John Pierce 1588–1661
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12 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 12 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 william pierce captain in the militia knight of dorset and lady elizabeth barfoot barforde kanner tanner lady of pennington. John Pierce passed away in 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Charles Henry Pope, The Pioneers of Massachusetts, (Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965)
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2Record Frank Warren, The Descendants of John Ball of Watertown, Mass (1932)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierce
This ancestor line traces from Littlecote, Buckinghamshire, England (1470) to Norwich, Norfolk, England (1588) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Pierce (1588–1661) was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 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 5 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.
John Pierce's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record