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John Pierce 1691–1726

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
C
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 30 JUL 1691 · Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Died 12 OCT 1726 · Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Father Thomas Pierce (1670–1705)
Mother Mary Kent
Spouse Sarah Blount
Children Copeland Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce, Hannah Pierce, Mary Pierce, Sarah Pierce, Thomas Pierce
Siblings Ann Pierce, Keziah Pierce, Mary Pierce, Thomas Pierce
Records

Researchers connected through John Pierce 1691–1726

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Biography

In 1691, John Pierce entered the world in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States, born to thomas pierce and mary kent. John Pierce married sarah blount, and had children including copeland pierce, elizabeth pierce, hannah pierce, mary pierce, sarah pierce, thomas pierce. John Pierce passed away in 1726 in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1691
Birth of John Pierce in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1726
Death of John Pierce in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pierce

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, United States (1630) to Perquimans, North Carolina, United States (1691) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Pierce (1691–1726) was born in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States and died in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States. 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 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 3 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
1691–1726
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Pierce PTP
1670–1705
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1645–1717
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts,
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Pierce's Descendants

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JP
John Pierce PTP 1691–1726
  1. 1. Thomas Pierce PTP 1670–1705