This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: subythec Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southdakota.counties.turner/436.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't think they are the same family. Sidney Pierce was born on the border between Pennsylvania and New York in abaout 1806. Your family would have still been in Sweden. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.