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David Marion Parris 1778–1848

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3 researchers on YourRoots have David Parris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Nov 1778 · Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Died 15 Oct 1848 · Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Father Samuel Parris Ii
Mother Sarah Rachel Parris Dickenson
Spouse Mary Morrow
Children Alfred Parris 1818, David Alfred Parris 1814, Elizabeth B Parris Dills Dills 1807, Ellender Nelly Parris, James Parris, Jane Parris 1822, John David Parris, Lucy Parris 1821, Mary Polly Parris Monteith Monteith 1819, Mary Ann Parris 1829, Mary Parris, Ruth Parris, Samuel Parris 1803, Sarah Sallie Parris, Talitha Brendle, Talitha Parris Brendle Brendle 1816, Wiley Parris Major, William Coleman Parris 1802
Siblings Amy Parris Jones, Christian Parris, Christina Parris, Christina Parris Jones, Green Parris, James Paris, John Parris, Lewis Parris, Mary Parris, Nathaniel Dickenson Parris, Samuel Parris Ii, Samuel Parris Iii

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Biography

David Marion Parris was born in 1778 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA, the child of samuel parris ii and sarah rachel parris dickenson. David Marion Parris married mary morrow, and had children including alfred parris 1818, david alfred parris 1814, elizabeth b parris dills dills 1807, ellender nelly parris, james parris, jane parris 1822, john david parris, lucy parris 1821, mary polly parris monteith monteith 1819, mary ann parris 1829, mary parris, ruth parris, samuel parris 1803, sarah sallie parris, talitha brendle, talitha parris brendle brendle 1816, wiley parris major, william coleman parris 1802. David Marion Parris passed away in 1848 in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Burial Records North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of David Marion Parris in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Birth
1848
Death of David Marion Parris in Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Parris

This ancestor line traces from Hanover County, Virginia, USA (1730) to Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States (1778) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Parris (1778–1848) was born in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA and died in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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David Parris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Marion Parris PTP
1778–1848
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Parris's Descendants

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David Marion Parris PTP 1778–1848