J. Will Perkins

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J. Will Perkins
J. Will Perkins (1905).png
Perkins in 1905 newspaper
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1924–1924
Personal details
Died(1926-02-13)February 13, 1926
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeElkton Cemetery
Political party Republican
SpouseLena Hinchliffe
Children3
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

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.

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Early life

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

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "J. Will Perkins Dies at Elkton". Wilmington Morning News. February 15, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "J. Will Perkins Made New Sheriff". Cecil Whig . April 6, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig . November 11, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Official Vote of Cecil County". The Midland Journal . November 8, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig . November 8, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "J. Will Perkins". The Midland Journal . February 19, 1926. p. 8. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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