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Walter Rodman Pierce 1876–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island

Death Date: Aug 1963

Death Location: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Peleg Pierce

Mother: Harriet Rodman

Spouse(s): Margaret Cunningham

Children(s): Helen Pierce

In 1876, Walter Rodman Pierce entered the world in Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island, born to Peleg F Pierce And Harriet Newell Rodman. In 1880, Walter Rodman Pierce resided in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Walter Rodman Pierce married Margaret Ann Cunningham, and had children including Helen Pierce. Walter Rodman Pierce passed away in 1963 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Walter Rodman Pierce entered the world in Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island, born to Peleg F Pierce And Harriet Newell Rodman.
  • In 1880, Walter Rodman Pierce resided in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Walter Rodman Pierce married Margaret Ann Cunningham, and had children including Helen Pierce.
  • Walter Rodman Pierce passed away in 1963 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peleg Pierce
1835–
Birth Location: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
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Harriet Rodman
1837–
Birth Location: South Kingstown
HR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Cunningham
1877–1969
Birth Location: Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island
MC

Children(s)

Helen Pierce
1912–1984
Birth Location: Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island
HP

Walter Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Walter Pierce
1876–1963
Birth Place: Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island
Parents
Peleg F. Pierce
1835–
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
Harriet (Newell) Rodman
1837–
South Kingstown
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Pierce's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Rodman) Pierce (24 Aug 1876–Aug 1963) m. Margaret (Ann) Cunningham (abt 1877–abt 1969)
  1. 1. Helen Pierce 1912–1984 m. Reginald (Gibbs) Sherman 1916–1975

Walter Pierce's Timeline

9 Records

1876
24 Aug 1876
Birth of Walter Rodman Pierce in Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island
Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island
1880
1880
Age 4
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island
Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island
1920
1920
Age 44
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Walter Rodman Pierce resided here in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1963
Aug 1963
Age 87
Death of Walter Rodman Pierce in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Saunderstown, Washington, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: T627_3772; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-20
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 036-26-6751; Issue State: Rhode Island; Issue Date: 1956-1959
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1681; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 353; Image: 159
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 2182; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341916
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Rhode Island; Registration County: Providence; Roll: 1852486
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 1210; Family History Film: 1255210; Page: 365B; Enumeration District: 156
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 1513; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0235; FHL microfilm: 1241513
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Hazard family of Rhode Island : 1635-1894 : being a genealogy and history of the descendants of Thomas Hazard, with sketches of the worthies of this family, and anecdotes illustrative of their traits and also of the times in which they live
    [10] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 1210; Family History Film: 1255210; Page: 365B; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 1513; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0235; FHL microfilm: 1241513

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Rhode Island; Registration County: Providence; Roll: 1852486

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1681; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 353; Image: 159

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: 2182; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341916

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: T627_3772; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-20

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island; Roll: T627_3772; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-20

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1963
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 036-26-6751; Issue State: Rhode Island; Issue Date: 1956-1959
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index
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