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Reuben Perkins 1721–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1721

Birth Location: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD

Death Date: 1781

Death Location: Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA

Father: William Perkins

Mother: Elizabeth Cottrell

Spouse(s): Sarah Durham, Sarah Perkins

Children(s): Rosannah Perkins, Richard Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, Nancy Perkins, Rachael Perkins, Elisha Perkins, William Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Reuben Perkins

Reuben Perkins was born in 1721 in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD, the child of William Perkins And Elizabeth Cottrell. Reuben Perkins married Sarah Durham, Sarah Perkins, and had children including Elisha Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Nancy Perkins, Rachael Perkins, Reuben Perkins, Richard Perkins, Rosannah Perkins, William Perkins. Reuben Perkins passed away in 1781 in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • Reuben Perkins was born in 1721 in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD, the child of William Perkins And Elizabeth Cottrell.
  • Reuben Perkins married Sarah Durham, Sarah Perkins, and had children including Elisha Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Nancy Perkins, Rachael Perkins, Reuben Perkins, Richard Perkins, Rosannah Perkins, William Perkins.
  • Reuben Perkins passed away in 1781 in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Perkins
1692–1760
Birth Location: MD
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Elizabeth Cottrell
1698–1771
Birth Location: MD
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Durham
1725–1772
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Sarah Perkins
1725–1767
Birth Location: Susquehanna River, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Rosannah Perkins
1779–1850
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Richard Perkins
1759–
Birth Location: Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Elizabeth Perkins
1757–
Birth Location: Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Nancy Perkins
1756–
Birth Location: , Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Rachael Perkins
1755–
Birth Location: , Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Elisha Perkins
1754–
Birth Location: , Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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William Perkins
1752–1825
Birth Location: Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Hannah Perkins
1749–
Birth Location: Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Reuben Perkins
1767–1816
Birth Location: MD
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Reuben Perkins's Ancestors

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Reuben Perkins
1721–1781
Birth Place: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
Parents
William Perkins
1692–1760
MD
Elizabeth Cottrell
1698–1771
MD
Grandparents
Richard Perkins
1663–1706
MD
Mary Ute
1667–1735
Mosquito Creek,Baltimore,Maryland,USA
John Cottrell
1672–1730
Swan Creek, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Canning
1676–1730
Swan Creek, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Chauncey Perkins
1645–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Perkins's Descendants

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Reuben Perkins (12 February 1721–1781) m. Sarah Durham (2 June 1725–1772) m. Sarah Perkins (1725–1767)
  1. 1. Rosannah Perkins 1779–1850
  2. 2. Richard Perkins 1759–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Perkins 1757–
  4. 4. Nancy Perkins 1756–
  5. 5. Rachael Perkins 1755–
  6. 6. Elisha Perkins 1754–
  7. 7. William Perkins 1752–1825
  8. 8. Hannah Perkins 1749–
  9. 9. Reuben Perkins 1767–1816 m. Catharine Moore 1781–1855 m. Elizabeth Perkins 1770–1798
    1. 1. Zophar (B) Perkins 1808–1855
    2. 2. Rachel PERKINS 1796–
    3. 3. Elijah PERKINS 1794–1895
    4. 4. Elias PERKINS 1791–1860
    5. 5. Luis Perkins 1789–
    6. 6. Lewis PERKINS 1789–
    7. 7. Reuben Perkins 1788–1851
    8. 8. Everhart Perkins 1787–1877
    9. 9. Elizabeth Perkins 1792–1798 m. Thomas McGilton 1785–1850
      1. 1. Everhart McGilton 1838–1922
      2. 2. John (F) McGilton 1832–1905
      3. 3. Rachel (Jane ? Brummet) McGilton 1844–1878
      4. 4. Harriet McGilton 1834–1924
      5. 5. Campbell McGilton 1825–1870
      6. 6. Mary Messenger 1812–1883 m. Henry (H.) Messenger 1818–1893
        1. 1. Sarah Golden 1851–1904 m. Charles (Hartland) Golden 1847–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Leonard 1848–1929 m. Oliver (Porter) Leonard 1840–1915
        3. 3. William (R) Messenger 1845–1848
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1843–1925 m. D (Wesley) Sallars 1844–1921
        5. 5. John Messenger 1841–1923 m. Harriet (Louisa) Whipkey 1856–1900
        6. 6. James Messenger 1838–1910 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Anthony 1844–1909
        7. 7. Henry (H.) Messenger 1857–1934 m. Matilda Carroll 1856–1905 m. Mary (N) Messenger 1893–1979

Reuben Perkins's Timeline

7 Records

1721
1721
Birth of Reuben Perkins in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
1721
12 February 1721
Birth of Reuben Perkins in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
1722
12 feb 1722
Age 1
Birth of Reuben Perkins in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
1748
3 November 1748
Age 27
Reuben Perkins was married in St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
1781
1781
Age 60
Reuben Perkins resided here in Morgan, Washington, Pennsylvania
Morgan, Washington, Pennsylvania
1781
1781
Age 60
Death of Reuben Perkins in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1790
1790
Age 69
Reuben Perkins resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 feb 1722
    Event Place: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: St George S Parish; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1095.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Submitter Code: SAS

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1721
    Event Place: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 November 1748
    Event Place: St George S Parish, Harford CO, MD
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: St George S Parish; Birth state: MD.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1767; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Morgan, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 339

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 184; Image: 107; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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