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“On October 1698 a “grate brig” is mentioned over the head of Perquimans river where James (2) Perisho served as overseer. This bridge was probably the name later called ‘Newby Bridge’ and crossed the river beyond Belvidere going to Piney Woods.” p.12
“A list of house holders in 1744 included Richard Sanders, Thomas Bateman, Robert Bogue, William Bogue (husband of Ellender Perisho) and John Morgan.” p. 23
“A list of taxable in 1742” Jane Morgan, widow (mother-in-law of James (2) Perisho), Ed Maudlin and sons, William and Ezekiel, John Perrishaw.” p. 24
From: Perquimans County History
Richard Evans, assigned land, unto Stephen Manoring, “. . . For the use of James Perishaw, and his heirs.” July 7, 1690
Syephen Manwarring of Perquimans “entitled to a tract of land 650 acres as by Patent May 1, 1695 in con of a bill of sale under the hand of James Perishaw of same — assign 240 acres of sd tract in possession of sd Stephen, at the lower end of Bear Barden along the Swamp to the Creek (Vosses Creek). Jan 9, 1696/7
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James Perishaw of Perquimans, a planter in con’ of a Deed of Sale from Stephen Manwaring of Jan 9, 1696 same — do assign unto sd “plan on SW side of Perquimans River, down to a Creek called “Perishaw” adj William Steward.
James Perishew Aug 12, 1712
James Perisho of Perquimans for L15 pd by “my brother, John Perisho”
James Perisho of Perquimans planter for 140 pd … no east side of Perquimans River, being the manner Plan on which my father James Perishoe formerly dwelt adj land where Jon’s Batemen formerly lived, along John Anderson’s line. Oct 18, 1731
Simon Perishoe of Perquimans planter . . . part of a grt unto James Perishoe Dec’d 50 a in sd Co. Apr 21, 1746
Simon Perishoe of Perquimans planter . . . part of a grt unto James Perishoe Dec’d 50 a in sd Co. Apr 21, 1746
Simon Perishoe, for “Love I bear my brother James, have given 100a on y N side of ye road” . . . Apr 21, 1746
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. . . Berkeley Parish, Perquimans County, “being the surplus land with lines of Francis Toms patent.” July 8, 1749
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James Perrishoe Jr of Perquimans for L25 pd by Robert Evans . . 29 June 1762
Josiah Perrishoe of Perquimans for L5 5 pd by James Perrishoe Jr of afsd – sold 54a by the Pond side, a pat unto John Lacy, 1725. 26 June 1762
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James Perrisho “an firmly bound unto Simon Perrisho and David Colson . . . July 3, 1766
Nov. 15, 1766, James Perisho of Perquimans sold 100a unto Benjamin Sutton, adj Thomas Nicholson
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Sept 26, 1777, James Perishoe of Perquimans sold 213a “nigh the grave-yard, and the road that leads to Nags Head Chappel.”
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The French spelling of Perisho was mostly likely Perichaux or Perichot.
In the early N.C. records Perisho was spelled Perrishaw.
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Mary Morgan, dau of James and Jane (Knea) Morgan.
b ca 1680/81; m. James (2) Perisho, 18 Feb 1696
James (2) Perisho is the son of James Perisho of the first generation, listed in Volume I, paragraph 3.
James and Jane (Knea) Morgan were m 12 Oct 1673 in Berkeley Parish according to the Register
Children of James and Jane (Knea) Morgan:
1 James b 2 Feb 1675/6
2 John b 2 6 Mar 1678
3 William b 27 Aug 1679
4 Mary b ca 1 680/81
b ca 1680/81; m. James (2) Perisho, 18 Feb 1696
James (2) Perisho is the son of James Perisho of the first generation, listed in Volume I, paragraph 3.
James and Jane (Knea) Morgan were m 12 Oct 1673 in Berkeley Parish according to the Register
Children of James and Jane (Knea) Morgan:
1 James b 2 Feb 1675/6
2 John b 2 6 Mar 1678
3 William b 27 Aug 1679
4 Mary b ca 1 680/81
Source: Hist. of Perquimans Co., N. C. p 384
Family History Library, SLC
929.273 P419ap
compiled by Berniece Perisho Aldrich
929.273 P419ap
compiled by Berniece Perisho Aldrich