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Transcribed From: Sunday Courier ~Perkins Research~
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Unknown publication - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY - 1856
REBECCA M. PERKINS, born Rebecca Maria
Akerley, on Saturday, October 20th, 1821, the daughter of Lemuel and
Elerhere Howe Akerley, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. At the age of 19, November
18th, 1840, she married ALEXANDER W. PERKINS, also of Poughkeepsie,
the ceremony being preformed by the Rev. Frank Reed, in Poughkeepsie. They
became the parents of six children - Jacob Perkins, Sylvester Perkins,
Stephen Perkins, Jane Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins and William Perkins.
Not yet reaching the age of 35 years, she passed on to her reward having
acquired to her Redeemer's desires, with the assurance, "Blessed are they
that do His Commandments that they may have the right to the tree of life,
and may enter in through the gates into the City." Hers was a pure life,
abhorring all shams, sternly conscientious herself and sweetly charitable
to others, conscious of personal frailty, feeding on the promises and
delighting in the performances scattered richly through her short life of
faith. Her confidential talks to her immediate family about the love of
God in Christ Jesus, which she did with simple dignity and loving
fidelity, was the persuasive factor which included her children to join
the Church of God, each to the particular denomination which to them had
the Spiritual appeal desired. Sunday Courier - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY - 1893 The Death of Mrs. A. W. Perkins
In October, 1859, Miss
ELSIE A. KAY, was married to Mr.
ALEXANDER W. PERKINS, then as now
living on the South Road near this city. Mr. Perkins' former wife had died
about two years before, leaving him with six children, four sons and two
daughters. The bride at once assumed the duties as a mother to these
children, and so well and faithfully were those duties performed that she
secured their respect and affection as few step mothers have done. She
became the mother of five children, three sons and two daughters, now
grown to manhood and womanhood. Last Sunday evening after an illness of
only ten days, in the presence of her husband and most of her children, as
well as other relatives, she passed away. Her death was as quiet and
peaceful as if she were falling asleep. The funeral took place of
Wednesday afternoon at her late residence and was attended by a very large
number of friends and neighbors. All of her children and step-children
with the wives and husbands of such as are married, her surviving sisters
and brothers, and nearly all of her relatives were present. The services
were conducted by Rev. Scrobridge, of Trinity M.E. Church, assisted by
Rev. Dr. Haines, of Boston. A quartette composed of Mr. Mosely, Mr.
Eastmead, Mrs. Baker and Miss Hopkins sweetly sang some touching hymns.
The floral tributes were in lavish profusion and very beautiful. The
bearers were the seven sons, Jacob Perkins, Sylvester Perkins, Stephen
Perkins, William Perkins, Edward Perkins, Charles Perkins and Warren
Perkins, and a son-in-law, Joseph Doughty. J.G. Frost was the
undertaker. Sad, indeed was this gathering at the quiet county home to pay
deserved respect to the beloved dead. For nearly thirty-four years this
woman had lived at this place, and so living had ended herself to all who
knew her, and had made friends of all who came in contact with her. She
left no enemies behind her to look with dry eyes as she was slowly carried
to her grave. It would difficult, indeed to select one in all the
neighborhood whose departure would be so greatly missed. Sunday Courier - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY - December 11th, 1998 Mr. Perkins Not Expected to Live Word was received yesterday by the sons of ALEXANDER W. PERKINS, who has been ill for several weeks at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Doughty, in Brooklyn, was sinking slowly and probably and probably would not survive Sunday if he lived until then. Warren Perkins, a son, wrote that the doctor held out no hope for his father. His advanced age is the principal reason given for the gloomy view taken by the physicians. Alexander W. Perkins was born March 1st, 1818, near Centerville, Ulster County. He lived there until 1837, when he came to the town of Poughkeepsie, and shortly after married a daughter of the late Lemuel Akerley. He resided for a short time in this city, but nearly all of his life here was passed upon the South Road, and for 43 years upon the Spackenkill Farm. In 1855, Mr. Perkin's wife died. Four years afterwards he married ELSIE A. KAY, who died in 1893. The loss of his wife after 34 years of pleasant married life left him again alone and he determined to leave the place that had been his home for so many years. Mr. Perkins never held any office except that of Commissioner of Highways of the town, which office he filled for two terms and was strongly urged to accept a nomination for a third term, but he positively declined. His reputation for integrity and uprightness has given him the respect and confidence of all who know him. His children are: Jacob Perkins, Sylveter Perkins, Stephen Perkins, William Perkins, Edward Perkins, Charles Perkins, Warren Perkins, Mrs. John Donaldson, Mrs. Joseph Doughty and Miss Lena Perkins. Also..... Sunday Courier - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY - December 18th, 1898
The death of
ALEXANDER W. PERKINS, whose serious illness was spoken of in
the Courier a week ago, occurred Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Doughty, in Brooklyn, NY. He suffered considerable pain during the
last few days of his illness which he endured with spartan firmness.
Toward the last he became unconscious. He was 81 years of age and during
his long life he earned a constantly increasing measure of respect from
his friends and neighbors. He was a kind husband and father, and a good
citizen in the highest sense of that term. His demise is generally
regretted. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 from the home of
his son, J. A. Perkins, on Church street, the Rev. A. P. VanGiesen,
pastor of the Reformed Church, of which the deceased was a member,
officiating.
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Sunday Courier - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY - Unknown Date
JACOB A. PERKINS,
one of the well known residences of Poughkeepsie, passed away Monday
at his home on Church street, after an illness of several weeks from
Bright's disease. Mr. Perkins was born in the town of Poughkeepsie on
Thursday, November 4th, 1841, and was a son of
Alexander W. Perkins and Rebecca Perkins. He spent his early life
on the Davies farm, a short distance south of Poughkeepsie. He attended
the district schools and the Dutchess County Academy. He began his
business career as clerk in the freight department of the New York Central
Railroad in this city and subsequently became general Passenger Agent of
the Poughkeepsie & Eastern R. R. Company, finally being promoted to
Superintendent and general manger of the road, in which capacity he served
with fidelity and ability for eighteen years. In 1891 he engaged in the
ice business with his brother, Stephen A. Perkins, and later formed
a partnership with his brother Charles H. Perkins, in the general
jewelry business and manufacture of optical supplies. Mr. Perkins was
married Wednesday, March 8th, 1865, to ANNA A.
MOREY, daughter of George and Rachel Morey, who survives him
with one daughter, Mrs. Edward E. Quintard. He also leaves five brothers,
Stephen Perkins, William Perkins, Edward Perkins, Charles Perkins and
Warren Perkins. The deceased was a member of Triune Lodge F. & A. M.,
Ancient Order of United Workman, and the Royal Arcanum. Funeral was held
from his late residence Thursday, services conducted by W. C. Lansing,
First Read of the Christian Science Church, assisted by Miss Lina Slee,
Second Reader, and J. Edward Smith of New York, formerly first reader
here. The communion Hymn of the Church, written by Mrs. Eddy, and "Lead
Kindly Light" were sung by Thomas J. MacPherson. Many beautiful floral
tributes were received including a cross and crown of lilies and ivy sent
by the Christian Science Church, a wreath from the Dutchess Club, a
handsome piece from the Royal Arcanum, and a wreath from Triune Lodge. The
bearers were Frank B. Lown, Lewis E. Vail, C.P. Dorland, Theodore Van
Kleeck, Benjamin M. Vail and William Schickle. Interment was in
Poughkeepsie Rual Cemetery.
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