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William Lewis Pierson 1831–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 1885

Death Location: Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Peter Pierson

Mother: Jane Prewitt

Spouse(s): Rebecca Rogers

Children(s): Joseph Pearson, Mary Pearson, Seth Pearson, James Pearson, Senthy Pierson, Sally Pearson, Rachel Pierson, John Pierson, Martha Pearson

The story of William Lewis Pierson began in 1831 in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA. In 1850, William Lewis Pierson resided in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA. William Lewis Pierson married Rebecca Rogers, and had children including James David Pearson, John T Pierson, Joseph Pearson, Martha A E Pearson, Mary Mollie L Pearson, Rachel Saphronia Pierson, Sally E Pearson, Senthy Jane Pierson, Seth A Pearson. William Lewis Pierson passed away in 1885 in Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Lewis Pierson began in 1831 in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, William Lewis Pierson resided in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Lewis Pierson married Rebecca Rogers, and had children including James David Pearson, John T Pierson, Joseph Pearson, Martha A E Pearson, Mary Mollie L Pearson, Rachel Saphronia Pierson, Sally E Pearson, Senthy Jane Pierson, Seth A Pearson.
  • William Lewis Pierson passed away in 1885 in Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Pierson
1802–1842
Birth Location: –
PP
Jane Prewitt
1807–1890
Birth Location: –
JP

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Rogers
1833–1911
Birth Location: White Co, TN, USA
RR

Children(s)

Joseph Pearson
1866–1954
Birth Location: Arkansas
JP
Mary Pearson
1871–1906
Birth Location: Arkansas
MP
Seth Pearson
1872–1959
Birth Location: Arkansas
SP
James Pearson
1875–1958
Birth Location: Arkansas
JP
Senthy Pierson
1862–1899
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
SP
Sally Pearson
1868–1905
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
SP
Rachel Pierson
1862–1950
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
RP
John Pierson
1861–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
JP
Martha Pearson
1859–1937
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
MP

William Pierson's Ancestors

Self
William Pierson
1831–1885
Birth Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
Parents
Peter Wesley Pierson
1802–1842
Jane (E) Prewitt
1807–1890
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Pierson's Descendants

1.
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William (Lewis) Pierson (1831–1885) m. Rebecca Rogers (11 May 1833–11 Jan 1911)
  1. 1. Joseph Pearson 1866–1954 m. Dora 1875–
    1. 1. Hettie Pearson 1892–
    2. 2. James Pearson 1895–
    3. 3. Delila (R) Pearson 1896–
    4. 4. Jacob (I) Pearson 1899–
    5. 5. Ollie (A) Pearson 1902–
    6. 6. Louis Pearson 1904–
    7. 7. Noah Pearson 1907–
    8. 8. Claude Pearson 1908–
    9. 9. Phronia (E) Pearson 1910–
    10. 10. Joeseph (Pearson) Jr. 1913–
    11. 11. Dorothy (W) Pearson 1916–
    12. 12. Freddie Pearson 1918–
  2. 2. Mary ("Mollie" L.) Pearson 1871–1906 m. Mathew (S) Daniel 1871–1932
    1. 1. Noah (Arkie) Danels 1890–
    2. 2. Edeth Danels 1891–
    3. 3. Lizzie Danels 1892–
    4. 4. Jessie Danels 1894–
    5. 5. William Danels 1895–
  3. 3. Seth (A.) Pearson 1872–1959 m. Susan (Victoria) Patterson 1879–
    1. 1. Elmer (W) Pearson 1895–
    2. 2. Augusta Pearson 1901–
    3. 3. Nona (B) Pearson 1903–
    4. 4. Sherman Pearson 1905–
    5. 5. Paul Pearson 1907–
    6. 6. Ewel (C) Pearson 1910–
    7. 7. Josie Pearson 1914–
    8. 8. Jettie Pearson 1918–
  4. 4. James (David) Pearson 1875–1958 m. Ora (V) Clark 1885–
    1. 1. Eula Pearsons 1904–
    2. 2. Ollie Pearsons 1905–
    3. 3. William (T) Pearsons 1907–
    4. 4. Claud (B) Pearson 1911–
    5. 5. Edward (E) Pearson 1914–
    6. 6. Dee (A) Pearson 1919–
  5. 5. Senthy (Jane) Pierson 1862–1899 m. Moses (G) Jordan 1853–1916
    1. 1. Saphronia Jordan 1881–1923 m. James (P) Alvey 1882–
      1. 1. Dorthy Alvey 1917–
      2. 2. Fred (A) Alvey 1913–
      3. 3. Floyd (E) Alvey 1904–1991 m. Margaret Johnson 1908–1997
        1. 1. Earl Alvey 1926–
        2. 2. Betty (Mae) Alvey 1930–1984
        3. 3. Leta (Joyce) Alvey 1934–1934
      4. 4. Ben (Loyd) Alvey 1908–
      5. 5. Grace (Hoyl) Alvey 1903–
    2. 2. Lewis (Edmon) Jordan 1877–1950 m. Henrietta (L) Hulsey 1877–1908
      1. 1. Henry Jardon 1906–1990
      2. 2. James Jardon 1902–
      3. 3. Gracie (Jane) Jordan 1900–1987 m. Lester (Van) Workman 1898–1977
        1. 1. LaVerna (Mae) Workman 1927–2008
        2. 2. Barbara (June) Workman 1930–1961
      4. 4. Willa (M) Jardon 1899–
    3. 3. Martha Jordan 1884–1963 m. Joe (E.) Gastineau 1882–1970
      1. 1. Joe (Ray) Gastineau 1925–2010 m. VIRGINIA (LOIS) PRYOR 1928–2002 m. MATTIE (LENORA) PRYOR 1935–1985
      2. 2. Lorice Gastineau 1919–1920
      3. 3. Eva (Bernice) Gastineau 1917–1953 m. WILLIAM (DENZEL"IKE") CANTRELL 1916–1965
        1. 1. Dorris (Joe) Cantrell 1934–1964
      4. 4. Addie (Beatrice) Gastineau 1916–2011 m. Victor (Raymond) Herron 1913–1995
        1. 1. Helen (Bernice) Herron 1941–1989
      5. 5. Claude (Ernest) Gastineau 1911–1991 m. Mary (Alice) Judd 1913– m. Hester Graham 1923–1964 m. Carrie 1912–
        1. 1. Beatrice (Jean"Bunny") Gastineau 1931–2011
        2. 2. MERL (LYNN) Gastineau 1945–1999
      6. 6. Ethel (Minnie) Gastineau 1908–1991 m. Ralph (N) Swanson 1907–1983
      7. 7. Sally (Elizabeth) Gastineau 1905–1987
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Gastineau 1904–1997
      9. 9. Earl (Floyd) Gastineau 1903–1980 m. Loma 1905– m. Billie Box 1903–1983
      10. 10. James (D) Gastineau 1914–1994 m. Oneta Gastineau 1917–2018
        1. 1. Baby (Daughter) Gastineau –1937
    4. 4. Calvin (R) Jordan 1896–
    5. 5. Minnie Jordan 1883–
    6. 6. Emanuel Jordan 1891–1898
    7. 7. John (M) Jordan 1889–
    8. 8. Eva Jordan 1886–
    9. 9. Addie Jordan 1886–
    10. 10. Benjamin (F.) Jordan 1879– m. Alabama Carter 1890–1917 m. Alabama Carter 1883–
      1. 1. Saphronia Jordan 1914–
      2. 2. Mary Jordan 1911–
      3. 3. Connie Jordan 1909–
      4. 4. John Jordan 1907–
      5. 5. Annie Jordan 1905–
      6. 6. Ada Jordan 1903–
    11. 11. Sally (R) Jordan 1876– m. Alford (C.) Maxwell 1874–
      1. 1. Floyd Maxwell 1906–1981 m. Rae (Isabel) Loomis 1906–1985
        1. 1. Guy (Floyd) Maxwell 1927–1999
      2. 2. Seth (C) Maxwell 1897–1971 m. Lola (E) Dyer 1897–
        1. 1. Berwyn (R) Maxwell 1917–
        2. 2. Alberta (L) Maxwell 1918–
        3. 3. Kenneth (R) Maxwell 1920–
        4. 4. Virginia (M) Maxwell 1921–
        5. 5. Garland (E) Maxwell 1923–
        6. 6. Margaret (J) Maxwell 1926–
      3. 3. Edward Maxwell 1896–1968
  6. 6. Sally (E.) Pearson 1868–1905 m. John (A) Seeman 1868–1936
    1. 1. Fred Seeman 1900–1936
    2. 2. Ed Seeman 1902–1980
  7. 7. Rachel (Saphronia) Pierson 1862–1950 m. T (W) Johnson 1863–
    1. 1. Samuel Johnson 1888–
    2. 2. Alice Johnson 1890–
    3. 3. Myrtle Johnson 1894–
    4. 4. Dodle Johnson 1896–
  8. 8. John (T.) Pierson 1861– m. Georgia E 1867–
    1. 1. John Peerson 1892–
    2. 2. Deca (C) Peerson 1895–
    3. 3. Rebecca (J) Peerson 1899–
    4. 4. Herman (C) Peerson 1901–
    5. 5. Hollie (M) Peerson 1904–
    6. 6. Agnes (A) Peerson 1908–
    7. 7. Juarlle Pearson 1906–
  9. 9. Martha (A E) Pearson 1859–1937 m. John (J) Wilkins 1856–
    1. 1. Dora (M.J.) Wilkins 1878–
    2. 2. Lewis (O.) Wilkins 1879–
    3. 3. Jesse (J) Wilkins 1893–
    4. 4. Luvenia (A) Wilkins 1896–
    5. 5. John (A) Wilkins 1898–
    6. 6. Admiral (D) Wilkins 1900–

William Pierson's Timeline

8 Records

1831
1831
Birth of William Lewis Pierson in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 19
William Lewis Pierson resided here in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1857
4 April 1857
Age 26
William Lewis Pierson was married
None
1860
1860
Age 29
William Lewis Pierson resided here in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 32
William Lewis Pierson resided here in Perry, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
Perry, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 39
William Lewis Pierson resided here in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
William Lewis Pierson resided here in Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
1885
1885
Age 54
Death of William Lewis Pierson in Holman, Johnson County, Arkansas
Holman, Johnson County, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Birth and Deaths, 1740-1891; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 48; Family History Film: 1254048; Page: 269D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0542
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545556
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M653_44; Page: 1068; Family History Library Film: 803044
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 151A; Image: 306
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 April 1857
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 151A; Image: 306

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Census, 1819-70
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M653_44; Page: 1068; Family History Library Film: 803044

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Perry, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545556

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Perry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 48; Family History Film: 1254048; Page: 269D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0542

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherry Grove
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Birth and Deaths, 1740-1891; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, Confederate Pension Records, Arkansas History Commission; Application Number: 6028

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Holman, Johnson County, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, Confederate Pension Records, Arkansas History Commission; Application Number: 6028
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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