James Breck Perkins


James Breck Perkins was an American historian, a United States congressman, and a writer.
He was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Rochester, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall, in 1867. He served as city attorney of Rochester, New York, from 1874 to 1878; was a member of the New York State Assembly in 121st [New York State Legislature|1898]; and served as a representative in Congress of [the United States|Congress] from 1901 until his death.
Recognized as the leading authority in the particular historical field to which he devoted himself, he was honored by membership in the National [Institute of Arts and Letters]. His writings include:
He died in Washington, D.C.