50:, on January 26, 1807. In 1833, he married Sardis Walraven, with whom he had two sons. He later moved to Georgia for unknown reasons. On December 18, 1838, Daniel Johnson sold Irby 202.5 acres of land (known as Land Lot No. 99) in what later became Buckhead for $ 650. Soon after this purchase, Irby established what became known as Irby's Tavern, a combination of a
58:. The previously sparsely-populated area around the tavern became known as Irbyville. Irby remained the owner of Buckhead until his death on February 20, 1879. Irby Avenue in Buckhead is named after him, as is the apartment complex "The Irby" located on that street, which was under construction but nearing completion as of February 2019.
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