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Utica Weekly Herald - Utica Sunday Tribune
Utica, NY
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1858 - May 14th - Utica Herald - New York, NY.

William H. Perkins, who was reported yesterday fatally injured, died at 11:49 A.M. from his wounds. The strength of his constitution sustained him until that time, though for twenty hours previously he seemed in the very hands of death. Rev. D. Fisher of this city, had been engaged in prayer in his presence, with those of his family who had come on notice of the accident. The Rev. Gentleman closed his prayer, and the friends responded a hearty Amen, and at the same instant Mr. Perkins spirit passed into immortality. Mr. Perkins was attended in his last moments by his wife, her sister, her brother Mr. C. P. Dewey, formerly of the Rochester American, and by G. H. Perkins, brother, and Mr. E. F. Smith, former partner of the deceased. Mr. Perkins was thirty-eight years of age, and a native of Litchfield county, Conn. When he was a child, his father removed to Livingston Co., there he resided a few years. While yet a boy, he went to Rochester to seek his fortune, with sterling principle, good abilities and untiring perseverance, for his only capital. He has resided there ever since, and occupied a very prominent position in social, business, political and general relations. He was long a member of the firm of Smith, Perkins & Co. a leading wholesale grocery establishment in Western New York. Five years since, he retired from the firm, but was yet closely connected with its business. Mr. Perkins married for his second wife, a daughter of Rev. Dr. Dewey, a niece of Dr. Pomeroy of this city. He leaves also two children.
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1885: March 29th- Utica Sunday Tribune - Utica, NY.

Francis D. Perkins died of heart disease at his home three miles south of Rome, NY yesterday morning. Mr. Perkins leaves a widow but no children. His mother survives him. She is in her 100th year. Mr. Perkins was a member of the Baptist Church in this city.
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1886: July 13th- Utica Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Betsey Perkins died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. White, on Whitesboro street; lately. She since in apparent good health and had just finished her breakfast when she suddenly passed away without a struggle or sign of distress. Mrs. Perkins celebrated her 100th anniversary last February. Her funeral will occur at 2 P. M. Thursday. Mrs. Perkins, whose maiden name was COOK, was born in Stephentown, Renesselair county, Feb. 6, 1786. She first came to Oneida County in February, 1806. Her first night in this county was spent in Bagg's hotel, Utica, NY which was then a small wooden building. From Utica she went to the town of Westmoreland, where she resided with her sister, Mrs. Nathan Adams. In November 1806, she was married to Joseph Perkins, who had come from the state of New Hampshire. Her father, Elijah Cook, came, with his family from Stephentown to this county in the same year, locating at Verona. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the revolutionary war, having served seven years in the American army. Mr. Perkins, husband of the deceased, bought a farm in Verona. He soon sold the farm and removed with his family to New Hampshire. He afterward came back to Oneida county and, in 1814, purchased the farm in the Wheeler neighborhood in this town, which has since been known as the Perkins homestead. On this farm he lived until his death, about 18__. Mrs. Perkins resided on the old homestead until about two weeks before her death, when, with her daughter, she removed to this city and took up her residence. Mrs. Perkins was the mother of ten children, of whom four survive - Mrs. Chester Wheeler and Mrs. C. W. White of Rome, NY, Mrs. J. Dinwiddle of Crownpoint, Ind. and William H. Perkins of Illinois.
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1892: Feb. 2nd- Utica Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

John Perkins died at his home near West Carthage, this morning, of heart failure. Mr. Perkins was a soldier in the British army, stationed in Canada about fifty years ago.
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1893: Jan. 24th- Utica Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

Mrs. (Helen) William Perkins died at the residence of her son-in-law, R. W. Nueali/Nusall ? , in Prospect, NY, on Jan. 15th. Mrs. Perkins was the daughter of William Broadwell, Jr., and born in Trenton, NY Aug. 12, 1828. She married William Perkins in 1847 and they moved to Prospect on the Perkins homestead, where they afterwards lived until this winter. Mrs. Perkins was a life long member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She leaves one brother, Henry Broadwell of Trenton, NY, one sister, Mrs. D. F. Ballard, Los Angeles, Calf; two daughters, Mrs. B. A. Osgood of Verona and Mrs. R. W. Nusall of Prospect, NY.

*See Obituary this page - William Perkins - July 5, 1899*
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1894: Sept. 25th - Utica Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Emily Perkins, widow of the late John Perkins, died at her home in Denmark recently, aged 55 years.
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1893 or 1895: Jan. 17th- Utica Morning Herald - Utica, NY.

Poland, Herkimer Co., NY: Jan. 16: Mr. John M. Perkins died yesterday at 7:30 pm. of paralysis. He was about 70 years of age and came here five years ago from South Bend, Ind. His wife died soon after their arrival. He leaves one son, Archie Perkins, and three daughters, Mrs. John G. Terry of Newport, and Miss Anna Perkins and Miss Carrie Perkins. The funeral will take place from the house on Friday at 1 pm.

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1894: Aug. 20th - Utica Morning Herald - Utica, NY.

Mr. Thomas Perkins, Jr. (*Son of Thomas & Margaret Perkins) died at the Rome hospital Saturday of consumption, aged 30 years. He was born in Boonville, NY and had lived in Rome, NY seven years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Thomas Perkins, three sisters; Mrs. Rachel Robert of Steuben, NY, Mrs. Susan Ingersoll of Rome, NY,  Mrs. Margaret Daniels of (*Appleton) Wisconsin, and three brothers, Matthew Perkins of Alder Creek, NY, Robert Perkins of Wisconsin and Joseph Perkins of Old Forge.

*Added by transcriber - See Obituary of Margaret Perkins on 11-11-1901 this page.
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1895: April 28th - The Utica Sunday Journal, Utica, NY.

Mr. Asa C. Perkins died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Orville Risley of New York Mills, NY, at the age of 86 years. He was born in South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY, in 1809 and lived there several years. Two children survive him. Mrs. Orville Risley of New York Mills and Charles Perkins of South Otselic, NY, also a brother at Spokane Falls. The interment was at South Otselic, Thursday.
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1895: Oct. 22nd- Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Anna Matthew Perkins, widow of Joseph Perkins, died at her home in Rome, NY, Sunday, aged 75 years. For over 60 years she was a member of the First Methodist Church of Rome, NY. Her neared surviving relatives are two grandsons.

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1895: Oct. 20th - Rome Daily Sentinel - Rome, NY

Mrs. Anna Matthew Perkins, widow of Joseph Perkins, died at her home, No. 115 Myrtle street, at 5:20 o'clock Sunday afternoon, aged 75 years. She had suffered from a tumor for seven years. Mrs. Perkins was an old resident of this city, having lived here since childhood. When 14 years of she was converted and joined the First M. E. Church, so that she had been a member of that society over 60 years. She was one of its oldest members. Mr. Perkins, who died 14 years ago, was a prominent builder of this city and erected the First M. E. Church. Mrs. Perkins was a woman of exemplary character and was highly esteemed and respected. She is the last of her family. Her only child, Dio E. Perkins, died in Chicago four years ago. Her nearest relatives are two grandsons, Rev. Prescott D. Perkins of Cincinnatus, N. Y. and George Perkins of Rome, NY.

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1895: Nov. 26th- Weekly Herald - Utica, NY.

Enos F. Perkins died at the home of his son-in-law, John Ryther, in Harrisburg, Saturday, aged 77 years.
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1896: July 28th - The Morning Herald - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Julia R. Perkins, widow of the late Allen M. Perkins, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Stoddard, at Bridgewater, NY. With her demise a long and quite remarkable life was ended. She was extensively known throughout this vicinity and enjoyed the highest respect and honor of everyone. She was born in Glastenburgh, Conn, in 1803, and was married at South Coventry, in the same state, in 1836. Her early life was spent in New England. In 1848 she removed with her husband to this state, locating in Otsego county, and afterward residing in Utica, NY , in which city Mr. Perkins was engaged in mercantile business. About forty years ago the family located at Bridgewater, NY. Mr. Perkins died a year and a half ago, ending a happy union of 56 years duration. Mrs. Perkins at the time of her husband's death, was as active as a young person, and for a year afterward kept her own house, and the callers at her comfortable home on State street were amazed at her ability. She was an interesting conversationalist, being familiar with all matters of public interest. While a lover of literature generally, she was particularly devoted to her daily newspapers. The papers which frequented her home most were of democratic intentions and for that party she was at all times able to carry her end of the discussion. Her penmanship in her later years was phenomenal, being almost perfect, and her letters are exhibited by her children and grandchildren with a great deal of pride. Her disposition was always pleasant and cheerful. One of her most noticeable characteristics was that of her keeping up to the times in all matters. She never became old-fashioned, but adapted herself to the age and favored progression. Three children survive her; R. A. Perkins of Canton, Ill; Mrs. N. H. Tompkins of Whitesboro, NY and Mrs. C. W. Stoddard, with whom she lived for about six months. While she was very feeble for several weeks, her death was quite sudden, and was not the result of disease, but merely a wearing out. The funeral will be held from the house Wednesday at 2 pm, Rev. N. H. Alice officiating.
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1897: Jan. 9th - Utica Sunday Tribune - Utica, NY.

One of Utica's old and highly respected citizens, Mark Perkins, died last evening at his residence, 63 Mary street after a severe illness. Deceased was 89 years of age, and his wife, a daughter of D. Schwab, of this city, survive him, as also one brother and one sister. Mr. Perkins was born in Camden, NY this county, and when 19 years of age he came to Utica, NY where he has since resided. For the past 38 ? years he had been in the employ of C. C. Kellogg, and at the time of his death he was a foreman in the concern. Mr. Perkins also served 20 years as a volunteer firemen, and at the time of his death was a member of the Exempt Association. For 44 years he had been an active member of the Odd Fellows organization and was a charter member of the Schuvler Lodge and also a member of Tri Mount Encampment, I.O.O.F. Mrs. Perkins is quite ill and the loss she sustains in the death of a devoted husband adds much to her affliction. The heart felt sympathy of the many friends of the family goes otu to them in their sorrow.
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1897: Utica Daily Press, Utica, NY.

Emmer or Emmet K. Perkins died at his home 115 River street, at 10 o'clock Thursday, aged 25 years, 9 months and 3 days. He had typhoid pneumonia and was sick less then two weeks. Mr. Perkins was born in Rome, NY, and lived here all his wife with the exception of about four years, spent on a farm in Floyd, NY, four miles from Rome. For the last year he had been employed at the brass mill. He had many estimable qualities and was much esteemed. He leaves a wife, to whom he was married last July. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Perkins of Floyd, NY and two sisters, Mrs. William H. O'Brien of Rome, NY and Mrs. Fred H. Cook of Floyd, NY.
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1899: July 5th - The Utica Observer - Utica, NY.

Prospect, NY: William Perkins, one of the oldest residents of the town of Trenton, died Sunday morning at his home one mile from Prospect village. Heart failure was the cause of his sudden but painless death. The funeral was held at his home at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday July 4th. Mr. Perkins was born on the farm where he spent his entire life, March 3, 1811. He was the son of Eloc [*Elam] and Anna Perkins. Elon/Elan [*Elam] Perkins came from Connecticut and settled in Prospect in 1808. William Perkins worked upon his father's farm until 1850, when he came into the possession of the farm of more than 100 acres. In 1843 he married Helen H. Broadwell of Trenton Falls, by whom he had two daughters, Mrs. H. A. Osgood of Verona and Mrs. R. W. Nuttall of Prospect. Mr. Perkins, in 1870, built a one three story brick house upon his farm, which for many years was used for the entertainment of summer boarders. Mrs. Perkins died in 1893. The two daughters and six grandchildren are still living. Mr. Perkins, for many years, was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Prospect. He was very prominent in town affairs, and a well known, respected citizen. In politics Mr. Perkins was a Democrat until the organization of the Republican party, since which time he has been identified with that party. For forty years he has been town assessor.

*Added by transcriber: His fathers name was Elam Perkins: See biographical sketch for Elam Perkins*

*See Obituary this page - Mrs. Helen (Broadwell) Perkins - Jan. 24th 1893*
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1899: - Feb. - Utica Daily Press, Utica, NY.

Albany, NY: Feb 10th: The state treasurer's department has discovered a most clever specimen of a photographed check and  one with an interesting story. On Jan. 9th, 1891, a check was made out by the state to Gillman H. Perkins of Rochester, NY, for $64.99, for expenses as a presidential ______. He kept it until July 14th, 1893, when it was cashed. What appeared to be this check came to the Commercial Bank in this city yesterday, and was taken to the states treasurer's office for verification because of its age. A search was made and the original check was found. The one presented yesterday was a photograph of the original which Mr. Perkins had taken to keep as a souvenir. Mr. Perkins died about two months ago, and in settling up his estate, his executor came across the photographic souvenir reproduction. With no suspicion that it was anything but a genuine check, he promptly turned it into case. The money will be returned and the check will resume its place as a souvenir.
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1900: April 6th - The Utica Observer, Utica, NY.

Mr. James E. Perkins died this morning at his home, 1st Jay street, aged 32 years and 3 months. Mr. Perkins was born in Rome, NY and had resided there ten years. He was a tinsmith by trade and continued at his work until _ months ago when he was obliged to stop because of bronchial trouble. Mr. Perkins was employed for some years at the Utica Headlight Works. He was a member of the Centenary M. E. Church and of Oneida Lodge I. O. O. F. He is survived by a widow, who was formerly Miss Emma J. Blakeman. There are also living the father and mother of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins of Rome, NY, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Rheam of Utica, NY.
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1901: June 1st - The Utica Observer, Utica, NY.

Mr. Samuel A. Perkins, died at Oriskany Falls, NY Friday in his __ year. He was born in Augusta, NY, July 12, 181_, and had been a dairy farmer all his life and for the past forty years has also been a __________________________, in Oriskany Falls, NY ______. His parents were among the pioneers of Oneida county and came from Rhode Island. He well remembered when there were many Indians residing in the town of Augusta. He was a Democrat in politics. His wife was Amanda Sheldon, she died seven years ago. Mr. Perkins was a very industrious man and greatly respected. He leaves one son, A_____ J. Perkins, who lives at home, also two brothers, Nathan A. Perkins of Oriskany Falls, NY and David Perkins of Stockbridge, Madison Co., NY, and two sisters, Lucy (Perkins), wife of J. M. Johnson and Susan (Perkins), wife of George Frost ? both of Pine _________.

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1901: June 2nd - The Utica Sunday Tribune - Utica, NY.

One of the oldest and best known residents in the town of Augusta, Samuel A. Perkins, died at his home in Oriskany Falls, Friday morning at the age of 82 years ? He had resided all his life in the township and remembered when the Brothertown Indians lived in it. He farmed it for about 70 years, and had a farm of 240 acres in Augusta Center. Since 1841 he had been an extensive hop grower. He had resided in Oriskany Falls the past three years. Mr. Perkins was well known and esteemed. He was a Democrat in politics and a Methodist in religious belief. He leaves one son, Almond J. Perkins, who lives at home. He also leaves two brothers, Nathan A. Perkins of Oriskany Falls,NY and David Perkins of Stockbridge, Madison County, NY, and two sisters, Lucy Perkins, wife of J. M. Johnson and Susan Perkins, wife of George Frost, both of Pine Woods, Madison County, NY.
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1901: Nov. 11th - The Utica Observer, Utica, NY.

Rome, NY: Mrs. Margaret Perkins, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert J. Ingersoll, at South Janies st, was fatally burned at 5:30 P.M. yesterday. Her death followed at 11:15. The fire alarm was turned in from box 31, but there was no time for the department. Mrs. Perkins had been knitting when her granddaughter, Luella Ingersoll, aged 10 years, by request of her grandmother, attempted to pull-down the hanging lamp so that she could see her knitting better. The lamp fell to the floor and broke in fragments and the oil ignited, setting fire to Mrs. Perkins clothing. In an instant she was all ablaze. The nearest neighbor, Karl Harnickol was summoned, and as he arrived in the house, Mr. Ingersoll ______________________. They carried Mrs. Perkins out of the house where she was rolled in the snow by Mr. Harnichol. Mr. Ingersoll returned to the house to attend to his little daughter, whose clothing also caught fire. He then turned his attention to the house, for the carpet was burning and the flames were spreading, but he extinguished them with a few pails of water. Help had arrived and Mr. Harnickol had succeeded in extinguishing the flames in Mrs. Perkins clothing. Mrs. Perkins was taken into the home of Mr. Harnikol and Dr's. Skully, Hubbard, Strannhan and Teller were summoned. Mrs. Perkins was made as comfortable as possible, but the doctors said that she could not survive long. Mrs. Perkins was conscious up to the time she died. She had inhaled the smoke and flames, which was undoubtedly the cause of death. At the time of the accident her daughter was at Williams Bros knitting mill, where she is employed. Mrs. Perkins was born in Tirenny, Ireland, Aug. 2, 1820, and at the age of 24 she came to Canada, where three years later she married Thomas Perkins. After living there four years they came to North Western, this county, where they lived on a farm for 25 years, and there Mr. Perkins died. Fifteen years ago Mrs. Perkins came to Rome to live with her son, Thomas Perkins, who died eight years ago and since then she had made her home with her daughter. Deceased was a faithful member of the First M. E. Church. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Lorenzo Daniels of Appleton, WI, Mrs. Joseph Roberts of Steuben, NY, and two sons, Joseph Perkins of Old Forge and Matthew Perkins of Alder Creek, NY. When the hook holding the lamp was put up by Mr. Ingersoll, it held his weight. It is thought it had been disturbed by paper hangers, who were recently at the house.

*See Obituary this page: Thomas Perkins Jr. - 8-20-1894. His brother Robert Perkins must have died between 1894 and 1901 as he is not mentioned in his mothers obituary.
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1903: April 1st - The Utica Observer, Utica, NY.

After an illness of only about a week, Mrs. Maria S. Perkins, widow of John A. Perkins, died shortly before 8 o'clock last night at her home on Taylor Ave. Mrs. Perkins was born in Mansfield, Conn., and was 76 years of age. When in her infancy, she was brought to this state by her parents, and with them lived for a time at Cooperstown and later at Albany. In the latter place, Mrs. Perkins passed most of her early life and there she married Mr. Perkins. A few years after her marriage, she and Mr. Perkins removed to Mansfield, where his death occurred ____ ? years ago. Some time after her husbands demise, she came to Utica, NY and here she spent the remainder of her life. Mrs. Perkins was a member of the Baptist Church and was deeply interested in the welfare of the church and in Sunday school work. The surviving relatives are a daughter, Miss Sarah B. Perkins, with whom she lived, and three half-sisters, Mrs. James Simmons of Utica, NY, Mrs Nelson Hitchcock of Big Hollow, Orleans County, and Mrs. George W. Spencer of Coventry, Conn. The remains will be taken to Coventry for interment.
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1903: June 15th - The Utica Observer, Utica, NY.

A well rounded life, rich in years and in good works accomplished, was ended yesterday in the death of Mrs. Amy Jenckes Perkins at her home, 726 Genesee St. Mrs. Perkins died at 3:40 in the afternoon. She had long been afflicted with the infirmities of age and with chronic bronchitis. Her demise will bring sadness to many in Utica, particularly the older the older residents who knew her best and could appreciate her true worth. Mrs. Perkins was born Dec. 20, 1818 in Fairfield, Herkimer county, and was the daughter of Thomas Arnold and Mrs. Amy Jenckes Arnold, who came from England in the seventeenth century, _________ in Massachusetts. He was a personal friend of Roger Williams and with Joseph Jenckes and William Harris, was with him when he first went to Rhode Island. The family came from Smithfield, R. I. about 1812 and located near Fairfield Academy, Herkimer county. Mrs. Perkins, whose maiden name was Miss Amy Jenckes Arnold, attended a private school in Little Falls and while there, lived with a sister, Mrs. Solomon Perrie. She later entered Clinton, Liberal Institue of Clinton, the principal at that time was Rev. C. R. Thummel. In 1837 she was married to George H. Perkins, professor of mathematics at Hamilton College and a man of high attainments. Prof. Perkins was the author of a series of mathematical works which _______________ for many years. He was a man of ability and left a comfortable fortune. Two daughters were born of the union, Georgiana Perkins died at the age of __ and Cornella Perkins became the wife of Henry S. Miller. Her death was a deep affliction. A son, George Perkins Miller, a favorite of Mrs. Perkins, survived the mother a few years.
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1904: Aug. 28th - The Utica Journal, Utica, NY.

Mrs. Jane Perkins died Monday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Martin Risley, on Stafford avenue, in this village, at the advanced age of 81 years. Her health had been poorly for several years, and that, together with her age, was the cause of her death. She lived in this village for the past twenty years, and though her age and health did not permit of that activity whereby she could become generally acquainted, yet she had many friends here, and by all who knew her she was highly esteemed. She is survived by the following children, her husband having died many years ago. Mrs. Martin Risley of this village; Mrs. Flora Sweet of Scriba, NY, Joel Perkins of Mass.; Byron Perkins of Oklahoma and William Perkins of Muskegon, MI.
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1905: Oct. 11 - Utica Daily Press, Utica, NY.

West Branch: Oct 10th - Sylvester Perkins, aged about 85 years, died at the home of Melvin Brown, Sunday. He had been a lifelong resident of the towns of Ava, Ansville and Lee, NY, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Ava, NY. With his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Vary, he settled in the woods, clearing the land for their home. About 16 years ago they removed to Lee Center, NY, where they occupied for a number of years the premises purchased of them  25 years ago by Dr. T. H. Cox. Mrs. and Mrs. Perkins then went to Annsville, NY for a time, returning to Lee Center for about six years residence, during which time Mrs. Perkins died. After her death, Mr. Perkins came to West Branch to reside.
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1906: April 26th - The Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Rome, NY, April 26: Nathan Perkins died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah A. Perkins, 113 East Bloomfield street, yesterday in his (80th or 90th ?) year . Blood poisoning was the cause of death. On April 17th he ran a sliver into the thumb of his right hand. The sliver was removed. The next day he was unable to leave his bed and the hand and arm swelled badly, his whole system finally being affected. Mr. Perkins was a farmer by occupation and was born in Stockbridge, Madison County, NY. His whole life had been spent in the towns of Augusta, Clayville, Stockbridge and Oriskany Falls. He came here from the latter place three weeks ago to make his home with his daughter. His wife died 20 years ago. Surviving are the daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Lamont Johnson and Mrs. Susan Frost of Pine Woods, Madison County, NY.
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1907: May 24th - The Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Dolgeville, May 24th - The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Stewart was held yesterday from the home of her brother Cornelius Perkins in Stratford. Mrs. Stewart died last week at Utica-- She was practically a lifelong resident of the vicinity except for a short residence in Brooklyn; and was 75 years old. Her maiden name was Mary C. Perkins. The relatives who survive are husband, Thomas W. Stewart, one sister Mrs. Gordon Avery of Stratford, and three brothers Watt Perkins of Albany, Cornelius Perkins of Stratford and Sidney Perkins of Salisbury Center. The three brothers and sister are all over 70 years of age. The Rev. Raymond of Salisbury Center officiated at the funeral and Interment was made at Stratford.

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1911: June 17th - The Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Frankford, NY: June 17th: At his home on George street this morning at 4 o'clock occurred the death of Richard Perkins after an illness of seven weeks. He was born in this village 71 years ago last October and had always resided here. Fifty years ago last April, he married Emeline F. Wells. They had lived in the house where he died 45 years, he having built the home. He was a thrifty and industrious citizen, a kind neighbor and husband. He was employed in the chuck works. For many years he was a member of the Fire Department, but had been exempt for some time. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Frank Perkins of this village. The funeral will be held from his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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1911: July 29th - The Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Forest Perkins died at 12:45 in the Little Falls Hospital as the result of the injuries he sustained Thursday at the barge canal dredge. Perkins was not quite 18 years of age and came here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Perkins some time ago. Their home is in North Fort Ann, Washington County, NY. The senior Perkins has charge of the big dredge for the Acme company and they have resided in Loomis street. The body was prepared for burial by Wilkie & Rollin and this afternoon shipped to Hudson Falls from where the remains will be taken to North Fort Ann for funeral and burial.
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1911: Oct. 2nd - The Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, NY.


Miss Alice Perkins, daughter of the late David Perkins, died in this city Friday. She was born in Utica where practically her whole life was spent, although her residence was in the town of New Hartford, where the family had moved about seventeen years ago. She was educated in the public schools, a graduate of the Utica Free Academy and finished her education at the Utica Female Seminary. Her father, David Perkins, was an alderman in 1852 and was twice city clerk of Utica, NY, first when the late roscoe Conkling was Mayor and later during the mayoralty of the late Theodore S. Faxton. He was also secretary of the Utica Mechanics Association. Until her illness prevented, Miss Perkins was a member of Grace Church and attended regularly. Previously she has been a member of Trinity Church and for a number of years taught a class in that Sunday school. She had been also a teacher in the public schools of Utica for several years. Her many friends will sincerely regret her death. She leaves her mother, Althea Perkins, a sister, Helen L. Perkins and one brother, D. W. Perkins.
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1916: Utica Observer - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Mary A. Lewis, wife of Thomas J. Lewis, superintendent of State road work, died at her home, 303 Union Av. this morning. She had been suffering for two years with diabetes and had been confined to her bed for the past week. Mrs. Lewis, whose maiden name was Mary A. Perkins, was born in Troy, NY, 54 years ago. She left there when very young. For many years she lived in Clinton, NY, where she was very well known. She was married in North Bridgewater, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis came to Utica 12 years ago. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Wilcox and Miss Frances Helen Lewis, both of Utica and two sisters, Mrs. A. H. Parkhurst of North Bridgewater and Mrs. J. Woodruff of this city, also one brother, Newton L. Perkins.
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1918: March 31st- Utica Sunday Tribune - Utica, NY.

Elton Ray Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Perkins died Wednesday. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters and two brothers, Miss Harriet Perkins and Mrs. Kenneth DeWolfe, and Edward Perkins and Guy Perkins.
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1920: Aug. 18th - The Utica Tribune - Utica, NY.

Mrs. Orville Risley of New York Mills, daughter of the late Asa C. and Diana Perkins, died in a local hospital Thursday morning. Mrs. Risley was born July 15th, 1854, in South Otselie, Chenango County. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Fennimore C., Floyd F. and Walter C. Risley; a daughter, Mrs. Edward A. Styles.
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1921: Nov.  - The Utica Herald Dispatch - Utica, NY.

Yorkville, NY : Nov. 10th: After an illness of a year, Lewis H. Perkins died at his home, 9 Maple street, yesterday. He was born at Beaver Meadow in 1875, the son of Charles and Josephine M. Perkins. There he spent his boyhood. Mr. Perkins was well known in Yorkville, NY and Utica, NY having been overseer at the Utica Knitting Company and Skanandoah Cotton Mills. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and played with the Yorkville Band before it disbanded. He is survived by his father, his wife, Lillian Tine, and the following children, Mrs. B. A. Pickett of Watertown, NY; Harold Perkins; Dorothy Perkins; Lois Perkins and Eleanor Perkins of this village. The funeral will be held from the late home, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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1923: March 21st - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Mrs. Leroy Perkins died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her brother-in-law, Frank Perkins, 1403 Bleecker street, following an illness of three months with rheumatism and heart trouble. Mrs. Perkins maiden name was Beatrice Perkins, and she was born in Brookfield about 47 years ago. She received her education there and lived for the past 10 years in this city. She was a member of the Baptist church. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Brigge of Utica, NY., her father Andrew Perkins of Utica, NY and a grandchild, Robert Perkins, also of Utica, NY.
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1923: Sept. 26th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

East Frankfort, NY: Last night, Charles Perkins, whose home is near the junction bridge at East Frankfort, lay dead in a corn field on a neighboring farm unknown to his family. He had died suddenly while binding corn late yesterday afternoon. A friend was beside the body all night - Mr. Perkins old dog. Mr. Perkins went yesterday afternoon to the farm of Thomas D. John, to help bind corn. No one saw him when he fell dead. This morning Mrs. Perkins went to the farm to learn what detained her husband. With others she went out into the field and there found the man dead. The dog was lying beside the body of his master, tired, but wakeful. Coroner Sheffield was called also Dr. H. A. Bartlett. It was found that Mr. Perkins died of heart failure. He was a well known resident of this section about 60 years old He leaves his wife, formerly Emma S______, son and daughter, John Perkins and Sallie Perkins.
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1929: June. 5th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Mrs. Melvin Cramer of this village died yesterday at the little Falls Hospital, she had been ill for a few weeks. Mrs. Cramer was born in Salisbury, Thirty-one years ago she was married to Mr. Cramer and since that time had resided in the this village. She leaves her husband and one son Albert of this village; four daughters, Mrs. John Foley, and the Misses Shirley and Evelyn Cramer of this village, and Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Syracuse; her father and stepmother Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Perkins of Stratford; four brothers Leonard Perkins of Sprakers, Clinton Perkins of this village, Fred Perkins of Gloversville, and Harry Perkins of Stratford; two sisters Mrs. Melville Rockwell, and Miss Edna Perkins of this village; Five half brothers, Cecil Perkins of Syracuse, Ernest Perkins of this village, Neal Perkins of Stratford, and Raymond Perkins and Brayton Perkins of Gloversville, and two half sisters, Mrs. Calvin Lighthart of Little Falls and Mrs. William Terrill of Gloversville.

The funeral will be privately held from the home on Baker Street tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Henry Bridge of the M. E. Church officiating with burial in Salisbury.
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1929: Nov. 10th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Mr. Archibald R. Perkins died at his home, 24 Parkside Court, yesterday after an illness of several months. Death was due to a complication of disease. He was born in Plainfield, N. J. When a boy he moved with his people to South Bend, Ind. where he received his education. He later attended Union College. Mr. Perkins lived for some time in Boston and several years ago came to Utica, NY , where he engaged in the automobile business. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Edna Potter of Poland, NY before her marriage, and three sisters, Mrs. D. P. Jarvis, Poland, NY; and Mrs. M. E. Launbranch, Fanway, N. J., and Mrs. John G. Terry, Herkimer, NY.
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1929: Dec. 23rd - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

New Hartford, NY: At the home of her daughter on Whitesboro Street, New Hartford, NY, Mrs. Mary E. Perkins, 94, died this morning after an illness of several years. She was born in Augusta, NY,  Jan. 18, 1815, where she she attended school. In 1854 she married Mr. Perkins and they moved to Brookfield and later to Unadilla Forks, NY, where Mr. Perkins died 12 years ago. Mrs. Perkins then came to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Rose Heimer. She also leaves two other daughters, Mrs. William McIntyre of New Hartford and Mrs. Lillian Briggs of Clayville, NY, and two sons, William Perkins of West Winfield, NY and Emery Perkins of Clayville, NY.
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1934: Dec. 5th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

The funeral of James Haskell Perkins was held from his home at 1 and later from the Clockville M. E. Church, Monday afternoon. The Rev. John Gardiner officiated. Mr. Perkins died at his home Friday night. Besides his widow and children, he is survived by 17 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother, Clarence Perkins of Knoxboro, NY, one sister, Adeline Hinckley of Fennelville, and several nieces and nephews. Bearers were Andrew Wilcox, Elmer Belinger, Andrew Thornton, Edward Lockerly, Leon Watson and Walter Grum_____ all of Clockville. Interment was in the family plot at Clockville Cemetery.
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1935: Jan. 10th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Brookfield, NY: The funeral of Girard Perkins was held from his home Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Perkins died unexpectedly Sunday evening. Girard Perkins was born at Greg, NY on May 14th, 1857. He married Allie Case in Aug. 1881, and she survives him. He was for many years a cheese maker and carpenter and lived in Mt. Vernon, Turin, Watervile and other places. He had lived in Brookfield the past 16 years. The Rev. David Owen, pastor of the First Baptist Church conducted the service and the burial was in the local cemetery.
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1935: Oct. 25th - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

San Diego, Calif: Dr. Eugene C. Perkins, 67, who was accepted as a man throughout 12 years of medical practice in suburban La Jolla, Calf., was disclosed yesterday in death as a woman. Doctor Perkins died Thursday. The death certificate, which first gave the sex as "male", was corrected to "female" after examination of the body. The physician's wife, Mrs. Margaret Curren Perkins, died six months ago. Doctor Perkins was a native of Buffalo, N. Y.
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1941:  - The Utica Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY.

Leonard Perkins, 79, died February 3, 1941, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leland Palmer, Hageman, Saratoga County. The son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Perkins, he was born in Salisbury Center and had spent the greater part of his life farming in that section. In 1884, he married Miss Frances Meer of Arista, She died some years later. In 1927, he married Mrs. Mary Youmans of Salisbury who died a few years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are six children Mrs. Leland Palmer and Mrs. Margaret Burrell, Hageman; Mrs. Thomas Smith, Sidney Center; Mrs. Willard Haas, Little Falls; Robert Perkins, Salisbury, and Charles Perkins, Hageman; six brothers Frederick Perkins of Hageman, Clinton Perkins and Ernest Perkins, Dolgeville; Harry Perkins, Stratford; Raymond Perkins and Brayton Perkins, Gloversville; also three sisters Mrs. Laura Terrill and Mrs. Flora Lighthart, Gloversville and Miss Edna Perkins, Dolgeville; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted from the home of Mrs. Willard Haas 27 William St., Little Falls at 2 pm Wednesday. The Rev C. A. Moulton, Dolgeville will officiate.
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