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William Pierce 1789 – 1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1789

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 July 1853

Death Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Pierce

Mother: Nancy McQuin

Spouse(s): Mary Bedford

Children(s): William Pierce, John Pierce

In 1789, William Pierce entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to John Pierce and Nancy Anna McQuin. In 1820, William Pierce resided in North Middletown, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. In 1840, William Pierce resided in Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky, United State. William Pierce married Mary Ann Bedford, and had children including William Henry Pierce, John Bedford Pierce. William Pierce passed away in 1853 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1789, William Pierce entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to John Pierce and Nancy Anna McQuin.
  • In 1820, William Pierce resided in North Middletown, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1840, William Pierce resided in Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky, United State.
  • William Pierce married Mary Ann Bedford, and had children including William Henry Pierce, John Bedford Pierce.
  • William Pierce passed away in 1853 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Pierce
1753 – 1819
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Nancy McQuin
1756 – 1856
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Mary Bedford
1812 – 1879
Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

William Pierce
1842 – 1927
Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
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John Pierce
1844 – 1926
Birth Location: Bourbon Co., KY
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William Pierce's Ancestors

Self
William Pierce
1789 – 1853
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
John Pierce
1753 – 1819
Virginia, USA
Nancy (Anna) McQuin
1756 – 1856
Virginia
Grandparents
Pierce
1728 –
Virginia, USA
John McQueen
1734 – 1803
Culpepper, VA
Betsy
Great-Grandparents
John Pierce
1674 –
Alexander (McQueen)
1695 – 1778
Henrietta Cooper
1718 – 1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pierce

William Pierce's Descendants

1.
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William Pierce (1789 – 10 July 1853) m. Mary (Ann) Bedford (1812 – 1879)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Pierce (15 May 1842 – 7 Sept 1927) m. Annie (Mariah) Clay (8 February 1836 – 21 January 1913)
    1. 1. Mary (E) Pierce (1 Aug 1859 – )
    2. 2. William (C) Pierce (18 March 1862 – 23 April 1889) m. Annie (Lee) Hall (6 March 1864 – 13 March 1942)
    3. 3. Julia Pierce (abt 1863 – )
    4. 4. Laura Pierce (abt 1865 – )
    5. 5. Frank Pierce (20 Jul 1867 – 27 Oct 1942)
    6. 6. Franklin (Bedford) Pierce (20 July 1867 – 27 October 1942) m. Lillan Sullivan (24 February 1872 – 15 October 1953)
      1. 1. W (Earnest) Pierce (Feb 1890 – )
      2. 2. Clem (Sullivan) Pierce (25 January 1892 – 5 February 1955)
      3. 3. Ella Pierce (Jan 1895 – )
      4. 4. Ina Pierce (5 June 1903 – 6 July 1982)
      5. 5. Ben (F.) Pierce
    7. 7. May Pierce (abt 1872 – )
    8. 8. May (Pierce) Mulkey (1 May 1872 – 8 February 1964)
    9. 9. Harry Pierce (abt 1875 – )
    10. 10. John Pierce (abt 1878 – )
  2. 2. John (Bedford) Pierce (22 Feb 1844 – 21 May 1926) m. Matilda Willis (20 Jan 1843 – 13 Feb 1890)
    1. 1. Annie Pierce (January 18,1868 – April 16, 1869)
    2. 2. Florence Pierce (abt 1869 – 1943)
    3. 3. John Pierce (abt 1871 – 31 Dec 1920)
    4. 4. Eva Pierce (8/23/1875 – 1953)
    5. 5. Mary (Catherine) Pierce (11/8/1878 – 21 Feb 1951) m. William (H) Bay
      1. 1. Harold (Orville) Bay (28 Nov 1917 – 6 Aug 2004)
    6. 6. James Pierce (abt 1880 – )
    7. 7. Clay Pierce (11/4/1886 – March 9, 1951)
    8. 8. Rose Pierce (1888 – )
    9. 9. William (Lee) Pierce (6 April 1888 – 26 October 1939) m. Sarah (Ellen) Conner (22 July 1884 – 28 March 1913)
      1. 1. Howard (Otto) Pierce (30 September 1906 – 2 June 1972)
      2. 2. Arthur (William) Pierce (27 February 1909 – 7 July 1964) m. Flossie (Dora Ellen) Toll (7 February 1907 – 30 January 1979)
        1. 1. Beryl (Eugene) Pierce (15 Apr 1927 – 9 Feb 1997) m. Janis Henson
        2. 2. Wayne (Lee) Pierce (27 Dec 1928 – 15 July 2004) m. Phyllis (Amelia) Grifhorst (13 September 1929 – 3 April 2015)
        3. 3. Arthur (Melvin) Pierce (11 Dec 1930 – ) m. Antonia (Mary) Gonzales (13 Jun 1933 – 16 Jan 2005)
        4. 4. Dale (Leon) Pierce (11 Aug 1932 – 18 Mar 1976) m. Norma (Lee) Harris (19 Jul 1933 – 3 Feb 2006) m. Mary
        5. 5. Clyde Pierce (abt 1935 – )
        6. 6. Lorene Pierce (abt 1937 – )
        7. 7. Elsie (Faye Pauline) Pierce (23 Mar 1939 – 25 Mar 2005) m. John (R) Chandler (abt 1936 – )
        8. 8. Frank Pierce (abt 1942 – )
        9. 9. Dwight Pierce (abt 1945 – )
        10. 10. Cora (Ellen) Pierce (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. Beulah (Augusta) Pierce (27 August 1911 – 2000)

William Pierce's Timeline

5 Records

1789
1789
Birth of William Pierce in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 31
William Pierce resided here in North Middletown, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
North Middletown, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 51
William Pierce resided here in Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 61
William Pierce resided here in District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
1853
10 July 1853
Age 64
Death of William Pierce in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M432_192; Page: 273B; Image: 323

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: North Middletown, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Bourbon, Kentucky; Page: 102; NARA Roll: M33_18; Image: 62

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Northern District, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: 104; Page: 301; Image: 616; Family History Library Film: 0007823

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M432_192; Page: 273B; Image: 323

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bourbon
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 July 1853
    Event Place: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
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