Loftus Perkins

Loftus Perkins (8 May 1834 – 27 April 1891) was an English engineer, particularly involved in developing the practical technologies of central heating and refrigeration.

His grandfather, Jacob Perkins, had arrived in England from New England and the family still had many contacts in the U.S. so, in 1853-4 Loftus worked in America.

[1] He devoted his energies to heating and refrigeration and combined great imagination with practical engineering instincts.

Among his innovations were: He married Emily Patton (born 1837/8) from New York.

[1] Loftus was joined in the family business by his sons: Perkins died in London and was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery.