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     Niel Perkins was born on 22 November 1901 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. He was born in 1902 at Minnesota.¹ He was the son of William J. Perkins and Isabella Loveing.¹ Niel Perkins died in February 1983 at California.²
      Niel Perkins was also known as Neil.² Niel Perkins was also known as Neil. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California; listed occupation of Orchardist.¹ His Social Security Number was 567-50-1001, lists first name as Neil.²

     Nina Claire Perkins was born on 31 August 1887 at Minnesota.^2,3 She was the daughter of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy. Nina Claire Perkins married George Emil Carlson, son of Gustaf Carlson and Hannah (?), on 21 April 1910 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Nina Claire Perkins died on 17 February 1983 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 95.³ She died circa February 1984 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ She was buried circa February 1984 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴
      Nina Claire Perkins was a Housewife. She appeared on the census of 1895 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; 1st Ward, sheet 474. Her married name was Carlson. Unable to find Nina in Goodhue Co. Death Records from 1960-1996. Obituary of husband, said they were married in LaCrosse, WI. Nina Claire Perkins was a Episcopal. There is a Marriage Record in Goodhue Co., MN, dated 24Feb1908, that has a Nina Claire Perkins and William Robert Gilley (of Dakota Co.) being married.

     Pascal Duran Perkins is the son of Duran Paul Perkins and Elisabeth Newton Edgar.¹

     Patricia Eileen Perkins is the daughter of Howard Burton Perkins and Evelyn Hannah Johnson. Patricia Eileen Perkins married James A. Olson.²

     Paul Homer Perkins is the son of Homer Leslie Perkins DDS and Lucille Bertha Shroeder.¹ Paul Homer Perkins married Pat (?).¹

     Peter Perkins is the son of Jonathan Perkins MD and Sarah Westberg.¹

     Phil Perkins MD is the son of Homer Leslie Perkins DDS and Lucille Bertha Shroeder.¹ Phil Perkins MD married Ruth (?) circa 1976.¹

     Preston Perkins was born on 7 May 1907.¹ He married Anna Catherine Harn, daughter of Wesley (Aden) Harn and Sarah Catherine Lilley, on 26 May 1926.¹ Preston Perkins died on 20 October 1967 at age 60.¹ He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.

     Preston Perkins married Patricia (?). Preston Perkins is the son of Preston Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Rachel Perkins is the daughter of Phil Perkins MD and Ruth (?).¹

     Ralph Bernard Perkins was born circa 1887 at Minnesota.¹ He was born on 1 January 1888 at Minnesota.² He was the son of Charles E. Perkins and Alice Hucheson.¹ Ralph Bernard Perkins married female (?) circa 1913.³ Ralph Bernard Perkins and female (?) were divorced before 1930.³ Ralph Bernard Perkins died on 5 June 1943 at Alameda Co., California, at age 55.⁴
     World War I Draft Registration Card lists Ralph Bernard Perkins as born 01 Jan 1887 in Red Wing, Minnesota, living at Porterville, California, married, medium height and build, blue eyes and brown hair.
He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California;
listed as 33 years old, born in Minnesota, single, living with parents and siblings, occupation of Orchardist.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California; lists Ralph B. Perkins as 42 years old, born in Minnesota, divorced, 26 years old at first marriage, enumerated with his father.³

     Raymond Perkins was born on 5 August 1883 at Morris, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Charles Raymond Perkins and Florence Eugenia Twombley. Raymond Perkins married Laura Payne on 19 July 1911.¹ Raymond Perkins died circa October 1982 at Washington.²
     He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Angus Twsp., Polk Co., Minnesota; listed as born in August 1883 in Minnesota, 16 years old at last birthday. He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Brewster, Okanogan Co., Washington; In the 1910 Washington State Federal Census, Raymond listed as 26 years old, born in Minnesota, single, head of household, enumerated right after parents. His Ancestral File Number is 7S17-ZX. His Social Security Number was 539-28-1214 issued in Washington.

     Rhoda Isabel Perkins was born on 8 December 1904 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. She was born circa 1905 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of William J. Perkins and Isabella Loveing.¹
     Rhoda Isabel Perkins appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California.² As of 1930, Rhoda Isabel Perkins was also known as Rhoda J. She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California; listed as 25 years old, born in Minnesota, single, living with parents and siblings, occupation of cashier for a bank.

     Robert Perkins married Dorothy Evans-Kay. Robert Perkins is the son of Preston Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Ronald Perkins married Mabel Crawford. Ronald Perkins is the son of Preston Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Rosa M. Perkins is the daughter of Timothy LeRoy Perkins and Lucy Katherine Featherstone.

     Rose Perkins was born circa 1899 at Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Charles E. Perkins and Alice Hucheson.¹
     Rose Perkins appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at Porterville Twsp., Tulare Co., California; listed as 21 years old, born in Oklahoma, single, living with parents and siblings.¹

     Rosella Perkins married Jack Edison Harris. Rosella Perkins is the daughter of Preston Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Samuel Perkins was born in 1655.¹ He was the son of Quartermaster John Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Eveleth (?).¹ Samuel Perkins married Hannah West.¹ Samuel Perkins died in 1700.¹

     Sarah Perkins was the daughter of Quartermaster John Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Eveleth (?).¹

     Sarah V. Perkins was born circa 1847 at Maine; CENSUS: 1850 ME, Franklin Co., Weld, pg 16, listed as 3 years old. She was born on 10 May 1847 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.^1,2 She was the daughter of Timothy Foster Perkins and Thirsy (Thirza) Ellsworth. Sarah V. Perkins married Merritt Tripp on 20 December 1865.¹
      Sarah V. Perkins was also known as Abigail Sarah.² She appeared on the census of 1860 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine; pg 805, as 13 years old. Her married name was Tripp. She appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; listed Abba as 23 years old, born in Maine. As of 1878, Sarah V. Perkins also went by the name of Abbie.¹ She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. She appeared on the census of 1885 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; sheet 106, as 54 years. Obit for brother T.E. in 1924, says sister is Mrs. Merritt Tripp, and she living in Bradley, South Dakota. She lived in 1924 at Bradley, Clark Co., South Dakota.

     Shelley Lin Perkins is the daughter of Gary Wayne Perkins and Michele Pittock.

     Thaddeus Perkins is the son of Jonathan Perkins MD and Sarah Westberg.¹

     Thirza Etta Perkins was born on 4 October 1882 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^2,3 She was the daughter of Timothy Ellsworth Perkins and Rhoda A. Boston. Thirza Etta Perkins married Briton Graystock Featherstone, son of Sidney T. Featherstone and Mary A. Featherstone, on 16 October 1905 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Thirza Etta Perkins died in 1950.⁴ She died on 29 November 1950 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 68.³ She was buried on 1 December 1950 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³
      Thirza Etta Perkins was also known as Etta P.³ Her married name was Featherstone. Thirza Etta Perkins was also known as Etta. She lived in 1950 at Route 4, Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁵ The cause of death was cardiac embolisim on 29 November 1950.³ History of Dakota & Goodhue Co., MN, page 1048. Firstname in Birth record appears to be Thirsy Etta Perkins. Thirza living in Featherstone in 1924, when father died.

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 5 column 4, 20Oct1905 (Friday).
The marriage of Miss Thursa Etta Perkins and Briton G. Featherstone took place at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Perkins in Featherstone. The bride was attended by Miss May Featherstone and the groom by T.L. Perkins. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Chas. Perkins and the ceremony performed by Rev. Mr. Carlton. Following the ceremony a reception was held, about eighty guests being entertained.

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 4 column 4, 25Oct1905 (Wednesday).
The presents were many and beautiful. The parlors were very beautifully decorated with autumn leaves, while the dining room was decorated with pink carnations and smilax. Many friends gathered from far and near to witness the marriage of these two young people who have been schoolmates and friends all their lives. The wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Mrs. Chas. Perkins, and little Mildred Perkins carried the wedding ring in the heart of a rose. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Miss May Featherstone, while the bride's brother, Timothy Perkins, acted as best man. The guests from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Boston, Miss Blanch Boston, of Phillips, Me; Dr. and Mrs. G.A. Perkins, Dickinson, N.D; Mrs. O.S. Boston, Miss Nettie Boston, St. Paul, Miss Lucy Featherstone, Hamline; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Featherstone, Hastings; Dr. and Mrs. Burton Featherstone and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Perkins, Goodhue; Miss Lulu Rule, Winona; Mr. And Mrs. F.O. Perkins, Winona.

     Thomas Perkins married Phebe Gould at Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² Thomas Perkins was born in 1616 at England.³ He was the son of John Perkins Sr. and Judith Gater.¹ Thomas Perkins died on 7 May 1686.¹

     Thomas Perkins was the son of Quartermaster John Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Eveleth (?).

     Thomas Raymond Perkins is the son of Howard Burton Perkins and Evelyn Hannah Johnson.

     Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was born on 7 December 1833 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.^1,2,3 He was the son of Timothy Foster Perkins and Thirsy (Thirza) Ellsworth. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins married Rhoda A. Boston, daughter of Joseph Boston Jr. and Amelia Sprague, on 26 March 1861 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine; OBITUARY: Red Wing Daily Republican, 9Oct1924, page 4. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins died on 8 October 1924 at St. John's Hospital, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 90.^1,4 He was buried on 11 October 1924 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota; OBITUARY: Red Wing Daily Republican, 9Oct1924, page 4.⁴
      Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was also known as Timothy Emmons Perkins.^2,3 Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was a Farmer. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Weld, Franklin Co., Maine; pg 16, listed as 16 yrs. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine; pg 805, listed as 26 yrs. Timothy Emmons Perkins married Betsey Sprague on Mar 1860.³ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; page 140. He appeared on the census of 1875 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; pg 288, as 41 yrs. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; lists as 46 years old, born in Maine, farmer, living next to his parents. He appeared on the census of 1885 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; sheet 225, as 44 years. He appeared on the census of 1895 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; listed as 61 yrs. He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; Sheet 23, line 91; listed Timothy E. Perkins as 86 years old, living on West Fourth Street, house number 1309, in the 4th Ward of Red Wing. The cause of death was Prostatic Hyperthrophy with retention of urine.⁴ Name in Death Record looked like "Timothy Emmes(?) Perkins or Timothy Emmons(?) Perkins. Tombstone at Hope Cemetery for Timothy E., lists 1833-1924. Obituary for Timothy E., says internment at Oakwood Cemetery. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was a Methodist.

Birth record for George, had Rhoda & T. Emmons Perkins as parents.


History of Dakota and Goodhue Counties, MN, Vol II, 1910, pg 1048-1049.
Timothy E. Perkins, living on section 16, Featherstone township, has gained a national reputation as an apple grower, his seedling apples having taken first prize at the annual meeting of the American Pomological Society, held at Boston, Mass., as well as the gold medal at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904.
He was born in Franklin county, Maine, December 7, 1833, his parents being Timothy F. and Thirza (Ellsworth) Perkins, both natives of Maine. They came to Minnesota in 1862, and purchased land in Featherstone township, where the father engaged in general farming until within a short time of his death, where he returned to Maine and ended his days at the age of eighty-two years, having been a farmer all of his life. The mother took up her residence with her son, Timothy E., and died at the age of seventy-two years.
Timothy E. attended the schools of his neighborhood, and there grew to manhood, remaining in his native town until about thirty years of age. April 13, 1864, he came to Featherstone, and for three years farmed in partnership with his father, afterward purchasing his present farm of 266 acres. On this place he has put many improvements, including a good house, well-kept barns and other buildings, and here he carries on general farming, stock raising and pomological pursuits. He is a Republican in politics and has served as treasurer of his township one term. He affiliates with the Methodist church and at one time was a member of the Odd Fellows.
Mr. Perkins was married March 26, 1861, to Rhoda A. Boston, also a native of Franklin county, Maine. From this union eight children has resulted, six being now alive. Charles E. is an orange grower in Porterville, Cal; Fred O. is assistant general agent of the International Harvest Company at Sioux Falls, S.D; William J., like his brother, Charles E. is an orange grower in Porterville, Cal; George A. is a physician and surgeon at Dickens, N.D;Timothy L. works the home place and Thirza Etta is the wife of Britton G. Featherstone, of Featherstone township. Laura died at six years and Bertha at nine years of age. All the children except Charles E. were born in Featherstone township. He was born in Maine before the family came west.


HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY, published in Red Wing in 1878, has T.E. PERKINS, farmer, living at section 16, Red Wing.

Following from A HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY MINNESOTA, by C.A. Rasmussen, published in 1935.
About 1895, T.E. Perkins began experimenting with various varieties of apples and soon developed an orchard which attracted general attention throughout the northwest. Mr. Perkins' orchard was of the seedling variety and his efforts were concentrated mainly along the line of developing winter apples. Four varieties which he propagated, Red Wing, Goodhue, Bayfield and Jumbo, are being handled today by nurserymen, which two others, Perkins and Rhoda, were propagated by his son, Timothy L. Perkins, who succeeded him in the work. The apples of Mr. Perkins, Sr., took first prize in the American Pomological Society exhibit in 1904, and were also awarded a gold medal at the St. Louis exposition.

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 4, column 3, 9Oct1924 (Thursday).
Timothy E. Perkins, who gained national reputation as a grower of seedling apples, one of the best versed men in horticulture in the Northwest, a resident of Goodhue county for 62 years, and one of the finest personalities in this community, is dead. The end came at St. John's hospital, Wednesday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, following a long illness. He was 90 years and 10 months of age.
Mr. Perkins was born in Franklin county, Maine, on Dec. 7, 1833, his parents being Timothy F. and Thirza (Ellsworth) Perkins, both natives of Maine. They came to Minnesota in 1862 and purchased land in Featherstone township, where the father engaged in general farming until within a short time of his death, when he returned to Maine, and ended his days at the age of 82 years, having been a farmer all his life. The mother took up her residence with her son, Timothy E. and died at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Perkins attended the schools in Franklin county and grew to young manhood there. When about thirty years of age he came to Featherstone township and farmed in partnership with his father, afterward purchasing a farm of 266 acres, which he developed into one of the finest of its kind in this section of the state. Here he carried on general farming, stock raising and pomelogical pursuits, taking an especial interest and meeting with unusual success in the development of seedling apples, for which he gained fame throughout the country.
Many new strains of apples were put on the market by Mr. Perkins and he won prizes at great expositions and fairs by the showings of his seedlings. His seedling apples took first prize at the annual meeting of the American Pomelogical society, held at Boston, Mass., as well as the gold medal at the St. Louis world's fair in 1904.
Mr. Perkins was united in marriage to Rhoda A. Boston, also a native of Franklin county, Maine, on March 26, 1861. The couple celebrated their golden wedding on March 21, 1911, and their 60th wedding anniversary on the same date in 1921. Mrs. Perkins passed away in November last year. Since her death; Mr. Perkins' health gradually failed, due largely to his grief over losing his loving helpmate.
A Republican in politics, Mr. Perkins took considerable interest in government affairs. He served as treasurer of Featherstone township and was active in many worth-while movements in the community. Since retiring from farming several years ago, he had made his home in this city. He was a kind and charitable man, who had the love and respect of all who knew him. Greatly interested in church work, he took an active part in the affairs of the First Methodist church of which he had been a member practically ever since coming to this section.
Five sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss. They are: C.E. Perkins, Porterville, Calif; F.O. Perkins, Winona, Minn; W.J. Perkins, Porterville, Calif; Dr. G.A. Perkins, Dickinson, N. Dak; T.L. Perkins and Mrs. B.G. Featherstone, Featherstone. One sister, Mrs. Merritt Tripp, Bradley, S. Dak., is also left to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Swanson's Sons' chapel and at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist church, Dr. A.J. Northrup, officiating internment will be at Oakwood.

     Timothy Foster Perkins was born on 30 December 1804 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.^2,3 He was the son of Isaac Perkins and Elizabeth Foster. Timothy Foster Perkins married Thirsy (Thirza) Ellsworth, daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge, in September 1830 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.⁴ Timothy Foster Perkins married Sarah Bangs, daughter of Edmund T. Bangs and female (?), circa 1882 at Maine.³ Timothy Foster Perkins died on 10 June 1887 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 82.³ He died on 11 June 1887 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 82.⁵ He was buried on 16 June 1887 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁵ He was buried at Gay Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.³
      Timothy Foster Perkins was a farmer. Thirza (Thursey) Ellsworth married Timothy Foster Perkins on 01 Aug 1830, at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.³

CENSUS: 1850 ME, Franklin Co., Weld, page 16.
The 1850 Maine Census listed Timothy Perkins at 45, Thirza at 40, Jonathan at 19, Charles at 18, Timothy E. at 16, Hartson at 15, and Sarah at 3 years.

CENSUS: 1860 ME, Franklin Co., Avon, page 805.
The 1860 Maine Census Listed Timothy F. Perkins at 57, Theresa at 50, Timothy E. at 26, Rhoda A. at 19, and Sarah V. at 13 years.

Following from HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY, published by Wood, Alley & Co. of Red Wing in 1878, page 573-574.
PERKINS, Timothy F., farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Farmington, Franklin county, Maine, Dec. 30, 1804. Was married Sept. 22, 1829, to Theresa Ellsworth. She was born in same county, Aug. 14, 1809. Mr. P. followed farming in his native State more than 35 years, clearing a farm of 100 acres from the heavy timber land of that country. Served as town treasurer six years, collector one year, and constable a number of years. Came to this county in 1861. Owns 80 acres. Have five children- Jonathan R., Charles E., Timothy E., Hartson E. and Abbie S. (now Mrs. Tripp.) Lost two, died in infancy. Mr. P. has been town treasurer here two years. Family belong to the M.E. Church.

Following obituary from the Red Wing Argus Newspaper, page 4, column 2, 16Jun1887 (Thursday).
Mr. T.F. Perkins, one of the old settlers of this County, died at his home in Farmington, Maine, last Saturday, aged nearly [?] years. He removed to this county in 1861, settling in the town of Featherstone. A few years ago he buried his wife, when he returned to his old home in Maine and married again. He returned to Minnesota and lived in the city until last fall, when he again moved to Maine. He was born in Farmington, December 30, 1804, and was married first, September 22, 1299 [sic]. By this marriage he had five children, most of whom preceded their children to this country. Mr. Perkins was a most estimable gentleman, honorable in all dealings, and an intelligent and prosperous farmer. His body was brought west and buried to-day from the M.E. Church at Featherstone.

Following from Red Wing Advance Sun Newspaper, page 1, 15Jun1887 (Wednesday).
The sad news reached this city, Saturday, by telegraph, of the death, at his old home, Farmington, Maine, of T.F. Perkins. Mr. Perkins came to this county in 1861, and settled in Featherstone, where he has resided until within two or three years past, when he retired from his farm and moved to this city. He was born at Farmington, Maine, Dec. 30, 1804, and was married to Theresa Ellsworth, Sept. 22, 1829. From this marriage five children were born, the most of whom had come to, and settled in, this county some years previous to the moving of their parents here, and are all well and widely known. They are Jonathan R., Charles T., Timothy E., Hartson E., and Abbie S., (Mrs. Merritt Tripp). Mr. Perkins has always been known as an honest, intelligent and successful farmer. He opened up a farm from 100 acres of heavy timber land in Franklin county, Maine, and followed farming there for more than thirty-five years before coming west. He appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; listed as 65 years old, born in Maine, farmer. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; listed as 75 years old, born in Maine, farmer, father born in Mass., and mother born in Maine, lived next to his son Timothy. There are no known children of Timothy Foster Perkins and Sarah.³ He appeared on the census of 1885 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; sheet 106, listed as 80 years old. SOURCE: History of Dakota & Goodhue Co., MN, 1910, pg 1048. His Ancestral File Number is Ancestral File Number submitted by Jeanne Fox Wilson.

     Timothy LeRoy Perkins was born on 30 December 1877 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Timothy Ellsworth Perkins and Rhoda A. Boston. Timothy LeRoy Perkins married Lucy Katherine Featherstone, daughter of Sidney T. Featherstone and Mary A. Featherstone, on 25 November 1908 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³ Timothy LeRoy Perkins died in 1954.⁴ He died on 28 April 1954 at St. John's Hospital, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 76.² He was buried on 1 May 1954 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.²
     He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; lists as 2 years old, born in Minnesota. He appeared on the census of 1895 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; listed as 17 years. Timothy LeRoy Perkins was a Farmer and apple grower. He appeared on the census of 3 February 1920 at Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota; Tim listed as 42 years old, born in Minnesota, farmer, enumerated with wife Louise, and children Vernon, Mary and Grace. Timothy living in Featherstone, in 1924 when father died. He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; as 52 years old. He lived in March 1954 at 1005 W. 4th St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² The cause of death was uremia for 10-days, due to Arteriosclerosis for 3-months. History of Dakota & Goodhue Co., MN, page 1048. In birth record, no firstname was given, only 'PERKINS'. Timothy LeRoy Perkins was a Methodist Episcopal.

The following 1920 Census appears to be our 'Timothy Perkins', CENSUS: 1920 MN, Goodhue Co., Featherstone twsp., E.D. 43, Sheet 6, line 92.
PERKINS, Tim 42 year old, born MN, farmer, parents born in Maine.
, Louise 33 year old, born Canada, parents born in Canada.
, Vernon 10 year old, born MN
, Mary 8 year old, born MN
, Grace 5 year old, born MN

Following from the book, "A History of Goodhue County Minnesota", by C.A. Rasmussen, published in 1935, page 330:
T.L. PERKINS, For many years a prominent farmer in Featherstone. He was born in that township and it was his home until recently when he moved to Red Wing. He married Lucy Featherstone in 1908 and to this union have been born three children: Vernon (who married Vivian Bang), Mary and Grace. He has been a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and in politics is a Republican. He has served a number of terms on the school board of Featherstone. His parents were Timothy and Rhoda Perkins, pioneer settlers of the township who arrived there from Maine in Mr. Perkins was associated with his father in the management of the family homestead and on the latter's death came into full charge.