Mr. Tom Peery, known as “mason Tom” died at Pearisburg, Giles county, one day last week. Mr. Peery was a native and for a long time a citizen of this county, having been born and raised in Burkes Garden. He died at the home of his son-in-law, Dr. Muncey.
Tazewell Republican, Tazewell, Va., 4 February 1897.