Obituary for Henry W. Perkins (1835-1906)
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From the papers of Mary Omahundro Hutt Walker

HONERED CITIZEN GONE Henry W. PERKINS Born Apr. 21, 1835 Died Feb'y 6, 1906

On the 6th day of February,1906, here passed from earth one of nature's noblemen, Henry W. PERKINS, known honored, trusted and greatly esteemed by hundreds who will read this brief and imperfect tribute to him as a man and citizen. He was born at Troy, being the only child of the late Walton PERKINS , and was in his 71st year. All of his life was spent here and the record that he made as a banker, financier and businessman was surpassed only by his record as a citizen and gentleman of the highest type.

He was married June 20,1860, to Miss Georgia RITNER, who, with three daughters, Mrs. T.C. WILSON and Mrs J.S. HOWELL, of Hannibal, and Mrs. G.A. STURGES, of Sedalia survives him. He was stricken on Friday, the 2nd inst., with paralysis and passed away four days later, being thus granted a wish frequently expressed that he might have a brief illness when his summons came. He was a member of the Masonic faternity, having taken Commandery degrees. He was not identified with any church, but his heart was full of love and fear of God, and he had the deepest respect for His church.

Mr. PERKINS entered the Farmers and Mechanics' bank as a cashier in the summer of 1874 when the position --was made vacant by the resignation of E.N. BONFILS. He was actively---- the duties of the place for over 31 years. During all that time there was never a question --to the solidarity of the bank whose destinies he directed in such a capable manner. It has always been a successful institution, dividends of 100 per cent having frequently been declared on one years business when it was the only bank in the county. We doubt if there was ever a more popular man in business in the county than Mr. PERKINS. He was courteous, affable and accomodating, yet always zealously guarded the interest of his stockholders and depositors.

The writer of this sketch knew Mr. PERKINS for nearly 28 years and will always cherish the memory of his friendship and confidence as one of the brightest spots in my life. No honest man ever went to him for a favor that could be reasonably expected and went away disapponted. He was a generous, public spirited citizen, ever ready to help the needy and to do his share toward promoting the welfare of his town and county. Always in comfortable circumstances and being a good business man he amassed a considerable fortune. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock after which the burial was at the city cemetery in charge of Troy Lodge No. 34, A.F. & A.M.---rest is missing

[Transcriber's Notes:

"Gone But Not Forgotten" Vol 9 page 109 TROY CITY CEMETERY PERKINS
Harry W. Died Mar. - ?- 1876 4 yrs. 2 ms. 20 ds s/o H.W. & Georgia Perkins
Walton Jr. b. Sep.10, 1869 - d. Feb. 18, 1895 aged 25 years 5 months & 8 days s/o H.W. & Georgia & twin to Brother J. Ritner Perkins

(same stone) Georgia (Ritner) Apr. 2, 1839 Jan. 22, 1914
Henry Walton Apr.21, 1835 Feb. 6, 1906
Infant dau. of H.W. & Georgia d. Mar. 21, 1861
J. Ritter d/o H.W. & Georgia d. Aug. 19, 1870 11 months

Note : will have to check...seems I had info. that Georgia Ritner was relation, possible dau. for whom the Ritner School in St. Louis was named. - j.g. ]

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