Legislator Details


John J. Perkins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 73

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/14/1827
City: Franklin Township, OH
County: Portage County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/20/1909
City: Prairieville, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/23/1909
City: Prairieville, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Prairieville Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Maria around 1847; children: 3, Ellen N., Alice S. and Zylphia? O.; married Kate M. Armstrong Curtis, dau. of John and Susan (Flynn) Armshoy, 6/18/1892, in Hastings, MI

Number of Children: 3


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools and an academy

Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Pauley (Rugles) Perkins. He moved to Michigan around 1856 to farm. He served as supervisor, treasurer [3 times] and held the office of highway commissioner for 18 years.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Religious and Benevolent Societies , School for the Blind , State Public Schools
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Prairieville
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Religious and Benevolent Societies
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Industrial School for Boys , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Prairieville
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.61; Manual 1901 p.642; Michiganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1860