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James Perry 1794 – 1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1794

Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 24 Jan 1864

Death Location: Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Perry

Mother: Sarah Johnson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Meehler

Children(s): Atlas Perry

The story of James Perry began in 1794 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. In 1812, James Perry resided in Fifth Company, Chatham County Regiment, NC. In 1820, James Perry resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. James Perry married Elizabeth Meehler, and had children including Atlas J Perry. James Perry passed away in 1864 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Perry began in 1794 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1812, James Perry resided in Fifth Company, Chatham County Regiment, NC.
  • In 1820, James Perry resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • James Perry married Elizabeth Meehler, and had children including Atlas J Perry.
  • James Perry passed away in 1864 in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Perry's Ancestors

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James Perry
1794 – 1864
Birth Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Perry
1753 – 1818
Virginia, United States
Sarah ("Sallie") Johnson
1753 – 1825
Nash, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Perry's Descendants

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James Perry (9 Apr 1794 – 24 Jan 1864) m. Elizabeth Meehler
  1. 1. Atlas (J) Perry (8 Nov 1818 – 8 Jul 1885) m. Sarah (Murray) Perry (14 Jun 1826 – 27 Jan 1914) m. Sallie Murray
    1. 1. Gelia Loy (12 Mar 1869 – 9 Jan 1917)

James Perry's Timeline

5 Records

1794
9 Apr 1794
Birth of James Perry in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1812
1812
Age 18
James Perry resided here in Fifth Company, Chatham County Regiment, NC
Fifth Company, Chatham County Regiment, NC
1820
1820
Age 26
James Perry resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
James Perry resided here in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1864
24 Jan 1864
Age 70
Death of James Perry in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1794
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Registers of Patients at Naval Hospitals, 1812-1934

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Fifth Company, Chatham County Regiment, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 175; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Orange, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 123; Page: 282; Family History Library Film: 0018089

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1864
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States

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