Ara Pearson (abt. 1835)

Born about 1835 in Virginia, United States

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Biography

Ara Pearson is a part of US Black heritage.

Ara Pearson was born about 1835 in Virginia. Last name at birth is the name of the slave holder. She had at least five children and was living in Meherrin District, Brunswick, Virginia in 1870 with children: Patsy, Chrissy, Dinah, Ara A., and Peter.

Slave Holder

William Benjamin Pearson Pearson-13946

Sources

• Virginia Births and Christenings, 1594-1917.

Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1853-1900. Name: Aira A Pearson; birth date: 30 Nov 1865; birthplace: Brunswick, Virginia; female; race: Colored; mother's name: Ara Pearson

United States Census, 1870 Meherrin District, Brunswick, Virginia; female; age 35; Race: Black; birth year: 1835; birthplace: Virginia. Household: Ara Pearsen, female, age 35, birthplace Virginia; Patsy Pearsen, female, age 13, birthplace Virginia; Chrissy Pearsen, female, age 10, birthplace: Virginia; Dinah Pearsen, female, age 8, birthplace Virginia; Peter Pearsen, male, age 0, birthplace Virginia.

Repository

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