Emily Pitkin Perkins
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Emily Pitkin Baldwin, (1 January 1796 – 29 January 1874), was born in Hartford, Connecticut
to Enoch Perkins and Hannah Pitkin. On 25 October 1820 she married Roger Sherman Baldwin
, who became the Connecticut, Governor in 1844 and US Senator in 1847. Emily and Roger had nine children.
, and the mother of Connecticut Governor Simeon Eben Baldwin
.
In 1786 her father, Enoch Perkins, began what has become the oldest law firm in continuous practice in the United States, now known as Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald; and his original law practice shingle is one of the firm's most prized heirlooms. In 1820 Enoch's son Thomas Clapp Perkins joined his father's law practice. Thomas Perkins married Mary Foote Beecher, daughter of Lyman Beecher
and the sister of author Harriet Beecher Stowe
. In 1855 Thomas Clapp Perkins's son Charles expanded the firm's litigation practice and became widely recognized as one of the State Capital's finest trial lawyers.
Charles Perkins also became a close friend and legal counselor to Samuel Clemens, known to most by his pen name Mark Twain
. In 1889 Charles Perkins' son Arthur continued the Perkins family stewardship of the firm until his death in 1932. Arthur Perkins also was a founding member of the Appalachian Trail
Association and became known as the "Father of the Appalachian Trail," which spans from Georgia to Maine.
Emily was also the niece of US Representative Timothy Pitkin
, the granddaughter of the Rev. Timothy Pitkin (Yale 1747), great-granddaughter Governor William Pitkin and the Reverend Thomas Clap
, who was the fifth President of Yale College
; and a descendant of Governors George Wyllys and John Haynes
of Connecticut and Governor Thomas Dudley
of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Governor William Bradford
of the Plymouth Colony.
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
to Enoch Perkins and Hannah Pitkin. On 25 October 1820 she married Roger Sherman Baldwin
Roger Sherman Baldwin
Roger Sherman Baldwin was an American lawyer involved in the Amistad case, who later became the 17th Governor of Connecticut and a United States Senator.-Early life:...
, who became the Connecticut, Governor in 1844 and US Senator in 1847. Emily and Roger had nine children.
Children
- Edward Law Baldwin (1 October 1822 – 6 July 1848)
- Elizabeth Wooster Baldwin (born 8 August 1824 – 10 September 1912)
- Roger Sherman Baldwin (4 July 1826 – 12 November 1856)
- Ebenezer Simeon Baldwin (4 March 1828 – 28 April 1836)
- Henrietta Perkins Baldwin (born 3 April 1830 – 15 January 1910)
- George William Baldwin (24 April 1832 – 30 January 1930)
- Emily Frances Baldwin (13 December 1834 – 27 April 1836)
- Ebenezer Charles Baldwin (17 September 1837 – 10 December 1937
- Simeon Eben BaldwinSimeon Eben BaldwinSimeon Eben Baldwin , jurist, law professor and the 50th Governor of Connecticut, was the son of jurist, Connecticut governor and U.S. Senator Roger Sherman Baldwin and Emily Pitkin Perkins...
(5 February 1840 – 30 January 1927)
Ancestry
Emily was an aunt by marriage of Edward Everett HaleEdward Everett Hale
Edward Everett Hale was an American author, historian and Unitarian clergyman. He was a child prodigy who exhibited extraordinary literary skills and at age thirteen was enrolled at Harvard University where he graduated second in his class...
, and the mother of Connecticut Governor Simeon Eben Baldwin
Simeon Eben Baldwin
Simeon Eben Baldwin , jurist, law professor and the 50th Governor of Connecticut, was the son of jurist, Connecticut governor and U.S. Senator Roger Sherman Baldwin and Emily Pitkin Perkins...
.
In 1786 her father, Enoch Perkins, began what has become the oldest law firm in continuous practice in the United States, now known as Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald; and his original law practice shingle is one of the firm's most prized heirlooms. In 1820 Enoch's son Thomas Clapp Perkins joined his father's law practice. Thomas Perkins married Mary Foote Beecher, daughter of Lyman Beecher
Lyman Beecher
Lyman Beecher was a Presbyterian minister, American Temperance Society co-founder and leader, and the father of 13 children, many of whom were noted leaders, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Ward Beecher, Charles Beecher, Edward Beecher, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Catharine Beecher, and Thomas...
and the sister of author Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American abolitionist and author. Her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was a depiction of life for African-Americans under slavery; it reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and United Kingdom...
. In 1855 Thomas Clapp Perkins's son Charles expanded the firm's litigation practice and became widely recognized as one of the State Capital's finest trial lawyers.
Charles Perkins also became a close friend and legal counselor to Samuel Clemens, known to most by his pen name Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens , better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist...
. In 1889 Charles Perkins' son Arthur continued the Perkins family stewardship of the firm until his death in 1932. Arthur Perkins also was a founding member of the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long...
Association and became known as the "Father of the Appalachian Trail," which spans from Georgia to Maine.
Emily was also the niece of US Representative Timothy Pitkin
Timothy Pitkin
Timothy Pitkin was an American lawyer, politician, and historian....
, the granddaughter of the Rev. Timothy Pitkin (Yale 1747), great-granddaughter Governor William Pitkin and the Reverend Thomas Clap
Thomas Clap
Thomas Clap, also spelled Thomas Clapp , was an American academic and educator, a Congregational Minister, and college administrator. He was both the fifth rector and the earliest to be called "president" of Yale College .He was born in Scituate, Massachusetts, and studied with Rev...
, who was the fifth President of Yale College
Yale College
Yale College was the official name of Yale University from 1718 to 1887. The name now refers to the undergraduate part of the university. Each undergraduate student is assigned to one of 12 residential colleges.-Residential colleges:...
; and a descendant of Governors George Wyllys and John Haynes
John Haynes
John Haynes , also sometimes spelled Haines, was a colonial magistrate and one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony...
of Connecticut and Governor Thomas Dudley
Thomas Dudley
Thomas Dudley was a colonial magistrate who served several terms as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Dudley was the chief founder of Newtowne, later Cambridge, Massachusetts, and built the town's first home...
of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Governor William Bradford
William Bradford (1590-1657)
William Bradford was an English leader of the settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, and served as governor for over 30 years after John Carver died. His journal was published as Of Plymouth Plantation...
of the Plymouth Colony.