John Pierce 1588–1661
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10 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierce 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Pierce 1588–1661
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Pierce was born in 1588 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, the child of richard pierce and marguerite coney. John Pierce married elizabeth trulle, and had children including anthony pierce, barbara pierce, elizabeth pierce, hester pierce, john pierce ii, joseph pierce, judith pierce, marguerite coney, mary olive pierce, robert pierce, sarah pierce, thomas pierce. John Pierce passed away in 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierce
This ancestor line traces from England (1330) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1588) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Pierce (1588–1661) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 10 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- 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.
Related Records
John Pierce's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
John Pierce's Descendants
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1. PTP 1624–1655
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2. PTP 1612–1694
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3. PTP 1621–1706
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4. PTP 1627–1650