Perkins, Thomas Handasyd, 1764-1854
type Collector
dates 1764-1854
city Boston
stateMA
other citiesCanton, China; Richmond, ME;
sex M
history Thomas Handasyd Perkins (1764-1854) was one of Boston's most successful China merchants (Perkins was involved in the slave, tea, and spices trade).

Perkins served as Massachusetts state senator and representative from 1805-1817.

Perkins is mentioned in Lillian B. Miller's book "Patrons and Patriotism: The Encouragement of the Fine Arts in the United States 1790-1860."

in 1788, Perkins married Sarah "Sally" Elliott (1768-1852). He had three children: Colonel Thomas Handasyd Perkins, Jr.; Elizabeth Perkins Cabot (1791-1885); and Caroline Perkins Gardiner (1800-1867).
decades1810-1820
1820-1830
1830-1840
1840-1850
updated 03/22/2024 12:09:28
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Thomas Handasyd Perkins Papers, 1783-1892
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Thomas Handasyd Perkins travel diaries, 1789 see details...
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Nathaniel Cutting journal and letterbooks, 1786-1798. see details...
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Robert Starkey Pulsifer papers, 1765-1859. see details...
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Samuel Cabot papers, 1713-1858. see details...
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Thomas Handasyd Perkins diaries, 1794-1854. see details...
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Thomas Handasyd Perkins passport and letter, 1803-1849. see details...
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