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Vermont Chronicle
 Bellows Falls, Windham County

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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT -Friday, November 13, 1829.

At Bridgewater, VT - Married - Mr. JOHN D. PERKINS to Miss Ursula Shurtleff.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT - Friday, October 21, 1831.

In Castleton, VT - Married - Mr. JOHN M. PERKINS to Miss. Happilonin Cross.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co,  VT - November 28th, 1834

LEGACIES of Dr. PERKINS - We learn from the Norwich (Conn) Courier, that Dr. ALFRED E. PERKINS, who died in that city a few days since, besides various private bequests, left to Yale College for the increase of its library, $10,000; to the Home Missionary Society, $3,000; to the Bible Society $1, 000; to the Colonization Society $1,000; and to the Sabbath Schools of New London County $500. The donation to Yale College is said to be the largest ever given to that institution by a single individual. We copy from the Courier the following brief notice of Dr. P's life and character.
   Descended from one of the most ancient and respectable families in the State, and coming in possession, first as he entered the verge of manhood, of an ample inheritance, the external advantages of Doctor Perkins, seemed to open before him a wide career of usefulness, happiness and influence. His character was distinguished by a scrupulous delicacy, a high sense of honor, and a manly independence of principle. He possessed also a strong and discriminating judgment, a fine taste, and that love of order and symmetry which distinguishes a sensitive and nicely balanced mind. He was a graduate of Yale College, and devoted himself to the study of Medicine for nearly three years after he left that institution. He received the degree of M.D. at Philadelphia, in the Spring of 1833, and the severe application, preparatory to the examination for that degree, originated that disease, which terminated his life. He had been for several years a professed follower of the Savior, and a spirit of Christian resignation accompanied, during the progress of his disease. His friends were spared the agony of seeing him suffer any acute bodily pain, and that last earthly blessing, a peaceful departure from life, was bestowed upon him. In his last hours he spoke of those abundant consolations which he derived from faith in Christ, and the regret which he expressed upon being called thus early from life was, that so brief a space had been afforded him of doing good to his fellow creatures, and of extending the reign of righteousness upon earth. Blessed be the memory of this excellent young man! We trust that the influence of his example will not perish with him. His conduct on the approach of death, showed that his piety was fervent and sincere, and the munificent provisions of his will, manifest its diffusive spirit.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT - Wednesday, May 01, 1839.

Mr. JOHN PERKINS to Mrs. Fanny Horr at Woodstock, VT.
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Vermont Chronicle - Tuesday, October 27, 1863.

Bakersfield, VT. Mr. JOHN PERKINS, aged 58, died on Oct. 9th, 1863. Member of the Congregational Church in Bakersfield, VT.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co,  VT - Saturday, April 22, 1865.

Bakersfield, VT. - Marriage - Mrs. BETSEY PERKINS, widow of the late John Perkins to Mr. S. G. Start.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co.,  VT - Saturday, December 15, 1866.

Woodstock, VT - Marriage - Mr. JOHN W. PERKINS to Miss Augusta M. Hammond on Nov. 29th, 1866, both of W. Windsor, VT.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co.,  VT - Saturday, June 04, 1870.

Claremont, VT - Mrs. MARY N. PERKINS, aged 71, years, died, wife of John Perkins.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT - Saturday, February 04, 1871.

Claremont, VT - Marriage - Mr. JOHN PERKINS of Claremont, VT to Mrs. Olive Moody of Newport, VT on Jan.
19th, 1871.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co,  VT - January 22nd, 1892

Mrs. ABIGAIL S. PERKINS, who died on the 1st inst., in her eightieth year, was formerly a member of the North church but joined the South church at the time of its formation in 1836. Only two of the original members of the South church are now living - Mrs. Asa McFarland and Franklin Evans.
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Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Windham Co,  VT - May 5th, 1893

Rev. F. T. Perkins - Rev. FREDERICK T. PERKINS, died in Burlington, VT, April 2nd. He was born in Sanbornton, N. H., August 15th, 1811, and was in his eighty-third years. He graduated at Yale College in 1839, studied theology in the Yale and Union (N.Y.) Theological Seminaries, and became pastor of the Congregational church in East Cambridge, Mass, in 1843, where he remained for eight years. He was the successful and esteemed pastor of churches in Manchester, Conn., and Williamsburg, Mass., was subsequently called to the pulpit of the College street Congregational church in New Haven, Conn, and later, in the sixties, was for nine years pastor of a large Congregational church in Galesburg, Ill. His last pastorate was in his boyhood's home, in Tilton, N. H. after the close of which, about twelve years since, he came to Burlington to make his home with his son, Professor George H. Perkins of the University. He continued to preach supplying temporarily vacant pulpits in St. Johnsbury, Montpelier and this city, preaching occasionally in many places in Vermont, where his services were in demand and were always acceptable. His last public duty was performed last New Year's day, when he preached at Waterbury. His service as a minister of the gospel exceeded fifty years in duration, and was faithful and fruitful to a high degree. As a preacher he was earnest, simple in style, yet thoughtful, and abreast of the thought and discussion of his time. As a pastor he excelled, his affectionate disposition, quick sympathies, sincerity and genuine courtesy winning for him the confidence and love of all with whom he came in contact. He married, in 1842, HARRIET OLMSTED (daughter of the late Nathaniel Olmsted of New Haven, Conn.), who died in 1859. Two sons were the fruit of this union, George H. Perkins of this city, and Frederick L. Perkins, architect, of Boston, both living. In 1860 he married a sister of his first wife, Miss ELIZA OLMSTED of New Haven, who died in 1881. Mr. Perkins last illness was of but a few days, and he was confined to his bed less than a week. His strength, however failed steadily, and he passed quietly away, under a general exhaustion of his powers, in the early morning of the 2nd inst. He had the affectionate esteem of many friends in our community, who will miss his cheerful smile, kindly greeting and cordial interest in their welfare. The remains were taken to New Haven for interment.
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