Hines, H. K. "An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon." Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co. 1893. p. 675. NORRIS H. PERKINS a prominent farmer of North Yam Hill, was born on his father's donation claim, the place on which he now resides, October 27, 1851. His father, John Perkins, an honored Oregon pioneer of 1845, was born in Genesee county, New York, August 21, 1811. The ancestors of the family came from England at an early day and settled in that county. In 1832 Grandfather Eli Perkins moved from New York to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, and in that State John Perkins was subsequently married to Miss Sarah Felix, a native of Pennsylvania. They had four children. In the spring of 1844 they emigrated from Benton county, Indiana, to Oregon. Grandfather Perkins and family also crossed the plains with ox teams at the same time, all imbued with the hope of obtaining 640 acres of rich land in the mild climate of the Pacific coast. To accomplish this journey and secure the land they braved many dangers and privations, but never regretted the undertaking. North Yam Hill was to them the land of promise, and with its wooded hills and grass-covered valleys it presented a pleasing prospect. Grandfather Perkins located his land near La Fayette. As he grew old he retired from the farm and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Johnson, in La Fayette, where his death occurred. John Perkins took his donation claim of 643 acres at North Yam Hill, and here he built his cabin and began pioneer life. He built the first gristmill and one of the first sawmills in the county, and became a prominent factor in the settlement and development of this section of the country. He was a stockholder in the building of the woolen factory at Oregon City, the first factory of the kind on the Pacific coast. His efforts seemed to result, in prosperity from the very first, and as soon as he was able he purchased a section of land adjoining his claim and another section in the same county, and as the years went by invested in other tracts of land, becoming one of the largest landholders in the State. He was largely interested in general farming and stock-raising. In a single year he raised as high as 3,600 bushels of wheat and 5,000 bushels of oats. He died March 26, 1886, in his seventy-sixth year, and left a widow and nine children. A man of marked business ability and the highest integrity of character, he had the confidence and respect of all who knew him. Norris H. Perkins, whose name heads this article, was reared on his father's farm and was educated in the district school and the academy at La Fayette. He married Miss Emma Glandin, a native of Iowa and a daughter of Fielden Glandin. They have six children: Minnie B., Elsie E., Ermon Ottie, Lolo P., Cloan C. and Vera V. After the death of his father the estate was divided, and Norris H. received as his portion the place on which he was born and some other valuable tracts of land. He now owns 973 acres, all of which he has under cultivation, and he also cultivates 200 acres of other land. His comfortable residence commands a view of his broad acres and a beautiful stretch of country, one of the richest and most delightful sections of the State. He is interested in raising fine stock, keeping Durham cattle, Norman-Percheron horses and fine Cotswold sheep. Mr. Perkins is an Odd Fellow and a member of the Grange, having served as Master of the latter. He is a Democrat, but is not an active politician. As a business man and citizen he is held in high esteem by all who know him. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in September 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.