James Breck Perkins (November 4, 1847 – March 11, 1910) was an American historian, a United States Congressman, and a writer.
He was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and graduated at 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, became a member of the New York Assembly (1898), and served as a representative in 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:[1]
He died in Washington, D.C.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by James M. E. O'Grady |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 31st congressional district 1901–1903 |
Succeeded by Sereno E. Payne |
| Preceded by William H. Ryan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd congressional district 1903–1910-03-11 (died) |
Succeeded by James S. Havens |