Hello:
Andrew Perry first shows up in Indiana with his marriage to Nancy
Wolf(e) on 2/16/1837 in Wayne Township, (Wayne Co., IN Marriage License
Database, Book B ; Page 606). Also in Wayne Co., IN census rolls,
there's an Andrew Perry (pg 368), but the ages don't quite fit, so I'm
not sure if it's the right Andrew Perry.
Moving on to 1850, Andrew Perry has moved to New Durham Township in
La Porte Co., IN with the following family members:
Andrew, age 53 - Blacksmith, born OH
Nancy (wife), age 30, born OH
Minerva J., age 23
Rachel, age 21
Mary E., age 16
Albert, age 13
Lorinda, age 9
Sally Ann, age 8
Henry, age 6
Eli, age 5
William M., age 2
Nancy E., age 3 months
All of the children were born in Indiana
Since Andrew and Nancy were married in 1837, and given Nancy's age in
1850, I am assuming that the 3 oldest children, Minerva, Rachel and Mary
E., were from a previous marriage for Andrew. Also, since the 3 oldest
children were born in IN, I would think Andrew would show up in an 1830
census in the state, but I've been unable to find him. I also haven't
found an earlier marriage for Andrew. Does anyone have any suggestions
about how to find any information on Andrew prior to his marriage to
Nancy? Are there land records available online?
I appreciate any help you can give me.
Gloria