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Willis Benjamin Pierce 1884–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 AUG 1884

Birth Location: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Death Date: AFT 8 FEB 1923

Death Location: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Father: Franklin Pierce

Mother: Laura Pierce

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The story of Willis Benjamin Pierce began in 1884 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. In 1900, Willis Benjamin Pierce resided in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. Willis Benjamin Pierce passed away in 1923 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Benjamin Pierce began in 1884 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.
  • In 1900, Willis Benjamin Pierce resided in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.
  • Willis Benjamin Pierce passed away in 1923 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.

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Willis Pierce's Ancestors

Self
Willis Pierce
1884–1923
Birth Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
Franklin B. Pierce
1857–1894
Vassalboro, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Laura Pierce
1860–1945
Somersworth, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (C.) Pierce
1833–1884
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Fanny Pierce
1835–1935
Sidney, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Samuel Burnham
1811–1884
Nottingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Eliza Burnham
1824–1892
Barnstead, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
Moses Burnham
1771–1840
Zipporah Burnham
1772–1863
John Foye
1795–1869
Mehitable Pickering
1795–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Burnham
1745–1807
Mary Burnham
1746–1828
Gideon Straw
1723–1784
Betsey Straw
1723–1823

Willis Pierce's Timeline

4 Records

1884
6 AUG 1884
Birth of Willis Benjamin Pierce in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
1900
1900
Age 16
Willis Benjamin Pierce resided here in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
1923
8 FEB 1923
Age 39
Death of Willis Benjamin Pierce in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
1923
AFT 8 FEB 1923
Age 39
Burial of Willis Benjamin Pierce in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1884
    Event Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 FEB 1923
    Event Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 8 FEB 1923
    Event Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com, accessed; 2 January 2023; memorial for Willis B. Pierce (1884-1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 151,150,674, citing Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation

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