Background
Perkins, Thomas Handasyd was born on December 15, 1764 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Elizabeth (Peck) Perkins.
Perkins, Thomas Handasyd was born on December 15, 1764 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Elizabeth (Peck) Perkins.
Partner with brothers in merc. Partner with brother James in firm J. & T. H. Perkins, Boston, 1792-1822, traded with China, chief partner, 1822-1838. President Boston br; General Hospital, Boston Athenaeum, Bunker Hill and National.
Member Massachusetts Senate, 8 terms, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3 terms.
Married Sarah Elliot, March 25, 1788, 7 children.