I am researching family of Lewis (b.1804) and Hannah (b.1807) Pierce. The 1880 census lists his parents as both born in PA (hers from Ireland and Scotland). Lewis and Hannah showed up in Lower Merion (West Manayunk) sometime before 1850, but I am not sure if they were there before that. They had the following children: Maria (b.1839) Mathew (b.1841) Sarah (b.1845) Margaret (b.1850) I don't know anything about the rest of them, but Mathew Pierce married Elizabeth ? and had the following children: Sarah J. (b.1865) John (b. July 1868) William S. (b. November 1869) Cylinda (b.June 1872) Mason C. (b.1875) Amanda J.S. (b.1879) I don't think they were related to Josiah S. Pearce of Merion Bank and Trust, because my Pierces seem to have been poor and illiterate (it figures...). My Pierce children all started working at the West Manayunk Woolen & Cotton Mills at 12 years old. On the 1900 census Mathew and Elizabeth are listed as both working at the Ashland School (he as a farmer and she as a janitor). They might have belonged to St. David's Episcopal Church in Manayunk. My research is ongoing. If there is anyone who might be working on the same lines I would be happy to share information. Cheryl _________________________________________________________________ Need a shot of Hank Williams or Patsy Cline? The classic country stars are always singing on MSN Radio Plus. Try one month free! http://join.msn.com/?page=offers/premiumradio