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Mildred Parker Pierce 1889–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1889

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: abt 1965

Death Location: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Clarence Pierce

Mother: Margaret Pierce

Spouse(s): John Backus

Children(s): Mildred Backus, Helen Backus, Priscilla Backus, Ruth Backus

In 1889, Mildred Parker Pierce entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Clarence H Pierce And Margaret A Pierce. In 1900, Mildred Parker Pierce resided in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1920, Mildred Parker Pierce resided in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Mildred Parker Pierce married John Alexander Backus, and had children including Helen Pierce Backus, Mildred Budd Backus, Priscilla Henry Backus, Ruth Gene Backus. Mildred Parker Pierce passed away in 1965 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Mildred Parker Pierce entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to Clarence H Pierce And Margaret A Pierce.
  • In 1900, Mildred Parker Pierce resided in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1920, Mildred Parker Pierce resided in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • Mildred Parker Pierce married John Alexander Backus, and had children including Helen Pierce Backus, Mildred Budd Backus, Priscilla Henry Backus, Ruth Gene Backus.
  • Mildred Parker Pierce passed away in 1965 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Mildred Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Mildred Pierce
1889–1965
Birth Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Clarence H. Pierce
1864–
Massachusetts
Margaret (A.) Pierce
1863–
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mildred Pierce's Descendants

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Mildred (Parker) Pierce (29 Jul 1889–abt 1965) m. John (Alexander) Backus (18 Oct 1881–Jan 1977)
  1. 1. Mildred (Budd) Backus 1918–2013 m. Earl (H. Herron) Jr. 1918–1987
  2. 2. Helen (Pierce) Backus 1919–2009 m. William (Mack) Jarema 1919–1987
  3. 3. Priscilla (Henry) Backus 1921–2008 m. Raymond (Wilbur) Robson 1918–1989
  4. 4. Ruth (Gene) Backus 1926–2014 m. Lowell (Arthur) Shaffer 1925–1997

Mildred Pierce's Timeline

6 Records

1889
29 Jul 1889
Birth of Mildred Parker Pierce in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
1900
1900
Age 11
Mildred Parker Pierce resided here in New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Mildred Parker Pierce resided here in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Mildred Parker Pierce resided here in Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1955
1955
Age 66
Mildred Parker Pierce resided here in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
1965
abt 1965
Age 76
Death of Mildred Parker Pierce
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1889
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [2] Massachusetts, Birth Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_181; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 211
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 925; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0353; Image: 338.0; FHL microfilm: 2340660
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 637; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1240638
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 637; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1240638

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_181; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 925; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0353; Image: 338.0; FHL microfilm: 2340660

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1965
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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