A researcher has contributed information on the TN Pryors who resided in Union Co., IL and White Co., IL.
Hardin Pryor who was recorded in Union Co., IL in 1860 is now identified as Hardeman Pryor on his marriage record to Mrs. Elizabeth Adams. Hardeman was on the 1850 Census in Knox Co., TN. Hardeman was the son of James Pryor b. 1815 and Lucy Cruse b. 1817 in TN.
Found in the 24 Sept 1894 Carmi Courier (White Co., IL) death of Rev. James Pryor born 28 Nov 1825 in TN. He died Sept 21 1894 after a buggy accident and is buried in Big Prairie Cemetery near Carmi, IL.
The same researcher obtained the marriage record of William Ross Pryor Senior’s 2nd marriage to Mary Holderby in Gallatin, IL. William is reported to be the son of William Pryor and Martha Newby of White Co., IL. The marriage record states his mother’s maiden name as “Ross” so the Newby connection may now be questioned.
These cites are now on the TN Pryor website in line with census transcriptions. https://tennesseepryors.com/pryor-website/state-records/illinois-counties-t-z/
