- CALVIN PERKINS, a retired farmer and representative citizen
of Rock County, now residing in
- Clinton, was born in Guildhall, Essex County, Vt., on the
10th day of April, 1815, and is the son of James and Eunice (HOWE)
PERKINS, whose family numbered five children: Althea, the eldest,
married Israel CHENEY, who was one of the early settlers of Beloit;
Mary became the wife of a Mr. ROSENCRANZ; Fivilla married Leander
BEMIS; Maria was first the wife of Arthur KINCAID, and after
his death wedded William LEGETT. In 1876 the death of Mr. PERKINS
occurred, and his widow was again married, becoming the wife
of David TUCKER. They later removed to the West, settling in
Turtle Township, Rock County, but subsequently became residents
of Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, where both passed away.
- Calvin PERKINS, the subject of this sketch, was educated
in the common schools and was
- reared to manhood in his native State. After reaching mature
years, he in 1838 was united in marriage with Miss Mary CURTIS,
a native of New Hampshire, born in Strafford on the 30th day
of April, 1818. Their union was blessed with four children,
two sons and two daughters, as follows: Althea, who is now the
wife of Myron FAVOR, a resident of Greenwood County, Kan., is
the mother of five children, William P., George, Cleon, Eda and
Jessie; George N., who was numbered among the brave Boys in Blue
of the 22d Wisconsin Infantry, belonging to Company B, served
with honor for three years, participating in many hard fought
battles; Amanda became the wife of Arthur WAINWRIGHT, and died
in Clinton, Wis.; James is now in the employ of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad; he married Alice GRIFFITH,
Nov. 12, 1873, and one child has been born to them, Arthur G.
- In 1852, accompanied by his family, Mr. PERKINS emigrated
to Rock County and settled in
- Turtle Township, where he purchased a farm. With characteristic
energy he at once began the cultivation and development of his
land, which he continued to operate with good success until 1882,
when, retiring from active life, he removed to Clinton where
he has since made his home. In his political views Mr. PERKINS,
in early life, was an ardent supporter of the Whig party, and
in 1840 cast his ballot for William Henry Harrison, whose illustrious
grandson, our present Executive, he voted for in 1888. He takes
that interest in political affairs which every true American
should feel, and is well informed on all the leading questions
of the day, both State and National. Honest and upright in all
his dealings, he has gained the respect and good will of all
with whom business or pleasure have brought him in contact.
In 1884 he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who
died on the 15th day of December.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 812-813.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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