Background
Perkins, William Robertson was born on November 3, 1875 in Elmington, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Benjamin Moore and Judith Clough (Robertson) Perkins.
Perkins, William Robertson was born on November 3, 1875 in Elmington, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Benjamin Moore and Judith Clough (Robertson) Perkins.
Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1897, Doctor of Laws, 1929.
Admitted to Virginia bar, 1897, and began practice at Lynchburg. Moved to Newport News, Virginia, 1901, New York City, 1906. Counsel for American Tobacco Company, 1906-1911, P. Lorillard Company, 1911-1913, J. B. and B. North. Duke interests since 1913.
Vice president Duke Power Company.
Director and counsel American Cyanamid Company. Counsel P. Lorillard Company Trustee and vice chairman The Duke Endowment.
Trustee Duke U.
Member American and New York State bar associations, American Academy Political and Social Science, Virginia Society of New York, Southern Society, North Carolina Society. Mason.; Clubs: New York, Commonwealth, Uptown, Quill (New York).
Married Mary Sarah Bell, November 5, 1902. Children: William Robertson, Thomas Lee, Mary Clough.