History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, Page 362-53.      [Town of Guthrie]

JOSEPH R. PERKINS was born April 21, 1815, in Russell County, Ky.  The
parents were Richard and Nancy (Graves) Perkins.  The father was born in
North Carolina; he died June 4, 1847, aged fifty-eight.  The mother was
born in Virginia; she died March 14, 1848, aged sixty.  Our subject came
to Elkton in 1834, where he sold goods till [sic] 1840, when he came to
this farm, where he has since lived.  This farm consists of about 600
acres, and is improved with buildings which cost over $12,000.  His
brother, Judge Ben T. Perkins, a resident of Elkton, has held public
offices ever since coming to this county.  Mr. Perkins was married in 1837
to Miss M. P. Gray.  She as born in Todd County, October 19, 1819.  This
lady died January 13, 1875, leaving seven children--four sons and three
daughters.  He is a member of the Christian Church.

Perkins Graves Gray
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Russell-KY NC VA

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