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Robert Russell Pierce 1883–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Halifax, NC

Death Date: 18 Jun 1952

Death Location: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Pierce

Mother: Mary Britt

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore

Children(s): Mary Pierce, Arthur Pierce, Robert jr, John Pierce, Annie Pierce, James Pierce

The story of Robert Russell Pierce began in 1883 in Halifax, NC. In 1900, Robert Russell Pierce resided in Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Robert Russell Pierce resided in Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina, USA. Robert Russell Pierce married Elizabeth Bessie Moore, and had children including Annie Pierce, Arthur Pierce, Betty F Pierce, Betty P Hickey, James Madison Pierce, John Pierce, John W Pierce, Mary Pierce, Robert Russell Pierce Jr. Robert Russell Pierce passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Russell Pierce began in 1883 in Halifax, NC.
  • In 1900, Robert Russell Pierce resided in Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Russell Pierce resided in Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Russell Pierce married Elizabeth Bessie Moore, and had children including Annie Pierce, Arthur Pierce, Betty F Pierce, Betty P Hickey, James Madison Pierce, John Pierce, John W Pierce, Mary Pierce, Robert Russell Pierce Jr.
  • Robert Russell Pierce passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Robert Pierce
1883–1952
Birth Place: Halifax, NC
Parents
James Madison Pierce
1842–1914
, Halifax, NC
Mary (Elizabeth) Britt
1849–1924
, Edgecomb, NC
Grandparents
Richard (H.) Pierce
1820–1879
, , NC
Sarah (Jane) Rawlings
1820–1881
, , NC
Braswell Britt
1811–1881
, Edgecombe, NC
Eliza Weaver
1811–1881
, Edgecombe, NC
Great-Grandparents
Henry Rawlings
1792–1857
Priscilla Moody
1797–1877
William Britt
1765–1812
Mary Braswell
1771–1856
Benjamin Weaver
1752–1812
Olive Robbins
1750–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Rawlings
1760–1797
Sarah Allen
1770–
Joseph Britt
1740–1791
Jane Rice
1744–1780
Solomon Braswell
1742–1797
Rachel Byrd
1742–1798
Johnathan Weaver
1725–1755
Martha Pridgen
1731–1760

Robert Pierce's Descendants

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Robert (Russell) Pierce (30 Mar 1883–18 Jun 1952) m. Elizabeth (Bessie) Moore (17 Jul 1889–19 Nov 1959)
  1. 1. Mary Pierce 1910–1973
  2. 2. Arthur Pierce 1912–1969
  3. 3. Robert (Russell Pierce) jr 1917–1977
  4. 4. John Pierce 1926–1977
  5. 5. Annie Pierce 1915–1926
  6. 6. James (Madison) Pierce 1919–1996 m. Dora B 1922–2017

Robert Pierce's Timeline

9 Records

1883
30 Mar 1883
Birth of Robert Russell Pierce in Halifax, NC
Halifax, NC
1900
1900
Age 17
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 57
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Robert Russell Pierce resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1952
18 Jun 1952
Age 69
Death of Robert Russell Pierce in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Halifax, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 114-148
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T625_1900; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 228
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 2342206
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk; Roll: 1984911
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241194
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375111
    [8] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sparta, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241194

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Windsor Ward 1, Bertie, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375111

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T625_1900; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 2342206

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 114-148

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 114-148

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk; Roll: 1984911

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1952
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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