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1810 New York Biographical Sketches:

New York Biographical Sketches

JAMES PERKINS

James Perkins b. 6-11-1743 CT and died 11.22.1813 NY. Son of (Unknown) & (Unknown) (Unknown) Perkins). His wife TRYPHENA (VINE) b. 1750 CT d. 1.26.1828 NY. They were listed on the 1800 Census at Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY and the 1810 New York Census in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY *(He may have been the James Perkins listed on the 1790 Census at Westfield, Washington Co., NY ). He settled in Cayuga Co., NY in 1802 in the town of Conquest. He was known as *Captain James Perkins, but no proof has been found in Military records for this title. He served in the Rev. War with his brother Joseph Perkins (listed below) as a "Private". His Will mentions that he and his wife were to be buried on "The Homestead" at Brutus, Cayuga Co., NY.

Their known children were:

1. William Perkins b.1770
2. Joseph Perkins b.ca.1773 d/y
3. James Ira Perkins b.1775 d. 1797
4. Gilbert Perkins b. 1777 d.1824 NY
5. Joseph Perkins b.1778 d.1799 *(twin)
6. Jane Perkins b.1778 *(twin)
7. Elizabeth Perkins b.1782 m. Bernard Barry
8. John Perkins b.1784 d.1828 NY *Capt. in the War of 1812 *(Lived in Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY on Lot 3)
9. Sarah Perkins b.1787 m. John Snyder *(Moved to Marcellus, NY)
10. Mary Perkins b.1789 d.1812 m. G. McNiel
11. Ira Perkins b.ca.1792
12. Issac Perkins b.1794
13. Jeremiah V. R. Perkins b.1796

*James was a brother of Joseph Perkins (below)

Source: French Gazetteer 1860 says James Perkins came from Onondaga Co., NY (*Note* Cayuga Co., was split off from Onondaga Co., NY).
Source: The above Family Information> Came from a letter that I received at my house from Lee Steuby.
Source: Elizabeth Perkins husband: Cayuga Co. Surrogates Records - Box #5
Source: Maiden name of Tryphena came from JoAnn Welch
Source: Death Dates - Tomb Stones - Conquest Village Cemetery - Conquest, NY
Source: James Perkins - Last Will and Testament - NY Wills & Probate Records
Source: Birth Date of #8. John Perkins - Find-a-grave.com - Conquest Cemetery - Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY
Source: Direct Descendant - Charles A. Perkins
Source: Burial - Conquest Village Cemetery - Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY

JEREMIAH V. R. PERKINS

Jeremiah V. R. Perkins b. 1796 d.1848 MI. Son of (James & Tryphena (Vine) Perkins). His wife UNKNOWN (UNKNOWN). They are listed on the 1830 Census at Onondaga, Onondaga Co., NY. At some point before 1848, he removed to Cass Co., Michigan where he died. He is buried at the Barron Lake Cemetery in Cass Co., Michigan.

Their known child was:

1. William H. Perkins b. 1822 NY d.1915 PA

Source: Date of Death : Burial at Barron Lake Cemetery - Cass Co., MI (Find-A-Grave.com)

JOSEPH PERKINS

Joseph Perkins b. ca.1759 CT and died 1813 Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY. Son of (Unknown) & (Unknown) (Unknown) Perkins). His wife's name is (Unknown) b.? d.1815 Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY. He was listed at Halfmoon, Albany Co., NY in 1790 and in 1800 at Halfmoon, Saratoga Co., NY. In 1803 he moved to Albany, NY. He removed to Cayuga Co., NY and was listed on the 1810 New York Census at Cato, Cayuga Co. His Rev. War record shows that he lived in both counties. The town didn't move, the counties just changed.

His known children were:

1. James Perkins b.1780 Clifton Park, Saratoga Co., NY
2. Isaac Parker Perkins b.? and d/y at Boonville, Oneida Co., NY *no issue*
3. [Infant] Perkins b. ? Cayuga, Co., NY d/y. Cayuga Co., NY
3. Elizabeth Perkins b. ? d. NY or Ohio *no issue*

*Joseph was a brother of James Perkins (above). They served in the Rev. War Together. It has been said that Joseph Perkins was a body guard to Gen. George Washington.

*Could Christopher Perkins be related to this family, he seems to have lived a lot of the same places.

Source: *Revolutionary War Soldier* under Captain VanNess
Source: History of Jackson County Michigan: p. 1072 :
Source: French Gazetteer 1860 states Joseph Perkins came from CT.

(Capt.) JOHN PERKINS

(Capt.) John Perkins b. 8.21.1784 d. 1.17.1828 NY. Son of (James & Tryphena (Vine) Perkins). He was a Captain in the War of 1812 and was stationed at Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., NY. He 1st resided on lot 3, Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY . (*Poss. 1st wife m. 6.21.1817 at Sackett's Harbour; Ann Eliza Croghan\Crogham). His wife (m. 1818 @ Cayuga, Cayuga Co., NY); SARAH ANN (OLIVER) b.1800 d.3.1.1876 -In 1820 he is listed on the census at Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY where he owned a house at Sackets Harbor. In 1830 his wife is listed at Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY. John Perkins taught the first school at Conquest Center, Cayuga County, New York, in 1807. His widow Sarah (Oliver) Perkins m. 2nd. (1833 or 1838); Luther B. Phinney b.1803 d. 9.6.1865 @ Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY.

His known children were:

1. Caroline Perkins b. ? m. Chauncey Mc Daniels                 *Lived at Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY
2. Jennett K. Perkins b. 1823/1824 NY m. 1-16-1844 NY Charles P. Tucker *Removed to Fulton, Oswego Co., NY
3. Helen L. Perkins b. 1824 NY m. 10.7.1841 d. ca. 1861 KS; Luther R. Palmer, M.D. b.1819 Chatham, NY d.1883 St. Mary's, Pottawatomie Co., KS      *Lived at Sterling, Cayuga Co., NY, Removed to Bertrand (Niles), Berrien Co., MI, ; Removed 1850 to the Kansas Territory m. 2nd. 1860's KS; Ameila _____________
4. James Robert Perkins b.9.2.1825 NY d.3.30.1835 NY    *Buried Conquest Village Cemetery - Conquest, NY

Source: History of Cayuga Co., NY 1879 p. 282
Source: Birth Date of Capt. John Perkins - Find-a-grave.com - Conquest Cemetery - Conquest, Cayuga Co., NY
Source: Marriage to "Ann Eliza Croghan" - American Monthly Magazine and Critical Review - Volume 1 - By: H. Biglow, Orville Luther Holley
Source: *Cayuga County, New York Guardianships , Volume: NY-A1-346, 347,348 (1830-1839)
Source: Death notice of Luther B. Phinney mentions the marriage to the widow of "Capt. John Perkins" - Daily Albany Argus, Newspaper - Albany, NY dated 9.14.1865
Source: Maiden name of Sarah Oliver - Marriage notice - Columbian - Newspaper - New York, NY - 3.16.1818
Source: Marriage - Helen L. Perkins - Auburn Journal and Advertiser - Newspaper - Auburn, NY - 10.13.1841
Source: Marriage - Helen L. Perkins to Luther R. Palmer, M.D. - Newspaper - Cayuga Patriot," Auburn, N.Y - 10.13.1841
Source: Marriage - Jennet K. Perkins - 10,000 Vital Records of Central New York 1813-1850 CD
Source: Biographical Sketch of Dr. Luther R. Palmer - William Cutler's History of Kansas (1883) more information from http://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/luther-r-palmer/17082

FRANCIS PARKINS/PERKINS - *Also see Francis Perkins (below)

Francis Parkins/Perkins b. in Bennington Co., VT. His 2nd. ? wife ALICE (KELLY). b. Ireland and came to Washington Co., NY when she was age 7. He was reported to be living at Ira, Cayuga Co., NY as early as 1826 and he was listed on the 1830 Census at Ira, Cayuga Co., NY.

Their known children were:

1. Asa Perkins b. 1826 NY *Removed to Columbia Co., WI
2. John E. Perkins b.1831 NY *Removed to Columbia Co., WI
3. David Richards Perkins b. 1832 Ira, Cayuga Co., NY m. Elizabeth A. (Tupper)
4. Francis Perkins b. 1834 NY d.1915 WI *Removed to Columbia Co., WI
5. William H. Perkins, Dr. b.1837 NY d.1878 Hampden, Columbia Co., WI *Removed to Columbia Co., WI
6. Mary Perkins b.1840 NY

Source: Biographical Sketches of Asa & John E. Perkins - History of Columbia County, Wisconsin p.975 & 986
Source: 1850 NY Census

*Perkins Research Notes: It is my opinion that the Francis Perkins who m. Alice (Kelly) is the same Francis Perkins that married Susan (Richards) as they were both born at Bennington Co., VT , both have a connection to Washington Co., NY and both moved to Ira, Cayuga Co., NY

FRANCIS PERKINS - *Also see Francis Parkins/Perkins (above)

Francis Perkins b.1794 Bennington Co., VT d.1868 Ira, Cayuga Co., NY. Son of (William & Margaret (Place) Perkins). His 1st ? wife SUSAN (RICHARDS).

Their known children were:

1. Anna Perkins b.1822 m. John S. Barlow

Source: Burial - Union Cemetery - Ira, Cayuga Co., NY

JOHN PERKINS

John Perkins b. ? d.1811 Locke, Cayuga Co., NY. His wife JERUSHA (Unknown). They were listed on the 1810 Census at Locke, Cayuga Co., NY.

*More research is needed*

Source: NY Probate Records - Cayuga Co., NY General Index to Surrogate Records - 1799-1919 - L-Z - Box 2 - Dated 3-17-1811 - Wife Jerusha Perkins listed as Administrator of his Estate.

*Note* Some of all of this Information may not be correct. It will be up to you, the researcher to show proof before passing any of this information on.