Perkins Melvin Nickens, Jr. was the first child of Perkins Melvin Nickens, Sr. and Gertrude Ballard. He was born Feb, 1937 at Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Perkins married Minnie Jane Dykes, date and location unknown. She was born Dec, 1937 at Mt. Herman, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Both Perkins Melvin and Minnie Jane are living.

Children of Perkins Melvin and Minnie Jane:

Vanessa Nickens	Born:	Aug, 1958		Living
Clifton Ray Nickens	Born:	Jan, 1961		Living
Ramona Nickens	Born:	Aug, 1964		Living