Background
Perkins, George Douglas was born on February 29, 1840 in Holly, Orleans County, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Lucy F. (Forsyth) Perkins.
Perkins, George Douglas was born on February 29, 1840 in Holly, Orleans County, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Lucy F. (Forsyth) Perkins.
Went West in boyhood. Learned printer’s trade, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
With brother started the Cedar Falls Gazette, 1860. Private 31st Iowa Regiment, 1862-1863. Editor Sioux City Journal, since 1869.
Member Iowa Senate, 1874-1876. Member 52d to 55th Congresses (1891-1899), 11th Iowa District.
Married Louise East. Julien, 1869.