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1847: Jan. 5th - Wisconsin Free Democrat
At Oak Grove, Dodge Co., WI, by Silas
Streeter Esq, Pliny M. Perkins, of
Burlington, Racine Co., to Miss Ellen A. Conkey, formerly of Clinton Co.,
N.Y. 1854: Nov. 25th - Daily Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI Stevens Point: Sat. Nov. 11th, fire broke out at the home of Martin Perkins, just east of the public Square. The family were away from home, except two young children who were with difficulty extracted from the flames. In less then 20 minutes, the house and contents were ashes. _____________________________ 1859: Nov. 11th - The Manitowoc Pilot - Manitowoc, WI Mrs. William H. Perkins has just recovered $5,000 damage against the New York Central Rail Road for killing her husband who was riding on a free pass at the time of the accident that caused his death. _____________________________ 1861: Aug. 23rd - Galesville Transcript - Galesville, WI Mr. C. E. Perkins & R. A. Odell sell a fluid which saves all the hard labor in washing, the rubbing being entirely dispensed with except garments that should be very dirty. It injures the fabric far less then the wear of the washboard. The cost is trifling. We make this note unsolicited for the benefit of our readers and vendors, having tested the value of the compound. _______________________________ 1880: Aug. 20th - Neillsville Republican Press - Neillsville, Clark Co., WI
Daniel Chapman
Perkins:
Died, on or about June 6th, 1880, in the town of Sherwood Forest, Clark
County, Wis., Mr. Daniel Chapman Perkins, aged 65. Mr. Perkins was born in Chittenden County, Vt., and came to Wisconsin in 1836. He enlisted in the Third Wis. Battery in 1861. He had lived in Clark County about seven years. Having been married in 1831, Mr. Perkins leaves a family to mourn his loss. Brave in battle and faithful at home, he was loved and honored by all who knew him. The circumstances of his death were sad. He started from home June 5th for Milwaukee, to attend the soldiers reunion, undertaking to walk as far as Scranton, on the G. B. M. R. Finding high waters, with the bridges gone, he turned toward home, when he was again hindered by the rising flood. Unable to proceed on his journey or return to his home, he appears to have gone to a high ridge and laid down on the ground with his satchel for a pillow, when he went to sleep. This sleeping proved to be his last, for friends found him there on his pillow, looking just as if he were asleep. But he was dead. There, unattended and alone, he passed to his reward, and now, at this late day, we pay the tribute to his memory, so that his comrades in arms may know concerning the old soldier who perished in his attempt to meet them at the great reunion. ____________________________________ 1881: Aug. 17th - The Watertown News - Watertown, WI
Asa Knowles, an old gentleman 85 years of
age, father of Mrs. Julia Perkins, died at
his residence in this village Sunday afternoon from an attack of cholera morbus, having been sick less than 24 hours. 1882: July 21st - The Telegraph Courier - WI
Mr. A. Perkins
died at the residence of his daughter in-law in Rochester, Racine county,
on the 8th inst, aged 80 years. 1883: The Republican-Journal - WI
Thatcher Perkins,
who died in Baltimore recently, was the inventor of the valuable "Perkins
ten-wheeler" still in use for drawing heavy railway trains over steep
grades. 1884: Aug. 10th - Milwaukee Sentinel - Milwaukee, WI.
Dr. D. W. Perkins
died at his residence, corner of Ninth and Cedar Streets, in this
city, at 5 o'clock this morning, after a long and painful illness. He had
been ailing since November last. At first it was supposed by himself and
family that he was suffering from dyspepsia, and the real nature of his
sickness - an organic trouble - did not develop until late last spring.
For the ten weeks immediately preceding the end, he was confined to the
house, suffering the most excruciating agony except when under the
influence of morphine, which his physicians administered in hypodermic
injections. On Thursday last he sank so low that his survival until the
next day was deemed improbable, but his strong constitution rallied beyond
expectation. During the last two days of his illness all of his children
were at his bedside. Morphine kept him unconscious during the last
thirty-six hours, so that his family have the satisfaction of knowing that
during that time he did not suffer. David W. Perkins
was born at Rome, Oneida County, N.Y., in 1816, being the third son of
Zebulon W. Perkins. His father as accounted
by those who knew him to be a man of more than ordinary intelligence. His
mother also possessed great natural force of character. In the last twelve
years of his life, Zebulon Perkins was blind, and he died leaving no
legacy to his children. David, having had the benefit of attendance at the
common schools until he was ten years old, went at that age to the employ
of a land surveyor. He began by bearing the flag. By constant fidelity to
his duties, and application in his odd moments, he acquired a mastery of
the profession. In 1836, barely 20 years of age, he received from the
state of New York appointment to membership in a corps of engineers. This
position he held for four years, when the public works throughout New York
state were suspended, throwing him unexpectedly upon his own resources for
employment. Almost contemporaneously with this he lost all his earthly
accumulations by a fire which destroyed his office. Undaunted by
mischance, he determined to enter upon a new profession, and in May, 1840,
returned to his native village where he determined to support himself by
school teaching, while he mastered the elements of medicine. Having
grounded himself in this science he attended courses of lectures in the
medical college at Albany. He then applied himself especially, to
dentistry, acquired the degree of D.D.S., and in 1844 established himself
in practice as a dentist at Rome, N.Y., marrying two years later. In 1857,
his wife's health having become delicate, and her physician having advised
change of climate, he removed with his family to Milwaukee, arriving here
in October of that year. He practiced dentistry here continuously from
that time until May last, when compelled to desist by the illness which
ended his life. He stood in the front rank of his profession, and was
probably during the entire period of his residence here the best-known
dentist in the state. A self-taught man, he acquired a high degree of
scientific, literary, and artistic culture. He loved books and pictures
and his house is a treasury of one of the finest collections of literary
and artistic objects in the city. He united himself with the Presbyterian
Church in early life, and was always known as an earnest worker in
evangelical and benevolent enterprises. He was prominently identified with
the Milwaukee Bible Society, the Y.M.C.A., the temperance movement, etc.
He was an abolitionist, and a life long Republican. He was ever ready to
help with money or influence any deserving person needing aid. Many an
organized benevolence had its origin in his old office on Wisconsin
Street. By his first wife, JANE H. FITCH, of Sheldon, VT, to whom
he was married in 1846, he had six children, one of whom, a daughter, died
in youth. The others - all living are; Walton P.
Perkins of Chicago, Ill; Dr. James S. Perkins
of this city; Mrs. Charles Skinner of this city, Miss Fanny Perkins and
Joseph Perkins, of Chicago, Ill. His first wife died eight or ten
years ago. In June, 1882, he married Miss MARY H. KUMMEL, of this
city, who survives him. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon from his residence.
1886: Jan. 15th - Hartford, Washington Co., WI 1888: July 6th - Iowa County Democrat - Iowa County, WI
James Perkins, Sr.
died at his residence in Dodgeville, on Sunday last. Mr. Perkins had
been a resident of Dodgeville for forty years. He was a true Christian and
lived a good life. His death will be deeply mourned by all who knew him. William H. Perkins b. May 9th 1848 - d. Oct. 29th, 1889
Wm. H. Perkins,
an employee of the Sterling Lumber Co. at Sterling, Clark County, Wis. for
the past year, died quite suddenly on Tuesday morning about nine o'clock
of heart disease, having been troubled more or less with that complaint
for the past fifteen years. Mr. Perkins had enjoyed fair health all
summer, though feeling somewhat depressed in spirit the week previous to
his death, nothing serious was entertained. Being a member of an Odd
Fellows Lodge at Eau Claire some twelve members of the Thorp Lodge
escorted the remains to the train on Tuesday evening and two of the
members, H. F. Sargent and H. Leobole, accompanied them to Eau Claire,
where his own lodge took charge of the remains. The interment took place
at Augusta on Wednesday. Mr. Perkins's kind and quiet manner gained him
many friends who sincerely regret his untimely death. He was born at
Cornwall, C. W., on May 9, 1848, and was therefore 41 years of age, being
the oldest of a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, who
have all resided in the States for a number of years. His father is dead,
but his mother still resides at the place of his birth in Canada. Besides
the above mentioned relatives he leaves a wife and two small children, who
are left to mourn his death and to whom the sympathy of the entire
community is extended in their loss of husband and father. 1891: Aug. 19th - Vernon County Censor - Vernon Co., WI
Mrs. Salinda Perkins,
who died at the residence of her grandson, Solomon Vanduzee, in the town
of Clinton, July 14th, at the age of 88 years, leaves a remarkable number
of descendants - 9 children, 39 grand-children, 95 great grandchildren and
4 great-great-grandchildren. 1892: May 20th - The Lake Geneva Herald - Lake Geneva, WI
Geo. Lee was called by telephone to Caldwell
last Saturday morning by the death of his brother-in-law Mr. Perkins,
who died suddenly in Milwaukee Friday afternoon. The funeral was held in
Milwaukee Sunday afternoon, the remains were laid at rest at Forest Home
cemetery.
After an illness of several weeks,
Robert Parkins, Sr. died at his residence
in this village last Monday, at the age of eighty years. The funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the family residence. Rev. Mills
officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Dodge cemetery. An
invalid wife, four sons and two daughters remain to mourn the loss of a
kind and loving husband and father. 1895: May 31st - The Evening Times - Monroe, WI.
Mr. E. D. Perkins, of
Suisun, Calf, has been in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. John Grinnel.
Together with Miss Edith Grinnel, he went to Milwaukee yesterday
afternoon. 1895: Aug. 25th - Mineral Point Weekly Tribune - WI Mrs. Joseph Perkins died suddenly of heart disease at her home in Dodgeville last Sunday afternoon, aged 77 years. She had resided in Dodgeville 47 years. E. J. Perkins, superintendent of county asylum is a son of the deceased. also.....
1895: Aug. 31st - The Weekly Wisconsin -
WI
She leaves a husband, five children,
thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren 1895: Dec. 20th - The Marshfield Times - Marshfield, WI.
Mr. Sanford S. Perkins, aged 65, died Saturday. He
was a former member of the Michigan legislature. 1897: The Lake Geneva Herald - Lake Geneva, WI
Mrs. Hannah E.
Perkins, widow of the late A. E. Perkins, died at her home in the
village of Mukwonago last week, aged nearly 79 years. Her husband died
three years ago leaving a large property, the real estate aggregating
1,000 acres or more. Mrs. and Mrs. Perkins were married in New York in
1845, and moved to Wisconsin and settled near the village of Mukwonago
about a year later. They leave two grown children, Charles E. Perkins and
Mrs. Grace Utter, both of whom live in the vicinity of the family
homestead. 1898: Feb. 17th - The Weekly Telegram - WI
Galesville, WI: Feb. 12th -
Judge C. E. Perkins died at Arcadia
yesterday morning, aged 76. He was county judge for several terms and
pioneer resident of Galesville. He will be buried here on Sunday. 1899: Jan 21st - Neenah Times - Neenah, WI IN ONE GRAVE
St. Paul, MN: Jan. 17th - Word is received
here of the death of Mrs. Jane E. Perkins at
Escanaba, Mich. following closely the death of her husband,
E. Perkins. Their son, F. E. Perkins,
manager of the Perkins Manufacturing company, lives in St. Paul,
William W. Perkins, another son, lives in Minneapolis, and Mrs. Henry
A. Barr, their daughter in Escanaba. 1899: April 21st - The Intelligencer - WI
Portage, WI: April 14th. Yesterday at
high noon, at St. Mary's church, Miss Susie Devine and
John Perkins were married by Rev.
Father Cummane. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Grace Egan and
Otto Krisch. 1899: April 27th - The Evening News - Kenosha, WI
Mrs. Lucy Perkins,
widow of the late Ephraim Perkins,
died very suddenly at the home of her son, Graves Crosby, in the town of
Pleasant Prairie from heart disease. The well known lady had been in the
best of health yesterday, and when she retired late in the evening she
seemed to be in the best of spirits. About two o'clock she called Mr.
Crosby to the bed and said that she was hungry. While her son went to get
her some food she went to sleep again, and when he returned he did not
awaken her. About four o'clock Mr. Crosby went to the bed again and found
his mother in an unconscious condition. Dr. Eastman was at once summoned,
but before he arrived the old lady had passed into a dreamless sleep that
knows no waking. When the doctor arrived he stated that death had resulted
from an attack of heart failure. The deceased was one of the best known
ladies in the county. She was 81 years of age and was born in Chautauqua
Co., N.Y. She came to this country in the early times and was married to
Amos Crosby. After the death of her husband she married Mr. Perkins, who
died several years ago. Since the death of her second husband she has made
her home with her son in Pleasant Prairie. Four children are left to mourn
her death - Graves Crosby and S. A. Crosby, of Pleasant Prairie, and Miss
Helen Perkins, of this city, and Miss Fidelia Perkins, living in Ohio. She
was also the grandmother of County Clerk Will Crosby, of this city. The
funeral services will be held at her late residence Saturday morning. The
services will be conducted by Rev. Mager, of the Pleasant Prairie M. E.
church. 1899: July 19th - Vernon County Censor - Vernon Co., WI
Louis B. Perkins was born in Cattaraugus county, New York, June 2nd, 1825, and
died at his home in Cashton, July 8th, 1899, aged 74 years, 1 month, 6
days. Mr. Perkins was married to Harriet (Ford)
in 1845, who died Nov. 17th, 1872. They had born to them nine children. He
was again married to Martha Jane (Harper) in
1874, who survives. Nine children and numerous other relatives mourn his
departure. Mr. Perkins came to Wisconsin early in the fifties and settled
in Dodge county. In 1856 he went up the Mississippi river and came across
from La Crosse to Clinton and selected his home and then returned to Dodge
county. The year following he returned with his family and settled in
Clinton. He has lived in the vicinity of Cashton ever since. Funeral
services were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. Nobis, of Cashton.
The sermon was preached at the Cashton Congregational church to a large
concourse of friends, after which the remains were taken to Bloomingdale
for interment. Mr. Perkins being an early settler has had the friendship
of all who knew him and will long be remembered by those who knew him
best. 1899: Oct. 2nd - Green Bay Press-Gazette - Green Bay, WI
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1900: June 26th - Stephens Point Journal - Stephens Point, WI
Mrs. Moses Perkins
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Wallace, 126 Plover
street, at 6:40 o'clock this morning, the result of a stroke of apoplexy.
Last Sunday evening Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace went out driving. When they left
the house Mrs. Perkins was in her usual health and was busying herself
about the yard. They returned from their drive little before 9 o'clock,
and not finding Mrs. Perkins in the house thought she had gone to a
neighbors. A little later, however, their son, Walter, in passing along
the walk in the yard on the south side of the house, found his grandmother
lying on the ground by the side of the walk in an unconscious condition.
She was instantly cared for and physicians summoned, but they pronounced
it a stroke of apoplexy and could do nothing. She remained in an
unconscious condition to the time of her death. 1900: July 26th - Mineral Point Weekly Tribune - WI JOSEPH PERKINS DEAD
This well known and much esteemed pioneer
settler of Iowa Co., died at his home in Dodgeville, Wednesday morning,
July 25th. He was born in England in 1816. Emigrated to America over 50
years ago, located at Dodgeville and resided in this country continuously
there-after. Until incapacitated by the weight of years, Mr. Perkins was
an active, energetic citizen, honorable in business, a genial companion,
and a helpful neighbor. He has done his part well in the world.
Mr. Joseph Perkins, Jr.,
died at Dodgeville, WI at the advanced age of 83 years and seven months.
He came to Dodgeville, WI when quite young and had always made that city
his home. He was the head of perhaps the largest family in Iowa County,
the children, grandchildren and great-grand children number about 100. He
was the father of E. J. Perkins,
superintendent of the Iowa County insane asylum. 1900: Aug. 1st - The Washburn Times - Washburn, WI A FAMILY OF 100 Joseph Perkins, Dodgeville, WI, had many Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Dodgeville, Wis., July 27th -
Joseph Perkins, Sr., died here yesterday
at the advanced age of 83 years and 7 months. He came to Dodgeville when
quite young and has always since made this city his home. He was the head
of perhaps the largest family in Iowa County, the children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren numbering about 100. He was the father of E. J.
Perkins, superintendent of the Iowa county insane asylum. 1900: Sept 15th - Stephens Point Journal - Stephens Point, WI
Mrs.
Minerva Perkins died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.
Guenther, August 28th. Mrs. Perkins, whose home was in Jefferson, WI, had
been spending the summer at Knowlton, and was making arrangements to
return home, when she was stricken down after a week's illness. She was
born in Vermont and after her marriage moved to Jefferson, where she made
her home, being counted among the pioneer residents. She was the wife of
Ezra Perkins, who served his country three years, returning
home broken in health, like many others. He came to Marathon county for
relief, entered land and improved this portion of his adopted county with
great interest, until death claimed him fourteen years ago. Mrs. Perkins
was endowed with many relatives, and her friends were legion. 1900: Nov. 15th - The Monroe Weekly Times - Monroe, WI.
Mr.
Thomas Perkins,
a prominent hardware merchant of Dodgeville, WI, dropped dead in his store
while waiting on a customer. The cause of death was heart failure.
John Albee, one of the oldest settlers of the
town of Rudolph, died on Friday of last week from the effects of paralytic
stroke, which he suffered last September. Mr. Albee was 73 years of age,
having been born on the 16th day of Jan., 1830, at Windsor in the state of
Maine. While he had been comparatively helpless since last September, he
was enjoying his usual health up to within a few minutes of his death. His
wife hand just put him to bed that night, about nine o'clock, and a few
minutes afterward he was dead. Mr. Albee came to Wood county in 1856, and
being an engineer and millwright he assisted in building and afterward in
operating the Clark & Scott mill in Rudolph. He has also worked in other
mills in this vicinity since that time, and always led an active and
industrious life. He was widely known all about this section, especially
to the old settlers. He is survived by his wife, who resides in the town
of Rudolph, and a stepson, W. A. Johnson, of this city. He has also a
sister and brother living in Maine, they being Mrs.
Ellen Perkins and Benjamin Albee. 1908: July 28 - Unknown Paper - Hustisford, WI John O. Perkins, a former well known Juneau, WI boy and nephew of Thomas P. Perkins (*see 1918 obit below), of the town of Hustisford, WI. died at his home in Ravenswood, ILL, Tuesday July 14th, 1908 at the age of 41 years. He is survived by a wife and two children. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, the remains were cremated and the ashes were interred in the Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL, last Friday, under Masonic auspices.
*Added by transcriber 1909: Jan. 28th - Waupaca Republican Post - Waupaca, WI John B. Perkins, an old resident of this city died in Chicago Monday night of stomach trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins left a few days before Christmas for Chicago where Mr. Perkins received treatment and at first seemed to be improving. The deceased was born in Allegheny county, New York state in the year 1845 and was therefore little more than sixty-three years of age. For the past fifty-six years he has been a resident of this city. Mr. Perkins was a soldier of the Civil war and was a member of Co. B, 38th regiment. On Sept. 18, 1867, Mr. Perkins was married to MARY TOWNSEND and seven children were born to them, Evan Perkins, Will Perkins, Sidney Perkins, Frank Perkins, Blanche Perkins, Ray Perkins and Arthur Perkins, all of whom now live in Chicago. Besides his sorrowing widow and children he leaves one brother, Wm. Perkins and sister, Mrs. Stinson of this city. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday for burial which took place this forenoon under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. order, of which Mr. Perkins was a member, Rev. Millar officiating. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all friends. ________________________________ 1912: Feb. 25th - Waupaca Republican Post - Waupaca, WI
Sunday, February 25, 1912,
Harvey Jackson Perkins died at his winter
home in Biloxi Miss., after an illness of less than two weeks of chronic
cystitis in the eighty-third year of his age. Deceased was born May 12,
1829, and on reaching his majority in 1850 he came to Waupaca and has
resided here ever since, except that for years he has spent the winter
months in the south. His death has claimed the last of those who settled
at Waupaca so early as 1850. The remains were brought to this city
Wednesday morning for interment in Lakeside cemetery in the old family
lot. Deceased leaves his wife who could not accompany the remains on
account of the rigorous climate, and one son Jay Perkins who resides in
New York and who came to accompany the remains to their last resting
place. Weston Levisee of Clintonville, a brother of Mrs. Perkins and Mrs.
Weir a daughter-in-law and her sister, both of Dale came to attend the
short service at the cemetery. Deceased had many relatives at Cashton
though none were present at the services. 1912: Oct. 7th - La Cross Tribune - La Cross, WI
Mr. Eugene G.
Perkins,
Superintendent of the Southern Minnesota division of the Chicago &
Milwaukee railroad, died at his home Saturday night.
Mr. Perkins who is sixty-four years old, was born in New York
state. When a child, he and his parents migrated westward, finally
settling at Houston, MN. Mr. Perkins leaves a
widow (Alice V.)
and three sons; Willis D. Perkins of Sudden,
CA; Capt. George T. Perkins of Fort Adams and
Robert Perkins of La Cross, WI. He also
leaves two brothers, Darius Perkins of Huron,
S. D. and Edgar Perkins of Bertha, MN. 1912: Oct. 11th - La Cross Tribune - La Cross, WI Mr. E. G. Perkins funeral was held this afternoon. Mr. Perkins was a Superintendent of the Southern Minnesota Rail Road. ______________________________ 1912: Nov. 12th - The Daily Commonwealth - Fond du lac, WI.
Ex-Governor William Larrabee of Iowa, a
brother of Mrs. E. L. Perkins of this city,
is ill at his home in Clermont, IA. 1918: June. 21st - Unknown - Hustisford, WI
Thomas P. Perkins - It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the passing away of
Thomas P. Perkins on Saturday evening, aged 71 years, 1 month and 13 days,
after a lingering illness. Deceased was born May 2nd, 1817, in Cornwall
county, England: When he came to America in 1864 he settled immediately in
Hustisford, WI. Later he resided for six years in Iowa. On April 20th,
1871, he married RACHAEL BAKER, at
Neosho, WI, who preceded him in death May 15th, 1918. Up to 1901 the
family resided on a farm near here but since have lived in this village
retired. Six children were born of whom two survive: Mrs. Gustav Seefeldt
of here and William Perkins in the army service of the United
States, two dying in infancy. In 1902 he was candidate for the legislature
but his most important public work was along the lines of school
expansion. In the course of years he figured prominently in public life
and was justice of the peace, and notary public for a large number of
years. In his retirement he could look back on an active life, connected
always with lasting, useful and honorable things, and could rest in the
consciousness of worthy work well done. Yesterday afternoon the funeral
services were held at the Union Church. Rev. James Lugg of East Troy, WI
and Rev. W. J. Corr of Juneau, WI officiating. The body was laid to rest
in the Hustisford, WI Cemetery. 1918: Dec. 18th - The Marshfield Times - Marshfield, WI.
Word has been received in this city Tuesday,
of the death of Frank Perkins, former Mayor
of the city of Medford, WI and well known here. The funeral will be held
at Medford, WI today. Mr. Perkins was one of
Medford's most prominent business men. He owned the automatic telephone
exchange and flour mill, he was also prominent in lodge circles, being a
32nd degree Mason.
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1920: Sept. 18th - Iowa County Democrat , Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI
John Perkins
was born in England, January 11, 1842, and when three years of age
he came with his parents to America and settled in Iowa county. For many
years Mr. Perkins lived at Dodgeville, later coming to Mineral Point. In
the days of the Civil War he enlisted in Company C, 31st Wisconsin
Infantry and was in active service nearly three years. After the war he
became a member of George Legate Post no. 125 G.A.R. Dept. of Wisconsin..
Mr. Perkins was married twice, his first wife died in 1884; in 1904 he was
married to Mary Ann Arthur, who survives. He also leaves one daughter from
his first marriage, Mrs. Edith Harris of this city; three brothers, W.
H. Perkins and E. J. Perkins of Dodgeville and R.P. Perkins
of Iron Mountain, Mich., and three sisters, Miss Ellen Perkins and Mrs.
Elizabeth Murgy of Michigan and Mrs. Caroline Lockwood of Black Earth,
Wis. Mr. Perkins passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, September 10,
1919. Funeral services were held from his late home on Saturday afternoon,
Rev. A.H. Schoefeld officiating. Twenty-two Civil War veterans gathered
about the grave of their departed comrade and very touchingly bid him
farewell by the use of the simple but impressive G.A.R. burial rites. Mr.
Perkins was a quiet, home-loving man, a good citizen and faithful
Christian, being a member of the M.E. Church and active in it's councils
so long as health permitted but for the past five years his lot was to
suffer much from a cancerous affliction but he bore it all with patience
and resignation. Burial was made in Graceland. The following comrades from
George H. Legate Post were present at the funeral: Commander J. J. Humbert,
S. E. Shepard, J.P. Harris, Calvert Spensley, B. T. Prideaux, W.W.
Williams, James B. Prideaux, George G. Cox, George H. Reynolds, George
Harris, Jonathan Evans, Henry Pitts, John S. Williams, George Nicholson,
Joseph Arthur. Also the following comrades from Williams Post, Dodgeville:
Commander Jesse P. Smelker, Orville Strong, Benjamin Thomas, J. H.
Carwright, M.J. Briggs, A.S. Hearn, Henry Spicer. 1920: Appleton Post Crescent - Appleton, Wisconsin.
J. K. Perkins,
45 years old, a resident in Grand Chute until about eight years ago,
died Sunday at his home in Canandaigua, N.Y.. His sister, Mrs. Dayton
Rounds of Milwaukee, WI, and a brother, E. A. Perkins of Appleton,
WI, were with him when he died. Other survivors are two brothers, J. A.
Perkins of Spooner, WI and Z. M. Perkins of New York. 1921: Unknown Newspaper - Oshkosh, Wisconsin MOTHER OF LOCAL MAN DEAD
Mrs.
Leah Perkins of Oshkosh, WI, mother of Charles Perkins of this city, passed away
in death at her home on Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock, following a
lingering illness. The deceased whose maiden name was Miss Leah Gilbert,
was born in England and had attained the age of 89 years. She came to
America with her parents when she was a small child. The family came
directly to Wisconsin, settling at Oshkosh, where they have since resided.
She was united in marriage to George Perkins
many years ago. They have always resided in Oshkosh. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins
were the parents of eight children, three daughters having preceded their
mother in death. The children living are: Fred Perkins of
Minneapolis; George Perkins of Oshkosh, Mrs. Joseph Hayes and
Edw. Perkins of Oshkosh and Charles Perkins residing in this
city. Mr. Perkins preceded his wife in death about thirty years ago. The
funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at Oshkosh, interment taking place
in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins and son Robert Perkins
of this city attended the funeral. The children have the sympathy of their
many friends in their sad loss.
1936: Sept. 10th. Superior Evening Telegram - Superior, WI
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Perkins
and son Junior, were weekend guests of Mrs.
Perkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer at McGrath, Minnesota last week. 1948: May 14th - Unknown Newspaper - Oshkosh, WI CHARLES PERKINS
Funeral services for
Charles Perkins, 67, of Oshkosh were held
Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by Dr. Earle G. Lier at Trinity
Episcopal church. Mr. Perkins died May 5th at Mercy Hospital after a
lingering illness. He was born in Oshkosh, Jan. 8th, 1881, the son of
George and Leah *(Gilbert) Perkins and had lived there
practically his entire life, except for 13 years at Hartford from 1915 to
1928. Foreman at the Oshkosh Trunks and Luggage, Inc., until he became ill
last June. Mr. Perkins was married to Miss MAUDE
EVANS, December 26th, 1906.. He was a member of the Appolo Male
Singers for 13 years up until his illness and was a member of the Trinity
Episcopal church. He was a church choir member since the age of 10 years.
Survivors are his wife, a son, Dr. Robert D. Perkins, Moline, Ill;
a sister, Mrs. Joseph Hayes; a brother, Edwin Perkins, both
of Oshkosh; and two grandchildren, Mary A. Perkins and Robert D.
Perkins, Jr., both of Moline, IL.
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