Simon Perkins
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General Simon Perkins (September 17, 1771 – November 6, 1844) was an early settler, businessman and surveyor of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, which would later become northeast Ohio. He co-founded Akron, Ohio, with Paul Williams in 1825. He served as a brigadier-general during the War of 1812.
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Born | (1771-09-17)September 17, 1771 Norwich, Connecticut Colony, British America |
Died | November 6, 1844(1844-11-06) (aged 73) Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
Known for | Founder of Akron, Ohio |
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