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/HAC.2ACE/298.1.1 Message Board Post: It very well could be. I know that my grandfather's (Frank) parents were Ben Archer and Martha Ellen Bantan(m). I also know that they had several children but have been unable to determine all of the names. Would love to ear more from you if you have other info,