Hi, I'm new to this list. I just found it a few days ago on the Henry Co., TN webpage while searching for my Pierce family. I am looking for information on my gr-gr-grandmother, Martha Angelina Pierce, b. ABT 1839 in Henry Co., TN, m. Charles H. Bethany on July 8, 1861 in Henry Co., TN, d. Aug. 1915 Seminole Co., OK. This was Charles Bethany's third marriage and his residence was in Benton Co., TN. He had 7 children and a step-son from his first marriage. He and Martha had twelve children. Yes, he had twenty children including the step-son. I have information from another researcher that Martha's father is listed as Augustus/Augustine Pierce b. Aug. 16, 1798, Mecklenburg, VA, m(1) Catherine?, m(2) Middey Thompson, Feb. 25, 1856 in Henry Co., d. Feb. 24, 1872, Henry Co., TN. Yet another researcher says that Martha was actually Indian and a "foundling" who was left on the doorstep of the Pierce family as an infant. Augustus/Augustine Pierce was a minister. The Pierce's took the child in and raised her as their own. The siblings I have for Martha are: Pinkney S., George W., Mary Jane, and Sarah R. Pierce. She used some of these names for her own children. Augustus/Augustine's father was Stephen Pierce and his mother was Lavinia Geers. Is anyone familiar with this story about Martha being a foundling or possibly connect with any of this family. I have a lot of information on the Bethany clan and most of Charles and Martha's children I am willing to share. However, this is about all I have on the Pierce line. Please contact me if you have further information on any of these folks. Thanks and have a nice day, Jean P.S. Please forgive me if you get two copies of this, as I am posting it to both the Danville Crossing and Henry Co. Lists.