PERKINS, Maud Ester

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Last Name
 
PERKINS
Given Names
 
Maud Ester
AKA's
 
Better known as
 
Date of Birth
 
12/4/1949
Age at Death
 
28
Place of Birth
 
Wharton, Texas
Race
 
Black
Gender
 
Female
Religion
 
Family Tree
  Perkins/Gentry/Jordan Family Tree
Birth Mother
 
Willie Mae (Williams) Gentry
Birth Father
 
Nick Gentry
Siblings
 
Partner
 
Irvin Ray Perkins
Children
 
Irvin Ray Perkins, Jr.
Non-Temple Relatives
 
Body Identification Number
 
105-I [First name misspelled "Maude"]
Burial Location
 
Remains claimed by next of kin; burial location unknown
Source of Death Information
 
House Foreign Affairs Committee report; FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78)
Entry into Guyana
 
8/12/1977
Residence (US)
 
Redwood Valley, California 95470
Residence (JT)
 
Cottage 43
Occupation in U.S./Skills, Talents & Interests
 
bank teller (RYMUR 89-4286-X-5-a-26v); bank secretary, seamstress, designer, farmer (RYMUR 89-4286-E-2-A-1dd)
Occupation in Jonestown (Temple Records)
 
Sewing Supervisor (RYMUR 89-4286-X-2-C-17(3)); Seamstress (RYMUR 89-4286-X-4-l-4d)
Jonestown Roles (FBI Records)
 
Government Income
 
Discrepancies
 
FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78) says birthdate is 12/21/1942; passport DOB abovePT occupation record says first name is "Maude"; passport name above
Remembrances
 
“Maud was a feisty and fun person. She could always find something to laugh about and she had an infectious chuckle. She and Shirley Smith were best friends and they both could have you laughing at yourself in no time. Maud was in the singing group "The Misfits" with me. She was spunky and outspoken once she got to know you. She entertained us many times with her quick wit and observations about our peculiarities. There was never a dull moment around Maud. She was a wonderful mother to Irvin, Jr.” - Laura Johnston Kohl

“I heard on the news today that her husband just got hold of her remains after 35 years later. An closed funeral home had cremated remains of nine jonestown victims. RIP” - juanitasinnett@yahoo.com