John Perkins

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1 Dec 1630, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England; He and his parents and family sailed on board the Lyon, Capt. William Pearce, arriving in Boston 5 February 1631. The famous, Roger Williams, was also on board that vessel.
• Moved to: 1633, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
• History: Sep 1633; He saved the inhabitants of Ipswich from destruction by the Indians, when only 19 years old. The Indians had come up river in 40 canoes to cut the settlement off. Robin, a friendly Indian, told John about the plot, and he with a few others attacked and defeated the Indian band.
• Married: say 1634; Elizabeth _____. She died on Wednesday 27 September 1684 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Perkins (c1636-____) 2. Abraham Perkins (1641-____) 3. Jacob Perkins (c1646-____) 4. Luke Perkins (c1649-____) 5. Isaac Perkins (c1650-____) 6. Mary Perkins (c1652-____) 7. Nathaniel Perkins (c1652-____) 8. Samuel Perkins (c1655-____) 9. Thomas Perkins 10. Sarah Perkins
• Freeman: 17 May 1637, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
• History: 19 Dec 1648, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He subscribed to the town 5 shillings.

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