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William Pierce 1826 – 1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1826

Birth Location: South Lopham, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 14 Feb 1883

Death Location: Theresa, Jefferson, New York

Father: Lionel Pearce

Mother: Rebecca Harnwell

Spouse(s): Mary Guswold

Children(s): Ellen Pierce, James Purce, Margaret Purce

The story of William Pierce began in 1826 in South Lopham, Norfolk, England. In 1850, William Pierce resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York. In 1855, William Pierce resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York. William Pierce married Mary Elizabeth Guswold, and had children including Ellen Pierce, James Purce, Margaret Purce. William Pierce passed away in 1883 in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of William Pierce began in 1826 in South Lopham, Norfolk, England.
  • In 1850, William Pierce resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.
  • In 1855, William Pierce resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.
  • William Pierce married Mary Elizabeth Guswold, and had children including Ellen Pierce, James Purce, Margaret Purce.
  • William Pierce passed away in 1883 in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lionel Pearce
1797 – 1872
Birth Location: England
LP
Rebecca Harnwell
1799 – 1877
Birth Location: Bressingham, Norfolk, England
RH

Spouses(s)

Mary Guswold
1829 –
Birth Location: England
MG

Children(s)

Ellen Pierce
1855 – 1918
Birth Location: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
EP
James Purce
1858 –
Birth Location: New York
JP
Margaret Purce
Birth Location: New York
MP

William Pierce's Ancestors

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William Pierce
1826 – 1883
Birth Place: South Lopham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Lionel Pearce
1797 – 1872
England
Rebecca Harnwell
1799 – 1877
Bressingham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
James Pearce
Elizabeth Bradstreet
William Harnwell
Sarah Harnwell
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pierce's Descendants

1.
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William Pierce (abt 1826 – 14 Feb 1883) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Guswold (abt 1829 – )
  1. 1. Ellen Pierce (May 1855 – 28 Apr 1918) m. Norman Ball (Jan 1852 – )
    1. 1. Minne Ball (Abt 1874 – )
    2. 2. Clary Ball (Abt 1879 – )
    3. 3. Eliha Ball (Aug 1879 – 15 Jun 1910) m. Pearl Robertson (Dec 1882 – 1950)
      1. 1. Nita Ball (1903 – )
      2. 2. Llyod Ball (1905 – )
      3. 3. Norman (Edward) Ball (1906 – 1959) m. Elizabeth (Hazel) Coleman (1908 – 19 Feb 1992)
        1. 1. Norman (Coleman) Ball (27 Aug 1927 – Aug 1988) m. Joyce (A) Kesler (26 Jan 1932 – 26 Jun 2012)
        2. 2. Barbara (A) Ball (abt 1932 – )
      4. 4. Mildred Ball (1909 – )
    4. 4. Floyd Ball (Mar 1884 – )
    5. 5. Don Ball (Apr 1886 – )
    6. 6. Lizie Ball (Aug 1888 – )
  2. 2. James Purce (abt 1858 – )
  3. 3. Margaret Purce

William Pierce's Timeline

8 Records

1826
abt 1826
Birth of William Pierce in South Lopham, Norfolk, England
South Lopham, Norfolk, England
1850
1850
Age 24
William Pierce resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1855
1855
Age 29
William Pierce resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1860
1860
Age 34
William Pierce resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1870
1870
Age 44
William Pierce resided here in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York
Alexandria, Jefferson, New York
1875
1 Jun 1875
Age 49
William Pierce resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1880
1880
Age 54
William Pierce resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1883
14 Feb 1883
Age 57
Death of William Pierce in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1826
    Event Place: South Lopham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 839; Page: 174A; Enumeration District: 145
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M593_944; Page: 46B
    [3] New York, State Census, 1855
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M653_762; Page: 800; Family History Library F
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 515; Page: 61b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 515; Page: 61b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M653_762; Page: 800; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M593_944; Page: 46B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1875
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 839; Page: 174A; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1883
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
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