Abt 1768 Amherst Co, VA, where as a farmer, he amassed a largeestate,
Nelson Co, VA. He found himself living in a new county carved out ofAmherst.
DAR records say he served in "patriotic or personal service" duringthe Rev War. Perhaps the land he acquired was granted as a result ofthat service.
He left 446 acres of land, among other things, to his heirs.
Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812
Name: George
Relationship: son
Parents: John Purvis, Winifred Purvis
Birth Date: 17 Oct 1715
Baptism Date: 13 Nov 1715
His will was filed at the courthouse under the name "Pervis." It wasprobated 10/15/1794.
