Michigan Perkins Bible & Historical Records
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~Perkins Research~

 
Mrs. MELISSA W. PERKINS - died at her home in Trowbridge, December 9th, 1893. She was born at Stillwater, Saratoga Co., N. Y., May 9th, 1814. At eleven years of age she removed to Rochester, N. Y., and at 20 years married GEORGE PERKINS. They came to Allegan Co., Michigan, December 1st, 1838, and Mr. Perkins died in 1865. She was a wife 31 years, a widow 28 years, and had resided in Allegan and vicinity 55 years. In 1892 she suffered a stroke of apoplexy, and her mind gradually failed from that time. She was the mother of two sons, both deceased, and 3 daughters, Mrs. John W. Fansler of Allegan, MI and Mrs. Charles Sharpless and Miss Julia Perkins of Trowbridge. Mrs. Perkins was well known in Allegan and vicinity, especially by the old settlers, was a very excellent woman and her many friends cherish kindly remembrances of her. She reached the age of 79 years and 7 months.

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Bible and Family Records - Daughters of the American Revolution - Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter - Lancaster, OH (1963)

ALAMANDER PERKINS -  Dec. 10th, 1875 - Jus received notice of his death at Paola, Kansas on Nov. 25th. He will be remembered by all old residents of Adrian, MI, he having learned his trade that of harness maker, in this city. Born in N.Y. came to Adrian, MI when a mere boy, with his father, who still resides on Beecher Street, this city. Leaving here about 9 years ago he went to Hudson, MI , remained a time & then moved to Paola, Kansas where he has since lived. At his death he was 45 years. old leaves wife & 3 children. (Adrian Times). Mr. Perkins, while here, as Prop. of the Church St. harness shop.

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Bible and Family Records - Daughters of the American Revolution - Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter - Lancaster, OH (1963)

May 27th, 1881

MARTIN BRYANT PERKINS d. at his residence in this village Sunday May 22nd, 1881, aged 70 years. b. Saratoga, N.Y. Feb. 13th, 1811. When quite young, his mother, then a widow, moved to Cato, Cayuga Co., N.Y. Subsequently at age 17 he moved to Hannibal, Oswego Co., N.Y. residing there until 1847 when he came to Michigan & located on a farm near the village of Hudson, MI, which he continued about 4 years, since which time he has resided in this village, engaging in business until 1867 when he formed a partnership in the banking business with Hon. J.M. Osborn, Wm. B. Ames, Wm. B. Thompson & G.I. Thompson, fir name of Osborn, Perkins & Co. in which business he has since continued - firm name being changed & now known as PERKINS, THOMPSON & CO.
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Bible and Family Records - Daughters of the American Revolution - Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter - Lancaster, OH (1963)

Jan. 21st, 1887

MOSES H. PERKINS was born in Hudson Township, MI, Nov. 29th, 1847 & died Jan. 20th, 1887. Was youngest son of the late Martin B. Perkins. His mother died when he was 2. Boyhood spent in Hudson, MI, at 17 went to Chicago. Worked as RR postal clerk in Nevada until his father's, M B Perkins, death in May, 1881. Came here & was 1 of firm of Upton & Perkins in 1881. Married September 28th, 1882, to Miss ELLA (VEDDER), whom he left a childless widow. In 1884 he erected a fine blockhouse he has since conducted his business.
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Bible and Family Records - Daughters of the American Revolution - Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter - Lancaster, OH (1963)

Mar. 2nd, 1883

MRS. MARTIN B. PERKINS d. at her residence on Church Street, Wednesday, aged 68 years. Relict of the late Martin B. Perkins. Her death resulted from serious injuries received by a fall while crossing the street on Saturday. Funeral at the house tomorrow (Saturday).

PHEBE S. (Webster) HALL- PERKINS m. Jan. 1853 M. B. Perkins who for years had been prominent man in Hudson, MI. Widow of Alfred G. Hall & daughter of Asa & Sarah Webster of Augusta, Greenville Co., Canada. Her father was born in Cheshire Co., N.H. & served 3 years as soldier in Rev. War, in the American Army. After the war he went to Augusta Canada where he later lived & drew pension from U.S. Government. He died Aug. 1840 aged 81 years. He m. Jan. 16th, 1791 Miss Sarah Baldwin of Litchfield, CT by whom he had 15 children, Mrs. Perkins being the 13th child.

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Source: Michigan historical collections. [Vol. 27] Author: Michigan Historical Commission

SANFORD S. PERKINS, died at his home in Saginaw township, MI, at 2:20 p.m., Sunday, December 8th, 1895, aged 64 years, from sciatic rheumatism, with which he had been affected some years. Mr. Perkins was one of the early settlers of this locality, coming here 46 years ago. The Hon. Sanford S. Perkins was elected representative from the third district of Saginaw county, in 1892, serving his constituents with characteristic fidelity and earning for himself in the house a well-deserved popularity. He was born in Erie county, PA, in 1830. In 1837 he came with his parents to Michigan, spending five years at Owosso, MI, removing to the city of Saginaw in 1842. After completing his course at school, he engaged in the manufacture of carriages. He discontinued this business to accept the contract for constructing the City of Saginaw Street railway, connecting Saginaw with East Saginaw. When the road was completed he continued it its management thirteen years, and then removed to his farm in Saginaw township, two miles from the city. He was married in 1858 to MARY F. WYMAN, who died six years afterward, leaving two sons. Deceased was a kind and considerate husband, father, brother and son. An aged mother, 86 years of age, his sister, Nettie Perkins, and two sons, Steven D. Perkins and Winfield S. Perkins, mourn his loss. His motto in life was charity for all and malice toward none. Deceased was a charter member of Saginaw Lodge No. 25, A.O.U.W., and a member of Saginaw Valley Lodge No. 154, F. & A.M.
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Jan 4th, 1889

MARGARET (FORD) RANDALL-PERKINS b. Oct. 31st, 1824 in York State. Lived with Peter Voorhees & wife, & with them came to Michigan in 1833, settling on a new farm west of Adrian, MI. m. when 18 years old to Enoch Randall & settled in Blissfield. TO them were born 1 daughter, Minerva Randall. Mr. Randall died December. 1847, m. Aug. 1849 SAMUEL C. PERKINS; & MILAN PERKINS is their only child. She d. Jan. 1st, 1889 after a long illness of a complication of disease.

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Mrs. LUCINA PERKINS, died Aug. 3rd, 1889, aged 65. Wife of the late WILLIAM PERKINS.
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Mrs. WATSON PERKINS - Mrs. MARTHA PERKINS, relict of Watson Perkins, died at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Anna Sturgis in township of Sturgis, MI, May 28th, 1892, aged 83 years. She was buried at White Pigeon.
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