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John Perkins 1936 – 1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1936

Birth Location: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 7 Sep 1996

Death Location: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: John Perkins

Mother: Hattie Parsons

Spouse(s): Lydia Gilbert

Children(s): Hattie Perkins

Early life: John Perkins arrived in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA in 1936, born to John William Perkins and Hattie Jackson Parsons. Over time, John Perkins formed a family with Lydia Gilbert, which included Hattie Perkins. John Perkins concluded life in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA in 1996.

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Parents

John Perkins
1888 – 1935
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
JP
Hattie Parsons
1900 – 1988
Birth Location: Virginia
HP

Spouses(s)

Lydia Gilbert
1945 –
Birth Location: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
LG

Children(s)

Hattie Perkins
1959 –
Birth Location: Java, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
HP

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 15 Jun 1936
    Event Place: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 7 Sep 1996
    Event Place: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
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