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 historical reference once online that stated that many Quakers did transfer 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] >