Who was Solomon Perry?

Solomon Perry (1805–1890) was born in Ashe, North Carolina and died in Horse Creek, Ashe, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Solomon Perry 1805–1890

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1805 · Ashe, North Carolina

Died 23 Nov 1890 · Horse Creek, Ashe, North Carolina

Father Richard Perry

Mother Catherine Vanover

Siblings Abigail Perry, Catharine Perry, Emilla Perry, Jane Perry, John Perry, Mary Polly Perry, Matthew Perry, William Perry

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 North Carolina, Land Grant Files North Carolina, Marriage Bonds

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Perry

Catherine Vanover

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Solomon Perry was born in 1805 in Ashe, North Carolina, the child of richard perry and catherine vanover. Solomon Perry passed away in 1890 in Horse Creek, Ashe, North Carolina.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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Land Records North Carolina, Land Grant Files
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Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Bonds

Life Timeline

1805

Birth of Solomon Perry in Ashe, North Carolina

Birth

1890

Death of Solomon Perry in Horse Creek, Ashe, North Carolina

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Solomon Perry

This ancestor line traces from Bute, Franklin, North Carolina, United States (1750) to Ashe, North Carolina (1805) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Solomon Perry (1805–1890) was born in Ashe, North Carolina and died in Horse Creek, Ashe, North Carolina. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Solomon 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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