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Artifact

Jacob and Jenny Perkins

Description

  • Colourized photograph of Jacob Perkins and Jenny (Jardine) Perkins, probably on their wedding day. 

Background Information

  • International Driller Jacob Perkins moved with his family to Galicia (modern Poland and Ukraine) in 1887 to open the oil fields there.

Map Location

Latitude: 42° 52' 57.065" N
Longitude: 82° 8' 36.974" W

Date

1876

Dimensions

inches

Events, Places, People

  • Jacob Perkins
  • Petrolia, Ontario

Originating Location

North AmericaCanadaOntarioPetrolia

Subject