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JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. 1720–1756

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 AUG 1720 · New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony
Died 13 SEP 1756 · Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony
Father Gainer Pearce
Mother Sarah Walter (1701–1753)
Children James I Pearce Captain, James Captain

Researchers connected through JAMES Sr. 1720–1756

and 3 more tree owners connected with JAMES Sr. 1720–1756

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. began in 1720 in New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony. JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. had children including james i pearce captain. JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. passed away in 1756 in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. in New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony
Birth
1756
Death of JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Harworth, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1430) to Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States (1701) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

JAMES Sr. (1720–1756) was born in New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony and died in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

JAMES Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. PTP
1720–1756
New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania Colony
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Walter PTP
1701–1753
Concord, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

JAMES Sr.'s Descendants

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JS
JAMES GEORGE PIERCE Sr. PTP 1720–1756
  1. 1. James I. PEARCE Captain PTP 1748–1833