James Perisho (b. November 25, 1676, d. Bef. 1731)
James Perisho (son of James Perisho and Hannah Phelps) was born November 25, 1676 in Perquimans Co, NC, and died Bef. 1731 in Perquimans Co, NC. He married Mary Morgan on February 18, 1695/96 in Perquimans Co, NC.
Notes for James Perisho: James father died when he was 2 yrs old. In 1681, a land grant (in trust) was issued to James and his sister, Ellener. This was quite exceptional in early colonial times for a land grant to be left in trust to minors.
In 1690, James selected Stephen Manwarring (Spelled Manneringe) as his guardian. It was so ordered that he manage the orphan's plantation until he comes of age or cause it to be managed to the advanage of said orphan and give bond therefore. (Colonial records of NC 3-433)
Apparently James could not write, for on many of the documents it says, (X) mark of James Perishaw (Various court records, Mar 1698 (CCR 187)
Perquimans Co. tax lists skip from 1721/22 to 1742. Thus other children born to James and Mary , or any born during this period are not listed.
More About James Perisho: Birthdate: Source: Birth, Deaths and Marriagesin Berkeley pg. 211.
More About James Perisho and Mary Morgan: Marriage: February 18, 1695/96, Perquimans Co, NC.
Children of James Perisho and Mary Morgan are:
+John Parisho, b. November 04, 1702, Berkeley Parish, Perquimans Co, NC, d. December 17, 1755.
James Perisho (b. November 25, 1676, d. Bef. 1731)
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