My oldest Pearce/Pierce is John Pearce born 1799 Tennessee. He married Martha "Patsy" Gilmore b1807 Georgia. They lived in Monroe County MS from about 1830 to mid 1850's. By 1860 they were in Independence County AR. John and Martha's children were: Allen b 1829, Nancy b1831, Mary b1834, Sarah b 1836, George b 1840, James Hollis b 1844, John B. b 1847. there may have been older children. James Hollis Pearce was my great grandfather. Warren Pearce of Colorado Springs also has a John Pearce/Pierce that was in Independence County AR by 1860. However, we have figured out that these are two separate individuals. I would love to make a "cousin" connection there, but have not been able to so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated.