Person:George Pearis (4)

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Capt. George Pearis
b.16 Feb 1746
d.4 Nov 1810 Giles County, Virginia
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  • H.  Capt. George Pearis1746 - 1810
  • W.  Rebecca Clay1764 - 1844
m. 5 Oct 1784
  1. Julia "Juliette" Pearis1785 - Aft 1840
  2. Col. George Neeley Pearis1785 - 1835
  3. Rebecca Clay Pearis1796 - 1874
  4. Robert Alexander Pearis1800 - 1828
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Name Capt. George Pearis
Gender Male
Birth[1] 16 Feb 1746
Marriage 5 Oct 1784 Giles County, Virginiato Rebecca Clay
Death[1] 4 Nov 1810 Giles County, Virginia
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NOT to be confused with George Parris (abt. 1763-1811), Indian Trader of Cherokee Nation, South Carolina and Georgia.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find A Grave.

    Capt George Pearis
    Birth 16 Feb 1746
    Death 4 Nov 1810 (aged 64)
    Burial
    Pearis Cemetery
    Giles County, Virginia, USA

    Captain GEORGE PEARIS was the son of Col. ALEXANDER PEARIS of South Carolina. He married ELEANOR (HOWE) and REBECCA (CLAY). By commanding a company of Virginia cavalrymen, under JOSEPH CLOYD, PEARIS was instrumental in the Americans' success during the War of Independance. On October 14, 1780, they defeated the Tories at Shallow Ford on the Yadkin River. This came with a price when he sustained a severe wound to his shoulder. Pearis moved to Giles CO., VA and purchased property along the New River from WILLIAM and MARY DRAPER INGLES. He operated a ferry, the first store, and a tavern, and was appointed the first Chief Justice of the Peace. Pearis donated the land for governmental offices and is credited with being the founder of the county seat.

    Inscription: "CAPT VA MIL REV WAR"

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26232679/george-pearis

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