J. Will Perkins (died February 13, 1926) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1924.

Early life

J. Will Perkins was born to John Perkins. He succeeded his father in running his harness and saddlery business in Elkton, Maryland.

J. Will Perkins

Career

Perkins was a Republican. In 1905, Perkins ran for county treasurer of Cecil County, but lost. In 1907, Perkins ran for sheriff of Cecil County, but lost to Henry G. Hager. In 1912, Perkins was appointed as sheriff of Cecil County by Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough after the death of J. Myron Miller. He ran for sheriff in 1913, but lost to John A. Morgan.

J. Will Perkins

Perkins was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1924.

J. Will Perkins

Perkins was senior member of the fruit juice manufacturer Perkins and Perkins at the time of his death.

Personal life

Perkins married Lena Hinchliffe, daughter of Joseph Hincliffe. He had three children, Joseph H., Elizabeth and Salina (or Senena). He was a member of the board of Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church.

Perkins died on February 13, 1926, at the age of 64 or 65, at his home in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery.

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Year of birth uncertain

1860s births

1926 deaths

People from Elkton, Maryland

Republican Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates

Maryland sheriffs

20th-century American politicians