Who was Mary Perkins?

Mary Perkins (1754–1798) was born in Henry Cove, Virginia and died in Davidson, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Perkins 1754–1798

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Aug 1754 · Henry Cove, Virginia

Died 24 May 1798 · Davidson, Tennessee

Father Nicholas Perkins

Mother Bethenia Harden

Siblings Susannah Perkins

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Perkins

Bethenia Harden

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Perkins began in 1754 in Henry Cove, Virginia. Mary Perkins passed away in 1798 in Davidson, Tennessee.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1754

Birth of Mary Perkins in Henry Cove, Virginia

Birth

1798

Death of Mary Perkins in Davidson, Tennessee

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Perkins

This ancestor line traces from Henrico, Virginia, United States (1682) to Henry Cove, Virginia (1754) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Perkins (1754–1798) was born in Henry Cove, Virginia and died in Davidson, Tennessee. 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 Mary 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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