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William E Pearce 1838–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1838

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 1898

Death Location: Seneca, Ontario County, New York, USA

Father: Edward Pearce

Mother: Winefor Pierce

Spouse(s): Cynthia Pearce

Children(s): Minni Pearce, Clara Pearce, Charles Pearce, Edith Pearce, Edward Pearce

The story of William E Pearce began in 1838 in New York. In 1865, William E Pearce resided in Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA. In 1875, William E Pearce resided in Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA. William E Pearce married Cynthia J Pearce, and had children including Charles Pearce, Clara Pearce, Edith Pearce, Edward Pearce, Minni A Pearce. William E Pearce passed away in 1898 in Seneca, Ontario County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William E Pearce began in 1838 in New York.
  • In 1865, William E Pearce resided in Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, William E Pearce resided in Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA.
  • William E Pearce married Cynthia J Pearce, and had children including Charles Pearce, Clara Pearce, Edith Pearce, Edward Pearce, Minni A Pearce.
  • William E Pearce passed away in 1898 in Seneca, Ontario County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Pearce's Ancestors

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William Pearce
1838–1898
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Edward Pearce
1800–1877
England
Winefor Pierce
1804–1888
England
Grandparents
Richard Knight
1780–1826
Kent, England
Elizabeth Knight
1783–1827
Old Romney, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
William Sharwood
1754–1829
Elizabeth Bailey
1754–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pearce's Descendants

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William (E) Pearce (1838–1898) m. Cynthia (J.) Pearce (abt 1842–1933)
  1. 1. Minni (A.) Pearce 1865–
  2. 2. Clara Pearce 1869–
  3. 3. Charles Pearce 1871–
  4. 4. Edith Pearce 1873–
  5. 5. Edward Pearce 1877–

William Pearce's Timeline

5 Records

1838
1838
Birth of William E Pearce in New York
New York
1865
1865
Age 27
William E Pearce resided here in Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 37
William E Pearce resided here in Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
William E Pearce resided here in Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
1898
1898
Age 60
Death of William E Pearce in Hopewell, Ontario County, NY
Hopewell, Ontario County, NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] New York, CIVIL War Muster Roll Abstracts, New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900; Archive Collection #: 13775-83; Box #: 1166; Roll #: 823
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hopewell, Ontario, New York; Roll: 909; Family History Film: 1254909; Page: 286C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0175
    [4] New York, State Census, 1865
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Seneca, Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hopewell, Ontario, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hopewell, Ontario, New York; Roll: 909; Family History Film: 1254909; Page: 286C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0175

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Hopewell, Ontario County, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seneca, Ontario County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

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