Ali, This is a link to the Burk Family. They mention 2 Pearis men: "Dr. Pepper's sister married a Pearis and was mother of George Pearis and Richard Pearis, Cherokee Indian trader See Giles Defense - 1780 for more on George Pearis and the Burks". The website is http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~swva/The%20Burk%20Family%20History.htm Hope this is helpful :-) I know the spelling is off, but whose wasn't back then? Pearis and Cherokee Trader caught my eye. Let me know how it works out! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <CherokeeGene-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <CherokeeGene-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:02 AM Subject: CherokeeGene-D Digest V05 #284