Family Group Sheet
NameThomas Didymus Perry
Birth5 Aug 1796, Greenbriar Co., Virginia
Death5 Jul 1889, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn Daniel Perry (~1771-~1849)
MotherElizabeth “Betsy” Nickell (1768-1859)
Other spousesMartha B. “Patty” Wells
Unmarried
PartnerRebecca McKenzie
Birthabt 1806, Virginia
FatherIsaac McKenzie (~1764->1850)
MotherVirginia Jean Johnson (~1765-<1850)
Children
SpouseWilliam Walsh
Birth30 Jul 1840, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death30 Jun 1922, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEliza Ann Lewis
Birth26 May 1848, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death27 Jul 1916, Jackson, Breathitt Co., Kentucky
SpousePermelia B. Brown
Census Notes for Rebecca McKenzie
In 1870 Rebecca was listed as age 64 with her daughter Clarinda and husband William Walsh.
Notes for Thomas Didymus & Rebecca (Family)
Identification of Thomas D. Perry as the father of Rebecca’s children is from the death certificate of Oscar Johnson McKenzie, as well as family tradition among descendants.
Her son William’s death certificate lists his parents as Tom McKenzie and Rebecca Perry, apparently switching their surnames.
Her son William’s death certificate lists his parents as Tom McKenzie and Rebecca Perry, apparently switching their surnames.
Census
1850 census of Morgan Co., Ky, enumerated 8 Aug, lists on p. 31 as family #184:
Isaac McKenzie, 86, no occupation, b Va; Rebecca, 45, b. Va; Clarinda, 12; Oscar, 9; Martha, 7; William, 2. All children born in Kentucky.
Isaac McKenzie, 86, no occupation, b Va; Rebecca, 45, b. Va; Clarinda, 12; Oscar, 9; Martha, 7; William, 2. All children born in Kentucky.
