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George Washington Pierce 1845–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1845

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

Death Date: 12 January 1924

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

Father: Augustus Pierce

Mother: Smithie Thigpen

Spouse(s): Sarah Rester

Children(s): Frances Crain, Washington Pierce, Andrew Pierce, Dr. Pierce, Ira Sr, Viola Pierce, Hosea Pierce, John Pierce, Noah Pierce, Hardin Pierce, Siriler Pierce, Jesse Pierce, George Pierce, Fredie Pierce, Henry Pierce

The story of George Washington Pierce began in 1845 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America. In 1860, George Washington Pierce resided in Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana. In 1880, George Washington Pierce resided in 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA. George Washington Pierce married Sarah Ann Rester, and had children including Andrew Jackson Jack Pierce, Dr James Emeriah Pierce, Frances Jane Crain, Fredie Pierce, George Shadric Pierce, Hardin D Pierce, Henry Pierce, Hosea Monroe Pierce, Ira Johnson Pierce Sr, Jesse M Pierce, John J Pierce, Noah R Pierce, Siriler A Pierce, Viola E Pierce, Washington Augustus Pierce. George Washington Pierce passed away in 1924 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Pierce began in 1845 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.
  • In 1860, George Washington Pierce resided in Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana.
  • In 1880, George Washington Pierce resided in 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • George Washington Pierce married Sarah Ann Rester, and had children including Andrew Jackson Jack Pierce, Dr James Emeriah Pierce, Frances Jane Crain, Fredie Pierce, George Shadric Pierce, Hardin D Pierce, Henry Pierce, Hosea Monroe Pierce, Ira Johnson Pierce Sr, Jesse M Pierce, John J Pierce, Noah R Pierce, Siriler A Pierce, Viola E Pierce, Washington Augustus Pierce.
  • George Washington Pierce passed away in 1924 in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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George Pierce's Ancestors

Self
George Pierce
1845–1924
Birth Place: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Augustus Pierce
1785–1849
Tennessee, USA
Smithie Thigpen
1803–1885
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John Pierce
1742–1841
North Carolina (later Tennessee)
Abagail Adams
1742–1842
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Pierce's Descendants

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George (Washington) Pierce (8 May 1845–12 January 1924) m. Sarah (Ann) Rester (15 Mar 1847–15 May 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

George Pierce's Timeline

4 Records

1845
8 May 1845
Birth of George Washington Pierce in Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 15
George Washington Pierce resided here in Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana
Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana
1880
1880
Age 35
George Washington Pierce resided here in 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1924
12 January 1924
Age 79
Death of George Washington 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: 8 May 1845
    Event Place: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 189C; Enumeration District: 196
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 830; Family History Library Film: 803426
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ward 8, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 830; Family History Library Film: 803426

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 189C; Enumeration District: 196

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 January 1924
    Event Place: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Varnado, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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