FRANCES PERKINS AKA MRS. PAUL CALDWELL WILSON

Perkins, Frances (1882-1965) — also known as Mrs. Paul Caldwell Wilson — of Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine. Born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., April 10, 1882. Daughter of Frederick W. Perkins and Susan Perkins. Sociologist; New York State Industrial Commissioner, 1929-33; U.S. Secretary of Labor, 1933-45. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Civil Liberties Union. First woman to serve in the Cabinet. Died in New York City, N.Y., May 14, 1965. Interment at Cemetery on River Road, Newcastle, Maine.
Spouse: Paul Caldwell Wilson
Born: 1877 Chicago, Illinois
Children:
Susanna Wilson B. 1917 New York City, NY

Sources:
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
U.S. Federal Census
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell