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Samuel Spencer Pierce 1841–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1841

Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland, New York

Death Date: 22 Nov 1913

Death Location: McGraw, Cortland County, New York, United States of America

Father: Samuel Pierce

Mother: Maria Pierce

Spouse(s): Ellen Baker

Children(s): John Pierce, Mildred Pierce

The story of Samuel Spencer Pierce began in 1841 in Truxton, Cortland, New York. In 1855, Samuel Spencer Pierce resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA. In 1860, Samuel Spencer Pierce resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York. Samuel Spencer Pierce married Ellen Sophronia Ella Baker, and had children including John Vanorsdale Pierce, Mildred K Pierce. Samuel Spencer Pierce passed away in 1913 in McGraw, Cortland County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Spencer Pierce began in 1841 in Truxton, Cortland, New York.
  • In 1855, Samuel Spencer Pierce resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Samuel Spencer Pierce resided in Truxton, Cortland, New York.
  • Samuel Spencer Pierce married Ellen Sophronia Ella Baker, and had children including John Vanorsdale Pierce, Mildred K Pierce.
  • Samuel Spencer Pierce passed away in 1913 in McGraw, Cortland County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Pierce
1790–
Birth Location: –
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Maria Pierce
1803–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Baker
1852–1933
Birth Location: Solon, Cortland, New York
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Children(s)

John Pierce
1883–1963
Birth Location: Truxton, Cortland, New York
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Mildred Pierce
1896–
Birth Location: New York
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Samuel Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Pierce
1841–1913
Birth Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York
Parents
Samuel Pierce
1790–
Maria Pierce
1803–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Pierce's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Spencer) Pierce (14 Oct 1841–22 Nov 1913) m. Ellen (Sophronia 'Ella') Baker (23 Mar 1852–20 Aug 1933)
  1. 1. John (VanOrsdale) Pierce 1883–1963 m. Ethel (Maud) Loomis 1892–1951 m. Emma Sellars 1885–
    1. 1. Emerald (Arthur) Pierce 1920–1992 m. Drusilla (Eloise) Court 1918–2008
    2. 2. John (Raymond) Pierce 1922–1980
    3. 3. Keith (VanOrsdale) Pierce 1931–1992 m. Alice (Marie) Lockwood 1931–2014
  2. 2. Mildred (K.) Pierce 1896–

Samuel Pierce's Timeline

11 Records

1841
14 Oct 1841
Birth of Samuel Spencer Pierce in Truxton, Cortland, New York
Truxton, Cortland, New York
1855
1855
Age 14
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York
Truxton, Cortland, New York
1865
1865
Age 24
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 34
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 64
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Samuel Spencer Pierce resided here in Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
1913
22 Nov 1913
Age 72
Death of Samuel Spencer Pierce in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County, New York
1914
7 Jan 1914
Age 73
Samuel Spencer Pierce - Probate in Cortland, New York, USA
Cortland, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1841
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: 822; Family History Film: 1254822; Page: 235D; Enumeration District: 136
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Truxton; County: Cortland; Page: 8
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241020
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: M653_739; Page: 621; Family History Library Film: 803739
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: T624_934; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374947
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: M653_739; Page: 621; Family History Library Film: 803739

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: 822; Family History Film: 1254822; Page: 235D; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241020

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Truxton; County: Cortland; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: T624_934; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374947

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1913
    Event Place: Cortland County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1809-1935; Indexes, 1808-1970; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cortland County); Probate Place: Cortland, New York
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McGraw, Cortland County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1914
    Event Place: Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1809-1935; Indexes, 1808-1970; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cortland County); Probate Place: Cortland, New York
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