Category Archives: Missouri Pryors

Pryor family genealogy in Missouri

Forget About the Stereotype: Early Pryors were Educated Pioneers

Posted on September 8, 2011 by vanessa

I think many of us are familiar with the stereotype of the early pioneers– illiterate backwoodsmen. I’m finding that early Pryors were educated pioneers. When I looked again at the Pryors in the War of 1812. I was trying to … Continue reading →

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Trombonist Arthur Pryor – His Missouri Family Found!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by tnpryors

Was it really almost 3 years ago I last wrote about the genealogy of St Joseph trombonist Arthur Pryor? (http://tennesseepryors.com/famous-pryors/trailing-trombonist-arthur-pryor/)  How time flies when you’re chasing Pryors! This week we made great headway and I hope to hear from other … Continue reading →

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James Pryor of Harpers Ferry, VA

Posted on May 2, 2011 by vanessa

I’ve wondered if the Ross Co., OH Pryors were related to established Pryor families in Virginia.  James Pryor was on the census in Ross Co. in 1830 and 1840. His children: Hiram, Wesley, Silas, and Bennett were all born in VA; … Continue reading →

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