Perkins, Charles (June 21, 1792-November 8, 1856)
Person
Dates
- Existence: June 21, 1792 - November 8, 1856
Biography
Charles Perkins was the son of Captain Andrew and Elizabeth (Taylor) Perkins. While in Litchfield, he met his future wife, Clarissa Deming, who was the daughter of prominent Litchfield merchant Julius Deming. After their marriage, the couple moved to Norwich, CT where Perkins established a legal practice. In 1836, they moved to Rochester, NY for about two years where Perkins attempted to begin a land business. In 1828, Perkins and his family returned to Litchfield, CT. His wife later died there in 1837 and he never remarried. Perkins died while traveling abroad in London, England.