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Augustus Pierce 1785–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1849

Death Location: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Pierce

Mother: Abagail Adams

Spouse(s): Smithie Thigpen

Children(s): George Pierce, Rachel Pierce, Jane Pierce, Eliza Pierce, Julia Pierce, Mary Pierce, John Pierce

In 1785, Augustus Pierce entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to John Pierce And Abagail Adams. In 1830, Augustus Pierce resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1840, Augustus Pierce resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. Augustus Pierce married Smithie Thigpen, and had children including Eliza Pierce, George Washington Pierce, Jane Pierce, John P Pierce, Julia Ann Pierce, Mary Anne Pierce, Rachel Rebecca Pierce. Augustus Pierce passed away in 1849 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Augustus Pierce entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to John Pierce And Abagail Adams.
  • In 1830, Augustus Pierce resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1840, Augustus Pierce resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Augustus Pierce married Smithie Thigpen, and had children including Eliza Pierce, George Washington Pierce, Jane Pierce, John P Pierce, Julia Ann Pierce, Mary Anne Pierce, Rachel Rebecca Pierce.
  • Augustus Pierce passed away in 1849 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Pierce
1742–1841
Birth Location: North Carolina (later Tennessee)
JP
Abagail Adams
1742–1842
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
AA

Spouses(s)

Smithie Thigpen
1803–1885
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
ST

Children(s)

George Pierce
1845–1924
Birth Location: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
GP
Rachel Pierce
1819–1899
Birth Location: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
RP
Jane Pierce
1832–1890
Birth Location: Pushapatappa Creek, Washington, Louisiana, USA
JP
Eliza Pierce
1830–1891
Birth Location: Pushapatappa Creek, Washington, Louisiana, USA
EP
Julia Pierce
1838–1916
Birth Location: –
JP
Mary Pierce
1848–
Birth Location: Louisiana
MP
John Pierce
1834–1880
Birth Location: Pushapatappa Creek, Washington, Louisiana, USA
JP

Augustus Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Augustus Pierce
1785–1849
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Pierce
1742–1841
North Carolina (later Tennessee)
Abagail Adams
1742–1842
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Augustus Pierce's Descendants

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Augustus Pierce (1785–1849) m. Smithie Thigpen (1803–1885)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Pierce 1845–1924 m. Sarah (Ann) Rester 1847–1920
    1. 1. Frances (Jane) Crain 1876–1967 m. Louis (O) Crain 1854–1936
      1. 1. Aletha ("Ma-Maw") Crain 1900–1991 m. James (Oliver) Martin 1897–1959
      2. 2. George (Prentis "Prent") Crain 1904–1976 m. Mary (Lonie) Duncan 1912–1994
        1. 1. Louis (Lamar) Crain 1930–1995
      3. 3. Bessie (Ann "Bess") Crain 1907–1989 m. John (J) Tullos 1904–1993
        1. 1. Louis (Leroy) Tullos 1929–2001
        2. 2. Donald (Wayne) Tullos 1935–2010 m. Faye (Carlene) O'Berry 1941–1973
      4. 4. Maxie (Olivia) Crain 1913–2000
      5. 5. Dalton ("Dap") Crain 1910–1971 m. Wonzie Kennedy 1911–1996
        1. 1. Louis (Lavon) Crain 1931–2015
      6. 6. Dalvis (Shelby) Crain 1916–1980 m. Mattie (Faye) Harrison 1921–2010
        1. 1. Ronald (Dalvis) Crain 1940–1940
      7. 7. James (Emeriah) Crain 1902–1972 m. Loisa (Inez) Moore 1909–1993
    2. 2. Washington (Augustus) Pierce 1863–1940
    3. 3. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Pierce 1865–1930 m. Charlotte ((Lettie)) Sheridan 1876–1946
      1. 1. James (Willis) Pierce 1894–1958 m. Myrtle Watts 1907–1990
      2. 2. Lela Pierce 1898–1929
      3. 3. Neva (Lorena) Pierce 1902–1981 m. Ollie Seal 1898–
        1. 1. Helen (Earlene) Seal 1920–2003 m. Webster (Everett) Brown 1920–2015
        2. 2. Walton Seal 1925–1974
      4. 4. Shelton Pierce 1905–1958
      5. 5. Florence Pierce 1910–
    4. 4. Dr. (James Emeriah) Pierce 1867–1942 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Stafford 1884–
    5. 5. Ira (Johnson Pierce) Sr 1869–1952 m. Lucy (O) Fortenberry 1891–1964
      1. 1. Wanzie Pierce 1912–1991
      2. 2. Robert (James) Pierce 1914–1976 m. Sadie Crain 1921–2002
      3. 3. Sarah Pierce 1915–1944 m. Wilber (Warren) Seal 1909–
        1. 1. Hubert (Monroe) Seal 1936–2004
      4. 4. Paul Pierce 1922–1978
      5. 5. Goldie Pierce 1924–
      6. 6. William Pierce 1899–
      7. 7. John Pierce 1906–
      8. 8. Thomas Pierce 1908–
    6. 6. Viola (E.) Pierce 1873–1929
      1. 1. Rhoda (Viola) Knight 1897–1974
        1. 1. Jewell (Lavon) Knight 1930–1991
    7. 7. Hosea (Monroe) Pierce 1874–1908
      1. 1. Luther (Benson) Pierce 1896–1969
        1. 1. Eli Pierce 1921–1971
    8. 8. John (J) Pierce 1883–1946
    9. 9. Noah (R) Pierce 1885–1909
    10. 10. Hardin (D) Pierce 1889–1903
    11. 11. Siriler (A) Pierce 1882–1891
    12. 12. Jesse (M.) Pierce 1867–1915
    13. 13. George (Shadric) Pierce 1879–1957
    14. 14. Fredie Pierce 1878–1934
    15. 15. Henry Pierce 1871–1871
  2. 2. Rachel (Rebecca) Pierce 1819–1899 m. John (Ivy) Thigpen 1808–1875
    1. 1. Newton Thigpen 1851–
    2. 2. Jefferson Thigpen 1853–
    3. 3. Samantha Fleming 1855–1950
    4. 4. Andrew (Jackson) Thigpen 1861–1943
      1. 1. Annie (Ophelia) Thigpen 1909–1997
        1. 1. Marsha (Gail) Patch 1946–2013
    5. 5. Benton Thigpen 1846–1919 m. Mary Cooper 1856–1933
      1. 1. Octave (Junius) Thigpen 1878–1942 m. Alma (W) Pace 1888–1979
        1. 1. Samuel (Titus) Thigpen 1922–1989
        2. 2. Laverne (Felcie) Thigpen 1915–2004 m. Robert (Carrol) O'Donovan 1912–1986
        3. 3. Ardis Thigpen 1908–
        4. 4. Herbert Thigpen 1910–
        5. 5. Baxton Thigpen 1911–
        6. 6. Mary Thigpen 1919–
    6. 6. Jasper Thigpen 1845–1910
      1. 1. Rebecca Thigpen 1885– m. Alonzo Nellums 1878–
        1. 1. Elorie Petch 1916–
    7. 7. William (Lewis) Thigpen 1846–1916
    8. 8. Surriller Brown 1847–1939
      1. 1. Rebecca (Virginia) Brown 1874–1910
        1. 1. Joseph (Reuben "Joe") Martin 1900–1963
    9. 9. Lorain Thigpen 1858–1866
  3. 3. Jane Pierce 1832–1890
  4. 4. Eliza Pierce 1830–1891
  5. 5. Julia (Ann) Pierce 1838–1916
  6. 6. Mary (Anne) Pierce 1848–
  7. 7. John (P) Pierce 1834–1880
    1. 1. Bernettie Pierce 1866–1895

Augustus Pierce's Timeline

4 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Augustus Pierce in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 45
Augustus Pierce resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Augustus Pierce resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1849
1849
Age 64
Death of Augustus Pierce in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Series: M19; Roll: 43; Page: 87; Family History Library Film: 0009686

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 129; Page: 144; Family History Library Film: 0009690

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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