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Elisha PERKINS 1656–1740 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1656

Birth Location: New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1740

Death Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Thomas Jr

Mother: Phebe GOULD

Spouse(s): Catherine TOWNE

Children(s): Thomas Perkins, Joseph Perkins, Phoebe Perkins, John PERKINS, Jacob PERKINS

In 1656, Elisha PERKINS entered the world in New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA, born to Thomas Perkins Jr And Phebe Gould. Elisha PERKINS married Catherine Towne, Elizabeth Knight, and had children including Jacob Perkins, John Perkins, Joseph Perkins, Phoebe Perkins, Thomas Perkins. Elisha PERKINS passed away in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1656, Elisha PERKINS entered the world in New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA, born to Thomas Perkins Jr And Phebe Gould.
  • Elisha PERKINS married Catherine Towne, Elizabeth Knight, and had children including Jacob Perkins, John Perkins, Joseph Perkins, Phoebe Perkins, Thomas Perkins.
  • Elisha PERKINS passed away in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jr
1622–1686
Birth Location: Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England
TJ
Phebe GOULD
1620–1686
Birth Location: Hempstead, Hertfordshire, , England
PG

Spouses(s)

Catherine TOWNE
1660–1714
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
CT

Children(s)

Thomas Perkins
1681–1761
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
TP
Joseph Perkins
1702–1777
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JP
Phoebe Perkins
1690–1765
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
PP
John PERKINS
1685–1750
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JP
Jacob PERKINS
1692–1758
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
JP

Elisha PERKINS's Ancestors

Self
Elisha PERKINS
1656–1740
Birth Place: New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA
Parents
Thomas PERKINS Jr
1622–1686
Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England
Phebe GOULD
1620–1686
Hempstead, Hertfordshire, , England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elisha PERKINS's Descendants

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Elisha PERKINS (1656–18 Feb 1740) m. Catherine TOWNE (21 Feb 1660–02 Jul 1714)
  1. 1. Thomas Perkins 1681–1761
  2. 2. Joseph Perkins 1702–1777
  3. 3. Phoebe Perkins 1690–1765
  4. 4. John PERKINS 1685–1750 m. Mary Esty 1691–1750
    1. 1. Elisha Perkins 1714–1752
    2. 2. John Perkins 1700–1780
    3. 3. John Perkins 1719–
    4. 4. Thomas Perkins 1723–1757
    5. 5. Isaac Perkins 1717–1802
    6. 6. Dorethee Perkins 1716–
    7. 7. Moses PERKINS 1732–1807 m. Anna CUMMINGS 1734–1825
      1. 1. Sarah Perkins 1773–1825
      2. 2. Anna Perkins 1771–1853
      3. 3. Thomas Perkins 1758–1830
      4. 4. Elijah Perkins 1756–1841
      5. 5. Moses Perkins 1754–1806
      6. 6. Daniel (I) Perkins 1769–
      7. 7. David Perkins 1760–1830 m. Rachel PERKINS 1756–1842
        1. 1. David PERKINS 1790–1828 m. Elizabeth PRYOR 1786–1851
  5. 5. Jacob PERKINS 1692–1758 m. Hannah Boardman 1703–1783
    1. 1. Joseph Perkins 1738–1805
    2. 2. Zebulon Perkins 1740–1810
    3. 3. Prudence Perkins 1730–1739
    4. 4. Lucy Perkins 1734–1825
    5. 5. Lydia Perkins 1737–1812
    6. 6. Catherine Perkins 1723–
    7. 7. Abigail Perkins 1728–
    8. 8. Abel Perkins 1747–
    9. 9. Elisha Perkins 1744–1744
    10. 10. Ruth Perkins 1726–
    11. 11. Hannah Perkins 1724–1811
    12. 12. Jacob PERKINS 1731–1799 m. Martha Tappan 1737–1805
      1. 1. Emma Perkins 1771–
      2. 2. David Perkins 1769–
      3. 3. Hulda Perkins 1758–
      4. 4. Daniel Perkins 1760–1850
      5. 5. Hannah Perkins 1762–1765
      6. 6. Elisha Perkins 1767–1844
      7. 7. Lucy Perkins 1764–1831
      8. 8. Rachel PERKINS 1756–1842 m. David Perkins 1760–1830

Elisha PERKINS's Timeline

6 Records

1653
1653
Birth of Elisha PERKINS in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1656
1656
Birth of Elisha PERKINS in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1656
1656
Birth of Elisha PERKINS in Salisbury, Essex, MA, USA
Salisbury, Essex, MA, USA
1656
1656
Birth of Elisha PERKINS in New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA
New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA
1740
18 Feb 1740
Age 84
Death of Elisha PERKINS in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1740
18 Feb 1740
Age 84
Death of Elisha PERKINS in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 167
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1656; Birth city: Salisbury; Birth state: MA
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1653
    Event Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: Salisbury, Essex, MA, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1740
    Event Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1656; Birth city: Salisbury; Birth state: MA
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1740
    Event Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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