Who was Jesse Perkins?

Jesse Perkins (1850–1917) was born in Jellico, Whitley, Kentucky, USA and died in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jesse Perkins 1850–1917

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jan 1850 · Jellico, Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Died 18 Jul 1917 · Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA

Father Richard Dick Perkins

Mother Mary Elizabeth Polly Baird Perkins

Siblings Cynthia C Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, James A Perkins, John Perkins, Lewis Perkins, Peter Artman Perkins, Pryor Perkins, Rachel S Perkins, Richard Dick Perkins Jr, Susan A Perkins, Thomas Perkins, William Perkins

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Dick Perkins

Mary Elizabeth Polly Baird Perkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1850, Jesse Perkins entered the world in Jellico, Whitley, Kentucky, USA, born to richard dick perkins and mary elizabeth polly baird perkins. Jesse Perkins passed away in 1917 in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1850

Birth of Jesse Perkins in Jellico, Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1917

Death of Jesse Perkins in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jesse Perkins

This ancestor line traces from Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA (1813) to Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA (1850) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jesse Perkins (1850–1917) was born in Jellico, Whitley, Kentucky, USA and died in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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