"Green Mountains and Rock Ribs" Stories and pictures arranged by Keith Warren Jennison Durrell Publications Distributed by: The Stephen Greene Press Fessenden Road Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 pages 68-73, "story" 18 A young stranger came up to the store one day and said it looked like it was going to rain. One of the men said, "Nope, won't rain." "Well those thunderheads are sure building up." "Nope, won't rain." "I didn't mean to start an argument, I just said it looks like it's going to rain." One of the men asked, "What's your name?" "Ed Perkins." "Any relation to Jeff Perkins in Enosburg?" "He's my grandfather." "Any relation to George Perkins in Hardwick?" "He's my uncle." "How about Ned Perkins in Newport?" "He's my father." "Maybe it will rain." The above is unedited except for format. I wouldn't vouch for the genealogical information contained therein, though <grin>. Darrell Darrell A. Martin no longer proud to have been a Vermonter but still very proud of my Vermont roots currently in exile in Addison, Illinois [email protected]

Additions and corrections to Darrells ancestry postings. There some differences which we can discuss. Although all I have is cut and pasted here. At 04:52 PM 10/24/00 -0700, you wrote: > 15 vi. Elisha Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex > County, Massachusetts circa 1656. Elisha died 18 > February 1741 at 84 years of age. > I have also: West Springfield Deaths to the Year 1850 PERKINS, Louisa, w. Elisha, Feb. 13, 1834, age 82. [Louis, gravestone record, Rock Valley Cemetery, Holyoke] 18 ix. Timothy Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 6 June 1661. I have also: died, 7 aug 1738 10. John[3] Perkins (Deacon Thomas 7) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 1641. John died 19 May 1668 at 26 years of age. He married Deborah Browning 28 November 1666. Deborah was born est. 1645. Deborah was the daughter of Thomas Browning. I have also: mother was; Mary Hindes b. ENG d. Topsfield aft 16 Feb 1670 The Perkins Family The Perkins Press Vol. 2 pgs 29-30 English Origin of Six Early Colonests by the Name of Perkins; by Paula Perkins Mortensen; Gateway Press, Baltimore, 1998. 19. Thomas[4] Perkins (John 10) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 4 May 1667. Thomas died 3 June 1709 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 42 years of age. I have also: The Perkins Family The History of Enfield CT; 974.62/E1 H2a by Francis Olcott Allen. Vol.1 pg37 From Ipswich MA. First settler on the _lot from the north end of town east side !MARR: Families of Hartford CT., Barbour, Thomas Perkins of Enfield married Sarah Richards. Children: Thomas bp Aug 2, 1696 (1 ch Rec) Mary bp Aug 11, 1700 " English Origin of Six Early Colonests by the Name of Perkins; by Paula Perkins Mortensen; Gateway Press, Baltimore, 1998. 27. Thomas[5] Perkins Junior (Thomas 19) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 22 September 1695. Thomas died 7 October 1768 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 73 years of age. I also have: !BAPT: Families of Hartford CT., Barbour, Thomas Perkins of Enfield married Sarah Richards. Children: Thomas bp Aug 2, 1696 (1 ch Rec) Mary bp Aug 11, 1700 " VITAL RECORDS: Enfield CT from LDS FHC He paid for road work Dec 19, 1735 2Lb 6S/0p. 2 days 6 hours or 1/6 shillings no pence -- -- 0-06-0 He was witness on deed for James wood Jan 11, 1750 He bought a farm with Samuel Kellog from Joel Hathaway on Dec 11, 1752, 40 acres for 150Lb. He sold 2 tracts of land to his son Joseph on Mar 6, 1770. For 150Lb. Joseph a resident of Springfield. sold his homelot in Enfield of 40 acres & a tract in sommers on rd from Enfield to Sommers at brow of hill Enfield line on west - 29 acres. (sic) 41 iii. John Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 27 September 1723. John died circa 1 February 1782 at approximately 58 years of age. I have also: much more from my family records which start from him. He is my 5GGfather. d. 15 Nov 1792 West Springfield. "Once in the flight of ages past, There lived a man:__and who was he? Unknown the regions of his birth, The sand in which he died unknown: His name has perished from the earth."

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) ---------------- Ninth Generation *ANCESTOR* 92. Zaavan[8] Perkins (Russell 73) was born in Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts 25 April 1787 (Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, from his wife "Margery" being buried next to Russell Perkins and Russell's wife Sarah). Zaavan died 1855 at 68 years of age. (See previous entry, for 84. Margaret Knowlton, for her marriage to Zaavan Perkins, for their children, and for his other marriage.) *ANCESTOR* (LAST ONE WITH PERKINS SURNAME - INFO FROM NOW ON IS ABBREVIATED) 93. Ruth Knowlton[8] Perkins (Zaavan 92) was born in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont 30 March 1811 (1900 Cen Springfield VT, Dutton, mother of Sybil D. Dutton, b. Vermont). Ruth died 19 February 1856 at 44 years of age. She was buried in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, the Plain Cemetery. She married Nathaniel Nelson Dartt 26 October 1835. Nathaniel was born in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont 2 October 1808. Nathaniel died 13 December 1877. Ruth Knowlton Perkins and Nathaniel Nelson Dartt had the following children: 95 i. George[9] Dartt was born in Vermont 15 July 1836 (1850 Cen Weathersfield, Dart). George died 4 October 1863 at 27 years of age. He probably died while in service with Co. D 9th Vt. Inf. 96 ii. Emily Dartt was born in Vermont 13 March 1838. 97 iii. Ann Dartt was born in Vermont 14 January 1840. *ANCESTOR* + 98 iv. Sybil Dartt was born 27 February 1842. 99 v. Albe Dartt was born in Vermont 12 June 1844. 100 vi. Marion Dartt was born in Vermont 27 August 1847. 101 vii. Arvilla Sarah Dartt was born in Vermont 24 February 1850. ------------------------------- Non-PERKINS ancestry from there Sybil Dartt, daughter of Ruth Knowlton Perkins and Nathaniel Nelson Dartt, was born in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont 27 February 1842. Herbert William Dutton was born in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont 26 August 1881. Derrick Allen Dutton was born in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont 5 January 1905 Kathelyn Mae "Kay" Dutton was born in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont 25 August 1928. Darrell Allen Martin was born in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont 16 September 1949. (*MY VERY OWN SELF*)

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) The "Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut" mentioned below was "Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts" until the mid-1700's. ----------------- Eighth Generation *ANCESTOR* 73. Russell[7] Perkins (Israel 42) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 13 June 1760. Russell died 31 January 1813 in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, at 52 years of age. He was buried in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, in the Ascutneyville Cemetery. His gravestone reads: "As I am now so you will be / Prepare for death and follow me." He married Sarah --?-- (widow? Purchase) in Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts, after 1 April 1783 (Southwick, MA VR - intention of marriage April 1783 "Rusul Perkins of Southwick & Sarah Purchase of Simsbury"). Sarah was born 1749. She died 11 July 1842 in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, at 93 years of age. She was buried in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, in the Ascutneyville Cemetery. Russell Perkins and Sarah --?-- (widow? Purchase) had the following children: 91 i. Sally[8] Perkins was born 10 May 1784. *ANCESTOR* + 92 ii. Zaavan Perkins was born 25 April 1787 and died 1855. *ANCESTOR* 84. Margaret[7] Knowlton "Marjery" (Paul 51) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 25 October 1781 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Marjery, d. Paul and Lucy, Oct. 25, 1781"; and Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, "Margery.. died Nov. 28 1838 Ae 57"). Margaret died 28 November 1838 at 57 years of age (Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, "Mrs. Margery wife of Mr. Zaavan Perkins died Nov. 28 1838 Ae 57"). She was buried in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, in the Ascutneyville Cemetery (Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, "Mrs. Margery wife of Mr. Zaavan Perkins"). She married Zaavan Perkins in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 18 February 1810 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Margary [Margery in int.] and Zavan Perkins.. Feb. 18, 1810" and pg. 201, marriages, "PERKINS.. Zavan.. and Margary Knowlton, Feb. 18, 1810" [sic Zavan and Margary]; and Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, "Mrs. Margery wife of Mr. Zaavan Perkins"). Zaavan was born in Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts 25 April 1787 (Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, from his wife "Margery" being buried next to Russell Perkins and Russell's wife Sarah). Zaavan4 was the son of Russell Perkins and Sarah --?-- (widow? Purchase). He married Anna Knowlton in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 9 January 1840 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 201, Shrewsbury marriages, "PERKINS, Zaavan.. and Anna Newton.. Jan. 9, 1840." Intention not recorded.). Zaavan died 1855 at 68 years of age. At some time during her lifetime she may have resided in Wallingford, Vermont, but I have no idea when that could have been. Her probable absence from her mother's household in the 1800 census suggests the possibility that Zaavan Perkins, whom she married at age 28, was not her first husband. Zaavan Perkins and Margaret Knowlton "Marjery" had the following children: *ANCESTOR* + 93 i. Ruth Knowlton[8] Perkins was born 30 March 1811 and died 19 February 1856. 94 ii. Paul Russell Perkins was born in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont 8 December 1812. ---------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) The "Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut" mentioned below was "Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts" until the mid-1700's. ------------------ Seventh Generation *ANCESTOR* 42. Israel[6] Perkins (Thomas 27) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 16 October 1727. Israel died circa 1793? in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. He married Dorcas Moore in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 21 March 1748/1749. Dorcas was born est. 1730. Israel Perkins and Dorcas Moore had the following children: 69 i. Phineas7 Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 8 October 1750. 70 ii. Lucia Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 9 June 1753. 71 iii. Dorcas Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 10 September 1755. 72 iv. Israel Perkins Junior was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 24 September 1757. *ANCESTOR* + 73 v. Russell Perkins was born 13 June 1760 and died 31 January 1813. 74 vi. Huldah Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 16 September 1762. 75 vii. Hannah Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 28 May 1765. 76 viii. Linus Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 24 September 1769. 77 ix. Molley Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 6 December 1772. *ANCESTOR* 51. Paul[6] Knowlton (Martha Lamson 36) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 17 April 1736 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, births, "KNOWLTON.. Paul, s. Abraham and Martha, April 17, 1736" and pg. 263, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Paul, June 27, 1799, in his 64th year"). Paul died 27 June 1799 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 63 years of age (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 263, deaths, "KNOWLTON, Paul, June 27, 1799.. G.S." [from gravestone]; and 1800 Cen Shrewsbury, Knowlton, L from his absence). He married Lucy Forbush in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 8 November 1769 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 151, marriages, "FORBUSH.. Lucy.. and Paul Knowlton, Nov. 8, 1769. In Hardwick" and pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Paul and Lucy Forbush.. Nov. 8, 1769. In Hardwick"; and Pierce, Forbes/Forbush, pg. 36, "LUCY.. m. Nov. 8, 1769, Paul Knowlton"). Lucy was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 20 September 1751 (Pierce, Forbes/Forbush, pg. 36, children of Aaron Forbush "Res., Hardwick, Mass." and Sarah Lamson, "iii. LUCY, b. Sept. 20, 1751"; and VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Lucy, May 8, 1837, a. 85"). Lucy was the daughter of Aaron Forbush Junior (Firrobush) and Sarah Lamson. Lucy died 8 May 1837 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 85 years of age (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Lucy, May 8, 1837"). She was "of Hardwick, Mass." After her husband's death in 1799, she joined the Shrewsbury church, 1800. He was "of Shrewsbury" at the time of his marriage to Lucy Forbush, and was a Selectman in that town for four years. Paul Knowlton and Lucy Forbush had the following children: 78 i. Paul[7] Knowlton Junior was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 23 October 1770 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Paul and Lucy, Oct. 23, 1770"). He married Lovie Whipple 1801. Lovie was born est. 1775. He settled in Hoosic, now Florida, MA. 79 ii. Lucy Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 28 February 1772 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Lucy, d. Paul and Lucy, Feb. 28, 1772"). She married Elijah Hall in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 14 February 1799 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Lucy and Elijah Hall.. Feb. 14, 1799"). Elijah was born est. 1770. He was "of Grafton", MA. 80 iii. Robert Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 7 December 1773 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Robert, s. Paul and Lucy, Dec. 7, 1773"). He married Elisabeth Thurston "Lydia" in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1807 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 182, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Robert and Elisabeth Thurston.. int. March 21, 1807"). Elisabeth was born circa 1780. 81 iv. Daniel Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 9 December 1775 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 63, births, "KNOULTON (see Knowlton).. Daniel, s. Paul and Lucy, Dec. 9, 1775"). He married Mary Hemenway in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, probably 1804 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Daniel and Mary Hemenway.. int. Jan. 8, 1804"). Mary was born est. 1780. She was "of Grafton." He is said to have removed to Batavia, NY. 82 v. Sarah Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 11 November 1777 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Sarah, d. Paul and Lucy, Nov. 11, 1777"). She married Samuel Thurston Junior in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 24 June 1802 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 182, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Sarah and Samuel Thurston Jr... June 24, 1802"). Samuel was born est. 1775. He was "of Westboro'", MA. At some time she resided in "Westboro, Mass." 83 vi. John Knowlton was born 6 January 1780 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. John, s. Paul and Lucy, Jan. 5, 1780"). John died 5 May 1848 in Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont, at 68 years of age. He married Diadama Duncan or "Diodemia" in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 18 December 1804. Diadama was born circa 1783. Diadama died 12 May 1842 in Rochester, Windsor County, Vermont, at 58 years of age. *ANCESTOR* + 84 vii. Margaret Knowlton "Marjery" was born 25 October 1781 and died 28 November 1838. 85 viii. Joel Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 1 November 1783 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOULTON.. Joel, s. Paul and Lucy, Nov. 1, 1783"). He married Mary Brooks circa 1808. Mary was born est. 1785. She was "of Grafton." He removed from Shrewsbury to Grafton. 86 ix. Beulah Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 25 September 1785 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 63, births, "KNOULTON (see Knowlton).. Bulah, d. Paul and Lucy, Sept. 25, 1785" [sic Bulah]). She married Jonas Baker in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 15 April 1841 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Beulah and Jonas Baker, April 15, 1841"). Jonas was born est. 1780. He was "of Boylston". 87 x. Ruth Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 5 January 1788 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, births, "KNOWLTON.. Ruth, d. Paul and Lucy, Jan. 15, 1788"). She married Isaac Cutler 8 April 1823. Isaac was born est. 1785. 88 xi. Anna Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 9 September 1789 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOWLTON.. Anna, d. Paul and Lucy, Sept. 9, 1789"). She married twice. She married Jonathan Newton "Jona" in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 22 February 1815 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Anna and Jonathan Newton, Feb. 22, 1815"; and pg. 201, from her name at her later marriage, "Anna Newton"). Jonathan was born est. 1785. She married Zaavan Perkins in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 9 January 1840 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 201, Shrewsbury marriages, "PERKINS, Zaavan.. and Anna Newton.. Jan. 9, 1840." Intention not recorded.). Zaavan was born in Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts 25 April 1787 (Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, from his wife "Margery" being buried next to Russell Perkins and Russell's wife Sarah). Zaavan[1] was the son of Russell Perkins and Sarah --?-- (widow? Purchase). He married Margaret Knowlton "Marjery" in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 18 February 1810 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Margary [Margery in int.] and Zavan Perkins.. Feb. 18, 1810" and pg. 201, marriages, "PERKINS.. Zavan.. and Margary Knowlton, Feb. 18, 1810" [sic Zavan and Margary]; and Butterfield, Weathersfield Burying, pg. 37, "Mrs. Margery wife of Mr. Zaavan Perkins"). Zaavan died 1855 at 68 years of age. 89 xii. Jacob Knowlton (who probably died young) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 17 May 1791 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 65, "KNOWLTON.. Jacob, s. Paul and Lucy, May 17, 1791"). Jacob died probably before 1800 (1800 Cen Shrewsbury, Knowlton, L from his probable absence; his brother Levi, born 1797 and for whom I have marriage information, accounts for the only male under 10). 90 xiii. Levi Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 9 June 1797 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 65, births, "KNOWLTON.. Levi, s. Paul and Lucy, June 9, 1797"). He married Louisa Divoll in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, circa 1822 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 181, marriages, "KNOWTON.. Levi and Louisa Divoll.. int. Dec. 20, 1822"). Louisa was born est. 1800. She was "of Leominster". *ANCESTOR* 61. Lucy[6] Forbush (Sarah Lamson 37) was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 20 September 1751 (Pierce, Forbes/Forbush, pg. 36, children of Aaron Forbush "Res., Hardwick, Mass." and Sarah Lamson, "iii. LUCY, b. Sept. 20, 1751"; and VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Lucy, May 8, 1837, a. 85"). Lucy died 8 May 1837 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 85 years of age (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Lucy, May 8, 1837"). (See previous entry, for 51. Paul Knowlton, for his marriage to Lucy Forbush and for their children.) ---------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) The "Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut" mentioned below was "Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts" until the mid-1700's. ---------------- Sixth Generation *ANCESTOR* 27. Thomas[5] Perkins Junior (Thomas 19) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 22 September 1695. Thomas died 7 October 1768 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 73 years of age. He married twice. He married Mary Allen in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 23 July 1718. Mary was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 26 February 1695/1696. Mary was the daughter of John Allen and Bridgett Booth. Mary died 9 December 1739 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 43 years of age. He married Mary Standish in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 10 March 1740/1741. Mary was born est. 1715. Thomas Perkins Junior and Mary Allen had the following children: 39 i. Mary[6] Perkins (died an infant) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 13 June 1719. Mary died 15 July 1719 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at less than one year of age. 40 ii. Thomas Perkins III was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 15 December 1720. Thomas died 7 October 1768 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 47 years of age. 41 iii. John Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 27 September 1723. John died circa 1 February 1782 at approximately 58 years of age. *ANCESTOR* + 42 iv. Israel Perkins was born 16 October 1727 and died circa 1793?. 43 v. Daniel Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 27 August 1730. Daniel died 1803 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 72 years of age. 44 vi. Mary Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 11 October 1732. Mary died after 1769. 45 vii. Joseph Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 1 February 1735/1736. Joseph died before 1744 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. 46 viii. Elias Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 1 December 1739. Elias died after 1769. Thomas Perkins Junior and Mary Standish had the following children: 47 ix. Hannah Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 23 April 1742. Hannah died 30 January 1766 at 23 years of age. 48 x. Joseph Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 21 January 1743/1744. 49 xi. Triphena Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 6 February 1746/1747. 50 xii. Ezra Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 18 March 1748/1749. *ANCESTOR* 36. Martha[5] Lamson (Thomas 24) was born circa 1718. Martha died September 1799 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 81 years of age. She married Abraham Knowlton 11 March 1735/1736. Abraham was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 30 April 1703 (Ward, Shrewsbury Fam. Reg., pg. 19, "KNOWLTON, ABRAHAM (said by the descendants of Ezekiel to have been s. of Thomas, and half bro. of Joseph and Ezekiel..)"; and VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Abraham, Nov. 3, 1768, a. 65 y. 5 m. 22 d."). Abraham was the son of Thomas Knowlton and Margery Goodhue. Abraham died 3 November 1768 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 65 years of age (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "Abraham, Nov. 3, 1768"). He removed to Shrewsbury, MA, and was admitted to the church there in 1735 (Ward, Shrewsbury Fam. Reg., pg. 19, "ad. to this chh. in 1735; he, from the chh. in Marlboro' "). Shrewsbury MA Fam Rgst says of her and her husband Abraham, "They were ad. to this chh. in 1735; he, from the chh. in Marlboro', she, from the chh. in Ipswich. . . . her death is not on record." Martha Lamson and Abraham Knowlton had the following children: *ANCESTOR* + 51 i. Paul[6] Knowlton was born 17 April 1736 and died 27 June 1799. 52 ii. Silas Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 9 September 1737 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, birth, "KNOWLTON.. Silas, s. Abraham and Martha, Sept. 9, 1737"). Silas died before 1767. He probably died unmarried. 53 iii. Sarah Knowlton (who died a child) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 6 March 1738/1739 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, birth, "KNOWLTON.. Sarah, d. Abraham and Martha, March 6, 1738-9"). Sarah died 1742 at 3 years of age. 54 iv. Abraham Knowlton (who died an infant) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts September 1742 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOWLTON.. "[Abraham], s. Abraham and Martha, Sept. -- [17--]" [sic braces]). Abraham died 1 April 1743 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at less than one year of age (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 262, deaths, "KNOWLTON.. Abraham, s. Abraham and Martha, April 1, 1743"). 55 v. Robert Knowlton (who died an infant) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 16 March 1743/1744 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, birth, "KNOWLTON.. Robert, s. Abraham and Martha, March 16, 1743-4"). Robert died 1743/1744 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at less than one year of age. 56 vi. Sarah Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 24 June 1746 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, birth, "KNOWLTON.. Sarah, d. Abraham and Martha, June 24, 1746"). Sarah died before 1800. She married Daniel Drury Junior in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 28 May 1765 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOULTON.. Sarah and Daniel Drury Jr., May 28, 1765"). Daniel was born est. 1745. He was "of Shrewsbury," MA. 57 vii. Martha Knowlton was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 24 January 1748/1749 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 66, births, "KNOWLTON.. Martha, d. Abraham and Martha, July 24, 1748"). She married Thomas Drury in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 11 September 1769 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOULTON.. Martha and Thomas Drury.. Sept. 11, 1769"). Thomas was born est. 1745. 58 viii. Abraham Knowlton Junior was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts 25 November 1750 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 64, births, "KNOWLTON.. "Abraham, s. Abraham and Martha, Nov. 25, 1750"). Abraham died 12 April 1807 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 56 years of age. He married twice. He married Lydia Batchelor in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1772 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOULTON.. Abraham and Lydia Batchelor.. int. Jan. 29, 1772"). Lydia was born 1748. Lydia died 28 September 1803 at 55 years of age. He married Lucy Whitney in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after 17 May 1805 (VR Shrewsbury, MA, pg. 180, marriages, "KNOWLTON.. Abraham and Lucy Whitney.. int. May 17, 1805"). Lucy was born est. 1755. She was "of Upton." *ANCESTOR* 37. Sarah[5] Lamson (Thomas 24) was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 1721. Sarah died 21 November 1808 at 87 years of age. She married Aaron Forbush Junior (Firrobush) in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, December 1746. Aaron was born 31 October 1722. Aaron was the son of Aaron Forbush and Susana Morse. Aaron died probably before 1790. Sarah Lamson and Aaron Forbush Junior (Firrobush) had the following children: 59 i. Sarah6 Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 25 February 1747/1748. 60 ii. Marjere Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 28 November 1749. *ANCESTOR* + 61 iii. Lucy Forbush was born 20 September 1751 and died 8 May 1837. 62 iv. Aaron Forbush III was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 29 May 1753. 63 v. Martha Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 19 December 1754. 64 vi. Edna Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 21 November 1756. 65 vii. Moses Furbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 15 July 1759. "Furbush" is the spelling Moses used consistently. 66 viii. Rhoda Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 26 February 1761. 67 ix. Lydia Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 25 August 1762. 68 x. Susanna Forbush was born in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts 15 April 1764.13 ---------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) (This is possibly a duplicate post, my ISP "burped". Sorry.) ---------------- First Generation *ANCESTOR* 1. Henry[A] Perkins was born est. 1555. He married Elizabeth Sawbridge est. 1580. Elizabeth was born est. 1560. Henry Perkins and Elizabeth Sawbridge had the following child: *ANCESTOR* + 2 i. John[1] Perkins was born probably December 1583 and died circa August 1654. ---------------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) The "Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut" mentioned below was "Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts" until the mid-1700's. ---------------- Fifth Generation *ANCESTOR* 19. Thomas[4] Perkins (John 10) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 4 May 1667. Thomas died 3 June 1709 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 42 years of age. He married Sarah Richards in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 5 December 1694. Sarah was born in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut 23 February 1661?. Sarah died 8 September 1746 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at 85 years of age. The time of his removal to Enfield is not certain. His grandfather Thomas Perkins gave him a piece of land in Topsfield in his will; this will was dated 1685. A deed dated 21 October 1692 has this land being transferred to John Robinson of Topsfield; in it he is referred to as "Thomas Perkins of Enfield, Hampshire Co., Mass." He was probably a farmer. Thomas Perkins and Sarah Richards had the following children: *ANCESTOR* + 27 i. Thomas[5] Perkins Junior was born 22 September 1695 and died 7 October 1768. 28 ii. John Perkins (died an infant) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 4 February 1697/1698. John died 18 February 1697/1698 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at less than one year of age. 29 iii. Sarah Perkins (died an infant) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 4 February 1697/1698. Sarah died 2 March 1697/1698 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at less than one year of age. 30 iv. John Perkins (died an infant) was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 25 April 1699. John died 18 July 1699 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at less than one year of age. 31 v. Mary Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 7 August 1700. She married Obadiah Miller in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 7 November 1728. Obadiah was born est. 1725. 32 vi. Hannah Perkins was born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut 28 March 1703. *ANCESTOR* 24. Thomas[4] Lamson (Martha Perkins 13) was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 3 January 1682/1683. Thomas died July 1767 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 85 years of age. He married three times. He married Abigail Faulkner in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1707. Abigail was born in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts 12 August 1683. Abigail was the daughter of Lieutenant Francis Faulkner and Abigail Dane. Abigail died 26 December 1746 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 63 years of age. When she was eight years old, she was brought before the Magistrates of Salem, accused of witchcraft, and made to testify that her mother had made her a witch. He married Sarah Rindge in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1747. Sarah was born est. 1690. Sarah died before 1758. He married Ruth Bowls in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1758. Ruth was born circa 1696. Ruth died 16 September 1776 at 80 years of age. Thomas Lamson and Abigail Faulkner had the following children: 33 i. Abigail[5] Lamson was born 15 February 1708/1709. She married Francis Whipple in Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1727. Francis was born est. 1705. 34 ii. Thomas Lamson Junior was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 8 April 1710. 35 iii. Paul Lamson was born est. 1710. Paul died before 1743. *ANCESTOR* + 36 iv. Martha Lamson was born circa 1718 and died September 1799. *ANCESTOR* + 37 v. Sarah Lamson was born 1721 and died 21 November 1808. 38 vi. Elizabeth Lamson was born est. 1725. She married Jacob Fisk 1743. Jacob was born in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts 26 December 1721. ---------------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) ----------------- Fourth Generation *ANCESTOR* 10. John[3] Perkins (Deacon Thomas 7) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 1641. John died 19 May 1668 at 26 years of age. He married Deborah Browning 28 November 1666. Deborah was born est. 1645. Deborah was the daughter of Thomas Browning. John Perkins and Deborah Browning had the following child: *ANCESTOR* + 19 i. Thomas[4] Perkins was born 4 May 1667 and died 3 June 1709. *ANCESTOR* 13. Martha[3] Perkins (Deacon Thomas 7) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 1649. Martha died 1728 at 79 years of age. She married John Lamson in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, 17 December 1668. John was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts November 1642. John was the son of William Lamson and Sarah Ayers. John died 1717 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 74 years of age. On 3 January 1692/3 he was on the "Jury for Tryalls" convened at the point in the witchcraft hysteria when calmer heads were beginning to prevail. Ipswich, as a whole, apparently suffered little compared with other important towns in the county. Martha Perkins and John Lamson had the following children: 20 i. John[4] Lamson Junior was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 21 November 1669. John died 1 September 1760 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 90 years of age. 21 ii. Phebe Lamson was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 13 August 1673. Phebe died before 1752. She married Theophilus Fisk in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1700. Theophilus was born est. 1670. 22 iii. William Lamson was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 19 August 1675. 23 iv. Martha Lamson was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 21 March 1677/1678. She married Benjamin Bixby Junior circa 1703. Benjamin was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 26 November 1678. *ANCESTOR* + 24 v. Thomas Lamson was born 3 January 1682/1683 and died July 1767. 25 vi. Sarah Lamson was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 1683. She married Paul Faulkner in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, circa 1715. Paul was born circa 1680. 26 vii. Ensign Samuel Lamson was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts 25 February 1684/1685. Samuel died 17 November 1760 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 75 years of age. ---------------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) ----------------- Third Generation *ANCESTOR* 7. "Deacon" Thomas[2] Perkins (John 2) was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably April 1622 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from his baptism). Thomas died 7 May 1686 at 64 years of age. He married Phebe Gould in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, circa 1640 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Thomas.. m. by about 1644 Phebe Gould.. (eldest child b. by 1644)" quoting Walter Godwin Davis' "Ancestry of Dudley Wildes" pg. 92). Phebe was born in ?Heretfordshire, England 20 September 1620 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Phebe Gould, daughter of Zacheus Gould.. in his will of 11 December 1685 Thomas Perkins bequeathed to his son Zacheus 'the farm he lives upon "which I had of my father Gould" ' " quoting Walter Godwin Davis' "Ancestry of Dudley Wildes" pg. 92). Phebe was the daughter of Zaccheus Gould and Phebe Deacon. Phebe died after 7 May 1686 at approximately 65 years of age. She survived her husband, but by how long is not known. He arrived in New England in 1631 with his father and the rest of the family, sailing on the Lyon. He removed to Ipswich with them in 1633. At Ipswich he owned Sagamore Hill, but exchanged this property with his brother John for a house in town. After a few years in Ipswich, he removed to Topsfield. He was chosen one of the Selectmen of Topsfield in 1675/6, 1676/7, and 1681/2. He was Deacon of the Topsfield Church before March 1676/7 and continued in that position for many years, during which he served both church and town in various other capacities as well. He was a farmer by occupation. Deacon Thomas Perkins and Phebe Gould had the following children: *ANCESTOR* + 10 i. John[3] Perkins was born 1641 and died 19 May 1668. 11 ii. Phebe Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1644. Phebe died circa 1683 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Her death was after 1680 and before the death of her father in 1686. 12 iii. Zaccheus Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1648 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "in his will of 11 December 1685 Thomas Perkins bequeathed to his son Zacheus" quoting Walter Godwin Davis' "Ancestry of Dudley Wildes" pg. 92). Zaccheus died 1 December 1732 at 84 years of age. Court records dated 1680 show that at one time he had disgraced himself and brought sorrow upon his aged father, who paid a very large sum of money to extricate him from the mess he was in. *ANCESTOR* + 13 iv. Martha Perkins was born 1649 and died 1728. 14 v. Mary Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1651. Mary died June or July 1728 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 76 years of age. 15 vi. Elisha Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1656. Elisha died 18 February 1741 at 84 years of age. 16 vii. Judith Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 28 January 1658. Judith died circa 1718 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died unmarried. It is probable that she lived her entire life in her father's home. 17 viii. Thomas Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts circa 1659. Thomas died April 1722 at 62 years of age. He was a weaver as well as a farmer. He served on a jury in Salem during the witchcraft delusion. He afterwards, with the other jurors, signed a very honorable declaration of regret for the part they had taken at the trials. 18 ix. Timothy Perkins was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts 6 June 1661. ---------------- Darrell [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) ----------------- Second Generation *ANCESTOR* 2. John[1] Perkins (Henry 1) was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably December 1583 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from his baptism; but his death record gives him as age 64 in 1654 and so b. 1590, in error). John died circa August 1654 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at approximately 70 years of age (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Death: Ipswich '1654 aged sixty four years' between 28 March 1654 (date of will) and 26 September 1654 (probate of will)"). He married Judith Gater in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England, 9 October 1608 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Marriage: Hillmorton 8 October 1608 Judith Gater"). Judith was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably March 1587/1588 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from her baptism). Judith was the daughter of Michael Gater and Isabel Bayley. John Perkins and Judith Gater had the following children: 3 i. "Quartermaster" John[2] Perkins Junior; was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably September 1609 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from his baptism). John died 14 December 1686 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 77 years of age. He married Elizabeth --?-- (wife of John Perkins, Jr.) circa 1635 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, John Perkins' children "John.. m. by about 1636 Elizabeth _____ (eldest child b. about 1636).. Elizabeth, wife to Quartermaster John Perkins" quoting as to eldest child "Essex Institute Historical Collections" 19:255, 265- 66). Elizabeth was born est. 1615. Elizabeth died 27 September 1684 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 69 years of age (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Elizabeth, wife to Quartermaster John Perkins, d. Ipswich 27 September 1684"). He came to New England with the rest of the family in 1631, and removed to Ipswich in 1633. The next year he was granted lands there. He opened the first "public house" (tavern) in Ipswich. 4 ii. Elizabeth Perkins was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably March 1610/1611 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from her baptism). Elizabeth died before September 1670 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She married William Sargent circa 1635 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, Perkins "Elizabeth.. m. by about 1636 William Sargent" and pg. 1632, "William Sargent.. Marriage: (1) By about 1636 Elizabeth Perkins, daughter of John Perkins"). William was born est. 1605 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol. III, pg. 1632, "Birth: By about 1611 based on estimated date of marriage"). He married Joanna Pinder in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, 18 September 1670 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol. III, pg. 1632, "Marriage.. (2) Amesbury 18 September 1670 Joanna (Pinder) Rowell"). William died circa March 1675 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, at approximately 69 years of age (Anderson, Great Migration, vol. III, pg. 1632, "Death: Amesbury after 24 February 1673[/4].. and before 8 April 1675 (inventory)" quoting Old Norfolk Deeds as to the earlier date). His occupation was seaman. (Anderson, Great Migration, vol. III, pg. 1630) 5 iii. Mary Perkins was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably August 1615 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from her baptism). Mary died 1700 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 84 years of age. She married Thomas Bradbury circa 1635 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Mary.. m. by 1637 Thomas Bradbury (eldest child b. Salisbury 1 April 1637)"). Thomas was born est. 1615. Thomas died 16 March 1695 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 79 years of age. She was among those accused of witchcraft during the Salem madness of 1692 and, in spite of testimony in her favor by her husband, two ministers, and over one hundred of her neighbors, was condemned. By the efforts of her friends the execution was delayed, and she was eventually discharged. 6 iv. Anne Perkins was born in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England probably August 1617 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from her baptism). *ANCESTOR* + 7 v. Deacon Thomas Perkins was born probably April 1622 and died 7 May 1686. 8 vi. Sergeant Jacob Perkins was born in England 1624 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from his baptism). Jacob died 29 January 1699/1700 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 75 years of age. He married twice. He married Elizabeth --?-- (wife of Jacob Perkins) before 1649 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Jacob.. m. (1) by 1649 Elizabeth _____ (eldest child b. 1 April 1649)" quoting "Essex Institute Historical Collections" 19:264 and "Quarterly Courts of Essex" 1:389). Elizabeth was born est. 1625. He married Damaris --?-- (widow of Nathaniel Robinson) after 12 February 1685 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Jacob.. m. (2) after 12 February 1685 Damaris (_____) Robinson, widow of Nathaniel Robinson" quoting Walter Godwin Davis' "Dudley Wildes Ancestry" pg. 90 with the comment "evidence not supplied"). Damaris was born est. 1630. 9 vii. Lydia Perkins was born in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts circa May 1632 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, from her baptism). Lydia died circa 1672. She married Henry Bennett circa 1650 (Anderson, Great Migration, vol III, pg. 1432, "Lydia.. m. by about 1651 Henry Bennett" quoting NEHGR 19:165-69). Henry was born est. 1630. ---------------- Darrell [email protected] Darrell A. Martin no longer proud to have been a Vermonter but still very proud of my Vermont roots currently in exile in Addison, Illinois [email protected]

Corrections, additions, documentation earnestly desired! (You really want to read this in a monospaced font, like Courier.) ---------------- First Generation *ANCESTOR* 1. Henry[A] Perkins was born est. 1555. He married Elizabeth Sawbridge est. 1580. Elizabeth was born est. 1560. Henry Perkins and Elizabeth Sawbridge had the following child: *ANCESTOR* + 2 i. John[1] Perkins was born probably December 1583 and died circa August 1654. ---------------- Darrell [email protected] Darrell A. Martin no longer proud to have been a Vermonter but still very proud of my Vermont roots currently in exile in Addison, Illinois [email protected]

Hi, cousins and others: I am about to post a series of messages, more or less in NEHGS Register format, which together will be the current state of my PERKINS research. I am interested in any additions, documentation, and especially *corrections* that you may have to offer. Not all sources are entered yet. You will note the lack of citations to the standard published PERKINS genealogy, even though it constitutes the major part of my sources for the earliest generations. You will also note, probably not cheerfully, the incredible verbosity of my report format (especially place names). I'm in the process of moving from Ultimate Family Tree to The Master Genealogist, and frankly don't have the energy to do the editing necessary to make things more readable. Dates given as "circa" have some basis. Dates given as "est." are just that, and may be off by as much as 20 years in extreme cases. The place consistently referred to as "Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut" was part of Massachusetts until the mid-1700's. And now you have six limbs <grin>. Darrell Darrell A. Martin no longer proud to have been a Vermonter but still very proud of my Vermont roots currently in exile in Addison, Illinois [email protected]

I posted to this list long ago, dropped out, and have returned, still on a mission! I am looking for information on James Perkins and his wife Susan Downs, both supposedly of Rochester, NH. They were probably born around 1799-1800. They had a son, Thomas, b. 1834. Family legend has it that Thomas was a full-blooded Indian, which would mean James and Susan were also. The closest evidence I have found is the death certificate of Thomas' son Charles, stating that Thomas was born in Old Town, Maine, which is the home of the Penobscot Indian nation. However, I have 2 other records saying he was born in Rome, Maine and Lebanon, Maine. Checks with all 3 towns have turned up nothing on Thomas or his parents. I recently received an e-mail from a woman in South Dakota, saying there is a James Perkins in her husband's ancestry, born about 1838 somewhere in Maine, also allegedly an Indian. Don't know if there's any connection, but could be. I'm open to any and all suggestions, and WELCOME and information you might have!! Thanks, Lynda

In answer to the question below, I'm just beginning my search and have very little to go on. Both my parents are deceased. Here's what I know: (dad) John Irving Perkins b. 1909 South Hadley or South Hadley Falls, MA d. 1990 Ca m. Ruth Scobee 1933, Nyack, NY (gdad) George Elmer Perkins b. 1876 Constantia, NY d. 1966 Saratoga Springs, NY m. Bertha L. Humphrey 1908, Ma? This couple lived in South Hadley or South Hadley Falls, MA until about 1918 at which time they moved to Saratoga Springs, NY. Bertha died about 1922 and George married her sister May Humphrey. (ggdad)William M. Perkins m. Mary A Blanton I have ordered a birth record for my dad hoping this will reveal more detailed information. However, it has been about 3 months. I'm sort of at a stand still! I've also visited my local FHC and ordered census records. Hopefully I'll be able to move forward with this investigation soon. It would be exciting to connect up with some distant Perkins cousins in the near future! Gwen Rogers Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 16:55:37 -0400 From: Cole Waite <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Message-Id: <[email protected]> Subject: [PERKINS] Re: PERKINS-D Digest V00 #314 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Gwen Perkins Rogers, Please tell us all that you know about your PERKINS. We have a lot of information among us and may be able to make a connection. There are many sources that we have and can look up. At 07:01 AM 10/21/00 -0700, you wrote: >______________________________X-Message: #2 >Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:43:49 -0500 >From: Rogers Family <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Message-Id: <[email protected]> >Subject: [PERKINS] WW 1 Draft Registration records >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >Someone has suggested that I search for information about my ancestor using >his WW 1 draft registration record. (I'm having trouble finding my >particularly elusive Perkins bunch.) I am pretty certain he was in >Massachusetts at the time of registration since my father was born there. >My question is this: how does one determine which film to look at because >in Mass. the records are not grouped by county. I think this Perkins >family was living in South Hadley or South Hadley Falls. This question is >not making much sense, but if anyone out there is familiar with the >arrangement of the Massachusetts draft registration records you'll know >what I mean and maybe you can help me. Thanks for patiently listening! >Gwen Perkins Rogers

Gwen Perkins Rogers, Please tell us all that you know about your PERKINS. We have a lot of information among us and may be able to make a connection. There are many sources that we have and can look up. At 07:01 AM 10/21/00 -0700, you wrote: >______________________________X-Message: #2 >Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:43:49 -0500 >From: Rogers Family <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Message-Id: <[email protected]> >Subject: [PERKINS] WW 1 Draft Registration records >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >Someone has suggested that I search for information about my ancestor using >his WW 1 draft registration record. (I'm having trouble finding my >particularly elusive Perkins bunch.) I am pretty certain he was in >Massachusetts at the time of registration since my father was born there. >My question is this: how does one determine which film to look at because >in Mass. the records are not grouped by county. I think this Perkins >family was living in South Hadley or South Hadley Falls. This question is >not making much sense, but if anyone out there is familiar with the >arrangement of the Massachusetts draft registration records you'll know >what I mean and maybe you can help me. Thanks for patiently listening! >Gwen Perkins Rogers "Once in the flight of ages past, There lived a man:__and who was he? Unknown the regions of his birth, The sand in which he died unknown: His name has perished from the earth."

Rules of Our List First and foremost this is to be a Genealogical Discussion Group! A sharing of ideas, information and questions pertaining to the Perkins Family. Although we have these wonderful projects going on, I hope that all of us will continue sharing information and asking questions. It's the posts that help the most to make connections. Rule #2. There will be and I stress no foul language of any kind, no off colored jokes or rude remarks to any other members of the list…posted to the list! What you do on your own time or in private is your own business but this list and it's well being is mine! With an offense of this kind one strike and your out! You will have to beg and plead until the cows come home and it Will Not help! Your Gone! Rule #3. There are to be no attached files posted to the list. They will be rejected by rootsweb proper and it's a big mess for us all! For all of our protection " No attached files please". Rule#4. There are to be no profitable as in money solicitation to the list other than that of Rootsweb Donations. I hope to leave all doors open and I do expect some resentment of these rules. If this is the case, please contact me in private at [email protected] and help me to understand your feelings on what ever matter is at hand.I am very open to constructive criticism. There will also be except for rule #2 a three strikes on the same rule and your out policy in effect. You will be notified via private e-mail and the rule violated will be posted to the list. After 3 violations you are gone! I just love this list and all that it is about! What an exciting time to be a PERKINS! Thank you! Sonya Perkins Lynch PERKINS List Owner

Thought some of you might want to read this first hand accounting originally posted to The Civil War Newsletter *************** A Word from the USS Cole and Those That Go "In Harm's Way!!" I just got an e-mail from a good friend of mine who flys SH-60B's off the USS Hawes. I thought you might like to read it. "It wasn't until a few days ago though, that we started doing something that I feel may be the first thing I've seen in my short Naval career that has truly made a difference. Right now we're supporting the USS COLE and her crew in Aden. When the attack occurred we were a day away. Just by luck we happened to be on our way out of the Gulf and headed towards the Suez and could get here in a relatively short amount of time. I know what you all have seen on CNN, because we have seen it too. I just want you all to know that what you see doesn't even scratch the surface. I'm not going to get into it for obvious reasons. But I will tell you that right now there are 250+ sailors just a few miles away living in hell on Earth. I'm sitting in a nice air conditioned state room, they're sleeping out on the decks at night. You can't even imagine the conditions they're living in, and yet they are still fighting 24 hours a day to save their ship and free the bodies of those still trapped and send them home. As bad as it is, they're doing an incredible job. The very fact that these people are still functioning is beyond my comprehension. Whatever you imagine as the worst, multiply it by ten and you might get there. Today I was tasked to photo rig the ship and surrounding area. It looked so much worse than I had imagined, unbelievable really, with debris and disarray everywhere, the ship listing, the hole in her side. I wish I had the power to relay to you all of what I have seen, but words just won't do it. I do want to tell you the first thing that jumped out at me - the Stars and Stripes flying. I can't tell you how that made me feel...even in this God forsaken hell hole our flag was more beautiful than words can describe. Then I started to notice the mass of activity going on below, scores of people working non-stop in 90 plus degree weather to save this ship. They're doing it with almost no electrical power and they're sleeping (when they can sleep) outside on the decks because they can't stand the smell or the heat or the darkness inside. They only want to eat what we bring them because they're all scared of eating something brought by the local vendors. Even with all that, the USS COLE, and her crew, is sending a message guys, and it's that even acts of cowardice and hate can do nothing to the spirit and pride of the United States. I have never been so proud of what I do, or of the men and women that I serve with as I was today. There are sixteen confirmed dead sailors who put it on the line for all of us, and some of them are still trapped here. Please take a minute to pray for their families and say a word of thanks for their sacrifice - one made so that we can live the lives that we do. All of you that serve with me, thank you. All of you that have loved ones that serve, thank you." Please feel free to pass this on to those you think will appreciate it. V/R ********************* 'nough said. Bill

this is a FWD from the NS list ******* TheShipsList Searchable Archives Database http://www.chignecto.net/TheShipsList TheShipsList Digest's On-Line at: http://www.cimorelli.com/ShipsList/digest Tony Cimorelli's Searchable Database of Ship Arrivals (Contains the complete Morton Allan Directory of Ship Arrivals) http://www.cimorelli.com/vbclient/Shipmenu.htm Lou Alfano's Database of Ship Description's and Histories http://www.fortunecity.com/littleitaly/amalfi/13/ships.htm Solem and Swiggum Database of Norwegian Ships http://digidesk.jbi.hioslo.no/~emigrant/index.htm Cyndi's List - Over 26,000 Genealogy links in over 70 categories! http://www.CyndisList.com National Archives and Records Administration - Genealogy Section http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/ Canadian Archives - Immigration Records http://www.archives.ca/www/svcs/english/ImmigrationRecords.html The National Archive of England, Wales and the United Kingdom (PRO) http://www.open.gov.uk/pro/prohome.htm Al Taupman's Passenger Lists http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.tupman/sites/ships.htm American Plantations and Colonies - Early Ship Passenger Lists http://www.primenet.com/~langford/gen_page.htm Ancestry, Inc http://www.ancestry.com/ Beavis Online http://www.beavis.co.uk/ Chester County, PA Ship Arrivals 1681-1687 http://nt.carrollcon.com/chet2/scripts/ListShips.asp Cunard Archives - Ship Index http://www.liv.ac.uk/~archives/cunard/ships/ndx.htm Diana Hanson's Ireland Passenger Lists http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/5327/shiplists.htm Downward Bound - Great Lakes Shipping http://www.rootsweb.com/~migls/index.html Dutch Passenger Lists to New York 1600's http://members.tripod.com/~Data_Mate/dutch/Dutch.htm Irish Passenger Lists http://members.tripod.com/~Data_Mate/irish/Irish.htm Randall Oulton's Ships Passenger Lists http://www.oulton.com/website/cwa/wa-ships.nsf/by+material The Olive Tree http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/index.html Note: Randall Oultons Ship list may be found on the NS Genweb site, now. This is an old list, so cannot verify they are still on line. Barbara. **** Bill

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own; if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the the story you're telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore be trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day, and if can source your life from God's presence. I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!" It doesn't interest me to know where you live or own much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised the bone, and do what needs to be done for the children. It doesn't interest me who you are, how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself, and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.