My Pierces, although of upstate parentage , don't mix with yours but my Brother-in-law has Pierce relatives in the Jefferson county region so I am making a copy which I will send to him. He doesn't have a computer but he does go to the Mormons for information. He also went to Watertown to do research when he was visiting us. We used to live in Forestport so I appreciated your line about betng snowed in. Briggs Ackert, to whom I am going to send your letter, lives in Tucson now.

Fellow Pierce's- I am at the famous brick wall with Jared W. Pierce b. 10 Feb 1792 Halifax, Windham, VT. - sure of birthdate not of place. Jared lived there and married (Louisa WILCOX) there but as I cannot find a birth record can't confirm birthplace. Would like information from anyone with a Windham County Pierce. I have the following Pierce's as living there in 1800. My info: Jared W. PIERCE/PEARCE m. 7 Dec 1817 Margaret PIERCE/PEARCE m. Joseph WILCOX 4 Aug 1816 Allen Benjamin James Joseph Nathaniel Reuben Also - Ephraim Pierce who lived in Windham County and removed to Jefferson County, NY and appeared in court for pension in 1832 in that county. My Pierce's also moved to Jefferson County, NY between 1820 and 1830. I would appreciate information from any one who has traced any of the above families. I have a copy of Ephraim Pearce's Revolutionary Claim if someone needs it. Thank you in advance. Debi Pierce - Snowed in - Carthage, Jeff. Co., NY

to Angela Pierce Groenhout Saw your mention of Wythe Co. Va and Quaker migrations. Any idea if any of the following Pearces/Pierces in that county in 1800 were Quakers--Stanton, William, Ephraim, Joel, Jesse, Reuben, David, Thomas?

In the early-mid 1800's there were two brothers, Reddick and Lovick Pierce. Both worked within the S. Carolina and Georgia circuits of the Methodist church. Somehow, George Foster Pierce descends from one of these brothers, I believe it is Lovick Pierce, but I can't remember if "this" George is Lovick's son or grandson. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 2:55 PM Subject: [PIERCE-L] re: Bishop Pierce > LD & others on the list: > > I do not know of Bishop Pierce, but I thought that I would throw in a point > regarding my Pearce/Pierce research. I have been tracing the Pearces that > were in the Shenandoah Valley of VA and I believe that the line that I am > following could possibly be part of the early Quaker migration that came into > Frederick Co., MD > Frederick Co., VA > Montgomery/Botetourt Co., VA > > Wythe/Smith Co., VA > and down into TN and beyond. > > After this line left the upper Shenandoah Valley, it appears that some became > Methodist Episcopal (Bishop Francis Asbury, as the first missionary of the > Methodist, was traveling in the area during this time period). I found a > historical reference once online that stated that many Quakers did transfer > over to Methodist Episcopal. What instigated my research into this topic is > the fact that my Pearce/Pierce line into Bradley Co., TN are all buried in an > old Methodist Episcopal cemetery. I didn't know what it meant until I > researched the history. It is the first group of Methodist (who, prior to > being designated a denomination, were formerly known as participants in the > Methodist Societies). Anyone can correct or add as they see fit. This is > all that I know, but I feel that it is pertinent to LD's post. > > The name George was a common name amongst those early Pearces that left PA > into VA and down into NC/TN. I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this > subject. > > LD, we will find that connection yet! > > Angela Pierce Groenhout > > > ==== PIERCE Mailing List ==== > Forget how to Unsubscribe? Need Help? Have a question? Email List Coordinators at [email protected] >

We're looking for any reference to PIERCE in connection with LEMONS, MURRELL, OGLE, WILEY, or (too good to hope for) MOTHERSHEAD in NC, TN or KY in the 1775 to 1825 timeframe. We're absolutely stuck at our great-greatgrandfather, Washington G PIERCE, who appears magically in an 1842 land transaction in Jefferson Co, MO. He is married to Martha LEMONS, and at least three grown sons - George W (b ca 1824, probably in TN), William Goosby (b 1828, TN), and John. George W's first wife was Susannah LEMONS, and from the land transactions and other intertwinings with the surrounding (and numerous) LEMONS, MOTHERSHEAD, MURREL, OGLE and WILEY families, it would seem that these PIERCEs were well established by the time of that 1842 land transaction. With the exception (as far as we know) of MOTHERSHEAD, these are all names that are well researched and that followed the PA/MD --> VA --> NC/TN migration paths. It seems to me that our best chance lies in trying to track these other families in the hope that one of them will lead us to a useful PIERCE reference in NC/TN/KY. -- John W Pierce, R2 Systems, San Diego [email protected]

Does anybody in the pierce list know anything about this??? Looking for copy of Life and times of Bishop Geo F Pierce PIERCES CHAPEL, TEXAS. Pierces (Pierce's) Chapel is on Farm Road 747 fourteen miles northwest of Rusk in western Cherokee County. The community grew up around a Methodist church named for Bishop George F. Pierce, who preached there during the 1860s on his way to the annual state conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. An early school was established in the church, and a separate schoolhouse was later built nearby. In 1896 the local one-teacher school had an enrollment of forty-seven. During the mid-1930s the community comprised the school, a church, and a number of houses. The school was later closed, but in the 1980s there were still two churches and a store in the area. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Cherokee County History (Jacksonville, Texas: Cherokee County Historical Commission, 1986). Christopher Long New Handbook of texas LD Pierce 805 W Sante Fe Gage OK 73843 800-398-5127 http://members.xoom.com/ldpierce/publishpdf.html Publish Your Genealogy Book Electronically http://members.xoom.com/ldpierce/eztone.html eztone door chime homepage http://members.xoom.com/bellhop2/index.html Hotel Bellhop Tribute Page to Famous Phillip Morris Bellhop Johnny Roventini he was the "Call for Phillip Morris" pint sized bellhop.

After a quick search, I came up w/ this site: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/louisiana-conference/history.htm There is a mention of a George Pearce, Jr., but he was active during WWII. ?? There is a good overview of the Methodist Episcopal history in the South. There is another site w/ a more in-depth history if anyone is interested, email me. Angela Pierce Groenhout

LD & others on the list: I do not know of Bishop Pierce, but I thought that I would throw in a point regarding my Pearce/Pierce research. I have been tracing the Pearces that were in the Shenandoah Valley of VA and I believe that the line that I am following could possibly be part of the early Quaker migration that came into Frederick Co., MD > Frederick Co., VA > Montgomery/Botetourt Co., VA > Wythe/Smith Co., VA > and down into TN and beyond. After this line left the upper Shenandoah Valley, it appears that some became Methodist Episcopal (Bishop Francis Asbury, as the first missionary of the Methodist, was traveling in the area during this time period). I found a historical reference once online that stated that many Quakers did transfer over to Methodist Episcopal. What instigated my research into this topic is the fact that my Pearce/Pierce line into Bradley Co., TN are all buried in an old Methodist Episcopal cemetery. I didn't know what it meant until I researched the history. It is the first group of Methodist (who, prior to being designated a denomination, were formerly known as participants in the Methodist Societies). Anyone can correct or add as they see fit. This is all that I know, but I feel that it is pertinent to LD's post. The name George was a common name amongst those early Pearces that left PA into VA and down into NC/TN. I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this subject. LD, we will find that connection yet! Angela Pierce Groenhout

This is something to share and we all should take it seriously. We all need to abide by these if we want results. Enjoy and hope this is not "Off-Topic" The 10 Commandments of Email Thou shalt include a clear and specific subject line.(I might add -put state and years in your messages to help those trying to help you) Thou shalt edit any quoted text down to the minimum thou needest. Thou shalt read thine own message thrice before thou sendest it. Thou shalt ponder how thy recipient might react to thy message. Thou shalt check thy spelling and thy grammar. Thou shalt not curse, flame, spam or USE ALL CAPS. Thou shalt not forward any chain letter. Thou shalt not use e-mail for any illegal or unethical purpose. Thou shalt not rely on the privacy of e-mail, especially from work. When in doubt, save thy message overnight and reread it in the light of the dawn. And, here's the "Golden Rule" of E-Mail: That which thou findest hateful to receive, sendest thou not unto others.

Hello Pierce List: I received a note from Fran Hazlewood, on Jan 19, 2000, but have been unable to contact her, as all messages come back to me undeliverable. I do not know where she caught up with me. One possibility is the Pierce List. Fran, if you are out there, please tell me what your working address is, as my replies are not getting delivered. I will post the same note on Hazelwood Genforum and Hazlewood Rootsweb List. Paul Bledsoe 2701 Bronte Circle Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763 [email protected] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/l/e/Henry-P-Bledsoe/

Last Will & Testament of Joseph Pearce, Sr. (son of William Pearce) of Baltimore County dated 26 January 1829, proved 28 January 1835 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the name of God, Amen! I, Joseph Pearce of Baltimore County and State of Maryland being infirm in body but of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in order and manner following. After payment of all temporal debts and charges Imprimis I will and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Pearce one coloured girl named Sophia to serve until she is thirty years old and then she is to have and enjoy her freedom and if she has any children they are to be free at the same age. I also do will that she nor her children shall never be sold, said girl was born the 8th day of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven. Also one feather bed and furniture, one Cow and twenty dollars to be paid by my executor hereafter named if my said daughter should marry but while she remains single she is to enjoy the same privileges with her mother and brother at the place they live at, as she now has. Then I will and bequeath to my son Luke Wyle Pearce one coloured man named Samuel a slave for his life, And one black woman named Lucy a slave for her life but her children that she may hereafter have I do will that they shall serve until they are thirty years old and then to have and enjoy their freedom. I also will that thease children shall never be sold; and I also give to my son Luke Wyle Pearce two coloured twin boys named Nelson and Jarratt to serve until they are thirty years old then to have and enjoy their freedom. And I also do will that thease boys shall never be sold said boys was born the 11th day of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. I also give and bequeath to my son Luke Wyle Pearce one lot of land in fee simple lying in Harford County State of Maryland part of my lady's Manor containing sixty two and one half acres known by the name of lot No. forty six, and I give and bequeath to my son Luke Wyle Pearce all my Stock of Cows, horses, hogs and gr! ain of every kind I have at my death together with all my household and kitchin furniture and farming utensils and every thing that is mine at my death. The above described land and negroes And the other personal propertyI do will that my wife Comfort Rebecker Pearce shall hold for her support during her natural life, together with my son Luke Wyle Pearce but she shall have no power to sell or dispose of the above named property in any manner whatever without the consent of my son Luke Wyle Pearce. Then I give and bequeath to my son John A. Pearce what he has already had and one dollar and no more. I then give and bequeath to the heirs of my son William Crawford Pearce all they and their father has had and one dollar each, and no more. Then I give and bequeath to my son Joseph Pearce Junior al that he has already had and one dollar and no more. Then I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Pearce who intermarried with John Sheppard the first child that the before named Lucy may hereafter have to be took away when it is weaned. And what she has already and one dollar and no more. Then I give and bequeath to my son Greenbury W. Pearce all that he has already had and one dollar and no more. Lastly I do make constitute and appoint my son Luke Wyle Pearce Executor of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th day of January 1829. Joseph (his mark) Pearce {seal} Signed sealed published and pronounced by the said Joseph Pearce as his last will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Philip Pearce William Pearce Joseph Blottenberger Baltimore County, On the 28th day of January 1835, came Philip Pearce, William Pearce and Joseph Blottenberger the three subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing last Will and Testament of Joseph Pearce late of said County deceased and made Oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that they did see the Testator sign and seal this Will that they heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehensions of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding and that they subscribed their names as witnesses to this Will in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other. Sworn to in open Court: Test: D.M. Perine, Register of Wills for Baltimore County - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source: Baltimore County Wills (MSA: C435; liber 15, p. 246-247) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The transcript of this will contributed to the MdGenWeb Project by: Bill Pearce, [email protected] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Return to the Wills Index Page

Deed to George Pearce of 20 May 1858 Samuel Watkins and others Deed to George Pearce This indenture made this twentieth day of May eighteen hundred and fifty four between Samuel Watkins and Emeline Watkins his wife, Jacob A Munnickhuysen and Charlotte E. Munnickhuysen his wife of Baltimore County and State of Maryland. ...in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars current money... paid in hand.. sold...see that part of a tract or tracts of land called "Young's Escape" Beginning at a bounded stone set up between Josiah Clayton, James Johnson and said Pearce bounding on the Lands of said Johnson as per agreement of him and said Pearce the 7th April 1853 stone to be planted in the centre of the old road formerly running from the Fork Meeting House to Dr. Bonds in Harford...stone to be planted in Edward Claytons Line ...stone to be planed on a corner between Jacob H. Munnickhuysen and said Pearce's land...to a small beach on the west side of the Little Falls...intersecting the corner in the said Falls and of the division line of said Josiah Clayton...courses and distances as per agreement of John Guyton and Ishmael Day and recorded in the land records of Baltimore County Court in Liber TK #319 folio 202 dated 25th March 1842....containing and laid out for one hundred and eight acres...together with all and singular the buildings, improvements ways waters water courses etc...To Have and To Hold the said Land and premises with the appurtenances t! hereunto belonging unto the said George Pearce his heirs and assigns to the only use of the said Pearce his heirs and assign forever. { {seal} Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of: Sanuel Watkins Emeline Watkins Stephenson Treadwell $1000. Baltimore County May 20th 1853 Received of George Pearce the sum of on thousand dollars being the consideration expected to be paid in the foregoing Indenture witness: Stephenson Treadwell Samuel Watkins. Received and Recorded 22nd February 1855 per Henry M. Fitzhugh, Clerk. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hall of Records: Baltimore County Land Records HMF #11 (CR996) ff 28-29 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This deed transcript has been contributed to the USGenWeb/MdGenWeb project by Steve Pearce, E mail address: [email protected] Steve has genealogy files available at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/e/a/William-S-Pearce/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Obituary of George K. Pearce - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Obituary in "The Aegis and Intelligencer" Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland May 1900, Copy in Harford Co. Library Dec 1947. N.B. Tombstone date: May 21, 1900 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mr. George K. Pearce died at his home near Reckord, on Monday morning of paralysis, in the sixty third year of his age. He had eaten a hearty meal on Friday and started out toward the barn. He did not return and about dark his wife becoming alarmed went in search of him and found him lying upon the ground unconscious and paralyzed. He was immediately removed to the house but was beyond human aid. His widow, three sons, Misters George, Dennis and Parker Pearce and five daughters, Mrs. William Bell, Mrs. Herman Rufenacht, Mrs. William Francis and Misses Amsey and Mamie Pearce survive him. His funeral took place on Wednesday. Burial was in the cemetery at the Fork Christian Church, Baltimore County. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This transcript has been contributed to the USGenWeb/MdGenWeb project by Steve Pearce, E mail address: [email protected] Steve has genealogy files available at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/e/a/William-S-Pearce/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My Pierce line is: James T. Dickson born about 1840? Married: Martha Jane Carroll born? James T. Dickson may have been born in either Illinois or Missouri...Martha Jane Carroll may have been born in Macomb, Illinois (I have a picture of her with the photography studio in Macomb, Ill.) That's all the info. in them. They had at least one child: Margaret Louise Dickson...born ? She married Charles M. Pierce (in St. Louis, Mo.?) They had at least 4 and possibly 6 children: The first was my grandmother: Vivian Inez Pierce born in 1887 or 1888 in St. Louis, Mo. She married Charles Alfred Angney in 1920 in Ventnor, N.J. She died in 1964 in Ohio. If anyone has any more information on this Pierce line please contact me. I am the oldest grandchild from the Pierce/Angney marriage and there are no ancestors left in this line to ask for assistance. Any help is much appreciated. Vivian Allison Dayton

KNOWLTON FRANCIS PIERCE, b. July 06, 1879, Sunday, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Union Street; d. September 29, 1932, Pittsfield Massachusetts, 2:30AM; m. ?, May 11, 1901. I understand he was in the Fire Department in Kearney(sp) New Jersey...? Any help appreciated! Clark Clark W. Nicholls [email protected] http://members.aol.com/CWNicholls fax: 419-844-7564 (yes, 419) phone: 413-243-3433

Wilbanks, Marshal to Mary Margaret Roy, 3-11-49 Anderson, Miss Jennie Pierce, W.F. H 251 Altman, Miss Ada Pierce, I.J. H 377 Dodson, Miss Louise A. Pierce, Joel G. I 44 Newman, Miss Nola Pierce, T.T. K 310 Penniger, Miss Cora Robertson, Pierce L 115 Pierce, Miss Fannie Blue, Lewis H 111 Pierce, Miss Ida Blue, Bob J 107 Pierce, Miss Ollie Adams, Owen J 232 Pierce, Mrs. Dora Carter, W.M. H 395 Turnbow, Miss Josie Pierce, W.F. I 434 Dodson, Miss Louise A. Pierce, Joel G. I 44 LD Pierce 805 W Sante Fe Gage OK 73843 800-398-5127 Page me on ICQ: 35821033 Send me an email express page: [email protected] if I am onine this give me an immediate message popup! be sure and put your email address in the message body so I can write you back http://members.xoom.com/ldpierce/index.html Pierce Genealogy Pages & Pierce Electronic Book Faus, Hibbs, Luke Electronic Book Genealogy Pages http://members.xoom.com/ldpierce/publishpdf.html Publish Your Genealogy Book Electronically http://members.xoom.com/ldpierce/eztone.html eztone door chime homepage http://members.xoom.com/bellhop2/index.html Hotel Bellhop Tribute Page to Famous Phillip Morris Bellhop Johnny Roventini he was the "Call for Phillip Morris" pint sized bellhop. Merry Christmas To All My Friends--See My Christmas Card(s) to YOU!!! http://members.xoom.com/eztone/christmas.html

Pierce, Albert J. to Isabella M. Dickson, 9-30-47 Pierce, Acquilla to Ann Eliza Wood, 8-22-48

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Good Luck PIERCE is a tough one to research as least it has been for me. I knew a Silas PIERCE but he lived in KY and he was able to help me with some of mine but all of mine are from SC VA KY If I can help would be happy to Lots of PIERCE info (I wish was mine) Judith Pierce Arnold Kit & Jo Kramer wrote: > I've just begun this family line, and know very little. I have William Silas PIERCE, b Sept 16, 1855 TN. He died Nov 5, 1941, Perry Co, IL. He married Sarah Abbie LECROY, born Aug 08, 1865, ca 1882, don't know where. Their children are: > > Bessie L PIERCE,b Oct 1887, New Burnside, IL.,d Aug 1967, Perry Co, IL. married Merida Ransom BROWNING on Dec 5, 1904. > > Alta PIERCE b Mar 1890 > > Earl PIERCE b Feb 1892, d Feb 1979. married Bertha CLARK. > > Any help would be appreciated. Jo Kramer > > ==== PIERCE Mailing List ==== > Send list messages to [email protected] Digest Mode:

I've just begun this family line, and know very little. I have William Silas PIERCE, b Sept 16, 1855 TN. He died Nov 5, 1941, Perry Co, IL. He married Sarah Abbie LECROY, born Aug 08, 1865, ca 1882, don't know where. Their children are: Bessie L PIERCE,b Oct 1887, New Burnside, IL.,d Aug 1967, Perry Co, IL. married Merida Ransom BROWNING on Dec 5, 1904. Alta PIERCE b Mar 1890 Earl PIERCE b Feb 1892, d Feb 1979. married Bertha CLARK. Any help would be appreciated. Jo Kramer