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Benjamin David Pierce 1906–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1906

Birth Location: Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 Jan 1981

Death Location: Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Father: Irvin Pierce

Mother: Alice Ward

Spouse(s): Ann Hayes

Children(s):

In 1906, Benjamin David Pierce entered the world in Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA, born to Irvin Franklin Pierce And Alice Victoria Ward. In 1910, Benjamin David Pierce resided in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Benjamin David Pierce resided in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin David Pierce married Ann Yvonne Hayes, and had children including Cheryl Hayes Pierce. Benjamin David Pierce passed away in 1981 in Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Benjamin David Pierce entered the world in Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA, born to Irvin Franklin Pierce And Alice Victoria Ward.
  • In 1910, Benjamin David Pierce resided in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin David Pierce resided in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin David Pierce married Ann Yvonne Hayes, and had children including Cheryl Hayes Pierce.
  • Benjamin David Pierce passed away in 1981 in Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Irvin Pierce
1869–1941
Birth Location: Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
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Alice Ward
1876–1966
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AW

Spouses(s)

Ann Hayes
1915–2006
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
AH

Children(s)

Benjamin Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Pierce
1906–1981
Birth Place: Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Irvin Franklin Pierce
1869–1941
Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
Alice (Victoria) Ward
1876–1966
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (David) Ward
1835–1930
Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Emma (Delaney) Forrest
1849–1904
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1811–1879
Mary Jean
1818–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1786–1857
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830

Benjamin Pierce's Timeline

10 Records

1906
21 May 1906
Birth of Benjamin David Pierce in Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
1940
1940
Age 34
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 34
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 44
Benjamin David Pierce resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1981
18 Jan 1981
Age 75
Death of Benjamin David Pierce in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1981
20 Jan 1981
Age 75
Burial of Benjamin David Pierce in Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1906
    Event Place: Sunbury, Gates, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 577
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1-31
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2342204
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [9] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [10] Virginia, Death Records
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Holly Grove, Gates, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2342204

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1-31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02300; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1-31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 577

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Richmond, Richmond

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1981
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Richmond Times-Dispatch - 19 Jan 1981 - Page 14, Obituary for Benjamin David PIERCE 19 Jan 1981

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1981
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1981
    Event Place: Gloucester Point, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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