenburgh, Conn., in 1809, and was married in South Coventry, in the same state,  in 1836. She removed with her husband to New York State in 1848 and located in Otsego, NY. They afterwards removed to Utica, NY, however, where Mr. Perkins was for a long time engaged in mercantile business. The family located in Bridgewater about 40 years ago. Mr. Perkins died a year and a half ago, after 56 years of wedded happiness. Mrs. Perkins was remarkably well preserved, mentally and physically. She was an aunt of Mrs. Henry Keith of this village.
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1904: Dec. 7th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

Mr. Edgar Perkins died at his farm home near the river bridge in Columbus, NY Sunday last. Mr. Perkins has been in poor health for some time. Only the day before he consulted a doctor in New Berlin, NY. His death was caused from heart failure. He leaves a wife and two sons.
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1908: May 27th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

 Mr. Lewis Perkins died at his home about two
and one-half miles south of the village Saturday evening at about 10 o'clock. His age was 74 years and his death was due to sugar diabetes from which he bad been suffering for several months. The deceased was an old soldier and was mustered out of the  service April 1865, serving three years and getting an honorable discharge. His funeral was held Monday at 1 o'clock at his late home. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Pennock of the East Hamilton M. E. church. Burial in cemetery at Hubbardsville, NY

Same paper:

Lewis Perkins, who has for many years lived about half way between Hubbardsville and No. Brookfield passed quietly away Saturday after a short illness.  Mr. Perkins was a soldier and pensioner, a quite inoffensive man well liked by his neighbors; he leaves no family.

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1919: May 14th - The Courier, Madison Co., Brookfield, N.Y.

Mr. Silas J. Perkins - Following ill health all winter, Silas Perkins died at his home at Unadilla Forks, NY about 8 o'clock. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and since he lived in that place, had won a place as an upright citizen and good neighbor. He was born at Knoxboro, Oneida Co., NY, Jan. 25th, 1833. He was educated at the schools in the vicinity, and then learned the business of farming, which he followed all his life. In 1862 he enlisted in Company K, 117th New York volunteers. He served in the army of the Potomac under Col. Daggett. While in an encampment in front of Richmond, the thumb of his left hand was shot off and a piece of shell struck him in the forehead. He was in several hot engagements, but during all the service he spent only four weeks in a hospital. He was mustered out and honorably discharged May 27th, 1865. His first farming was at Brookfield, NY and afterward at Leonardsville, NY. In 1890 he became a resident of Plainfield, NY, where he remained until a few years since, when he took up his residence in Unadilla Forks, NY. He was a member of the Baptist church in that village. For some years he was a member of Brookfield Post, G. A. R., No. 448. He married Miss Mary E. Perkins of Knoxboro, Oneida Co., NY, March 19th, 1855. She survives with the following children; Adelbert Perkins of Michigan, Mrs. Rosa Helmer of New Hartford, Mrs. Lillian Briggs of Exeter, Mrs. Ella McIntyre of New Hartford, and Emery H. Perkins of West Winfield. The deceased was all his active life a very hard working, industrious man. In the army he served faithfully, having the good opinion of his associates and officers. He lived an upright, honorable life, earning and receiving the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He was a good citizen, a firm friend and a kind neighbor. In later years poor health overtook him,  but his declining days were made as comfortable as possible. He was very generally esteemed in the community where he lived.
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1928: April 4th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

Mrs. William Perkins, died at her home on Hackley Street after a long illness on Thursday last. Her funeral was held Saturday from her late home, conducted by Rev. R. W. Roberts, Interment in the local cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
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1937: Jan. 6th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

Mrs.  Allie E. Case Perkins, 74, died of a heart attack yesterday morning, Jan. 5th, at the Lewis County Hospital, Lowville, NY. She was taken ill Monday evening and went to the hospital that night. Mrs. Perkins was born on a farm in the town of Turin, NY, June 8th, 1863, daughter of the late Roderick and Amanda Hubbard Case. She married Girard Perkins in Aug., 1881. They lived in New York, Philadelphia, Waterloo, and for the past 15 years in Brookfield, NY. Mr. Perkins died just a year ago, Jan. 5th. For the past year Mrs. Perkins has been staying with relatives. At the time of her death she was residing with her niece, Mrs. Geo. W. Colegrove, Turin, NY. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Friday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Colegrove in Turin, and at 1:30 at the Brookfield Cemetery.
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1938: Jan. 5th - The Brookfield Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

Mr. Emmett E. Perkins died at his home west of Brookfield, NY on Sunday. He had been ill for several months with a heart ailment. He was born at Stockbridge, Madison Co., NY, March 15th, 1865, son of Eli and Sarah Perkins. He married Charlotte Abrams, Feb. 20th, 1887. He is survived by his wife; a son, Eugene Perkins of Brookfield, NY; a daughter, Mrs. Vera Waterman of Oriskany Falls, NY; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Smart of Oriskany Falls, NY; a half-sister, Mrs. Charles Cook of Utica, NY; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carlton J. Frazier. Harry Mumbulo was funeral director. Mr. Perkins had spent most of his life in this town and was highly respected by all. He was a member of Western Star Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.
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1948: May 6th - The Brookfield Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY

                   TWINS NOTE 88th BIRTHDAY

William Silas Perkins, Brookfield, NY and Mrs. Lillian Perkins Briggs, Clayville, NY, twin children of the late Silas and Mary Perkins, Unadilla Forks, NY, celebrated their 88th birthday Monday.

William Silas Perkins married Ida E. Clark in 1890 in Leonardsville, NY. Mrs. Perkins died about 20 years
ago. A son, Claude Perkins, died some time ago. Two other sons, Adelbert W. Perkins and Herbert L. Perkins, live in Cassville,  NY, as do eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lillian Perkins was married to Earl Briggs in Unadilla Forks, NY. He died several years ago. Mrs. Briggs has
four children, Mrs. Alice Wood, Smyrna, NY; Mrs. Maude Burman, Waterville,  NY; Earl Briggs, Bridgewater, and Mrs. Robert Fargo, Clayville, NY, with whom she lives. Thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren are also living.
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1965: Feb. 25th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co.,  NY

Mrs. Bertha May Perkins, 76, widow of Walter Perkins, died Feb. 19th, in the Julia Martin Nursing Home, Hamilton. She was born in Liberty, daughter of DeLos and Emma Barber. Mr. Perkins died in 1953. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. James Lambert, Hamilton, and a son, Ian Perkins, Walton. The funeral was Monday from the Henry W. Beecher Funeral Home, with Rev. Irving Hill, pastor of Park Methodist Church officiating.

Same paper:

Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Perkins of Leonardsville, Mrs. Carol Martin called at the Funeral home in Hamilton to pay their respects to the late Mrs. Bertha Perkins.
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1966: Sept. 8th - The Courier - Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Perkins, 66, wife of Adelbert Perkins, died Monday, Sept. 5th, in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. She was born in Brookfield, NY, daughter of Fred and Mary Davis Perkins. She was married to Mr. Perkins in 1915 in West Winfield. Mrs. Perkins was a member of the First Baptist Church and its D of K. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Roger Perkins, of West Edmeston; a sister, Mrs. Ida Walker of Waterville, and a brother, Edward Perkins of Edmeston. The funeral was Wednesday from the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Walker, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Unadilla Forks Cemetery.
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