Alfred, Martha, Charles, Joseph, Jacob and Henry Bishop. Joseph became president of the Bank of Commerce in Cleveland and president and co-founder of Lake View Cemetery. He was also known for leading reform movements in Ohio jails and infirmaries. Jacob became manager and builder for the Cleveland & Mahoning Railroad. Perkins died November 6, 1844 in Warren. His wife died April 24, 1862. Original oil portraits of General and Mrs. Simon Perkins are on view at the Perkins Stone Mansion,. References Grismer, Karl H. Akron and Summit County The Summit County Historical Society, 1952. Lane, Samuel A. Fifty Years and Over Of Akron and Summit County Beacon Job Publishers, 1892. 1771 births 1844 deaths Military personnel from Norwich, Connecticut People from Warren, Ohio American militiamen in the War of 1812 History of Akron, Ohio American militia generals