Bastropcc@aol.com wrote: > Glenda and Lisa, > Could you tell me where the Perry's were from before TX? There were many > Perry's in Sumner Co, TN and wondered if they were connected. > Also did your Perry's marry Petty's? > I have: > Martha Elizabeth Perry marrying David William Petty, son of Theophilus, and > Emaline Petty (David's sister) marrying William H Perry. > Just trying to fill in some blanks. > > Tammy Owen > Bastrop CO, TX Coordinator > Bastropcc@aol.com Good Morning Tammy and Bastrop List! I probably won't be too much help with your Perry's, however I may be able to give you some pointers if you want to research them further. My Perry's came from Alabama in the early to mid-1800's. Before that they were in Georgia and North Carolina (what I have proven). The story is that at least one branch of this same family went to Tennessee, Drury Perry son of Nathaniel Perry, settled in Wilson County. I have found info. on him on the Internet but have not actively researched him. The Elizabeth Jane Perry-Reding-Tyson listed above, was the sister of the famous Texas Ranger, Cicero Rufus Perry. She did have a brother by the name of William H. Perry, however he married Louisa Silvan in Caldwell County in 1858. He was killed during the Civil War. Elizabeth Jane is buried in Driftwood, Hays County along with her father and mother, William Marshall Perry and Mary Indiana Shropshire-Perry. This is an extremely fascinating family - they arrived here in Texas abt. 1833 and in 1834 both William Marshall and his son, 12 yr. old Cicero Rufus joined Houston's Army. Both continued their service to Texas for many years to come. This family is listed on the 1840 and 1850 Bastrop County census'. William Marshall's brother, Benjamin Perry arrived in Texas abt. 1849 and is listed on the 1850 Bastrop County census. I could go on forever about this family..... If anyone is interested or is researching anyone in these families, I would love to share info. I hope this bit of data is helpful to someone out there! Lisa Bass Burnet Co., Texas P.S.> Tammy, thanks for the wonderful job you are doing with Bastrop County!!!!