Hi
John Perkins was born at Llanvirn Farm, Berea, Pembrokshire - brothers appear to be Thomas (b 1805) Peter ( b 1806) and William (b1814). There must be more siblings, but they may remain a mystery.
Their parents are Henry (1778-1852) and Mary Williams (1785-1853). Have traced a copy of Henry's Will at Welsh National library (Ref SD1852-133) 1852, but wrong image is attatched so I need to get a paper copy.
Henry's parents: John Perkins (1747-1835) and catherine Meyler (1752-1834). All farmers in the area at eith er Llanvern (Llanvirn/Llan-fyrn) or Pyll Cearog Farm next door.
Parents of John Perkins: John Perkins (1697-1763) and Ann Meyler (1712-1781).
Have got in touch with decendant of William Perkins (1814-1887) who has a family bible and can confirm the family links.
I am really pleased to have at last found him out! The Meyler name is also confirmation. It's been really bugging me for ages!!
Perks1
Hi Perks1
I've only just discovered RootsChat so I hope you'll forgive me if I'm a bit green on procedure. My cousin's wife (now in her late 80's) has been researching my mother's side of the family for over 35 years, all without a computer. She's kindly allowed me to scan a huge number of documents and charts, amongst which are several devoted to the Perkins family.
My maternal grandmother was Catherine Perkins (b. 1869, d. 1922), the daughter of Capt. Peter Perkins (b. 1838, d. 1895). They lived in St. David's, Pembrokeshire. The tree shows both Ann(e) (b. 1712) and Catherine (b. 1750) Meyler, and their respective marriages to John (b. 1697) and John (b. c1747) Perkins. What is particularly interesting is that my cousin's wife has traced my maternal ancestry to about 1490 with the birth of John Perkins of Mathry & St. David's. He was the father of David ap John Perkins (b. c1520, d. 1587).
If you'd like any further information, I'll be happy to share it with you and others on this forum.
Best wishes.
Robert (TyGwyn46)