According to The Descendants of Nicholas Perkins of Virginia by Hall, James' Parents were Christian Perkins bon Aug 7, 1757 in Goochland Co, Va.Sometimes listed as Christopher Perkins. Wife's name hasn't been determined. Christian's Parents were William Perkins who married Feb 23, 1756 in Goochland Mrs Susannah (Holland)Massey. The Douglas Register states that he was from New Kent. He died in 1813 in Patrick Co Va. William's Parents were William who was baptized in Aug 25, 1706 in New Kent Co. Va died 1755 in New Kent, Married 1. Isavbella Christian, 2. Mary Otey. It is believed that William is the child of the first marriage. William's parents were William of New Kent and wife Elizabeth Mr. Hall states that the relationship to Nicholas Perkins is not known if any at all..His source for the early records is the Vestry Book and Register of St Peter's Parish, New Kent and James City Counties, Va ed. by CG. Chamberlayne. Hope this gives you some clues..... Carol > >My 3rd ggrandfather JAMES PERKINS b. 1786 (VA?) (m. Nancy Jennings, >2/27/1810). James died 1858 Garrard Co. KY and is buried alongside wife >and one son (William) in the "Perkins Cemetery" on land he had owned at >that time. > >Am lost on going back any further than ancestor James Perkins and Nancy >Jennings Perkins. Anyone have any words of wisdom for me? > >Karleene in Oregon >karly@pioneer.net > > Carol Pridgen Martoccia 903 East Fifth St. Greenville, NC 27858 PRIDGEN Homepage : http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6297 PRIDGEN Discussion Group--Subscribe: Pridgen-L-Request@Rootsweb.com