Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1891, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 9, born NS, living with parents
• Census: 1901, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 19, born 5 Feb 1882 in NS, Hotel Clerk, living with parents
• Census: 1921, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 39, born NS, Anglican, Hotel Keeper, parents born NS/NS

Notes:

from "The Annapolis Spectator", 31 Jul 1963
Annapolis Hotelier Holds Taxi Record (by Hortense Spurr Gilliatt)
William R Perkins, genial owner and operator of the Hillsdale House in Annapolis Royal for the past 44 years, is the great grandson of Reverend Cyrus Peck Perkins, who was sent out from England by King George II as chaplain to His Majesty?s Forces in Annapolis Royal, and who later was the second rector of St Luke's Anglican Church here. William Perkins? father, the late Cyrus Alexander Perkins, bought the Hillsdale House in 1897. When he died in 1919[sic], Mr Perkins took over and has operated it ever since. He says, that when he was a lad of 8 years he was playing on the third storey of a building being built in town and fell to the cellar. He was down that time, but ever since has been moving up, he declared.
Worked Many Hotels
He has worked in many hotels-as a bellboy in the Vanderbilt in New York; in a hotel in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1907, when that town celebrated its 300th anniversary; in St Georges in Hamilton, Bermuda; in the Clarendon Hotel in Daytona Beach, Fla.
One of the First Taxis
From 1911 to 1914, he ran the Central House in Middleton and owned a Livery Stable in connection with it. It was during this period that Mr Perkins owned 3 race horses: Bellmack, Brian Queen and Royal Harry. The last one won a prize at the Halifax Exhibition for 3 classes ? best saddlehorse, road horse and all-round horse. With the coming of motor cars, Mr Perkins switched his interests to taxi-ing. He holds the record for being one of the first taxi drivers in Canada. This honor was challenged in 1957 by William Rathwell of North Bay, Ontario who started taxi-ing in 1914, but Mr Perkins disproved this claim, and retained the record. He began in 1912, and has held a taxi license for 50 consecutive years. He says: ?I didn?t get one this year as I don?t want to run any opposition to the boys in town. Mr Perkins first taxied for the late Captain John Spurr, who built the first Colonial Arms Hotel at Deep Brook overlooking Victoria Bridge. (The same deep sea captain who used to say: ?I sailed through Hell?s Gate to marry my bride in Paradise, Nova Scotia.)
$120 in One Day
Mr Perkins bought his first Overland car for $1250, and paid for it in 6 weeks taxi-ing. One of his best days, he says was at the Bridgewater Exhibition, when with a 10 cent far, he made $120 ? all in one day. He has made some 25 motor trips to Florida and has also motored to Mexico and California. The Hillsdale House is furnished with priceless antiques. One show piece is the bed in which King George V slept when he was a cadet in town. His signature is also on the register. Mr Perkins is a gardener, on the side. He grows pansies, roses and other flowers which fill the huge platters that decorate the dining room as well as the fresh vegetables for the meals. His sister, Miss Charlotte I Perkins is famous for her book ?The Romance of Old Annapolis Royal?. In 1919, Mr Perkins married Miss Caroline Orde, who has been a great help to her husband, in making his success throughout the years.

from "The Annapolis Spectator", 7 Jun 1972 (Annapolis Heritage Society)
William Rutherford Perkins, 90, of Annapolis Royal, well known proprietor of the Hillsdale House summer hotel, died Thursday, June 1st, in the Stewart Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal. Born in Annapolis Royal, he was a son of the late Cyrus Alexander and Mary Jane (Turner) Perkins. He was well-known in the Maritimes and Florida. For over 50 years he operated the Hillsdale House, a summer hotel noted for its beautiful location, antique furnishings, good food and hospitality. During the winter months he worked in various Florida hotels. Four years ago the Hillsdale House was sold, and is now a private residence owned by Dr JA Lawrence, who had it restored to its original architecture of over 100 years ago. He is survived by an adopted brother, James, Middleton. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Caroline Orde, and 3 sisters: Bessie, Charlotte and Annie. Funeral was Saturday in Saint Luke's Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Reverend AG Peters officiating, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Annapolis Royal.

William married Caroline Isabel OrdeTrinity Church, Saint John, NB. Caroline (daughter of John Ichabod Orde and Mary Ann Carr) was born on 31 Jan 1882 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; died on 26 Aug 1964 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, LeQuille, Annapolis, NS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1871, Clementsport, Annapolis, NS; age 33, born NS, Church of England, farmer, parents in the house
• Census: 1881, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 41, born NS, Hotel Keeper, living next to father & stepmother
• Census: 6 Apr 1891, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 52, born NS, Hotel Keeper
• Census: 1901, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 63, born 29 SEP 1837 in NS, Hotel Keeper
• Census: 1911, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 73, born Sep 1837 in NS, own income

Notes:

From "The Descendents of Edward Perkins of New Haven, Conn"
CYRUS ALEXANDER, born 1838, married Emma J., daughter of William Turner of Wilmot, N. S. The children of Cyrus Alexander and Emma (Turner) Perkins were: MARY ELIZABETH ELICIA, born Sept. 20, 1869; ANNIE ROSINA, born Aug. 8, 1872; CHARLOTTE ISABEL, born March 11, 1878; CYRUS ALEXANDER, born June 11, 1880; WILLIAM RUTHERFORD, born Feb. 5, 1882.

from "The Annapolis Spetator", 18 Oct 1911 (Annapolis Heritage Society)
The death of Mr Cyrus A Perkins on Thursday morning last removes from town one of its most esteemed citizens and the last survivor among us of the third generation of the family established here by the Reverend Cyrus Perkins, a graduate of King?s College, Windsor, before it had received its charter as a university, who succeed the Reverend Mr Bailey as Rector of St Luke?s in 1808 and held the position until 1817, when, being offered a parish in England he went there, and met his death by accidental drowning in crossing a river. He was the first Church of England clergyman in the old town who recognized the necessity and duty of keeping a regular and full parish register. Reliable tradition represents him as a man of good ability, fine personal appearance and dignified presence. He married Mary, daughter of Henry Rutherford, a prominent loyalist who settled in Digby and represented that town in the House of Assembly from 1793 to 1808. The reverend gentleman had a brother who settled in Jamaica and was the father of Lady Burton, wife of Sir George Burton, late Chief Justice of Ontario. His son William B Perkins, the father of the subject of this notice was form many years proprietor of one of the old hotels in Annapolis Royal, and was very popular with the travelling public in those quiet old days as a well informed, genial and gentlemanly host, who strove to make the sojourn of his guests homelike. He married Mary, daughter of Isaac Woodbury and widow of James Delancey Harris, the mother of our citizen Bonnett Harris, who is thus a half brother of the deceased. Mr Perkins succeeded his father in the hotel business and conducted the house now known as the Queen Hotel, which he left about 15 years ago and bought the Hillsdale where he and his family have since made an agreeable house for our summer visitors. Mr Perkins was for some time, considerably interested in gold mines in Caledonia the returns from which did not realize the expectations of their proprietors. He was of a most generous and confiding disposition and always ready to help a friend financially, when he had the means, even when it involved risk and inconvenience to himself. He was a liberal in politics and in old times a warm supporter and friend of the late Hon. WH Ray. He was in his 75th year. He leaves a widow who was a Miss Turner of Lawrencetown, 2 sons, Cyrus A, an electrical engineer, and William B of Middleton, and 3 daughters: Mrs Carman O'Dell, Mrs Charles Sweeny of Yarmouth, and Miss Lottie at home. Funeral services were on Saturday, Reverend H How officiating.

Cyrus married Emma Jane Turner on 18 May 1868 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS. Emma (daughter of William Turner and Caroline McGregor) was born on 23 Jan 1848 in Nova Scotia; died on 6 Jul 1923 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, LeQuille, Annapolis, NS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1871, Clementsport, Annapolis, NS; age 23, born NS, Church of England
• Census: 1881, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 34, born NS
• Census: 6 Apr 1891, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 43, born NS
• Census: 1901, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 54, born 23 Jan 1847 in NS
• Census: 1911, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; Emily J, age 63, born Jan 1843 in NS,
• Census: 1921, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 74, born NS, Anglican, parents born NS/NS, living with William and Charlotte

Notes:

from "The Annapolis Spectator", 12 Jul 1923 (Annapolis Heritage Society)
The death occurred about 3 am on Friday last, July 6, of Mrs Emma Jane Perkins, widow of the late Cyrus Perkins who died Oct 12, 1911, after an active and prominent life in Annapolis Royal as proprietor since 1896 of Hillsdale House and previous to that for 23 years of the Old Queen Hotel. Mr Perkins was the son of Wm B Perkins who died June 30, 1892, at the age of 80 and who in turn was the son of the Reverend Cyrus Peck Perkins, chaplain of the Garrison here and afterwards rector of St Luke?s Church in the early part of the last century, the family being thus one of the oldest in the history of Annapolis Royal. Mrs Perkins (just deceased) was a native of Wilmot, a daughter of the late William Turner, but had been almost a life-long resident of this town, a lady known far and wide for her record of kindly deeds and helpful acts, one who will not soon be forgotten in a much wider sphere than that of her intermediate neighborhood. She had been in failing health for some time and passed away at the age of 75, leaving 2 sons, Cyrus (electrical engineer with Stone & Webster, Boston) who was here for the funeral, and William R, present proprietor of the Hillsdale and 3 daughters, Mrs Carman O?Dell of this town; Mrs Charles Sweeney of Lunenburg, and Miss Charlotte at home; also 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral services were held in St Luke's church, Reverend Archdeacon Vroom officiating, interment in the family lot in Woodlawn.

Notes:

2130. Page 160, R: 14 Sep 1923: LWT of Emma Jane PERKINS of Annapolis Royal, widow, dated 27 Apr 1923. Children: William Rutherford of Annapolis Royal, Cyrus Alexander, Mary Elizabeth O'DELL, Annie Rosena SWEENY, Charlotte Perkins SANFORD. To: James Perkins SANFORD. Estate Folio P224 (1923): She died 6 Jul 1923 at Annapolis Royal.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1861, Annapolis Co, NS; 2 males, 2 females in house
• Census: 1871, Clementsport, Annapolis, NS; age 60, born NS, Church of England, farmer, living with son Cyrus & family
• Census: 1881, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 64, born NS, church of England, farmer
• Census: 1891, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; age 80, born NS, church of England, parents born NS/IRE

Notes:

From "The Descendents of Edward Perkins of New Haven, Conn"
WILLIAM BOHME, born 1812 and married, first, in 1837, the widow of James DeLancey Harris, and daughter of Isaac Woodbury. He married second, Margaret, second daughter of Elijah Loomer of Horton. He resided in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
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from "Canada, Seafarers of the Atlantic Provinces, 1789-1935" (ancestry)
William Bohme Perkin of Clements, Annapolis, NS, mariner owned in 1844 schooner "Mary" which held a crew of 2 (Reg # H845033 in Halifax).
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from "The Saint John Daily Telegraph", 11 Jul 1892 (Daniel F Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics0
Annapolis, N.S., July 8 - On the 30th ult., the death of Wm B. PERKINS, age 79 occurred. Deceased was the s/o late Cyrus PERKINS, at one time rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of this place. In politics he was a Liberal. The funeral took place Saturday.

William married Mary Woodbury on 10 Oct 1836 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS. Mary (daughter of Isaac Woodbury and Mary (St Croix) Fowler) was born on 23 Apr 1800 in Nova Scotia; died in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, NS; was buried on 13 Oct 1873 in Garrison Graveyard, Annapolis Royal, NS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1871, Clementsport, Annapolis, NS; age 71, born NS, Church of England

Notes:

Second marriage for Mary. First to James DeLancey Harris.

402. Page 44, R: 15 Mar 1844: Letters of Guardianship to Andrew HENDERSON, school master of Annapolis, for DeLancy HARRIS, Isabella, Charlotte and Mary Woodberry HARRIS of Clements minors under 14, children of James DeLancey HARRIS, late of Clements, yeoman, deceased. @ Page 10, petition 13 Mar 1844; Page 41, petition re. guardianship: add Bennett HARRIS son of James D. HARRIS, 15 Mar 1845. Page 72, R: 12 Apr 1845: Letters of Guardianship to Andrew HENDERSON for Bennett HARRIS the son and one of the heirs at law of James Delancey HARRIS late of Clements, is a minor under 14.
Estate Folio H63 « (1844): (a little confused) his widow Mary PERKINS had died. eventual Division of Estate to: DeLancy HARRIS, James Bennet HARRIS, Isabell HARRIS wife of John Milledge HARRIS, Charlotte LONGLEY wife of Robert LONGLEY, Mary O'DELL wife of Cory O'DELL.

from "St. Luke's Burials, 1869-1908", p.10, #69 (Annapolis Heritage Society)
Mrs. Perkins of Clements buried 13 Oct. 1873 age 73.

Notes:

from "Annapolis St. Luke's Parish, Register of Marriages", pg 8, no 322 (Annapolis Heritage Society)
Married 10 Oct 1836, by licence, by Rev. Edwin GILPIN, Missionary at Annapolis, William Jacob Bohme PERKINS, bachelor of the Parish of Annapolis, AND, Mary HARRIS, widow of the Parish of Annapolis; witnesses: William BENT, Elisha WOODBURY.

William married Caroline McGregor. Caroline was born in Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Rector of St. Luke's Church, Annapolis Chaplain of His Majesity' Forces

Notes:

From "The Descendents of Edward Perkins of New Haven, Conn"
CYRUS PECK, born at Horton, N. S., about 1776. There were just seven years between the ages of the first and second son, and between the second and the third son. He was educated at Kings College, Windsor, Nova Scotia, and was ordained a clergyman of the Church of England by the first Bishop Ingles, and was appointed rector of St. Luke's Parish in Annapolis County and chaplain to His Majesty's forces at Annapolis Royal. He married, January 11, 1810, Phebe, youngest daughter of Henry Rutherford of Digby, Nova Scotia, formerly of New York, and a member of the firm of Nash & Rutherford, brokers to the British Army. Shortly after the death of his wife, which occurred about 18??, he removed to England, where a good parish was offered to and accepted by him at Brixham, Devon. He was drowned in Tor Bay while yachting, with two of his men whose bodies were recovered, while his own was not, although every effort was made to recover it and a reward of £500 offered.

from "A Sermon Preached before the Incorporated Society", by Rev William Lord Bishop of London, 21 Feb 1817 (google books)
The Rev. Cyrus Perkins, Missionary at Annapolis, has represented the state of his health to be so infirm; that, on his earnest solicitation, the Society have agreed to accept his resignation the ensuing spring, and to recommend him to Government for the pension of 100, promised to those Missionaries, who, after ten years service under the protection of the Society, have become, either through age or infirmity, incapable of performing the duties of the Mission. Mr. Millidge, Missionary at Granville, will succeed Mr. Perkins at Annapolis, and Mr. Hibbert Binney, a young man of great promise, who had completed his studies at the College of Windsor, to the satisfaction of the President and Professors, and who had come to England last year or ordination, has been appointed to Granville.

from "Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal", 11 Aug 1826 (britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
On Monday last, about half-past one o'clock, p.m. the Reverend Mr. Perkins, of Brixham, left that place in his boat; he had rounded the Bay, seaward, visited Torquay, and was on his return, when about five, p.m. a thunderstorm came on, the lightning was most vivid, the wind sprung up, and veering to every point of the compass, blew a complete whirlwind; the boat encountered one of its violent gusts, and, with its inmates (Mr. P. and an old Boatman), instantly disappeared. The accident was seen from Torquay. The Rev. Gentleman had just left, and a boat put off to render assistance. As the persons in it neared the spot they saw a person in a white shirt, swimming, and vainly endeavouring to buffet with tremendous waves that rolled into the Bay, but before they could reach near enough to render assistance he had sunk. Mr. Perkins has left two children to lament his loss.

Cyrus married Phebe Rutherford on 11 Jan 1810 in Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia. Phebe (daughter of Henry Rutherford and Sarah Eustus) was born in 1789; died on 26 Oct 1820; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Halifax, NS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Mary (St Croix) Fowler in 1796 in Yarmouth, NS. Mary was born about 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]