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Joseph Pierce 1704–1736

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1704 · Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Died 21 Jul 1736 · Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Father Thomas PIERCE (1645–1717)
Mother Mary Kent (1669–1749)
Siblings Ann Pierce, Hannah Pierce, John Pierce, Mary Pierce, Sarah Pierce, Thomas Pierce

Researchers connected through Joseph Pierce 1704–1736

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Pierce 1704–1736

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Pierce began in 1704 in Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States. Joseph Pierce passed away in 1736 in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Joseph Pierce in Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1736
Death of Joseph Pierce in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Pierce

This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1598) to Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States (1704) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Pierce (1704–1736) was born in Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States and died in Perquimans, North Carolina, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 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.

Joseph Pierce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Pierce PTP
1704–1736
Berkeley, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1645–1717
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts,
Mary Kent PTP
1669–1749
Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Ann Cornell PTP
1631–1625
Essex, England

Joseph Pierce's Descendants

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JP
Joseph Pierce PTP 1704–1736