J. Will Perkins (died February 13, 1926) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1924.
J. Will Perkins | |
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.png) Perkins in 1905 newspaper | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1924–1924 Serving with J. Frank Brickley and George L. Ewing | |
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| Died | February 13, 1926 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elkton Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lena Hinchliffe |
| Children | 3 |
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Early life edit
J. Will Perkins was born to John Perkins. He succeeded his father in running his harness and saddlery business in Elkton, Maryland.[1][2]
Career edit
Perkins was a Republican. In 1905, Perkins ran for county treasurer of Cecil County, but lost.[2][3] In 1907, Perkins ran for sheriff of Cecil County, but lost to Henry G. Hager.[2][4] In 1912, Perkins was appointed as sheriff of Cecil County by Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough after the death of J. Myron Miller.[2] He ran for sheriff in 1913, but lost to John A. Morgan.[5]
Perkins was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1924.[6]
Perkins was senior member of the fruit juice manufacturer Perkins and Perkins at the time of his death.[1]
Personal life edit
Perkins married Lena Hinchliffe, daughter of Joseph Hincliffe.[7][2] He had three children, Joseph H., Elizabeth and Salina (or Senena). He was a member of the board of Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church.[1][7]
Perkins died on February 13, 1926, at the age of 64 or 65, at his home in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery.[1][7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "J. Will Perkins Dies at Elkton". Wilmington Morning News. February 15, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "J. Will Perkins Made New Sheriff". Cecil Whig. April 6, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig. November 11, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Official Vote of Cecil County". The Midland Journal. November 8, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig. November 8, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "J. Will Perkins". The Midland Journal. February 19, 1926. p. 8. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
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