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Benjamin "Ben" Perkins 1889–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1889

Birth Location: Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1947

Death Location: Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Solomon Sr

Mother: Susan Wilson

Spouse(s): Maggie Foster

Children(s): Coye Perkins, Irene Perkins, Roy Perkins, Rowland Perkins

In 1889, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins entered the world in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to Solomon Perkins Sr And Susan Susie Wilson. In 1900, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin "Ben" Perkins married Maggie Foster, and had children including Coye Paige Perkins, Irene Perkins, Rowland P Perkins, Roy Perkins. Benjamin "Ben" Perkins passed away in 1947 in Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins entered the world in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to Solomon Perkins Sr And Susan Susie Wilson.
  • In 1900, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin "Ben" Perkins married Maggie Foster, and had children including Coye Paige Perkins, Irene Perkins, Rowland P Perkins, Roy Perkins.
  • Benjamin "Ben" Perkins passed away in 1947 in Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Sr
1852–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SS
Susan Wilson
1869–1917
Birth Location: Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Maggie Foster
1895–1990
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MF

Children(s)

Coye Perkins
1914–1971
Birth Location: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
CP
Irene Perkins
1918–1920
Birth Location: McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
IP
Roy Perkins
1923–2012
Birth Location: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
RP
Rowland Perkins
1928–2016
Birth Location: McCreary, Kentucky, USA
RP

Benjamin Perkins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Perkins
1889–1947
Birth Place: Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Solomon Perkins Sr
1852–1927
Kentucky, USA
Susan ("Susie") Wilson
1869–1917
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Cyrenous (William) Perkins
1831–1901
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Mills) Perkins
1832–1908
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Perkins
1801–1860
Margaret McKee
1805–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Sr
1766–1835
Nancy Creekmore
1766–1835

Benjamin Perkins's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin ("Ben") Perkins (1 Apr 1889–14 Jan 1947) m. Maggie Foster (6 Oct 1895–11 Oct 1990)
  1. 1. Coye (Paige) Perkins 1914–1971 m. Myrtle ((Ryan) (Perkins)) Strunk 1901–1974
  2. 2. Irene Perkins 1918–1920
  3. 3. Roy Perkins 1923–2012 m. Mary Ryan 1924–2012
    1. 1. Galia (Ann (Stephens)) Perkins 1946–2022
    2. 2. Howard (Ben) Perkins 1949–2013
  4. 4. Rowland (P) Perkins 1928–2016 m. Marjorie (Ann "Margie") Bohachek 1929–2009

Benjamin Perkins's Timeline

9 Records

1889
1 Apr 1889
Birth of Benjamin "Ben" Perkins in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in District 1, District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
District 1, District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky
Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 51
Benjamin "Ben" Perkins resided here in Magisterial District 1, Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 1, Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1947
14 Jan 1947
Age 58
Death of Benjamin "Ben" Perkins in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1889
    Event Place: Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-3
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 168
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, McCreary, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: McCreary County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0123
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T624_501; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0211; FHL microfilm: 1374514
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0123

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitley, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T624_501; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0211; FHL microfilm: 1374514

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: McCreary County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, District 1, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, McCreary, Kentucky; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 1, Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01336; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mccreary
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] Ohio, U.S., Death Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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