George Perkins

    George Perkins is a native of Putnam County, Indiana, having been born September 16, 1843. His parents were William and Maria Perkins, who were natives of Delaware, and moved to Putnam County, in the long ago, where they are now living. Their family comprises nine children -Mary A., Ira, George, Wesley, Lydia, Hannah, William,. Ellen and Oren.

     It was on January 10, 1867, that George Perkins was wedded to Elizabeth Slavens, who was likewise born in Putnam County, Indiana on September 12, 1946, a daughter of Hiram and Naney Slavens, both natives of Kentucky. In February, 1867, Mr. Perkins moved to this county, and settled on the farm he now occupies. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are the parents of three children -Martha I., William H. and Orville H. Mr. Perkins is an excellent citizen.

Source: Counties of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Co., 1883.