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Joshua Perkins 1759–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1759

Birth Location: Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1838

Death Location: Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Joshua Sr.

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Mary Mixon

Children(s): Hannah Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, Mary Perkins, Sarah Perkins, Jordan Perkins

The story of Joshua Perkins began in 1759 in Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States. Joshua Perkins married Mary Mixon, and had children including Elizabeth Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Jordan Perkins, Mary Polly Perkins, Sarah Elizabeth Perkins. Joshua Perkins passed away in 1838 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Perkins began in 1759 in Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States.
  • Joshua Perkins married Mary Mixon, and had children including Elizabeth Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Jordan Perkins, Mary Polly Perkins, Sarah Elizabeth Perkins.
  • Joshua Perkins passed away in 1838 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Sr.
1732–1801
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia
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Mary None
1734–1792
Birth Location: St George S Parish, Harford, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Mixon
1771–1820
Birth Location: Cheraws, South Carolina, USA
MM

Children(s)

Hannah Perkins
1811–1880
Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
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Elizabeth Perkins
1795–1860
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Perkins
1796–1870
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
MP
Sarah Perkins
1791–1880
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
SP
Jordan Perkins
1793–1867
Birth Location: Little Pee Dee, Bladen County, South Carolina, USA
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Joshua Perkins's Ancestors

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Joshua Perkins
1759–1838
Birth Place: Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Joshua (Old Jock) Perkins Sr.
1732–1801
Accomack, Virginia
Mary
1734–1792
St George S Parish, Harford, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Unknown Driggers
1690–1772
Esther Perkins
1712–1748
Accomack County, Virginia Colony, British America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Perkins's Descendants

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Joshua Perkins (1 Nov 1759–1838) m. Mary Mixon (1 Jan 1771–1820)
  1. 1. Hannah Perkins 1811–1880 m. Benjamin (Joseph) Nash 1809–1888
    1. 1. Julia ((Juretta)) Nash 1831–1927 m. Austin (W.) Burgess 1829–1870
      1. 1. William Burgess 1857–1923 m. Alice Burgess 1871–1952 m. Emily (Missouri) Johnson 1861–1925
        1. 1. William (Earl (Will)) Burgess 1902–1945 m. Madgie Doyle 1903–1962
        2. 2. Mary Burgess 1905–1985 m. Ildon Clark 1902–1986
        3. 3. James Burgess 1908–1958 m. Lucy (Cordelia) Johnson 1909–1986
        4. 4. Francis Burgess 1913–1988 m. Frances (E.) Buxton 1921–2006
        5. 5. Rosetta Burgess 1897–1969 m. Shelby Ashworth 1886–1960
        6. 6. Addie Burgess 1895–1967 m. Leonard (Doyle) Jr 1890–1943
        7. 7. Georgettia Burgess 1900–1974 m. Anthony (T) Myers 1900–1947
        8. 8. Gracie Burgess 1910–2006 m. Forest ("Sam") Myers 1915–1977
        9. 9. Clara Burgess 1893–1969 m. William Perkins 1887–1959
      2. 2. Fannie Burgess 1860–1930 m. George Ozan 1853–1926
      3. 3. Merriday Burgess 1848–
      4. 4. Letha (Ann) Burgess 1853–1918 m. James (Valentine) Clark 1848–1920
      5. 5. Mary Burgess 1855–1896 m. Marion (Gabe) Goins 1852–1910
        1. 1. Emily Goins 1876–1929 m. William (R.) Smiley 1863–1931
        2. 2. Thomas (A.) Goins 1880–
      6. 6. Nancy Burgess 1862–1938 m. William (M) Goyens 1860–1934
        1. 1. Carrie Goins 1900–1934 m. Joseph (Marion) Thompson 1893–1936
        2. 2. Ennis (Bray) Goins 1893–1958 m. Josephine Nash 1900–1971
        3. 3. Hattie Goins 1892–1942
        4. 4. Brackenridge Goins 1898–1963
        5. 5. Mary (Delia) Goins 1904–1992 m. Rufus Nash 1907–1987
        6. 6. Mitchell (Goins) Jr. 1896–1977 m. Zelma Edwards 1898–1969
        7. 7. Calvin Goins 1902–1969 m. Clara Edwards 1891–1960
        8. 8. Clarence Goins 1908–1963 m. Audry ((Audie)) Doyle 1923–1961
      7. 7. Calvin Burgess 1867– m. Mary 1855–
    2. 2. Isaac (Benjamin) Nash 1835–1888 m. Mary (Evaline) Howard 1837–1913
    3. 3. Joseph (H.) Nash 1834–1903 m. Hetty 1848–
    4. 4. Reason Nash 1839–1862
    5. 5. Frances Nash 1840–1860
    6. 6. Emanuel (Command) Nash 1843–1917 m. Sena (L.) Goins 1882–1953 m. Matilda Sweat 1856–1897 m. Nancy Simons 1844–1881
    7. 7. Nancy (Jane) Nash 1844–1926 m. John White 1838–1904
    8. 8. Benjamin (Joseph Nash) Jr. 1844–1903 m. Aliminda Johnson 1847–1926
    9. 9. Calvin (V.) Nash 1850–1915 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Reagan 1842–1916
    10. 10. Delilah Nash 1828–1841 m. William (Thomas) Goins 1825–1880
  2. 2. Elizabeth Perkins 1795–1860 m. James Goins 1783–1834
    1. 1. Mary (Levina "Vianna") Goins 1811–1870 m. Tapley (Abner) Ashworth 1807–1859 m. Francis (Pharaoh) Buxton 1813–1870
      1. 1. Isaiah (Thompson) Ashworth 1829–1901 m. Hannah Perkins 1831–1900 m. Catherine (Ellen) Doyle 1852–1909
        1. 1. Andrew (Ashworth - DNA Match Roger) Welborn 1852–1891 m. Josephine (Isabel) Howard 1849–1881 m. Martha (Ann) Strother 1860–1952
        2. 2. Manton Ashworth 1862–1923
        3. 3. Aaron Ashworth 1856–1948 m. Lydia Nelson 1863–1939
        4. 4. Matilda (J.) Ashworth 1861–1903 m. Henry (S) Smith 1853–1913
        5. 5. Lucina Ashworth 1867–1953 m. William (Thomas) Perkins 1865–1947
        6. 6. Archie Ashworth 1871–1898 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Doyle 1871–1952
        7. 7. Lucinda Ashworth 1864–1907 m. Joseph Foster 1853–1903 m. Jesse Dyson 1857–1891
        8. 8. Abner Ashworth 1854–1934 m. Emily Dyson 1852–1920
        9. 9. John Ashworth 1855–1936 m. Mary (Adeline) Perkins 1862–1935
        10. 10. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Ashworth 1849–1935 m. Elizabeth Howard 1853–1935
        11. 11. Evan (Isaiah) Ashworth 1862–1928 m. Vianna Perkins 1863–
        12. 12. Adaline (Lucretta) Ashworth 1886–1974
        13. 13. Solomon ((Ashworth)) Doyle 1888–1936
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson Ashworth) Sr 1830–1897 m. Sarah (Jane) Colton 1850–1918 m. Anna (Missouri) Burgess 1825–1874
        1. 1. Marion Ashworth 1870–1946 m. Cordelia Stanley 1879–
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Ashworth 1862–1951 m. Archibald Clark 1856–1941
        3. 3. Rosa (Lee) Ashworth 1874–1948 m. Harvey Johnson 1871–1941
        4. 4. Calvin Ashworth 1858–1918 m. Lucinda Clark 1869–1958
        5. 5. Sarah Ashworth 1855–1905 m. Samuel Berwick 1848–1916
        6. 6. James (Edgar) Ashworth 1891–1949
        7. 7. Andrew (Jackson Ashworth) Jr 1886–1963 m. Millie (E) Ashworth 1894–1982
        8. 8. Della Ashworth 1884–1927 m. Caswell Perkins 1879–1928
        9. 9. Celia (Ann) Ashworth 1850–1911
        10. 10. Elias Ashworth 1852–1910 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Clark 1852–1886 m. Isabel (Elizabeth) Drake 1868–1904
        11. 11. Jackson (Wade) Ashworth 1859–1880
        12. 12. Howell Ashworth 1865–1866
        13. 13. Daniel (Webster) Ashworth 1868–1870
        14. 14. Laura Ashworth 1867–
        15. 15. Oliver Ashworth 1863–1870
        16. 16. Jesse Ashworth 1854–1887 m. Massalette Doyle 1863–1935
      3. 3. Thompson (Lorain) Ashworth 1832–1903 m. Sarah (K.) Perkins 1839–1879
        1. 1. Lucy (Cordelia) Ashworth 1875–1942 m. Jim Jackson 1884– m. Weldon (Jake) Johnson 1872–1910
      4. 4. Cecila (Ann) Ashworth 1836–1900 m. William Dyal 1832–1900
      5. 5. Abner Ashworth 1834–1862 m. Louisa Perkins 1840–1862
      6. 6. James (Toby) Buxton 1847–1885 m. Catherine (Ellen) Doyle 1852–1909
      7. 7. Frances Buxton 1856–1921
      8. 8. Valentine (B.) Buxton 1855–1907
    2. 2. William (Moses) Goins 1809–1877 m. Charlotte (Elizabeth) Nelson 1808–1868
      1. 1. Elvina ((Malvina Viny Vinnie)) Goins 1828–1928 m. Edmond (G) Howard 1818–1886
        1. 1. Josephine (Isabel) Howard 1849–1881 m. Andrew (Ashworth - DNA Match Roger) Welborn 1852–1891
        2. 2. Elizabeth Howard 1853–1935 m. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Ashworth 1849–1935
        3. 3. Odie Howard 1861–1959 m. Letha (Ann) Clark 1872–1977
        4. 4. William (Asa "Bill") Howard 1862–1953 m. Roxie (Ann) Clark 1858–1937
        5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Howard 1859–1938 m. Jane (Elenore) Drake 1862–1962
        6. 6. Edmond Howard 1865–1919 m. Armenia (Perkins) Howard 1867–1904
        7. 7. Neely (Ann) Howard 1870–
        8. 8. Nancy Howard 1856–
      2. 2. Easter Goins 1830–1880 m. Larkin Ashworth 1830–1862
      3. 3. Fanny Goins 1831–1880 m. Levi (W.) Perkins 1842–1880 m. Richard Smith 1832–
      4. 4. Aaron Goins 1833–1926 m. Rachel Hillmen 1862–1940
      5. 5. Elizabeth Goins 1834–1925
      6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Goins 1835–1880 m. Martin Perkins 1845–
      7. 7. James Goins 1836–1864
      8. 8. Moses Goins 1838–1924 m. Louisiana (Catherine (Louisa)) Hoosier 1839–1935
      9. 9. Rosalee Goins 1840–
      10. 10. Vianna Goins 1846–1914
      11. 11. Daniel Goins 1851–
      12. 12. Joshua (William Robert) Goins 1849–1933 m. Sarah (Frances) Weeks 1849–1922
      13. 13. Cellianne Goins 1847–
      14. 14. Arzilly Goins 1843–1859 m. Jeremiah Hoosier 1834–1859
      15. 15. Louisa Goins 1844–
    3. 3. Melinda Goins 1824–1889 m. Gibson (W) Perkins 1820–1880
      1. 1. Andrew (E) Perkins 1857–1896 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Perkins 1860–1928
    4. 4. Joshua Goins 1820–1880 m. Sara (H.) Weeks 1818–1880
    5. 5. Francis (Fannie) Goins 1818–1876 m. Isaac Perkins 1813–1884
    6. 6. James (Aaron) Goins 1830–1864
  3. 3. Mary (Polly) Perkins 1796–1870 m. James (Joseph Ashworth) Jr 1788–1870 m. James (R.) Nash 1813–1849
    1. 1. Keziah Ashworth 1826–1911
    2. 2. Hester (A.) Ashworth 1831–1912
    3. 3. Louisa Ashworth 1833–1910
    4. 4. Joshua (Harrison) Ashworth 1842–1922 m. Victory (Virginia) Hudson 1866–1934
    5. 5. Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Ashworth 1813–1855 m. John (Aaron Drake) III 1806–1892
      1. 1. Rachel Drake 1830–1916 m. John (Harvey Clark) Sr. 1825–1897
        1. 1. James (Valentine) Clark 1848–1920 m. Letha (Ann) Burgess 1853–1918
        2. 2. Archibald Clark 1856–1941 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Ashworth 1862–1951
        3. 3. John (Harvey Clark) Jr 1847–1894 m. Adeline Doyle 1848–1916
        4. 4. Tillmon Clark 1872–1950
        5. 5. Sinia Clark 1861–1915
        6. 6. Rachel Clark 1870–1939
        7. 7. Alexander (L) Clark 1850–1920
        8. 8. Richard (R.) Clark 1855–1940
        9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Clark 1852–1886 m. Elias Ashworth 1852–1910
        10. 10. Roxie (Ann) Clark 1858–1937 m. William (Asa "Bill") Howard 1862–1953
        11. 11. Eli Clark 1865–1920 m. Kizar (Andelion) Pool 1879–1920
        12. 12. Obediah Clark 1863–1916
    6. 6. Sarah Ashworth 1814–
    7. 7. William (T.) Ashworth 1821–1858
    8. 8. Jesse (E.) Ashworth 1823–1871
    9. 9. Stephen (May) Nash 1836–1910
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Perkins 1791–1880 m. Jesse (A.) Ashworth 1790–1882
    1. 1. Henrietta (Cely) Ashworth 1817–1880
    2. 2. Abner (Moses) Ashworth 1831–1860 m. Sarah (J.) Doyle 1833–1925
      1. 1. Carl (Abner) Ashworth 1854–1937
      2. 2. Jesse Ashworth 1861–1930 m. Victoria Nash 1871–1910
        1. 1. Annie Ashworth 1902–1903
        2. 2. Jessie Ashworth 1904–
        3. 3. Gladas (Paulean) Ashworth 1907–1919
    3. 3. Joshua Ashworth 1816–1905
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Ashworth 1825–1919
    5. 5. Aaron Ashworth 1821–1883 m. Syvena Gibson 1827–
    6. 6. William Ashworth 1824–1889 m. Adeline Whisby 1838–1868
    7. 7. Louisa Ashworth 1826–1880 m. Andrew (Jackson) Mericle 1834–1870
    8. 8. Levi (A.) Ashworth 1835–1903 m. Zilly (Ann) Perkins 1837–1903
    9. 9. David Ashworth 1821–1887 m. Annie Mericle 1833–1905
      1. 1. Pinkney (Oliver) Ashworth 1858–1930 m. Mary (Caroline WIllis) *** 1868–1927
        1. 1. Melvin (Clyde) Ashworth 1910–1986 m. Dorothy (Mae) Doyle 1920–1977
    10. 10. Jordan Ashworth 1830–1882
    11. 11. Henderson Ashworth 1819–1860
    12. 12. Benjamin Ashworth 1819–
  5. 5. Jordan Perkins 1793–1867 m. Virginia (Jane "Jenny") Goins 1795–1860

Joshua Perkins's Timeline

13 Records

1759
01 Nov 1759
Birth of Joshua Perkins in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
1759
1 Nov 1759
Birth of Joshua Perkins in Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, USA
Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, USA
1759
1 Nov 1759
Birth of Joshua Perkins in Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States
Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States
1780
1780
Age 21
Joshua Perkins resided here in Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 31
Joshua Perkins resided here in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
1806
1806
Age 47
Joshua Perkins resided here in Orleans Territory
Orleans Territory
1810
1810
Age 51
Joshua Perkins resided here in Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
1820
1820
Age 61
Joshua Perkins resided here in St Landry, Louisiana, United States
St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 71
Joshua Perkins resided here in Miscellaneous Townships, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
Miscellaneous Townships, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
1830
1830
Age 71
Death of Joshua Perkins in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
1838
1838
Age 79
Death of Joshua Perkins in St Landry, Louisiana, United States
St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 81
Joshua Perkins resided here in Opelousas, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
Opelousas, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
1840
Apr 1840
Age 81
Death of Joshua Perkins in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Nov 1759
    Event Place: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1759
    Event Place: Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1759
    Event Place: Little Pee Dee, Bladen, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1778, Acts #1078 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 6; Family Number: 429

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 379; Image: 231; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Orleans Territory
    Record Source: U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Opelousas, Louisiana; Roll: 10; Page: 305; Image: 00263; Family History Library Film: 0181355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: St Landry, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Landry, Louisiana; Page: 425; NARA Roll: M33_30; Image: 111

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Miscellaneous Townships, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Miscellaneous Townships, St Landry, Louisiana; Series: M19; Roll: 44; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 0009687

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Opelousas, Saint Landry, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Opelousas, Saint Landry, Louisiana; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 0009689

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1840
    Event Place: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: St Landry, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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