Following is my PIERCE line back to New York, as far as I know. For years I have posted queries and searched records trying to locate information on the last known PIERCE and wife. Unfortunately, no one seems to have a connection. I really need some help. Solomon Terry PIERCE born 23 Dec. 1821 in NY (county unknown). Married Catherine PETERY, by 1843 in NY. She was born 17 Sept. 1828, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY. Children: James Irwin PIERCE born 1843 NY, died 1861. Isadora Mariah PIERCE born 1848 in Fulton Co., IL, died 1905, m. Frank THOMPSON. John Solomon PIERCE born 1854 Fulton Co., IL, died 1909, m. Amanda CHINN. William PIERCE born 1856 IL, died 1861. Reuben Irwin PIERCE born 1857 IL, d. 9 Jan. 1918, CA, m. Cassia M. WALKER. Charles Edward PIERCE born 4 Dec. 1858 St. Louis, MO, d. 10 Sept. 1940 CA, m. Virginia ALEXANDER. Albert J. PIERCE born 1863, IA, d. 1929, m. Lottie ALDRICH 1885. Solomon referred to himself as DR. I did find a Solomon PIERCE who went to a medical school in NY; I do not know if it is him. This family settled in Yolo Co., CA after making the trek west. My descendancy is through Charles Edward PIERCE. In the CA census Solomon PIERCE states his father was born in ME or MA, not readable. As many PIERCES were in both states and there were several Solomons and Reubens, one of his son's name, I feel there must be a connection. Need to locate a PIERCE who migrated from ME or MA to NY prior to Solomon's birth 1821. Also, the middle name TERRY is also a possible clue and connection to a TERRY in NY. Hope springs eternal and mine is that someone will come up with some information for me. Many thanks. Revae PIERCE, PETERY, PETRY