Author. Her known books are “Topsy Turvy and the Gold Star,” “Circling Africa,” “Zigzagging the South Seas,” among several others. Besides being a noted author, she was an Ambassador to Japan, and during World War I she was with the District of Columbia Red Cross Refreshment Corp. During World War II, she was a volunteer nurse’s aid, and was decorated with the Elizabeth Croix de Guerre. (bio by: Laurie)  Family links:  Parents:  George Hamilton Perkins (1836 – 1899)  Spouse:  Larz Worthington Anderson (1866 – 1937)* *Calculated relationship