My "MOST WANTED" wish this holiday would be to find information on "dead ends" with both my PERKINS lines...... Need anything available on Abraham PERKINS, m Betsy (?). Daughter Sarah PERKINS, b abt 1783; m 1797, GA to Isaiah SMITH. Sarah died 25 Sep 1866, Lawrence Co., MS. Also need to find parents of Samuel PERKINS, b 1700; m 1726, Colleton Co., SC to Miss REES (d/o Daniel REES). Samuel is thought to have been born about 1700 and to have left the Welch Tract community in Pennsylvania with his family, for South Carolina in the 1730's. No evidence is found of Samuel in the Welch Neck settlement on the Pee Dee River, but two of his daughters, who were known to be sisters of Rees PERKINS (his son and my direct ancestor), were members of the Welch Neck Baptist Church in the late 1700's. A church known as the Baptist Church meeting near Iron Hill in Pencader Hundred in New Castle County, DE, was where Miss REES (first name unknown still) and her father were known to be members but their records are inconclusive as to dates. Except in the case of her father (Daniel REES) whose baptism was recorded in 1711. If anyone is connected to, researching, or otherwise has information on either Abraham PERKINS, or Samuel PERKINS lines.....please let me hear. Would love to share! Happy holidays to all and to all a goodnight.......Bettiann Lloyd, Austin, TX

Here's hoping! Samuel PERKINS b.c. 1804 SC, listed in 1850 in Fayette Co., AL along with wife Mahala, b.c. 1814 SC. Children: William S., Thomas, John W., Jackson L., Samuel Moody (my line), Martha, Greenberry, Edgar, and Alexander. Also listed was his father, Samuel PERKINS age 90, b. VA (making him born about 1760). I would be interested in information related to this elder Samuel Perkins, his wife, other children, etc. including this younger Samuel. Information on the wife, Mahala Perkins, who _may_ have been a "Porter" would be appreciated. Also interested in descendant information on the children listed above. I have a bit on William S. and Edgar, and a good bit on Greenberry, but nothing on the others except birth dates per census records. Best wishes in this holiday seasons to each of you... Julie O'Neil Perkins Coweta Co., GA

Pat- I have a Creekmore on my files, she married John Davis- Malaha Quincy Creekmore June 30, 1826 in Whitley County, Ky; died bef Dec 8, 1890, buried at the Davis Family Cemetery on Marsh Creek. If this name is familiar let me know and I will locate the source of that information and perhaps they can help on that line. Caron Withers Snyder cwithers@airmail.net

Hi everybody, My most wanted Perkins people are Ira H. Perkins, b. about 1850, probably in Moira, Essex county, New York, and his father John Perkins. John Perkins married (and I've seen both of these in public records) ? Cutting or Orinda ?. I've put down Orinda Cutting, which is not necessarily right. His son Ira moved to Clinton, Ma. in Worcester county and married Eldora Jewett on 18 May 1876. It would be a wonderful Christmas present if someone has run across these people in there research. Thanks Marty Loss

Hi Fellow Perkins Kin: my most wanted PERKINS, is Augustus Sr PERKINS of Hollysprings, MS he is of Af-American decent. Spouse (2nd one)was maiden name MYRE. I don't have her first name. Augustus Sr had the following children: Ed Perkins b ? Mollie May Perkins b 5-1875 Hollysprings married to Louis ROSS Augustus Jr Perkins b ? d 1936 Buffalo, NY spouse: Ruth LaVANDER of St Lou Betty Perkins b ? Maggie Perkins b ? spouse Flavor (flavus) OLIVER Princella Perkins b ? d 1980 Hollysprings spouse Frank MCKINNEY d 11-1942 Ora Perkins b ? 3 spouses: COLLINS/THOMPSON/MCKINNEY All 7 children were born in Hollysprings, MS which is Marshall County. If anyone can connect, or help me to locate them: I live in Michigan, so MS records are hard to come by, I'd be happy to help out in MI area where I can. Thanks ! LBALL3466@aol.com Linda

I hope someone can help me find the parents of Edmund B. (Blackstock or Barker, not sure which it is) Perkins. According to family legend, he was born around March 8, 1800/01 in one of the Carolinas. Disliking his stepmother, he left and went to Tennessee around 1824. He married Clarinda Smith in 1825 or 1826 and their first child, Mary Blackstock Perkins was born Feb. 5, 1828 in AL. He came to Yalobusha County, MS om 1846. To find his family would be a great Christmas present!! Kay Sartain Rhett

I am seeking the paternity of my fourth great-grandfather, Jesse Perkins, b. bef 1767, son of Anna Perkins, and ? Perkins. Anna is the daughter of Anna Littlefield, baptised 1702 in Wells, Maine and Jacob Perkins (Thomas, Henry, Thomas, Henry, John, Jacob, Jacob) b. 15 Feb 1684/85 in Ipswich, MA. Anna Littlefiield and Jacob Perkins were married in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire in 1717, so there might be a connection with the NH Perkins. Also, am interested in connecting with any descendants of my third great grandfather, Rev. George Kames Perkins, b. Wells, Maine 1808 and Elizabeth Ophelia Catherine Gray who married in Greensburg, Kentucky in 1839. They travelled around Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky running female academies and establishing Presbyterian churches. Their children are Havanna E., who married David Woods in Decatur, Alabama; H. John who married Mollie; Bertha Perkins married R.S. Nunn' mollie Perkins married --Carver; and Fanny Perkins married S. O. Nunn. My great grandfather Leonidas Cam(Campbell) Perkins married Eliza Jane "Jennie" Upton in 1870 in Illinois. Any cousins out there? Glo Gates

Merry Christmas All- My Most Wanted is: Thomas PERKINS born abt 1840-1850-no information where he was born. I do suspect he lived at some point in Tarrant County, Texas. He married Sarah Ann SIMPSON, born Feb. 2, 1848; died Apr 21, 1921. Their Children: Annie PERKINS Ida Florence PERKINS, born Sept 20, 1874; died Apr 17, 1931 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, buried: Hawkins Cemetery. Married James Andrew JOHNSTON. Any information will be appreciated on my 'most wanted.' Thank you- Caron Withers Snyder cwithers@airmail.net

My most wanted are two wives who married my Perkins ancestors. 1. Timothy Perkins and Miriam Sperry, (orig. CT. moved to NC/VA) Had, among others, Jabez Perkins b. 1766 CT died 1836 Jellico Creek, KY. He was married to Nancy Ann. Reported to be a Creekmore. Seek documentation on that as well as her family. 2. Timothy and Nancy Ann had a son Timothy. He was born 1786 in VA and died in 1859 in MO. He married Mary Ann who was born 1793 and died in Bureau Co., IL in 1844. Seek her family. Make my Christmas special or my New Year noteworthy. Best Wishes for great Holdays to all. Pat

Clementine Perkins b. 1814 South Carolina died 1860 in Cherokee Co., Texas. She married 3 January 1828, James Powell in Houston Co., Ga. I need to find her parents and siblings. A William N. Perkins in Houston Co. left a Clementine Perkins some property in his will in 1827. Believe that this might have been her father since she and James Powell named their first child William Nevil Powell. Can anyone help me find information on this South Carolina Perkins? Joan Landrum

Hi all: Just received some mail but one of them disappeared before I could read it (net provider having problems) The last line, all I got, was "Karleene, are you on the list?" If you sent the original, please resend.....missed the whole message. Karleene in Oregon

I need information about parents and ancestors of: Judge Robert Samuel Greene Perkins the 1850 census of Yazoo County, Mississippi shows that he was then 45 years old (born ca 1805) and was born in Virginia. He was killed and robbed at New Iberia, Louisiana in 1861, while on a business trip from Mississippi. I hope the multiple names will help someone assist me in locating his parents and ancestors. Holiday Greetings to all. Jack Pepper Jackson, MS

My MOST WANTED PERKINS man is.......... JOHN PERKINS b.7/15/1796 at Woodstock,Windsor Co.,VT, son of William Perkins b.1755 Mt.Carmel,CT & his second wife, MARTHA "PATTY" (.......). *also need Martha's maiden name. Wm.Perkins (above) Lineage. WILLIAM(5),JOHN(4), ELISHA(3),JOHN(2),EDWARD(1) of New Haven,CT & wife Elizabeth (Butcher). The Wm.Perkins b.1755,family lived in POMFRET,VT (1781-1795) at WOODSTOCK,VT (1795-1805) at STANSTEAD,QUEBEC,CANADA > (1805-1838). One male sibling of John Perkins b.1796 VT stayed in Canada until his death. 2 other male siblings left Canada and moved to Crownpoint,Essex Co.,VT where I also find Wm.Perkins b.1755 living in 1840 after removing from Stanstead,Quebec,Canada. One female sibling also resided at Crownpoint,Essex Co.,NY. CAN NOT locate the where-a-abouts of JOHN PERKINS b.1796 VT Is he my ancestor, JOHN C.PERKINS also b.1796 VT who m. in NY someplace between 1820-24, who m.Hannah Russell & who later migrated to Jackson Co.,MI ??????????????????????? Denise "Perkins" Ready

Here is my most wanted....at least one of them.. What was the maiden name of Hopy who married Levi Perkins in Lincoln County North Carolina around 1801? They had 10 children. I don't have all their names either. I only have part of them. If any of you can fill in the gaps, please....please... Anna Perkins m Michael Linebarger Elmira Elizabeth Perkins m Basel Clinton Neill Jane Perkins m ? Lavina Perkins m James Sloop Rebecca Perkins m James Neill Ute Perkins m ? Eliza Perkins m Chism Arrowood Who are the other children? Sandy Myers smyers@getonthe.net

As our Christmas wish, why don't we all post our most wanted person on our Perkins line this week. You never know...we might have good luck...that is if we have all been good. (smile) Sandy Myers List Owner smyers@getonthe.net

SAMUEL PERKINS, Aug.20,1675, Under Capt.Dan'l Henchman,whos company was at Rehoboth,Mendon and Pocasset. EDWARD PERKINS,Aug.10,1675.Mentioned in the Maritime Disbursements,probably for service on the "Brigandine Joseph". JOHN PERKINS,Dec.10,1675. Under Capt. Joseph Gardiner of Salem,MA. ZACHEUS PERKINS. also under Capt.Joseph Gardiner. Topsfield. LUKE PERKINS.Apr.24,1676.Under Lieut.Edward Oakes who was at Lancaster after its destruction,Feb.10,1676 and was afterwards scouting between Marlborough and Medfield. ISAAC PERKINS. Service at the garrison at Brookfield & Ouabaug,MA. SAMUEL PERKINS. Aug.24,1676 JOHN PERKINS.Aug.24,1676 SAMUEL PERKINS.Aug.24,1676.Under Capt. Samuel Brocklebank of Rowley. ISAAC PERKINS Aug.24,1676.Ipswich Town. Credited by Sundry accpts. JAMES PERKINS.Oct.24,1676.Exeter. MARKE PERKINS.Oct.24,1676.Sudbury. "The final service of Capt.Swett is told by Mr.Hubbard,the historian of the war, who mentions the late depredations which had been made at York,Wells and Hampton, where Edward Colcord,Jr. and three others (probably Abraham Perkins Jr. & Benjamin Hilliard & Caleb Towle were killed. 1728-LIST OF GRANTEES,HEIRS AND LATER PROPRIETORS OF NARRAGANSETT, NO.3,SOUHEGAN WEST, NOW AMHERST,N.H. ZACCHEUS PERKINS, Topsfield, alive;drawn by T.Perkins SAMUEL PERKINS,Topsfield,heirs claimants;drawn by Elizer Portor. JOSEPH PERKINS.Wenham, claiments, William Rogers,Joseph Perkins. 1733-CLAIMANT OF NARRAGANSETT NO.5,Now Bedford. SARAH PERKINS, for Joshua Hewes,Grantee, Boston.

FIRST REGIMENT.............................JAMES PERKINS FIRST REGIMENT.............................JOSEPH PERKINS FOURTH REGIMENT............................THOMAS PERKINS ARTILLERY..................................JOHN PERKINS ALBANY CO.MILITIA,THIRTEENTH..........CHRISTOPHER PERKINS ALBANY CO.MILITIA,THIRTEENTH...............OLIVER PERKINS DUTCHESS CO.MILITIA,THIRD..................ELIJAH PERKINS DUTCHESS CO.MILITIA,ASSOCIATED EXEMPTS.....ZOPHAR PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THIRD....................EBENEZER PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THIRD....................GODDAM PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THIRD....................JORDON PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THIRD,LAND...............SAMUEL PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THIRD,BOUNTY...........VALENTINE PERKINS ULSTER CO.MILITIA,THRID,REGISTER...........ZOPHAR PERKINS THATS ALL....... DENISE "PERKINS" READY

Hi Everyone, I am looking for the parents of Horace Perkins of New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, b.10/14/1796 I believe that he is descended from Rev. Daniel Perkins, Bridgewater, MA, (1697-1782), who m. Anne Foster (1699-1750) 11/6/1721. Children: Daniel, Anne, Sarah, Daniel, Richard. Richard Perkins was b.1729, d. abt. 1800, and m. Mary Hancock (1735-1779), 10/9/1760 at Bridgewater, MA. I believe, and this is the part I need to confirm, they had a son, Richard Jr. (1766-1815) who m. Eliza Nichols (dates unkn), and Richard Jr. and Eliza had a son Horace Perkins, born at New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, 10/14/1796. I am sure of the date and place but need to confirm his parentage. I believe that the Rev. Daniel Perkins' parents were Tobias (or Tobija) Perkins and Sarah Denison. Any help anyone can provide with these people would be appreciated. Yours, Robert Franson Vancouver, Canada

This is the only Perkins ancestor I have knowledge of at present, but would love to know more. Sally Perkins b. abt. 1752 d.1846. Wife of William Hillman of Somerset Co. MD. Mentioned in his will dated 29 December 1820. Their Children were George, William, Nancy, Eleanor, Elizabeth, and Biddy. Does she appear in anyones data files? Thanks, Madonna Edwards Cook

Hi everyone, Here is a note passed on to me via Midmarch Roots list. Thought it might interest others. Alice "I was in the LDS family history library yesterday looking at a film in Bridgewater, Somerset, England, the film was very washed out or light which made it more difficult to read. I tried to use a magnifying glass which helped a little when a Liberian staff member came up behind me and handed me a sheet of bright yellow paper. He said to lay this yellow paper in the film reader so what you was looking at had a much better contrast. BOY THAT REALLY WORKED!!!!! He also said to make up a kit to keep with me of a rainbow of colors reds, blues, yellows, gray, and green ETC. in couple of shades. the different colors would improve the contrast to where you can read these films much better even with a magnifier, once you use the paper you still have the option of using a magnifier also. He also said that BRIGHT YELLOW WORKED WELL AND DARK BLUE WORKED VERY WELL. but to try several colors and shades to se what worked best for you and the film you are looking at."