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     Lawrence Rolfe Perkins was born on 5 July 1902 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³ Lawrence Rolfe Perkins was a Truck driver for a bakery. He was the son of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy. Lawrence Rolfe Perkins married Dorothy Frances Barrette, daughter of Jeremiah J. Barrette and Mary Dues, on 5 April 1932 at Los Angeles Co., California. Lawrence Rolfe Perkins died on 17 December 1988 at Camp Sherman, Jefferson Co., Oregon, at age 86.⁴ In 1920 Census, Lawrence was listed as stock clerk in a bookstore.

The following obituary was from THE BEND BULLETIN (Oregon), 19 Dec 1988, page C-6.
Lawrence R. Perkins a resident of Camp Sherman for the past 12 years, died Saturday at St. Charles Medical Center. He was 86. No services will be held. Mr. Perkins was born July 5, 1902 in Redwing (sic) Minn. to Marshall and Anna (Rolf) Perkins. Until his retirement he had been a truck driver for a bakery. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Deignan of Camp Sherman, a son, Lawrence Perkins of Norwalk, Calif, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Baker's Union and the Teamsters. Tabor's Desert Hills Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

     Lawrence Unckles Perkins was born on 19 May 1906 at Kirkwood, Warren Co., Illinois. He was the son of Glenn Ellsworth Perkins and Kathyrn Ives Unckles.¹

Lawrence U. Perkins applied to the Sons of the American Revolution, as descendant of Captain Timothy Foster.
SAR Membership      53717
Role      Applicant
Application Date      3 Dec 1935

Captain Timothy Foster was born in Atltleboro, Mass. on 14May1720 and died in Winthrop, Maine on 03Apr1785 and who assisted in establishing American Independence.

Lawrence Unckles Perkins was born in Kirkwood, County of Warren in Illinois on 19May1906.

(1) He is the son of Glenn Ellsworth Perkins born 12Sep1880, living, and his wife Kate Ives Unckles born 23Feb1882, living, married 31Dec1902.

(2) Grandson of Charles Ellsworth Perkins born 1832, died 1908 and his wife Mary Ann Felicia Wornon born 1838 and died 1912, married 1856.

(3) Great Grandson of Timothy Foster Perkins born 1804, died 1887, and his wife Thirza Cottle Ellsworth born 1809, died 1881, married 1830.

(4) Great Great Grandson of Isaac Perkins born 1774, died 1845, and his wife Elizabeth Foster born 1777, died 1813, married 1796.

(5) Great Great Great Grandson of Timothy Foster Jr. born 1745/6, died 1825, and his wife Abigail Allen born 1750, died 1838, married 1771.

(6) Great Great Great Great Grandson of Timothy Foster born 1720, died 1785, and his wife Sibyl (Sibler) Freeman born 1723, died 1813, married 1743.

(7) Great Great Great Great Great Grandson of John Foster born 1680, died 1759, and his wife Margaret Ware born 1685, died 1761, married 1704.

Timothy Foster (No. 6) is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in capacity of Captain, Massachusetts Militia.

Ancestor's Service
Foster, Timothy, Captain, 7th co., 2nd Lincoln Co. regt. of Mass. militia; list of officers chosen by respective companies in said regiment as returned by Joseph North, field officer; ordered in council Aug. 23, 1776. that said officers be commissioned;
reported commissioned July 23, 1776; also Captain Major William Lithgo's detachment of militia; engaged Sept. 1, 1779; discharged Nov. 1, 1779; service, 2 mos. 2 days, defending frontier of Lincoln Co.

Captain Timothy Foster removed from Attleboro, Mass. to Winthrop, Maine in 1764; was the first settler; selectman, constable, captain in the militia, an adventurous leader, his eight sons served in the Revolutionary War.

Foster, Timothy (Jr.) Private, Capt. John Blunt's co., Col. Samuel McCobb's regt; service between June 28, 1779, and September 28, 1779, 1 mo. on Penobecot expedition.

References of ancestor's service:
Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War - Vol 5, page 935.
History of Winthrop, Maine by Everett S. Sackpole
Foster Family by Pierce
National D.A.R. Numbers 58272 & 74799.² Lawrence Unckles Perkins was never married. His Social Security Number was 552-05-1330. He died on 14 April 1958 at Alameda Co., California, at age 51. He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, California.

     Leo Perkins married Joanne Hamilton. Leo Perkins is the son of Preston Wesley Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Lillian Perkins was born on 12 January 1883 at Stevens Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Raymond Perkins and Alfrieta Twombly.¹ Lillian Perkins died in August 1893 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 10.¹

     Lina Lisa Perkins is the daughter of Paul Homer Perkins and Patricia Sue Sloan.¹

     Lindsey Perkins is the daughter of Philip Perkins MD and Ruth (?)¹

     Lisa Perkins is the daughter of Robert L. Perkins and Dorothy Evans-Kay. Lisa Perkins married Bruce Simmons.

     Llewellyn Dennison Perkins was born on 22 December 1852 at Maine.^1,2,3 He was the son of Jonathan Raymond Perkins and Hannah Emily Judkins. Llewellyn Dennison Perkins was born circa 1853 at Maine CENSUS: 1860 MN, Goodhue Co., Featherstone, pg 454, as 7 years old. The Llewellyn in the 1920 Census, appears to be Jonathan's boy. The 1920 Census, listed Llewellyn as a Postmaster. The 1920 MN Census in Stevens Co., Donnelly Village lists two households that maybe headed by children of Llewellyn Perkins. The date of the 1920 Census enumeration was 02Jan1920.

CENSUS: 1920 MN, Stevens Co., Donnelly Village, E.D. 166, Sheet 1.
PERKINS, Charley F., 40 yr old, born MN, pa born in ME, ma in Norway.
, Hattie 37 year old, born MN, wife, parents born Germany.
, Eleanor 11 year old daughter, born MN.
, Elma 10 year old daughter, born MN.
, Llewellyn 9 year old daughter, born MN.
, Harriet 8 year old daughter, born MN.
, Elsie 7 year old daughter, born MN.
, Charles 4 3/12 year old son, born MN.
, Max 3 4/12 year old son, born MN.
, Odean? 1 4/12 year old son, born MN.

CENSUS: 1920 MN, Stevens Co., Donnelly Village, E.D. 166, Sheet 1.
PERKINS, George 33 years old, born MN, pa born ME, ma born Norway.
, Nellie 35 years old, born MN, wife, parents born Ireland.
, Francis 5 year old daughter, born in MN.
, John 3 4/12 year old son, born in MN. He married Bertha G. Olson on 28 March 1878 at Stevens Co., Minnesota. Llewellyn Dennison Perkins lived in November 1907 at Swan Lake, Stevens Co., Minnesota.⁴ In November 1908 Llewellyn Dennison Perkins was a retired farmer. The cause of death was coronary sclerosis for several years.¹ He died on 12 October 1940 at Donnelly, Stevens Co., Minnesota, at age 87.^1,2,3 He was buried on 14 October 1940 at Summit Cemetery, Morris, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,3

     Lorraine Jean Perkins married James Harrison Dugan, son of Grover Cleveland Dugan and Hattie Mae Lane. Lorraine Jean Perkins is the daughter of Preston Wesley Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn.

     Lorrine Perkins is the daughter of Douglas Luther Perkins DDS and Joyrene Sanderson.¹

     Lou Ellen Perkins is the daughter of Dr. Clarence Russell Perkins and Eleanor Jane Erickson. Lou Ellen Perkins married Steven Arthur Lehman on 14 January 1989 at Pierce Co., Washington. Lou Ellen Perkins and an unknown person were divorced on 20 November 2015 at Pierce Co., Washington.

     Louisa Caroline Perkins was born on 19 April 1845 at Virginia.¹ She married William F. Sells. SOURCE: Obituary of John Calhoun Sells, lists parents. Louisa Caroline Perkins died on 11 January 1917 at Virginia at age 71.¹ She was buried at Little Wilson Cemetery, Volney, Grayson Co., Virginia.¹

     Louise Perkins was born on 26 December 1928.¹ She was the daughter of Preston Wesley Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn. Louise Perkins died on 12 October 1929 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Luke Perkins was born in 1649.¹ He was the son of Quartermaster John Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Eveleth.¹ Luke Perkins married Elizabeth Jaques.¹ Luke Perkins married Sarah (?)¹ Luke Perkins died after 1694.¹

     Luther Homer Perkins was born on 3 July 1891 at Morris, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Raymond Perkins and Florence Eugenia Twombley. Not find Luther in Goodhue County Birth Records. Luther Homer Perkins married Eppie Lela Payne in 1914.
World War I Draft Registration lists Luther Homer Perkins born 03 Jul 1891 in Morris, Minnesota; registered in Chelan Co., Washington, occupation of farmer, says he supports his wife and sister of 10, blue eyes and brown hair.³ Luther Homer Perkins lived on 5 June 1917 at RFD #2, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.³ He married Winifred Grace Schumacher in 1929.¹ Luther Homer Perkins died circa October 1979 at North Bend, King Co., Washington.^4,2 His Ancestral File Number is 7S18-2F. His Social Security Number was 531-16-2950 issued in WA. He was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., Washington.⁵

     Lydia Perkins was born in 1632.¹ She was the daughter of John Perkins Sr. and Judith Gater.¹ Lydia Perkins was baptized on 3 June 1632 at 1st Church, Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died circa 1672.¹

     Mabel Violella Perkins was born on 28 April 1879 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Hartson Ellsworth Perkins and Violet P. Ellsworth.

Following from Red Wing Daily Republican newspaper, page 3 column 2, 02Mar1903 (Monday).
The marriage of Miss Mabel Perkins and Charles L. Jones will take place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. V. Perkins, on West Fourth street. next Thursday evening at 6 o'clock.

Following from Red Wing Daily Republican newspaper, page 3 column 3, 05Mar1903 (Thursday).
Miss Mabel B. Perkins and Charles L. Jones were united in marriage at 5 o'clock this afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. V.E. Perkins, on West Fourth street. Rev. W.C. Rice of Faribault, performed the ceremony 'midst a profusion of roses and carnations. The other decorations were smilax and ferns. The couple was unattended. The bride's gown was blue elamine over silk. A wedding supper was served at which were present only immediate relatives. Mrs. A.M. Winn of Chicago and Mrs. H.E. Akenson served the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will depart this evening for Griggsville, Ill., Mr. Jones' old home. From there they will take a trip through the eastern states and in about a month return to Red Wing to make their home. Mr. Jones is connected with Armour & Co., and will hereafter have his headquarters in St. Paul. Dr. Elmer Perkins of New London, Wis., attended the wedding.

Following from Red Wing Daily Republican newspaper, page 5 column 5, 20Jul1925 (Monday). [Incorrectly states Mabel's mother is Mrs. T.E. Perkins.]
Mrs. Mabel V. Jones, a former resident of Red Wing, daughter of Mrs. T.E. Perkins and sister of M.T. Perkins of this city, died Saturday evening at 9:10 o'clock at her home, 4420 York Avenue, Co., Minneapolis. The end came following a lingering illness. Mrs. Jones lived in Featherstone for many years and later in Minneapolis. She was a resident of Red Wing for some time up to a few years ago when she removed to Minneapolis. Six children, all at home, her mother Mrs. T.E. Perkins, her brother M.T. Perkins, Red Wing and two other brothers, Dr. B.T. Perkins, and Dr. E.A. Perkins of Houston, Texas, are left to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from her home in Minneapolis and the body will be brought her for burial at Oakwood cemetery. Mabel Violella Perkins married Charles Lancaster Jones on 5 March 1903 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² Mabel Violella Perkins died on 18 July 1925 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 46.³ She was buried on 21 July 1925 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^3,4

     Marilyn Joan Perkins was born on 30 December 1933 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. She was the daughter of Charles Howard Perkins and Lucilla Elizabeth Randall. Marilyn Joan Perkins died on 15 August 2006 at California at age 72.

     Marion Arthur Perkins Sr. was born on 1 February 1930 at East Millsboro, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Toby Ann Ferrell. Marion Arthur Perkins Sr. was the son of Preston Wesley Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn. Marion Arthur Perkins Sr. died on 1 December 1984 at Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 54.¹ He was buried at Mentor Cemetery, Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio.²

     Marion Perkins Jr. is the son of Marion Arthur Perkins Sr. and Toby Ann Ferrell.

     Marjorie Maude Perkins was born on 4 June 1895 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³ She was the daughter of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy. Marjorie Maude Perkins married Clarence G. Johnson on 23 July 1913 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Marjorie Maude Perkins married Thomas John Seiz, son of William G. Seiz and Ellen Mary McGuinn, on 9 August 1955 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Marjorie Maude Perkins died on 24 September 1983 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 88.^4,5,6 The cause of death was massive intrathoracic hemorrhage, due to a ruptured right pulmonary artery and lung.⁴

Following from The Red Wing Republican Eagle 26 Sep1983 (Monday) 8:2.
Marjorie M. Seiz, 88, 611 Bush St., died Saturday morning at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester where she had been a patient since Wednesday. Born June 4, 1885, in Featherstone Township, she was the daughter of Marshall T. and Anna Perkins. She attended schools in Red Wing. She married Clarence G. "Casey" Johnson in 1913 and the couple lived in St. Paul. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1950, and she moved back to Red Wing in 1952. She had worked at the Emporium Department Store in St. Paul. She married Thomas Seiz and he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are one son, Donald W. Johnson, Red Wing; three grand-children; six great-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Her two husbands, five sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bedelson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.⁶

She was buried on 28 September 1983 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^6,4,7 Her Social Security Number was 477-01-2839, Social Security Death Index (d- 24Sep1983, Red Wing).

     Mark Perkins is the son of Douglas Luther Perkins DDS and Joyrene Sanderson.¹

     Mark Perkins is the son of Charles Perkins and Virginia Wise.

     Marshall H. Perkins was born on 8 July 1897 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ He was the son of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy. Marshall H. Perkins died on 26 March 1898 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ The cause of death was croup.⁵ He was buried on 28 March 1898 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁵

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 5 column 1, 26Mar1898 (Saturday).
The eight month old son of Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Perkins died this morning of croup. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. W.C. Rice officiating.⁵

     Marshall Timothy Perkins was also known as M.T. He was born on 28 November 1862 at Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ Marshall Timothy Perkins was a

a farmer and livery stable proprietor.

. He was the son of Hartson Ellsworth Perkins and Violet P. Ellsworth. Marshall Timothy Perkins married Anna Rolfe Purdy, daughter of David Willets Purdy and Frances Mary Rolfe, on 17 March 1884 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.²

The H. E. Perkins estate has sold the old homestead in section 9, Featherstone, consisting of 320 acres, where M. T. Perkins has lived for the past five years, to Adolph Thuman, of Rice, for $17,000. The 173 acre farm in section 16 of the same town, where Frank Perkins has resided, has been sold to Henry Herman, of Hay Creek, for $9,000.
The Duluth News Tribune (Duluth, Minnesota)
Sun, Sep 16, 1900 ·Page 10.³


Marshall Timothy Perkins married Lulu M. Harn, daughter of Elisha Lemuel Harn Jr. and Zilpha St. John, circa 27 August 1908 at Ellsworth, Pierce Co., Wisconsin. The cause of death was Cerebral Apoplexy (stroke) for 1 1/2 years.

Marshall Timothy Perkins died on 10 December 1939 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 77.^4,5 He was buried on 13 December 1939 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁵



History of Dakota and Goodhue Counties, MN, Vol II, 1910, pg 707-708.
Marshall T. Perkins, Red Wing liveryman, was born in Featherstone township November 28, 1862. His parents H. and Violet E. (Ellsworth) Perkins, came from Maine, their native state, in the late 1850's, and purchased a farm in Featherstone, where Hartson carried on farming extensively until some time in the 1870's. He then came to Red Wing, became interested to a greater or less extent in several business ventures, and died in July, 1899. His wife now makes her home in Boston, Mass.
Marshall T. received his education in the schools of his neighborhood, and kept books for his father two years after leaving school. He then for ten years engaged in farming in Featherstone township, on his own account. Following this he made his first venture in the livery business, running a livery and sale stable at Red Wing for three years. He then again returned to Featherstone and farmed five years. In 1906 he opened his present livery at 319 Plum street, which he has since successfully conducted, being a good judge of horse flesh and a fair-minded business man. He is a Republican in politics, and while at Featherstone served as constable and justice of the peace on several occasions .
Mr. Perkins was married March 17, 1884, at Red Wing, to Anna R. Purdy, daughter of David and Mary Frances (Rolfe) Purdy, natives of New York state. They came to America in 1864, and located on a farm in Goodhue township, where they remained for some time, after which they retired and moved to Red Wing, where the mother died. The father is also deceased. To Marshall T. and Anna R. Perkins were born nine children: Edward W.,Nina C., Edna E., Frances V., Ada A., Marjorie C., Delta, Doris and Lawrence. Frances V. is a milliner at St. Paul. The rest live in Red Wing, the four youngest being at home. The other of these children died at Red Wing May 13, 1903, and Mr. Perkins was married again, at Red Wing, August 27, 1908, to Lulu M. Harn, of this city.

Following from the book, RED WING, MINNESOTA, Saga of a River Town, by Madeline Angell, published by Dillon Press of Minneapolis, MN, pg 267-268.
"Public transportation within the city was first provided by horse-drawn hacks owned by Marsh Perkins and Albin Almquist. In 1916 John, Carl, Ed, and Herman Dahl started the first full taxi service in Red Wing. They opened an office in a garage in the 200 block of Main Street, starting with four Ford cars. The brothers operated a twenty-four hour service, sleeping two at a time in the office. They met all trains stopping in Red Wing. Six months after they started their taxicab service, Marsh Perkins and Albin Almquist were out of business".

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 1, column 2, 11Dec1939 (Monday).
M.T. Perkins, widely known in the community and proprietor of a livery stable business here for many years, passed away at a local hospital Sunday afternoon about 1:30 o'clock. The end was not unexpected. Mr. Perkins had been in poor health for a long time and had been confined to the hospital since July 3, 1938.
He was born in Featherstone on November 28, 1862, and lived in that township until he was about 35 years of age, when he removed to Red Wing where he had since resided. When Mr. Perkins first came to Red Wing from the farm, the family occupied the old A.P. Pierce home and later the residence of Governor L.F. Hubbard, now occupied by the St. John's hospital offices. He often referred to this place as the "old mansion with the $10,000 slate roof." It was in 1896 that Mr. Perkins and his brother, Alfred, established a livery and boarding stable on Third street in the stone building across from the office of The Daily Republican. At one time during his business career Mr. Perkins operated two liveries, one on Plum street and the other in partnership with A.C. Almquist.
Mr. Perkins was gifted with an unusually fine voice. In his younger days he was soloist in the choir of the First Methodist church and was a member of the Perkins Brothers quartet, which won considerable attention. He also appeared in many local amateur productions. He took over the old St. James livery, operating it for many years, later going into the transfer business which he conducted until failing health forced him to retire a number of years ago. He held the contract for carrying mail from the post office here to Hager City, Wis., over an extended period.
Mr. Perkins was a great lover of horses and possessed several valuable animals at one time. Of a congenial nature he made friends with all whom he met and enjoyed the acquaintance of a majority of residents of the city and the nearby community.
On March 17, 1887, he was united in marriage to Anna R. Purdy, who died in 1903. On August 12, 1908 he married Lula Harn Cook. She died about four years ago. He is survived by two sons, Edward, St. Paul, and Lawrence R. Perkins, Huntington Park, Calif., seven daughters, Mrs. G.E. Carlson, Mrs. Carl Adler, Mrs. T.J. Seiz and Mrs. L. Van Deusen, Red Wing; Mrs. W.B. Davis, Oconomowoc, Wis., Mrs. C.G. Johnson, St. Paul, and Mrs. O.C. Harn, Faribault; 17 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two brothers, Drs. B.T. and E.A. Perkins, Houston, Tex. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Ferrin mortuary with the Rev. J. Wilbert Lillico officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 5 column 1,12Dec1939 (Tuesday).
Funeral services for M.T. Perkins, who was in the livery stable and transfer business in this city for many years, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Ferrin Mortuary chapel with Dr. J.W. Lillico officiating. Perkins died Sunday following a lingering illness.

     Mary Perkins is the daughter of Homer Leslie Perkins DDS and Lucille Bertha Schroeder.¹ Mary Perkins married John Johnston circa 1987.¹

     Mary Perkins was born in 1620.¹ She was the daughter of John Perkins Sr. and Judith Gater.¹ Mary Perkins died in 1700.¹

     Mary Elisabeth Perkins is the daughter of Duran Paul Perkins and Elisabeth Newton Edgar.¹

     Mary Featherstone Perkins was born on 21 May 1911 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^2,3 History of Goodhue County Minnesota, 1935, page 330. She was the daughter of Timothy LeRoy Perkins and Lucy Katherine Featherstone. Mary Featherstone Perkins graduated circa 1929 at Red Wing High School, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ She graduated at University of Minnesota, Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home
Economics.³ She married Dr. Fredrick Wilbert Gehrman DVM, son of Franklin Gehrmann and Lydia M. Kolshorn, on 7 March 1937 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁵
Gehrman, Mary P. age 94, of Minnetonka. Born May 21, 1911 in Red Wing, MN and passed away April 4, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Fred Gehrman; daughter, Virginia Grover; parents, Timothy and Lucy (Featherstone) Perkins; and brother, Vernon Perkins. Survived by sons, Charles and wife Ann, Robert and wife Marilyn; grandchildren, Kimberly Gehrman-White and husband Michael White, Jason Gehrman, Chad Gehrman and wife Evengia, Greg Gehrman, Elizabeth Grover and Brent Grover; step grandchildren, Michael Parker and wife Jenifer, Douglas Parker and wife Michiko, and Robert Parker; great- grandchildren, Alexandra and Madeleine White, and Daniel Gehrman; step-great-grandchildren, Garrett, Noah and Kaitlyn Parker; sister, Grace Page; son-in-law, Alan Grover; sister-in-law, Vivian Perkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was a graduate of Red Wing High School and the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Home Economics. Married Dr. Fred Gehrman, founder of Gehrman Animal Hospital in Minnetonka. Member of Wayzata Community Church since 1945. Member of the P.E.O. for 60 years. Active in the 4-H Club as a club member, 4-H leader and charter member of the Hennepin County 4-H Foundation. Lifetime member of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Auxiliary. Funeral service Saturday 10 AM at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata and 1 hour before the funeral on Saturday at church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery at 3 PM in Red Wing, MN. Memorials preferred to the 4-H Foundation or Wayzata Community Church. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata.⁶
Mary P. Gehrman, 94, Minnetonka, Minn., died Tuesday, 04 April 2006. Born in Red Wing to Timothy and Lucy Perkins, she graduated from Red Wing High School. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wayzata (Minn.) Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, and for one hour before the funeral Saturday at the church. Memorials are preferred to the 4-H Foundation or the church.⁷ Mary Featherstone Perkins died on 4 April 2006 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 94.^8,3 She was buried on 8 April 2006 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁷

     Mary Foster Perkins was born in 1807 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Perkins and Elizabeth Foster.¹