Simon Perkins
Simon Perkins, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in this county, November 17, 1834, a son of David and Electa Perkins, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of Massachusetts. David Perkins came to Ohio about 1814; his wife some years later. They were married in Summit County, Ohio, where they remained a number of years, thence came to this county, and here remained until their death. The father, who was a stone-mason by trade, died March 12, 1864; the mother in 1878. October 1, 1854, our subject was married to Mary Ann W. Rogers, born in Randolph Township, this county, June 6, 1835, daughter of William and Minerva Rogers, natives of Connecticut and Pennsylvania respectively, but residents of this county, where they died, former in 1849, latter in 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are the parents of three children: David S., born January 8, 1856, and now a practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio; Electa B., born January 5, 1859, wife of C. B. Ladd; and Maude S., born July 24, 1868, residing with her parents. Our subject has engaged in farming and owns 127 acres in Randolph Township. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R., and is a F. & A. M. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church. He has filled the office of Trustee several years. In the war of the Rebellion he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of an infantry company (Randolph Guards), May 11, 1861, and December 14, following, was commissioned Captain of same company, but so many of this company enlisted into the United States Regular Army that it was disbanded. Our subject was next elected Captain of Company G, Third Regiment Ohio Militia, in Portage County, July 4, 1863; then he joined the United States service as Recruiting Lieutenant, January 13, 1865; was mustered out as Captain of Company H, One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, February 21, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and family reside in this township, where they have a pleasant and beautiful home.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885