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William Seward Pierson 1860 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1860

Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 18 Jun 1942

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Father: Delos Pierson

Mother: Philena Douglas

Spouse(s): Addie Salisbury

Children(s): Martha Pierson, Delos Pierson, Haleen Pierson, Philena Pierson, Eddie Pierson, Halsey Pierson, Harold Pierson, Gladys Pierson, Gertrude Pierson

In 1860, William Seward Pierson entered the world in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States, born to Delos D Pierson and Philena Douglas. In 1870, William Seward Pierson resided in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan. In 1900, William Seward Pierson resided in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan. William Seward Pierson married Addie Jane Salisbury, and had children including Martha Pierson, Delos Douglass Pierson, Haleen D Pierson, Philena Pierson, Eddie Theadore Pierson, Halsey David Pierson, Harold E Pierson, Gladys Pierson, Gertrude Pierson. William Seward Pierson passed away in 1942 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1860, William Seward Pierson entered the world in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States, born to Delos D Pierson and Philena Douglas.
  • In 1870, William Seward Pierson resided in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan.
  • In 1900, William Seward Pierson resided in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan.
  • William Seward Pierson married Addie Jane Salisbury, and had children including Martha Pierson, Delos Douglass Pierson, Haleen D Pierson, Philena Pierson, Eddie Theadore Pierson, Halsey David Pierson, Harold E Pierson, Gladys Pierson, Gertrude Pierson.
  • William Seward Pierson passed away in 1942 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Delos Pierson
1827 – 1902
Birth Location: Avon, Livingston, New York, United States
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Philena Douglas
1830 – 1902
Birth Location: Gorham, Ontario, New York, United States
PD

Spouses(s)

Addie Salisbury
1862 –
Birth Location: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
AS

Children(s)

Martha Pierson
1881 –
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
MP
Delos Pierson
1883 –
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
DP
Haleen Pierson
1883 –
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, USA
HP
Philena Pierson
1884 – 1964
Birth Location: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
PP
Eddie Pierson
1886 – 1976
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
EP
Halsey Pierson
1890 –
Birth Location: Michigan
HP
Harold Pierson
1891 –
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
HP
Gladys Pierson
1895 – 1964
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
GP
Gertrude Pierson
1899 – 1964
Birth Location: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
GP

William Pierson's Ancestors

Self
William Pierson
1860 – 1942
Birth Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Parents
Delos D Pierson
1827 – 1902
Avon, Livingston, New York, United States
Philena Douglas
1830 – 1902
Gorham, Ontario, New York, United States
Grandparents
David Pierson
1785 – 1853
Wells, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Huldah Churchill
1785 – 1862
Sheffield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Henry Douglas
1808 – 1880
Whitestown, Oneida, New York, United States
Amanda Blodget
1808 – 1837
Alexander, Genesee, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Parsons
1761 – 1837
Lydia Stevens
1762 – 1849
Joseph Churchill
1748 – 1821
Amy Stiles
1755 – 1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Pierson
1730 – 1776
Hannah Barrett
1730 – 1775
Peter Stevens
1741 – 1821
Lois Glass
1743 – 1820

William Pierson's Descendants

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William (Seward) Pierson (23 Sep 1860 – 18 Jun 1942) m. Addie (Jane) Salisbury (22 Jun 1862 – )
  1. 1. Martha Pierson (1 Oct 1881 – )
  2. 2. Delos (Douglass) Pierson (3 Mar 1883 – )
  3. 3. Haleen (D) Pierson (3 Mar 1883 – )
  4. 4. Philena Pierson (7 Sep 1884 – 21 Sep 1964) m. William (Jonathan) Putnam (Oct 1885 – 18 Apr 1940)
    1. 1. Betty (J) Putnam (14 Jun 1916 – 11 Aug 2009)
    2. 2. Billie (J) Putnam (1919 – )
    3. 3. David (W) Putnam (1920 – )
  5. 5. Eddie (Theadore) Pierson (17 Apr 1886 – 2 Apr 1976)
  6. 6. Halsey (David) Pierson (16 Apr 1890 – ) m. Margaret (A) Pierson (abt 1895 – )
    1. 1. Dorothy (J) Pierson (abt 1923 – )
  7. 7. Harold (E) Pierson (20 Feb 1891 – ) m. Rose (M) Pierson (abt 1892 – )
  8. 8. Gladys Pierson (Nov 1895 – 1964)
  9. 9. Gertrude Pierson (Dec 1899 – 1964)

William Pierson's Timeline

7 Records

1860
23 Sep 1860
Birth of William Seward Pierson in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 10
William Seward Pierson resided here in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 40
William Seward Pierson resided here in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 50
William Seward Pierson resided here in Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon
1920
1920
Age 60
William Seward Pierson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1930
1930
Age 70
William Seward Pierson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1942
18 Jun 1942
Age 82
Death of William Seward Pierson in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1860
    Event Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1503; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 536.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1953; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 467; Image: 1030.0.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1287; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: 1093.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1287; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: 1093.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1503; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 536.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1953; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 467; Image: 1030.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
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