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     Hannah Perkins was baptized on 6 July 1690.¹ She died young.¹

     Jonathan Perkins was baptized on 29 January 1692/93 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Sarah Wildes, daughter of Ephraim Wildes and Mary Howlett, on 21 January 1718/19.² He married second Elizabeth Porter, daughter of Samuel Porter and Judith Dorman, on 11 December 1722.² He died on 25 June 1749 in a fall from a chimney at age 56.²
     He was a mason.² He served as tythingman in 1732/33 and constable in 1733/34 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     On 18 Sep 1738 his brother Timothy and sisters Abigail Dwinell, Esther Perkins, and Elizabeth Perkins sold their rights to their father's estate to him and his brother John for £72 11s. He and John had previously paid their father's debts and funeral expenses. That same day he and Timothy filed quitclaims transferring their rights to many pieces of their father's property to John. On 9 Nov 1738 Timothy and John filed a similar quitclaim to him.²
     He bought 3 1/2 acres of land in Topsfield from Daniel Reddington on 11 July 1738.² On 15 November 1738 he and his brother John sold 10-11 acres of land, south of the Ipswich River, to Dr. Richard Dexter of Topsfield.² The next day he and his wife Elizabeth deeded an acre of woodland to Dr. Dexter.²
     He died intestate, and his widow was appointed administrator of his estate on 17 July 1749. The estate was valued at £662, including £530 in real estate. A committee was named by the court to divide the real estate. After reserving 1/3 of it for the widow's dower, the remaining 2/3 was found to be impractical to split up. A document dated 28 October 1751 and approved by the court on 24 February 1752 gave the land to David Perkins, his oldest living son, who was to pay £21 0s 8p and 3 farthings to his siblings Jonathan, Hannah, Judith, Abigail, Dudley, Philemon, and Sarah. The final settlement of the deed was not made until after their mother died in 1772.²
     He and his second wife Elizabeth had the following known children: Jonathan (b 1 January 1723/24, d 31 May 1729), David (b 26 December 1725, d 21 April 1803), Hannah (b 16 January 1727/28), Jonathan (b 3 March 1730), Judith (b 21 June 1732), Abigail (b 20 December 1734), Dudley (b 8 September 1737, d 1758), Philemon (b 8 June 1740), Sarah (b 20 September 1743).²

     Abigail Perkins was born on 7 June 1695.¹ She married Thomas Dwinell on 11 December 1716.¹
     On 18 Sep 1738 she, her brother Timothy, and her sisters Esther Perkins and Elizabeth Perkins sold their rights to their father's estate to their brothers Jonathan and John for £72 11s. They retained the right to live in and improve their father's house.²

     Thomas Dwinell married Abigail Perkins, daughter of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), on 11 December 1716.¹

     Hannah Perkins was born on 21 January 1697/98.¹ She died before 1738.¹

     John Perkins was born on 2 June 1700.¹ He married first Dorothy Wildes, daughter of Ephraim Wildes and Mary Howlett, before 2 April 1725.² He married second Martha Perkins on 18 June 1736.¹ He married third Jemima Averill on 14 February 1737/38.¹ He died on 7 February 1780 at age 79.¹
     On 18 Sep 1738 his brother Timothy and sisters Abigail Dwinell, Esther Perkins, and Elizabeth Perkins sold their rights to their father's estate to him and his brother Jonathan for £72 11s. He and Jonathan had previously paid their father's debts and funeral expenses. That same day Timothy and Jonathan filed quitclaims transferring their rights to many pieces of their father's property to him. On 9 Nov 1738 he and Timothy filed a similar quitclaim to Jonathan.³ On 15 November 1738 he and his brother Jonathan sold 10-11 acres of land, south of the Ipswich River, to Dr. Richard Dexter of Topsfield.³

     Dorothy Wildes was born on 15 December 1700 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married John Perkins, son of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), before 2 April 1725.³ She died before 1736.²

     Martha Perkins married first (?) Robinson.¹ She married second John Perkins, son of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), on 18 June 1736.¹ She died on 16 August 1736.¹

     Jemima Averill married John Perkins, son of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), on 14 February 1737/38.¹ She died on 2 March 1749.¹

     Esther Perkins was born on 22 July 1703.¹ She died instantly from a fall into a well on 3 October 1748 at age 45.¹
     On 18 Sep 1738 she, her brother Timothy, and her sisters Abigail Dwinell and Elizabeth Perkins sold their rights to their father's estate to their brothers Jonathan and John for £72 11s. They retained the right to live in and improve their father's house.²

     Elizabeth Perkins was baptized on 7 January 1709/10.¹ She died unmarried on 3 December 1809 at age 99.¹
     On 18 Sep 1738 she, her brother Timothy, and her sisters Abigail Dwinell and Esther Perkins sold their rights to their father's estate to their brothers Jonathan and John for £72 11s. They retained the right to live in and improve their father's house.²

     Sarah Wildes was born on 27 March 1699 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Jonathan Perkins, son of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), on 21 January 1718/19.¹ She died on 21 January 1719/20 at age 20.¹
     She was named in the will of her great-aunt Mary Howlett, dated 16 April 1719 and proved 5 Aug 1728, with whom she had lived for several years. She was to receive a share of what remained of the estate after the specific bequests were satisfied. She died before her great-aunt, however, and a codicil was made on 2 Feb 1719/20, redirecting her share.³

     Elizabeth Porter was baptized on 26 April 1702 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Jonathan Perkins, son of Timothy Perkins and Abigail (?), on 11 December 1722.¹ She died on 26 November 1772 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 70.¹
     On 16 November 1738 she and her husband Jonathan deeded an acre of woodland to Dr. Richard Dexter.¹ On 17 Jul 1749 she was appointed administrator of her husband's estate.¹ She and Jonathan had the following known children: Jonathan (b 1 January 1723/24, d 31 May 1729), David (b 26 December 1725, d 21 April 1803), Hannah (b 16 January 1727/28), Jonathan (b 3 March 1730), Judith (b 21 June 1732), Abigail (b 20 December 1734), Dudley (b 8 September 1737, d 1758), Philemon (b 8 June 1740), Sarah (b 20 September 1743).¹

     Samuel Porter was born on 4 August 1669 in Salem, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married first Judith Dorman, daughter of Thomas Dorman and Judith Wood, on 14 January 1695/96.¹ He married second Love Howe, daughter of Abraham Howe and Sarah Peabody, intentions published on 15 September 1722.¹ He died between 1744 and 1749.¹
     He lived in Salem Village, Essex Co., Massachusetts, but his family had close ties with neighboring Topsfield and the church there.¹
     At the occasion of his marriage to Judith Dorman, his father built him a house on the southern part of the Downing farm.¹ In his father's will, dated 15 July 1713 and proved 17 Jan 1714/15, he was left the house and land where he was then living, plus 110 acres. He and his brothers Joseph, Nathaniel, and William were also left their father's land at Skelton's Neck, to be divided equally, as well as his clothing and indoor property.^2,3 In 1722 he gave his sons Eleaxor and Samuel half of his house and farm, and built a new house about 800 feet to the south.¹ On 8 September 1737 he deeded this new house to Samuel.¹ Nine months later, on 8 June 1738, he deeded the rest of the old house and 86 acres, plus 11 acres at Skelton's Neck, to Eleazor.¹
     His will was dated 28 November 1744, and proved 24 April 1749. His wife Love was named executrix, and was left the property she had with her at the time of their marriage, his house, half of his cattle and provisions, and a brass kettle. The rest of his estate was to be divided between his children Eleazor, Samuel, Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, Hepsibah, and Jerusha.¹ The inventory of his estate included "one Negro man" valued at £25, perhaps the Robin mentioned in his father's will.¹

     Judith Dorman was born on 23 February 1668/69 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Samuel Porter, son of Joseph Porter and Anna Hathorne, on 14 January 1695/96.¹ She died before 15 September 1722.¹

     Thomas Perkyns was born about 1525 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹ He married Alice (?).¹ He was buried on 23 March 1591/92 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹
     The link between Henry Perkyns and his son Thomas may be somewhat questionable. Although Henry Perkyns' will cannot now be found, an abstract made in or before 1894 says that "Thomas Perkyns, the son, is mentioned." A more recent abstract does not mention Thomas, however.²
     Thomas Perkyns's own will was dated 15 September 1588 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England, and proved on 11 May 1592. His son Henry was named executor. In his will, he asked to be buried in the parish churchyard, and left 10s to the poor. He also left each of his godchildren 6d. To his son John and his male heirs he left his house, barn, and other buildings, plus an orchard, a close (farmyard), "one back-side of the tenement and one half-yard of arable land with meadows, pastures, and commons thereto belonging." "Successive remainders" were left to his son Edward and his male heirs, and to his son Luke and his male heirs. A "final remainder" was left to his "own right heirs." His wife Alice received all the household stuff, their bedroom furniture, and the use of their bedroom for as long as she remained a widow. He also left: to his sons William and Thomas, 10s each; to his son Edward, £40 four years after his death; to his son Luke, £40 six years after his death; and to his son Isaac, £40 ten years after his death. Each of his sons' children received a ewe and a lamb, as did his "brother Kebble's wife" and his brother William Perkyns. Thomas Kebble was left a lamb. Whatever remained, including the rest of his houses and lands, was to go to his oldest son Henry.¹

     Alice (?) married Thomas Perkyns, son of Henry Perkyns.¹ She was buried on 20 August 1613 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹
     Her surname may have been Kebble, as her husband's will names his "brother Kebble's wife."¹ In her husband's will, dated 15 September 1588 and proved on 11 May 1592, she was left all the household stuff, their bedroom furniture, and the use of their bedroom for as long as she remained a widow.¹ She was also left a legacy in her son John's will, dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 Jun 1601/02 (sic).¹

     John Perkins married Elizabeth Shaw.¹ He died after 17 December 1601, when his will was made.¹
     He was named in his father's will, dated 15 September 1588 and proved on 11 May 1592. He and his male heirs were left his father's house, barn, and other buildings, plus an orchard, a close (farmyard), "one back-side of the tenement and one half-yard of arable land with meadows, pastures, and commons thereto belonging".¹
     His own will was dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 June 1601/02 (sic). His wife Elizabeth was named executrix, and his brother Thomas Perkins and Edward Shaw were overseers. He left legacies to his minor son Edward, his brother Harry Perkins, his brother Thomas Perkins' son Isaac Perkins, his brother Thomas Perkins' daughter, his brother Lewis [Luke] Perkins, his mother, his servant Joan Stormant, and Richard Bassett. His estate was inventoried at £154 14s 0d.¹

     Elizabeth Shaw married John Perkins, son of Thomas Perkyns and Alice (?).¹ She was buried on 4 July 1603.¹
     She was named executrix of her husband's will, dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 Jun 1601/02 (sic).¹ Her own will was dated 29 June 1603 and proved by Edward Shaw "the lawful uncle of Edward Perkins, the executor" on 13 August 1603. Her son Edward was executor, and her brother Edward Shawe and Henry Perkins were overseers. She mentions her mother Shawe; her brother Edward Shaw; her brothers Henry and Thomas Shawe; her sisters Elnor Shawe, Mary Masters, and Agnes Shawe; her goddaughter Elizabeth Shawe; her brother Henry Perkins and his three daughters; her brother Isaac Perkins and his three daughters; her brother Thomas Perkins and his two daughters; her sister Elizabeth Perkins; and her servant Joan Sturman.¹

     Thomas Perkins was baptized on 19 May 1590 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was buried on 26 May 1590.¹

     Edward Perkins was baptized on 19 August 1598 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹ He married Mary Watkin on 6 October 1616.¹
     He was left a legacy in his father's will, dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 Jun 1601/02 (sic).¹ His own will was dated 12 June 1657 and proved 1 December 1658. It mentions his wife Mary, sons John and Edward, and daughters Mary, Susanna, and Elizabeth.¹

     Mary Watkin married Edward Perkins, son of John Perkins and Elizabeth Shaw, on 6 October 1616.¹
     She and Edward had the following known children: John, Edward, Mary, Susanna, Elizabeth.¹

     William Perkins married Elizabeth (?).¹ He, or possibly his uncle William Perkins, was buried on 1 April 1590 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹
     In his father's will, dated 15 September 1588 and proved on 11 May 1592, he was left 10s.¹
     His wife Elizabeth was appointed administrator of his estate on 10 April 1590. It was inventoried at £159, and included "wares at Rugby," where he may have been a mercer (dealer in expensive fabric).¹

     Elizabeth (?) married William Perkins, son of Thomas Perkyns and Alice (?).¹
     She was appointed administrator of her husband's estate on 10 April 1590.¹

     Margaret Perkins was baptized on 30 October 1586 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹

     John Perkins was baptized on 4 November 1587 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.¹

     Thomas Perkins married Mary Bate on 16 October 1586.¹ He was buried on 7 December 1629.¹
     In his father's will, dated 15 September 1588 and proved on 11 May 1592, he was left 10s.¹ He was an overseer of his brother John Perkins' will, dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 Jun 1601/02 (sic).¹
     His own will was dated 1 December 1629 and proved on 17 June 1630. The executors were his wife Mary and son Isaac. The witnesses were Thomas and Isaac Perkins. To his oldest son Isaac he left his messuage (house, barn, and other buildings) and land in Hillmorton, plus an inn there named The Bell. He left other legacies to his wife Mary, his son Francis (provided he not marry Sara Tant), his son Edward, his daughters Mary and Alice, his cousins Thomas and John Perkins, and his brothers Luke and Isaac Perkins.¹

     Mary Bate married Thomas Perkins, son of Thomas Perkyns and Alice (?), on 16 October 1586.¹
     She and her son Isaac were co-executors of her husband's' will, dated 1 December 1629 and proved on 17 Jun 1630.¹