Perkins, Albert B. (1845-1911)

PERKINS

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Date: 3/14/2008 at 13:39:17

Albert B. Perkins
Feb 6, 1845 - Apr 15, 1911

A. B. Perkins, farmer, P. O. Council Bluffs, was born in Warren County, Ill., in 1846, and, with his parents, moved to Warren County, Iowa, when he was nine years old. His father, D. R. Perkins, moved to Southern Kansas in the fall of 1870, and in the March following, our subject went to Nebraska, remaining there two years, when he came to Keg Creek Township, in March, 1873. At that time, his present place was all open prairie, and there were but two or three other settlers near him. He had ample range for his cattle, but, inside of five years, some of the roughest of the neighboring land had been settled up. Mr. Perkins paid $10 per acre at the time he first purchased. His farm at present consists of 180 acres, all of which is under cultivation. He raises some stock, and engages in general farming. He was married, in Warren County, Iowa, in 1868, to Miss Malinda Whited, who was born in this State. They have eight children - five boys and three girls - Mr. Perkins is at present one of the Trustees of Keg Creek Township. He is a member of the Christian Church, and also of Silver City Lodge, I. O. O. F. Politically, he is a Democrat. (From the 1882 History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa)

From the 1891 Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, p.674)
A.B. PERKINS, of section 12, Keg Creek Township, came to this county in the spring of 1872 where he has since resided. He was born in Warren County, Illinois, February 6, 1845, son of D.R. PERKINS, a native of Kentucky and the grandson of D.R. PERKINS SR., a native of Virginia and of Welsh descent. Our subject's mother was Maria LIENRANCE, a native of Virginia and of French ancestry. The father, with his parents, came to Warren County, Illinois where he was married, being one of the first pioneers of that part of Illinois. They reared a family of 11 children. The mother died in the summer of 1878 and the father in March 1888; he was a farmer all his life. In politics he was a Democrat, and both he and his wife were members of the Christian Church.

A.B. PERKINS, the eldest child, was reared on a farm and in 1859 his parents came to Warren County, Iowa, and in 1870 removed to Kansas, where they lived until their death. He lived in Warren County until 1871 when he removed to Sarpy County, Nebraska, and remained two years and then came to Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He first bought sixty-one acres of wild land, on which he lived one year, then purchased 80 aces where his home now is, and later 40 acres north of it. He now owns 120 acres of well-improved land in a body. His residence, which was built in 1887, cost $2,300. "Park Place" is a beautiful home, and Mr. PERKINS and family are surrounded with many of the comforts of life.

He was married in Warren Co, Iowa, February 3, 1870, to Malinda W. WHITED, who was born, reared, and educated in the same county. She was a daughter of Lazarus and Maria (SURBER) WHITED, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Indiana. The parents were among the first settlers of Warren County, Iowa, and afterward removed to Cass County, where they lived until their death. The mother died in 1870 and the father in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. PERKINS have 8 children: Mary Blair, who was a successful teacher; Beriah B., Daniel R., Bert, Rolla W., Minnie L., Nellie, Maria, Solomon, and Pusey. Mr. PERKINS was formerly a Democrat but is now independent. He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and has served as Township Trustee and also as Assessor. The family are members of the Christian Church.