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Peter Pierce 1838–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1838

Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 Jul 1891

Death Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Pierce

Mother: Mary Bradley

Spouse(s): Nancy Durbin

Children(s): Ruth Pierce, John Pierce, Mary Pierce

Peter Pierce was born in 1838 in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, the child of William Thomas Pierce And Mary Bradley. In 1850, Peter Pierce established residence. In 1860, Peter Pierce resided in District 2, Hart, Kentucky, USA. Peter Pierce married Nancy Jane Durbin, and had children including John T Pierce, Mary Frances Pierce, Ruth E Pierce. Peter Pierce passed away in 1891 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Peter Pierce was born in 1838 in Grayson, Kentucky, USA, the child of William Thomas Pierce And Mary Bradley.
  • In 1850, Peter Pierce established residence.
  • In 1860, Peter Pierce resided in District 2, Hart, Kentucky, USA.
  • Peter Pierce married Nancy Jane Durbin, and had children including John T Pierce, Mary Frances Pierce, Ruth E Pierce.
  • Peter Pierce passed away in 1891 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Pierce
1816–1892
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
WP
Mary Bradley
1820–1888
Birth Location: Hardin, Kentucky, United States,
MB

Spouses(s)

Nancy Durbin
1842–1924
Birth Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
ND

Children(s)

Ruth Pierce
1873–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RP
John Pierce
1871–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JP
Mary Pierce
1867–1938
Birth Location: Dog Creek, Hart, Kentucky, USA
MP

Peter Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Peter Pierce
1838–1891
Birth Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Thomas Pierce
1816–1892
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Mary Bradley
1820–1888
Hardin, Kentucky, United States,
Grandparents
John (C) Pierce
1787–1857
Maryland, USA
Sarah (Ann) Rhoads
1789–1870
or, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Elijah Bradley
1780–
Mary (Catherine) Logsdon
1780–1855
Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Pierce
1752–1812
Virlinda Simms
1752–1804
Daniel Rhoads
1755–1839
Eva Faust
1761–1792
James Bradley
1743–1805
Nancy Shackleford
1750–1801
Elisha Logsdon
1745–1815
Rebecca Howard
1748–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Pearce
1714–1773
Margaret Culver
1717–1788
Electius Simms
1696–1752
Verlinda Green
1708–1755
Henry Rhoads
1712–1774
Catherina Rinehart
1714–1775
John Faust
1736–1812
Catherine Matheas
1730–1823
Ann Wisdom
1701–1786
Ann Davis
1710–1770
Clement Howard
1726–1772
Eleanor Bond
1730–1756

Peter Pierce's Descendants

1.
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Peter Pierce (1838–22 Jul 1891) m. Nancy (Jane) Durbin (1842–19 Nov 1924)
  1. 1. Ruth (E) Pierce 1873–
  2. 2. John (T) Pierce 1871–
  3. 3. Mary (Frances) Pierce 1867–1938 m. Benjamin (Thomas) Johnston 1860–1936
    1. 1. Gustine Johnson 1895–1959 m. Oliver Clemons 1891–
    2. 2. Ida Johnston 1888–1968 m. Leo Lush 1881–1952
      1. 1. Clevie (Isadore) Lush 1924–1989 m. Aileen (Elizabeth) Smith 1926–2009
      2. 2. Carrie Lush 1912–
      3. 3. Lura Lush 1912–
      4. 4. Arnold Lush 1919–
      5. 5. Mary (R) Lush 1921–
      6. 6. Edwin Lush 1923–
      7. 7. Joyce Lush 1926–
    3. 3. Helmy Johnston 1885–1958
    4. 4. Helen (T "Helmy") Johnston 1885–1958 m. Richard (Colston "Dick") Alvey 1882–1955
      1. 1. Roslie Alvey 1910–
      2. 2. Irene Alvey 1921–2015 m. George (L) Sims 1920–1979
      3. 3. William (Elza "Elsey") Alvey 1916–1991 m. Wilma (Lorene) Sweet 1939–2008 m. Dorothy (Frances) Smith 1921–1988
      4. 4. Hillard (Thomas) Alvey 1915–1915
      5. 5. Joseph (Hillard) Alvey 1915–1990
      6. 6. Joseph (Russell) Alvey 1913–1998
      7. 7. Edmon Alvey 1911–1957 m. Ona (May) Powell 1913–1997
        1. 1. Lowel Alvey 1937–2019
        2. 2. Eugenia (Wallace) Alvey 1943–2003
        3. 3. Jill (Elaine) Alvey 1945–1946
      8. 8. Henry (F "Owen") Alvey 1907–1975
      9. 9. Claude Alvey 1906–
      10. 10. Clara (E) Alvey 1905–1977
      11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth "Rissie") Alvey 1909–1984 m. Thomas (Mayo) Fenwick 1909–1997
        1. 1. Mary (Geraline "Jim") Fenwick 1931–1935
      12. 12. Eugene Alvey 1921–1995 m. Rita Smith 1925–2010
    5. 5. Rosaline (L (Rose)) Johnston 1907–2008
    6. 6. Mary (Lois) Johnston 1904–1988
    7. 7. May (Dell) Johnston 1902–1986
    8. 8. Mary (Clara) Johnston 1900–1902
    9. 9. Claude Johnston 1898–1987
    10. 10. Pernice ((Pernie) Ann) Johnston 1891–1988
    11. 11. Theodore (Marcus "Dode") Johnston 1882–1947 m. Anne (Elizabeth) Clemons 1883–1944
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth (Lissie)) Johnston 1904–1983
      2. 2. Elsie (Mary) Johnston 1910–1978
      3. 3. Quintin Johnston 1924–2010
      4. 4. Ewell (Thomas) Johnston 1907–1989
      5. 5. Mary (Pearl) Johnston 1903–1993
      6. 6. Earl (J) Johnston 1905–1991
      7. 7. James (A) Johnston 1918–1918
      8. 8. Ada (J) Johnston 1913–
      9. 9. Charles (Hubert) Johnston 1914–1980
      10. 10. Edith (Jane) Johnston 1911–2010
      11. 11. Wanda (Lee) Johnston 1922–2016
      12. 12. Mary (Bertha (Birdie) (Bertie)) Johnston 1916–1999
      13. 13. Robert Johnston 1920–1991
      14. 14. Leona Johnston 1916–2010

Peter Pierce's Timeline

7 Records

1838
1838
Birth of Peter Pierce in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Peter Pierce resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 22
Peter Pierce resided here in District 2, Hart, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 25
Peter Pierce resided here in Hart, Kentucky, United States
Hart, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 32
Peter Pierce resided here in District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Peter Pierce resided here
None
1891
22 Jul 1891
Age 53
Death of Peter Pierce in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cross Roads, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T9_419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 286.2000; Enumeration District: 81; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 359A; Family History Library Film: 545967
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M653_372; Page: 943; Family History Library Film: 803372
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_202; Page: 34; Image: 68.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_202; Page: 34; Image: 68.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M653_372; Page: 943; Family History Library Film: 803372

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Hart, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 359A; Family History Library Film: 545967

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cross Roads, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: T9_419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 286.2000; Enumeration District: 81; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
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