I thought this might interest someone. I have an 1891 Biographical History of Pottawattamie Co, Iowa, which has many bios of former Illinois residents. These two names were prominent in the "Early Days in Greenbush" book which everyone was talking about a few weeks ago. Here is the bio; I hope it connects with one of you: A.B. PERKINS, of section 12, Keg Creek Twp, Pottawattamie Co, came to this county in the spring of 1872 where he has since resided. He was born in WARREN CO, ILLINOIS, February 6, 1845, the son of D.R. PERKINS, a native of Kentucky, and the grandson of D.R. PERKINS SR., a native of Virginia and of Welsh descent. Our subject's mother was MARIA LIENRANCE, a native of Virginia and of French ancestry. The father, with his parents, came to Warren Co, Illinois, where he was married, being one of the first pioneers of that part of Illinois. They reared a family of 11 children. The mother died in the summer of 1878 and the father, in March 1888. He was a farmer all his life. In politics he was a Democrat and both he and his wife were members of the Christian Church. A.B. PERKINS, the eldest child, was reared on a farm and in 1859 his parents came to Warren Co, Iowa, and in 1870 removed to Kansas, where they lived until their death. He lived in Warren Co, Iowa, until 1871 when he removed to Sarpy Co, Nebraska, and remained two years, then came to Pottawattamie Co, Iowa. He first bought 61 acres of wild land, on which he lived one year, then purchased 80 acres where his home now it, and later 40 acres north of it. He now owns 120 acres of well improved land in a body. His residence, which was built in 1887 cost $2,300. "Park Place" is a beautiful home, and Mr. PERKINS and family are surrounded with many of the comforts of life. He was married in Warren Co, Iowa, February 3, 1870 to MALINDA W. WHITED, who was born, reared and educated in the same county. She was the daughter of LAZARUS and MARIA (SURBER) WHITED, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Indiana. The parents were among the first settlers of Warren Co, Iowa, and afterward removd to Cass Co where they lived until their deaths. The mother died in 1870 and the father in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. PERKINS have 8 children, viz.: Mary Blair, who was a successful teacher; Beriah B., Daniel R., Bert, Rolla W., Minnie L., Nellie, Maria, Solomon and Pusey. Mr. PERKINS was formerly a Democrat but is now independent. He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and has served as Township Trustee and also as Assessor. The family are members of the Christian Church. end I have posted many other bios at the Iowa GenExchange site at: http://www.genexchange.com/IA/Pottawattamie/index.cfm Sincerely, Mona Sarratt Knight