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John Pierce 1637–1682

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 3 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1637 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 21 Oct 1682 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Anthony Pierce (1611–1678)
Mother Hannah Ann Moore Morse
Siblings Ann Pierce, Benjamin Pierce, Daniel Pierce Percy, George Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Judith Pierce, Martha Pierce, Mary Pierce, William Pearce, William Pierce

Researchers connected through John Pierce 1637–1682

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Pierce 1637–1682

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, John Pierce entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to anthony pierce and hannah ann moore morse. John Pierce passed away in 1682 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of John Pierce in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1682
Death of John Pierce in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierce

This ancestor line traces from Insula De Lisle, Normandy, France (1020) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1637) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Pierce (1637–1682) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 24 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

Self
John Pierce PTP
1637–1682
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Anthony Pierce PTP
1611–1678
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Elizabeth Stoker PTP
1585–1667
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

John Pierce's Descendants

1.
JP
John Pierce PTP 1637–1682