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Benjamin Roger PIERCE 1880–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 OCT 1880

Birth Location: Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 17 SEP 1948

Death Location: Benton Co., Arkansas, USA

Father: Rodger Pierce

Mother: Deetta EDSON

Spouse(s): Velma Jenkins

Children(s): Marguerite PIERCE, Violet PIERCE, Arlene Pierce, Vishel Pierce

The story of Benjamin Roger PIERCE began in 1880 in Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided in Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided in Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota. Benjamin Roger PIERCE married Velma Eloise Jenkins, and had children including Arlene Ruth Pierce, Marguerite Pierce, Violet Pierce, Vishel E Pierce. Benjamin Roger PIERCE passed away in 1948 in Benton Co., Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Roger PIERCE began in 1880 in Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided in Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided in Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota.
  • Benjamin Roger PIERCE married Velma Eloise Jenkins, and had children including Arlene Ruth Pierce, Marguerite Pierce, Violet Pierce, Vishel E Pierce.
  • Benjamin Roger PIERCE passed away in 1948 in Benton Co., Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rodger Pierce
1835–1912
Birth Location: Waterton, Jefferson, New York, United States
RP
Deetta EDSON
1845–1916
Birth Location: Conewango, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
DE

Spouses(s)

Velma Jenkins
1881–1980
Birth Location: Jefferson, Greene Co., Iowa, USA
VJ

Children(s)

Marguerite PIERCE
1908–2005
Birth Location: Iowa, Douglas co., South Dakota, USA
MP
Violet PIERCE
1920–1935
Birth Location: Charles Mix Co., South Dakota
VP
Arlene Pierce
1916–
Birth Location: South Dakota
AP
Vishel Pierce
1911–
Birth Location: South Dakota
VP

Benjamin PIERCE's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin PIERCE
1880–1948
Birth Place: Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
Parents
Rodger A Pierce
1835–1912
Waterton, Jefferson, New York, United States
Deetta (E.) EDSON
1845–1916
Conewango, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (S) Pierce
1796–1860
Vermont, USA
Polly (Mary) ALDRICH
1796–1869
Springfield, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin ALDRICH
1775–
Susannah ALDRICH
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin PIERCE's Descendants

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Benjamin (Roger) PIERCE (02 OCT 1880–17 SEP 1948) m. Velma (Eloise) Jenkins (Oct 1881–BEF 1980)
  1. 1. Marguerite PIERCE 1908–2005
  2. 2. Violet PIERCE 1920–1935
  3. 3. Arlene (Ruth) Pierce 1916–
  4. 4. Vishel (E) Pierce 1911–

Benjamin PIERCE's Timeline

8 Records

1880
02 OCT 1880
Birth of Benjamin Roger PIERCE in Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota, USA
Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota
Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota
1920
1920
Age 40
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Darlington, Charles Mix, South Dakota
Darlington, Charles Mix, South Dakota
1930
1930
Age 50
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 55
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Benjamin Roger PIERCE resided here in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
1948
17 SEP 1948
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Roger PIERCE in Benton Co., Arkansas, USA
Benton Co., Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 OCT 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Cherokee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-24
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Darlington, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1717; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1877791
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: 1549; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1241549
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grandview, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: 1549; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1241549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iowa, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Darlington, Charles Mix, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Darlington, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1717; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Douglas, South Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1877791

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 SEP 1948
    Event Place: Benton Co., Arkansas, USA
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