John Perkins (planter)
| John Perkins | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 17, 1781 Somerset County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1866 |
| Residence | The Briars, Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Planter |
| Spouse(s) |
Mrs Bynum Mrs Seaton |
| Children | 2 sons, including John Perkins Jr. |
John Perkins (1781-1866) was an American judge and planter.
Early life
John Perkins was born on May 17, 1781 in Somerset County, Maryland.[1] His father was an English-born immigrant.[1]
Career
Perkins was the owner of a plantation in Vidalia, Louisiana from 1807 to 1811.[1] He eventually became the owner of the Somerset Plantation, an 18,000-acre plantation in Madison Parish and Tensas Parish.[1][2]
Personal life
Perkins married Mrs Bynum, a widow, in 1818.[1] They had two sons, including John Perkins Jr., a politician, and William Perkins, who died at sea in 1854.[1] After he was widowed, he married Mrs Seaton of Port Gibson, Mississippi.[1] They resided at The Briars in Natchez, Mississippi.[1]
Death
Perkins died on November 30, 1866.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Kerr, J. W. (October 1937). Rainwater, Percy L., ed. "The Memorial of John Perkins". Louisiana Historical Quarterly. 20: 965–989.
- ↑ Reeves, William D. (2003). Historic Louisiana: An Illustrated History. San Antonio, Texas: Historical Publishing Network. p. 28. ISBN 9781893619326. OCLC 53423089.
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