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Emigrated from Ireland to the United States due to the Irish potato famine, circa 1858-1860.

A stonecutter by trade, worked at Millstone Quarry for 55 years, many of them as foreman.

Became a United States citizen on March 19, 1881.

Daughter Rose Theresa Sherry married A.J. Perkins in 1888.

James and Bridget are buried with their children, Marry English, Thomas, Margaret, and Catherine at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in New London. There is a lot with a granite step inscribed with "J. Sherry."

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Married circa 1858-1860 in New York.

Upon James Sherry's retirement after 55 years at Millstone Quarry, they moved to a home in Jordan Village across from the Baptist church. The house was later moved to North Road, now a historical building.

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James Sherry and family resided in this house while he was foreman of the Millstone Quarry.

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James Sherry becomes an American citizen 1881

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James Sherry becomes an American citizen 1881

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Born in 1868 to James and Bridget Mohan Sherry.

Married A.J. Perkins in 1888.

A devout Catholic, she insured all their children attended Sister's School in New London.

Would take her entire family by wagon to Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Church in New London.

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Married Rose Theresa Sherry in 1888.

Farmer

Superintendent of Roads for the Town of Waterford for 30 years starting in 1902.

Founder and First Chief of Waterford Fire Co. No. 1, Jordan Fire Company serving for 22 years.

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A.J. Perkins purchased the farmhouse at the junction of Great Neck Road and Rope Ferry Road in 1911. A large part of the farm is now known as Jordan Terrace.

Ice would be cut from Jordan Pond and stored in the cellar where it would last almost all summer

A.J. Perkins would brew cider in the cellar and would host his friends for tastings on Sundays.

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Waterford Fire Co. No. 1, aka Jordan Fire Company, Jordan Village. 

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A. J. Perkins was its founder and first chief. Also known today as Jordan Firehouse.

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A.J. Perkins burns the Jordan Fire Company mortgage 

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A.J. Perkins burns the Jordan Fire Company mortgage 

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As the founder and first chief of Waterford Fire Co. No 1, the Jordan Fire Company, A.J. burns the mortgage in celebration.

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Son of A.J. and Rose Perkins

Served during World War I in the Navy

Served during World War II in the Army National Guard

Self-taught machinist

Deputy Sheriff of Waterford

Foreman of Waterford Town Highway Department

Elected as Waterford's first Democratic Selectman serving from 1947-1955.

Responsible for Town infrastructure after World War II

Broke ground for Clark Lane Middle School and Waterford High School

Dedicated Veterans Memorial Field behind the current Waterford Town Hall (former Jordan School)

Convinced Marian Nevins to donate land to create Jordan Green.

Started the Waterford Police Department.

Served on Representative Town Meeting 1958.

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Ves Perkins and his sister Ruth attended Millstone School. The schoolhouse is located in what is now the Millstone Nuclear Power Station complex.

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Worked in the thread mill in Jordan Village

Married "Ves" Perkins on May 5, 1927, at St. Joseph Church, New London

Quiet woman who supported "Ves" through his political campaigns, she hosted campaign workers at her house every two years

Remembered as a caring woman who loved her family and left a huge mark on the life of her son, Tom Perkins, and others.

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Bottom left: Thomas Perkins

Top: James "Jimmy" Perkins

Left: Mary Perkins

Right: Sylvester "Ves" Perkins

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Sylvester "Ves" Perkins built the family home at 14 Avery Lane from a Montgomery Ward building kit and did all the wiring and plumbing himself. The house stands today.

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Poster for Ves Perkins reelection as First Selectman of Waterford. He served from 1947-1955.

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Back Row: Aunt Ruth, A.J. Perkins, and Mary Perkins

Front Row: Cousin Sherry, Rose Theresa Perkins, and Jimmy Perkins

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Son of Sylvester "Ves" and Mary Perkins

Graduated from Chapman Technical High School in New London

Associate degree in criminal justice from University of New Haven

Waterford's first police chief to come up through the ranks. Appointed to Chief from Lieutenant, August 1971

Active community member:

Liberty Bank Board of Directors

Life member of Jordan Fire Department

Several professional organizations

Daughter Susan is a practicing attorney residing in Rhode Island.

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Susan is a practicing attorney residing in Rhode Island.

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Son of Sylvester "Ves" and Mary Perkins

Celebrated writer

Advertising representative for The Day Publishing Company in New London for 22 years

Also wrote more than 100 articles for The Waterford Times.

Ran Perkins Advertising with wife Grace for 14 years.

Author of "Ramblings of a Waterford Boy"

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This delightful book showcases Tom's memories of growing up in the 1940's and 1950's in Waterford, Connecticut

The book is available from Amazon.

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Met Tom while they both were working at The Day Publishing Company in New London.

A seasoned businesswoman, she was Manager of Perkins Advertising for 14 years.

Retired as General Manager of Manitock Springs in Waterford.

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Married Feb. 24, 1962, at the St. Mary of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in New London.

They have two children: Michael and Sherry.

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Grace and Tom Perkins with their children Sherry (left) and Michael (between his parents).

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Megan, Molly and Tommy Perkins and Connor, Ryley & Quinn Brohel