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Mourning Crudup Pierce 1690–1765

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

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B Reliability
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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Mourning Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 6 independent trees

Born 1 Jun 1690 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Jun 1765 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Father John Wesley Peirce
Mother Mary Parker
Spouse Matthew John Raiford
Children Grace RAIFORD

Researchers connected through Mourning Pierce 1690–1765

and 4 more tree owners connected with Mourning Pierce 1690–1765

Biography

In 1690, Mourning Crudup Pierce entered the world in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States, born to john wesley peirce and mary parker. Mourning Crudup Pierce married matthew john raiford, patrick conner, and had children including grace raiford. Mourning Crudup Pierce passed away in 1765 in Bladen, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Mourning Crudup Pierce in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Birth
1765
Death of Mourning Crudup Pierce in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mourning Pierce

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, , England (1460) to Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1690) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mourning Pierce (1690–1765) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Mourning 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 9 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.

Mourning Pierce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mourning Crudup Pierce PTP
1690–1765
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Mourning Pierce's Descendants

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Mourning Crudup Pierce PTP 1690–1765
  1. 1. Grace RAIFORD PTP 1724–1768