Peter PERKINS

HAIRSTON.org ID#3093, b. June 1739, d. about April 1813
Father*Nicholas PERKINS1 b. a 1718, d. a 25 Feb 1762
Mother*Bethenia HARDING
Marriage*Peter PERKINS married Agnes WILSON, daughter of Peter WILSON and Ailcey (surname unknown).1,2 
Birth*Peter PERKINS was born in June 1739 in Goochland, Virginia.1 
He was the son of Nicholas PERKINS and Bethenia HARDING.1 
Residence*Peter PERKINS lived in 1752 in Halifax, Virginia.1 
WillIn Nicholas PERKINS's will dated 25 February 1762 in Halifax, Virginia, Peter PERKINS was named as an heir.3 
Census 1790* The book "Descendants of Nicholas Perkins of Virginia" states that the 1790 census shows that Peter's household consisted of 13 white people. However, I have not found that record.1 
Census 1800*He appeared on the census of 4 August 1800 in Salisbury, Stokes, North Carolina, Peter Perkins, Males 26-44 3, 45+ 1, Females 45+ 1, Slaves 6.4 
ResidenceHe lived in 1805 in Williamson, Tennessee.5 
Will*He left a will on 26 January 1813 in Williamson, Tennessee, In the name of God, Amen I Peter Perkins of Williamson County Tennessee being weak in body but of sound mind and memory , do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say, first I wish my Executors hereafter to be named shall pay all my just debts out of my property. 2nd I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Agness Stone, half dozen silver teaspoons, one silver soap spoon and sugar tongs and silver bows for scissors, all my wife's wearing apparel that she may want, and one bed and furniture. I also give and bequeath to my said granddaughter Agness Stone and my granddaughters Polly Stone and Ruth Stone, all my other beds and & furniture and house hold goods to be equally divided between them; - My will and desire is that my four favorite Negroes to wit Bob, Esther, Charles, & Hannah shall at my death be free and further I give and bequeath to them, one good Horse, two cows & calves, two sows & pigs eight head of killing hogs, twenty barrels of corn and my black smiths tools; and further my will and desire is that, my Executors shall pay particular attention to the aforesaid free Negroes, so that they shall be under no incumbrance whatever. - And whereas there is long and old existing accounts between my son a Nicholas and myself and my brother Harden and myself, which is now out of date and our recollection, and whereas I hold my son Nicholas's bond for considerable money and my brother Harden holds my bond, which last bond I wish discharged out of the first and not otherwise, and after all my just debts is paid as aforesaid, I wish all the rest residue and remainder of my estate of what kind or nature whatsoever to be sold for the best price that can be had, Be it remembered that Peter Hairston of Stokes County No. Carolina, has a power authorizing him to sell the Snow Creek Iron Works & lands appertaining thereto and transmit me the money, which proceeds if sold, or when hereafter sold I give and bequeath one third part thereof to Nicholas Scales. Should there be any surplus after paying all just claims, I wish my Executors to divide between Hendley Stones children had by my daughter Betsey, equally. I hereby constitute and appoint my son Nicholas Perkins & my nephew Nicholas Scales, my Executors, of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills by me made, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of January in the year of Our Lord 1813.                     Peter Perkins seal
Signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us, who were called upon a be witnesses: Anne P Scales, Thos. H. P Scales, M. Bostick
State of Tennessee Williamson County. The foregoing Last Will and Testament of Peter Perkins deceased was presented in Court April Session 1813 and proven by the oaths of Thos. H. P. Scales and Bostick the subscribing witnesses there unto to be act and deed of Peter Perkins and the same was ordered to be recorded. N.P. Hardeman, Clerk of Williamson County Court.

- Williamson County Original Wills 1800-1899. FSL #4750394, F/T image 47-48.6,7 
Death*He died about April 1813 in near Hardeman Crossroads (now Triune), Williamson, Tennessee.1 
Probate*His estate was probated in April 1813 in Williamson, Tennessee.1 

Family

Agnes WILSON d. bt 1801 - 1813
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S24] Hall, Wm. Kearney 1918-2011. Descendants of Nicholas Perkins of Virginia. 1957 Ann Arbor, Michigan., Hathi Trust Digital Library.
  2. [S3149] Clement, Maud Carter: The History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
  3. [S3521] Copy of Nicholas Perkins' will written Feb. 25, 1762 : survey report, 1936 Dec. 17
    Ragland, Walter R., Mrs.; Virginia Historical Inventory Project; Virginia Conservation Commission. Division of History.; United States. Works Progress Administration
    1936 - 1217, Library of Virginia.
  4. [S1800] 1800 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S274] Early Tax Lists of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee.
  6. [S272] Will of Peter Perkins - 4 Nov 1813, Williamson County, Tennessee, Will Book #1, page 310.
  7. [S3559] Tennessee Probate Court Files - Williamson County 1800-1899, Microfilm, Perkins Folder, Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Last Edited10 Oct 2025