Johann Heinrich “Henry” Petry

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Johann Heinrich “Henry” Petry

Birth
Moselem Springs, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
6 May 1804 (aged 49)
Meadows, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Rural Hall, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.23743, Longitude: -80.3028283
Memorial ID
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Known as Henry Petree. Was an aide to General Winston at the Battle of King's Mountain.
Known as Henry Petree. Was an aide to General Winston at the Battle of King's Mountain.

Inscription

Johann Henrich (Henry) Petri --- Inscription reads Henry Petry was born in the year 1755 dep this life May 6 1804. This stone is clearly in English, whereas his mother's 1790 stone is in German.