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John Pierce 1659–1738

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 SEP 1659 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 JUN 1738 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael J Pierce
Mother Persis Eames
Spouse Patience Dodson
Children John Pierce
Siblings Abiah Pierce, Mary Pierce

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Biography

In 1659, John Pierce entered the world in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to michael j pierce and persis eames. In 1659, John Pierce resided in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Brit. John Pierce married patience dodson, and had children including john pierce. John Pierce passed away in 1738 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch FamilyTree

  3. 3
    Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001

  5. 5
    Record New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956

Life Timeline

1659
John Pierce resided here in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Residence
1659
Birth of John Pierce in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1659
Birth of John Pierce in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1659
Birth of John Pierce in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1660
Birth of John Pierce in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1665
John Pierce was christened in Hingham, Plymouth, Maxxachuetts Bay, British Colonial America
Christening
1738
Death of John Pierce in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierce

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, , England (1460) to Scituate, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Pierce (1659–1738) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 8 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

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John Pierce PTP
1659–1738
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Grandparents
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John Pierce's Descendants

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John Pierce PTP 1659–1738