This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7504/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1845 Deborah Peery/Perry filed for widows pension in Tazewell Co VA, as widow of John Peery/Perry. The surname is spelled both ways in the file. Their dau Elizabeth Taber (?) made statement for her, and Betsey Brewster said she was present at the marriage & waited on the bride. Included in the file is the family record: John Perry Sr. b. 28 Sept 1762, (d. 5 Mar 1844) Deborah Kidd b. 11 Feb 1770 Hiram b. 11 May 1788, m. Ruth Lesley, Christmas 1811 Wm. Kidd Peery b. 26 Aug 1790 Mary b, 20 Mar 1793, m. Isham Tomlinson, Fall of 1810 Joshua, b. 23 Mar 1795, m. Nancy Powers 1815 Sally, b. 3 Sep 1797, m. Charles Seizn(?) 1821 Matty, b. 15 Apr 1799, m. David Steele 1816 John, b. 25 Feb 1801 Nancy, b. 7 May 1803, m. Washington Perry 1823 Elizabeth, b. 29 Jan 1806 Clarissa, b. 12 Feb 1808, m. Reuben Steele, March 1825 Rebecca, b. 3 Mar 1811 Peggy, b. 23 Aug 1813 John & Deborah were m. 8 Jan 1787 in what was Montgomery, now Tazewell Co VA. There is also listed Wm. Washington Kidd, b. 17 Nov 1829. There is also Hiram's name listed with middle initial of "P". Deborah stated that she thought her husband had rec'd land for his services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.