J. Will Perkins

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
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
Personal details
Died(1926-02-13)February 13, 1926
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeElkton Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLena Hinchliffe
Children3
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

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]

References
  1. "J. Will Perkins Dies at Elkton". Wilmington Morning News. February 15, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "J. Will Perkins Made New Sheriff". Cecil Whig. April 6, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig. November 11, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Official Vote of Cecil County". The Midland Journal. November 8, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Official Vote of Cecil County". Cecil Whig. November 8, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  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. "J. Will Perkins". The Midland Journal. February 19, 1926. p. 8. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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