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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): John Pierce, William Pierce

William Pierce was born in 1789 in Virginia, USA, the child of John Pierce And Nancy 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 John Bedford Pierce, William Henry Pierce. William Pierce passed away in 1853 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • William Pierce was born in 1789 in Virginia, USA, the child of John Pierce And Nancy 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 John Bedford Pierce, William Henry 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)

John Pierce
1844–1926
Birth Location: Bourbon Co., KY
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William Pierce
1842–1927
Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
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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 Mcquin
1756–1856
Virginia
Grandparents
Pierce
1728–
Virginia, USA
John McQueen
1734–1803
Culpepper, VA
Great-Grandparents
John Pierce
1674–
Alexander (McQueen)
1695–1778
Henrietta Cooper
1718–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pierce's Descendants

1.
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William Pierce (1789–10 July 1853) m. Mary (Ann) Bedford (1812–1879)
  1. 1. John (Bedford) Pierce 1844–1926 m. Matilda Willis 1843–1890
    1. 1. William (Lee) Pierce 1888–1939 m. Sarah (Ellen) Conner 1884–1913
      1. 1. Beulah (Augusta) Pierce 1911–2000
      2. 2. Arthur (William) Pierce 1909–1964 m. Flossie (Dora Ellen) Toll 1907–
        1. 1. Pierce 1939–2005
        2. 2. Dale (Leon) Pierce 1932–1976 m. Norma (L) Pierce 1933–2006
        3. 3. Wayne (Lee) Pierce 1928–2004 m. Phyllis (Amelia) Grifhorst 1929–2015
        4. 4. Beryl (Eugene Pierce) Jr. 1927–
      3. 3. Howard (Otto) Pierce 1906–1972
    2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Pierce 1878–1951
      1. 1. Harold (Orville) Bay 1917–2004
    3. 3. James Pierce 1880–
    4. 4. Eva Pierce 1875–1953
    5. 5. Florence Pierce 1869–1943
    6. 6. John Pierce 1871–1920
    7. 7. Clay Pierce 1886–1951
    8. 8. Annie Pierce 1868–1869
    9. 9. Rose Pierce 1888–
  2. 2. William (Henry) Pierce 1842–1927 m. Annie (Mariah) Clay 1836–1913
    1. 1. Mary (E) Pierce 1859–
    2. 2. Frank Pierce 1867–1942
    3. 3. John Pierce 1878–
    4. 4. May Pierce 1872–
    5. 5. May (Pierce) Mulkey 1872–1964
    6. 6. Harry Pierce 1875–
    7. 7. Franklin (Bedford) Pierce 1867–1942 m. Lillan Sullivan 1872–1953
      1. 1. Ina Pierce 1903–1982
      2. 2. Clem (Sullivan) Pierce 1892–1955
      3. 3. W (Earnest) Pierce 1890–
      4. 4. Ella Pierce 1895–
    8. 8. William (C) Pierce 1862–1889 m. Annie (Lee) Hall 1864–1942
    9. 9. Julia Pierce 1863–
    10. 10. Laura Pierce 1865–

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, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 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, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 July 1853
    Event Place: Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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