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 1870 Michigan Biographical Sketches

DYER J. PERKINS
Dyer J. Perkins b.1807 Chenango Co., NY d. 2.24.1886 Eaton Co., MI. Son of (John & Lucy (Cowdry) Perkins). His wife m.8.25.1830; LOMIRA (SMITH).( dau. of Jason Smith of MA and NY). They came from Smithville Flats\Smithville, Chenango Co., NY to Medina Co., OH then settled in Michigan. They were listed on the 1860 & 1870 MI Census at Carmel, Eaton Co., MI. He is buried at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Eaton Co., Michigan.

Their Known children were:

1. Lucy Jane Perkins b. 1840 OH - d. March 13th, 1905 Brookfield, Eaton Co., MI m. Job Vance
*See below
2. William H. Perkins b.1841 OH - d.1929 CA
3. Horace C. Perkins b. 1851 OH - d. Oct. 4th, 1898 Chester, Eaton Co., MI

Others living in their household:

a. Job Vance b.1836
b. Lucy J. (Perkins) Vance b.1840 *See above*
c. Armieta Vance b.1861
d. John Vance b.1863

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Marriage - NY Vital Records

Source: Death of Lucy (Perkins) Vance: MI Death Records.
Source:
History of Smithville, New York, GAZETTEER and BUSINESS DIRECTORY, OF CHENANGO COUNTY, N. Y. FOR 1869-70. COMPILED and PUBLISHED BY HAMILTON CHILD, SYRACUSE, NY 1869
Source: Find-A-Grave.com
Source: Death Notice of D.J. Perkins - Eaton County Republican Newspaper

 

ELISHA PERKINS
Elisha Perkins b.1866 MI. He was listed on the 1870 MI Census at Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI in the household of Albert Holmes.
Source: MI Census Records

 

GEORGE PERKINS
George Perkins b. 5.23.1829 England d. Nov. 2nd, 1912 Delta, Eaton Co., MI.  His wife CHARLOTTE (BRAIDY) b. Aug. 14th, 1830 England - d. Sept. 14th, 1912 Delta, Eaton Co., MI . They were listed on the 1860 & 1870 MI Census at Delta, Eaton Co. ,MI.

Their known children were:

1. Henry Perkins b.1856 OH
2. Charlie Perkins b.1858 MI
3. John Perkins b.1860 MI

*Both Buried @ Delta Center Cemetery - Witness: Henry Perkins of Dinondale, MI

Source of deaths: MI Death Records
Source: MI Census Records

 

WILLIAM HENRY PERKINS or HENRY WILLIAM PERKINS
William Henry Perkins or Henry William Perkins b.1841 OH d.1929 CA. Son of (Dyer & Lomira (Smith) Perkins).  His wife MARLAH\MARIA (PERKEY). They were listed on the 1870 MI Census at Charlotte, Eaton Co.,MI.

Their Known children were:

1. Minnie Perkins b.1871 MI
2. Albertus C. Perkins b.1873 MI
3. Howard V. Perkins b. 2.28.1879 MI d. Dec. 15th, 1916 Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI

Source: Death of Howard C. Perkins: MI Death Records
Source: MI Census Records

 

JACOB PERKINS
Jacob Perkins b.1832 Westminster, Middlesex Co., Canada West d.1924 Chester, Eaton Co., MI.  Son of (Harris & Elizabeth (Dale) Perkins). His wife SARAH (JENNE). They were listed on the 1870-1910 MI Census at Chester, Eaton Co., MI.

No children listed.

a. Roger Perkins b.1842 Canada West was living in their home. (See Roger Perkins below)

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Death of Jacob Perkins - MI Death Records

 

ROGER PERKINS
Roger Perkins b.1842 Westminster, Middlesex Co., Canada d.4.10.1892 Chester, Eaton Co., MI. Son of (Harris & Harriet (McNames) Perkins). His wife  DELIA (BEEMAN). He was listed living with his brother on the 1870 MI Census at Chester, Eaton Co., MI.

Their known children were:

1. Horace Daniel Perkins b.1872 MI
2. Lillian Perkins b.1874 MI d. 1910 Eaton Co., MI m. ______ Ames
3. William A. Perkins b.1874 MI (Twin)
4. Amanda Perkins b.1876 MI
5. Cleveland Perkins b.1882 MI

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Death of Roger Perkins - MI Death Records

Source: Death of Lillie (Perkins) Ames: MI Death Records

 

JOSIAH PERKINS
Josiah Perkins b.2-12-1836 Medina Co., OH - d. 7.20.1905 Sunfield, Eaton Co., MI. Son of (Charles & Hannah (Grant) Perkins). His 1st. wife was CLEMMENTINE (GOSS). His 2nd wife EMMA (JACOKES) b. ? d.1924 MI. They were listed on the 1860 & 1870 MI Census at Sunfield, Eaton Co., MI.

His known children w/ 1st wife were:

1. Stephen W. Perkins b.1859 MI
2. Ardella Perkins b. ? MI
3. Wilson Perkins b.1864 MI

His Known children w/ 2nd wife were:

3. Norris A. Perkins b.1867 MI
4. Josiah Perkins Jr. b.1872 MI d. 10.3.1917 Lansing, Ingham Co., MI
5. Charles Perkins b.1874 MI
6. William H. Perkins b.1876 MI m. Reathy\Weathy Hoyt Day
7. Edith Perkins b.1878 MI m. _________ Shellhorn
8. Mary Perkins b.11.13.1879 MI d. 4.15.1910 MI m. Edward Wand/Waud ?
9. Rome Perkins b. ? MI

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Barry & Eaton Co., MI
Source: MI Death Records - Death of Josiah Perkins Jr.
Source: Death of Emma (Jacokes) Perkins - The Sunfield Sentinel - Sunfield, Eaton Co., MI (4.10.1924 thru 1927)

 

JUDIAH P. PERKINS
Judiah Parker Perkins b.1-14-1838 Burlington, Otsego Co., NY - d. May 31st, 1905 Chester, Eaton Co., MI. Son of (Truman H. & Esther (Crawford) Perkins). His wife MARY A. (STEERS). They were listed on the 1870 MI Census at Chester, Eaton Co., MI.

Their known children were:

1. Mary A. Perkins b.1861 OH
2. Mildred Perkins b.1866 MI m. John Owens
3. Louisa Perkins b.1878 MI m. Allen Whelan

Source: MI Census Records
Source of death: MI Death Records

 

TRUMAN H. PERKINS
Truman H. Perkins b.1814 NY d.4.11.1888 Eaton Co., MI. Son of (*Ebenezer & Ruth (Parker) Perkins). His wife 1st.wife HESTER\ESTHER (CRAWFORD) b.1811 NY d. 12.10.1877 MI. They were listed on the 1870 MI Census at Eaton, Eaton Co., MI. He was listed on the 1880 MI Census at Eaton, Eaton Co., MI with his 2nd. wife, EUNICE (STERNBERG)(MANRY).

His known Children w/ 1st wife:

1. Elizabeth Perkins b. 1835 NY m. J. Gilbert Dale
2. Judiah Parker Perkins b. 1838 Burlington, Otsego Co., NY
3. Jane Perkins b.1841 NY
4. Ebenezer J. Perkins b.1852 Grafton, Loraine Co., OH

*No children with 2nd wife.

*Historical Note*. Ebenezer Perkins, b. New England. He moved to Otsego Co. ,NY as a young man and settled in Burlington, Otsego, Co. ,NY. He left the farm to his son Truman H. Perkins in 1848 when he went to live with his oldest son (John Perkins) at Courtland Co., NY until his death.

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Barry & Eaton Co., MI p.341
Source: Death - Hester (Crawford) Perkins - MI Death Records Index
Source: Death of Truman H. Perkins - Michigan Historical Collections v. 11

 

LUCY PERKINS
Lucy Perkins b.1852 NY. She was listed on the 1870 MI Census at Charlotte, Eaton Co., MI in the household of William Lang.
Source: MI Census Records

 

EBENEZER J. PERKINS
Ebenezer J. Perkins b.1852 Grafton, Loraine Co., OH - d. Dec. 13th, 1907 Kalamo, Eaton Co. MI. Son of (Truman & Esther (Crawford) Perkins). His wife 1st. wife CATHERINE (Unknown). His 2nd wife; ELLEN (Unknown). They were listed on the 1880 Census at Eaton Co. ,MI.

His known child w/ 1st wife were:

1. Truman D. Perkins b.1872 MI

His Known children w/ 2nd. wife were:

1. Leo L. Perkins b.1875 MI
2. Harlow Perkins b.1877 MI
3. Venie Perkins b.1879 MI

Source: MI Census Records
Source: Death date of Ebenezer J. Perkins: MI Death Records

 

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