This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: pierce/pearce Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ihB.2ACI/2999.3020 Message Board Post: I don't know if it ties in, but my ggg father was born in TN (or NC) in the 1790's. his name was thomas pierce. he moved to IA, and brought several of his kids with him that were born in Ohio. if this is the same Thomas, i have all of his family that came to IA.