Pierce Family Report

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The information on this page is a synopsis of my work to date.
It should be considered a guideline for further research only and is not definitive.
The most recent update will always be found in my database.
Last updated 18.10.2004
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Generation No. 1

1. James E.¹ Pierce was born Abt. 1804 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census says born TN; family tradition says that he was born in England; Hazel Pierce says his middle name was Emerson.), and died Aft. 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee. He married (1) Anny Green (Source: Only marriage of a James Pierce at the right time in Greene Co. TN. And he's the only James Pierce evident in 1830, though he could be living with another Pierce, none of the Pierce households have a 20-30 year old male AND a female who would be his wife. Highly speculative, but sound as far as it goes.) 01 December 1825 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: www.familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: James Pearce m. Anny Green 1 Dec 1825 Greene County, Tennessee.). She was born Bet. 1800 - 1810 (Source: 1830 Greene Co., TN Census.), and died Bet. 1846 - 1850 in Greene County, Tennessee. He married (2) Mary Doty 21 August 1845 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: www.familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: James E. PIERCE m. Mary DOTY 21 Aug 1845 Greene, Tennessee.). She died Bef. 1850. He married (3) Experience "Spiddy" Wells 19 March 1850 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Greene Co., TN Marriage records, 1784. March 17, 1850 James Pierce--Spitty Michel--md. 19 Mar. 1850--John Saylor J.P.--Sec. Raleigh Carter, online look-up volunteer "Kelley Biskey" .). She was born Abt. 1820 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.), and died Aft. 1860.

More About James E. Pierce: 1830 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1830 Greene Co., TN Census, PIERCE, JAMES, 203 --- 00001 - 20001: 1 male 20-30 b. 1800-1810, 1 female 20-30, 2 females 0-5.) 1850 Census: 18 November 1850, Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census, Page 237, Part B, line 09, 1462 1462 James Peirce 46 M Farmer 400 Ten, Spriddy 30 F Ten, William E. 20 M Farmer Ten, Martha C. 22 F Ten, John E. 18 M Farmer Ten, Mary M. 16 F Ten, Nancy A. 10 F Ten, James W. 8 M Ten, Thomas 4 M Ten, Andrew Y. Mitchell 10 M Ten, Lorinda J. Mitchell 8 F Ten, Claudius 4 M Ten.) 1860 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1860 Greene County, TN Census, from Kristen Scott, It has Newton as being 7, Matthew as being 4, Sarah M as 3, Mathilda as 2 1/2, James P as being 1, and Martha I. as being 1 1/2.) Burial: Mount Carmel, Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Letter, Letter of Alice Brown Wiley to Leora Brown Hamby, dated 3 February 1958.)

Children of James Pierce and Anny Green are:
2 i. [Female]² Pierce, born Bet. 1826 - 1830 (Source: 1830 Greene Co., TN Census.).
3 ii. Martha C. Pierce, born Abt. 1828 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN Census.).
4 iii. William E. Pierce, born Abt. 1830 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census).
+ 5 iv. John E. Pierce, born Abt. 1832 in Tennessee.
+ 6 v. Mary M. Pierce, born Abt. 1834 in Greene County, Tennessee.
7 vi. Nancy A. Pierce, born Abt. 1840 (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census).
8 vii. James W. Pierce, born Abt. 1842 (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census).

Child of James Pierce and Mary Doty is:
9 i. Thomas² Pierce, born Abt. 1846 (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census).

Children of James Pierce and Experience Wells are:
+ 10 i. Allen Newton "Newt"² Pierce, born 29 March 1852 in Greene County, Tennessee; died 22 December 1902 in Missouri.
11 ii. Matthew Pierce, born Abt. 1856 (Source: Kristen Scott.).

More About Matthew Pierce: Namesake: Edmand Matthew Pierce

12 iii. Sarah M. Pierce, born Abt. 1857 (Source: Kristen Scott.).
+ 13 iv. Matilda Catherine "Tilda" Pierce, born 03 June 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee; died 02 April 1931 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.
14 v. Daniel Pierce, born Aft. 1860 (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 9 Sept. 2000). He married Sarah Coffee.

Generation No. 2

5. John E.² Pierce (James E.¹) was born Abt. 1832 in Tennessee (Source: 1850 Greene County, TN census). He married Sarah Margaret Kenney 16 December 1858 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) sites.rootsweb.com, Pat Bales , noted 21 November 2000. Has Sarah's maiden name as "Kinney"., (2) familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: John E. Pearce m. Sarah M. Kenney 16 December 1858.).

Child of John Pierce and Sarah Kenney is:
15 i. Nancy Ann³ Pierce, born 02 March 1863 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: sites.rootsweb.comPat Bales 21 November 2000.).

6. Mary M.² Pierce (James E.¹) was born Abt. 1834 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) 1850 Greene County, TN census., (2) According to the census of Greene Co., Tenn., 20th district, pg 211, June 17th, 1880 Mary Pierce Beals was listed as being the wife of Abner Beals and was 45 years of age. Housewife. Born in Tennessee.). She married Abner B. Beals 14 September 1851 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Pat Bales , The marriage record states as near as can be made out that Abner and Mary "Returned October 13th 1851 endorsed. "Soleminized by me of the rites of matrimony the 14th of September 1851 by Lewis Rankin, J.P. for Greene Co. Tenn.). He was born Abt. 1828 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Pat Bales .).

Children of Mary Pierce and Abner Beals are:
16 i. Rebecca³ Beals, born Abt. 1854 (Source: Pat Bales .).
17 ii. Rhoda J. Beals, born Abt. 1857 (Source: Pat Bales .).
18 iii. Franklin Joseph Bales, born 26 November 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Pat Bales , Franklin Joseph Bales is buried adjacent to his wife, Della, In Lewiston, ID at the City Cemetery on 7th Street. They are in Lot 108, Div. 2, Graves 4 & 5. According to the census of 1880, pg 211, 20th district, Greene Co., Tenn. Frank Beals was listed as being 20 years of age and the son of Abner & Mary Pierce Beals. This on the 17th day of June, 1880. Occupation: Retired Realtor.).
19 iv. Rome Beals, born Abt. 1863 (Source: Pat Bales Note: According to the 1880 census: 20th District, Page 211, Greene Co., Tenn. Rome Beals was 17 years of age and the son of Abner & Mary Pierce Beals. Again, it is Noted: that the name Rome may not be correct but appeared to be that name.).
20 v. Tom Beals, born Abt. 1868.

10. Allen Newton "Newt"² Pierce (James E.¹) was born 29 March 1852 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO., (2) Aug. 7, 1950, letter of Alice Brown Wiley.), and died 22 December 1902 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO, Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000.). He met (1) Mary Hatley. He married (2) Sarah Ann Brown 25 November 1877 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Allen N. Pierce m. Sarah Brown 25 Nov 1877 Greene, Tennessee.), daughter of John Brown and Sarah Hendry. She was born 30 March 1855 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.), and died 09 October 1939 in Missouri (Source: Tombstone, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO, Kristen Scott, noted 21 November 2000.).

More About Allen Newton "Newt" Pierce: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO

More About Sarah Ann Brown: 1920 Census: Bet. 13 - 14 February 1920, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: 1920 McDonald County, MO Census, Pineville Township, SD 13, ED 131, Sheet 7A, Pierce, John E. head 41 MO IL OH, Sarah mother 64 OH TN TN, Curtis brother 28 MO IL OH, Homer brother 21 MO IL OH.) Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, MO

Child of Allen Pierce and Mary Hatley is:
21 i. Allen³ Hatley, born in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 9 Sept. 2000).

Children of Allen Pierce and Sarah Brown are:
22 i. Curtis Adelee "Curt"³ Pierce, born 25 December 1892 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery); died 30 November 1974 in probably McDonald County, Missouri (Source: (1) Tombstone., (2) SSDI, CURT PIERCE 25 Dec 1892 Nov 1974 64843 (Goodman, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 500-09-1968 Missouri.). He married Effie Opal Letterman (Source: Middle name from Joyce Pierce Ruano.) 10 September 1930 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery); born 22 June 1906 (Source: Curt and Effie Pierce gravestone, Pineville Cemetery); died 13 September 1984 in probably McDonald County, Missouri (Source: (1) Tombstone., (2) SSDI, EFFIE PIERCE 22 Jun 1906 Sep 1984 64856 (Pineville, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 499-22-2570 Missouri.).

More About Curtis Adelee "Curt" Pierce: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri Served: WWI Private US Army

More About Effie Opal Letterman: Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri

23 ii. John Emerson Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000).
24 iii. Lauri Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married Mr. Goff.

More About Lauri Pierce: Burial: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri

25 iv. Nora Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married George Ricker.
26 v. Martha Experience Cordelia "Matt" Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married Elwood Goff.

More About Martha Experience Cordelia "Matt" Pierce: Burial: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri

27 vi. Mary Victoria "Vic" Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000). She married (1) Bill McCabe. She married (2) Sam McDaniel.

Notes for Bill McCabe: Brother-in-law of Sam McDaniel

28 vii. Charles Clarence Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000).
29 viii. Everette Leon Pierce (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000.). He married Estelle Millie Carnes.
30 ix. Homer Alfred Pierce, born 1900 (Source: Kristen Scott, noted 25 August 2000); died 1940. He married Ina Eddie Elizabeth Milleson.

More About Homer Alfred Pierce: Burial: Union Cemetery, Stella, Missouri

31 x. Matilda Ellen "Tildie" Pierce, born 23 January 1878 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) full name and date: www.familysearch.com., (2) nickname: Kristen Scott.). She married [Unknown] Goff.

More About Matilda Ellen "Tildie" Pierce: Burial: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri (Source: Kristen Scott.)

13. Matilda Catherine "Tilda"² Pierce (James E.¹) was born 03 June 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Obituary., (2) 1860 Greene County, TN Census.), and died 02 April 1931 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Obituary.). She married Alfred Wilkerson "Alf" Brown 05 December 1879 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: (1) Obituary of Matilda Catherine Pierce Brown., (2) familysearch.com, Marriages, 1780-1947 Greene County (Tennessee). County Court Clerk: Alfred Brown m. Matilda Price 5 Dec 1879 Greene, Tennessee.), son of John Brown and Sarah Hendry. He was born 09 January 1860 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Tombstone.), and died 21 November 1930 in Probably Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.

More About Matilda Catherine "Tilda" Pierce: Burial: 05 April 1931, Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Obituary, Matilda Catherine Pierce.)

More About Alfred Wilkerson "Alf" Brown: 1880 Census: Greene County, Tennessee (Source: 1880 Greene County, TN Census, Renaee Marotte, Massy claims that her father was born in VA. and her mother in NC. on the 1880 census. Massy was 77 at the time of the census. In her household are George-54 (son), Elizabeth Carter-52 (daughter), Mary J. Carter-25 (granddaughter), Alfred W. Brown-20(grandson), Matilda C. Brown-19 (granddaughter), William M. Haworth-10 (labor).) 1900 Census: McDonald County, Missouri (Source: 1900 McDonald County, MO census, Pineville, vol. 59 E.D. 98 Sheet 14 Line 87, Brown, Alfred W.Head Jan 1860 40 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Matilda C. Wife June 1860 40 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Sarah A. Dau. March 1882 18 Tenn. Tenn. Tenn.; Leona B. Dau. Dec 1884 15 MO Tenn. Tenn.; James L. Son Dec 1887 12 MO Tenn. Tenn.; William M. Son Sept 1890 9 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Kattie E. Dau. Sept 1893 6 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Claudie 0. Son Feb 1897 3 MO Tenn. Tenn.; Stella T. Dau. April 1900 0 MO Tenn. Tenn. Matilda had had 8 children, 7 of whom were still living. Alf was listed as a farmer.) 1920 Census: Bet. 20 - 21 February 1920, McDonald County, Missouri Burial: Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri

Children of Matilda Pierce and Alfred Brown are:
32 i. John R. Newton "Johnny"³ Brown, born 29 August 1880 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley, "They had a son born to them in one year after mairage, his name was Johnie R Newton, he was born Aug 29, 1880."); died Abt. February 1889 in McDonald County, Missouri.
33 ii. Alice Sarah Brown, born 12 March 1882 in Greene County, Tennessee (Source: Family record); died 15 March 1973 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, ALICE WILEY 12 Mar 1882 15 Mar 1973 (V) 81425 (Olathe, Montrose, CO) (none specified) 522-72-5107 Colorado.). She married John Wiley Bef. 1923.
34 iii. Leora Belle "Lee" Brown, born 04 December 1884 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: (1) Death certificate., (2) Obituary, clipping, hand dated 20 September 1967, unknown newspaper, for Mrs. Leora Hamby.); died 17 September 1967 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: (1) Death certificate., (2) Obituary, clipping, hand dated 20 September 1967, unknown newspaper, for Mrs. Leora Hamby., (3) SSDI, LEORA HAMBY 04 Dec 1884 Sep 1967 64854 (Noel, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 498-40-0374 Missouri.). She married John Fulbright Hamby, Sr. 15 November 1908 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Marriage license, License date 14 Nov. 1908, John F. Hamby, who was under 21, received written consent from E.S. and M.M. Hamby. Leora Brown was over 18. G.A.Dietrich performed the ceremony 15 Nov. 1908 at the residence of the bride in McDonald County.); born 23 March 1890 in Nixa, Christian County, Missouri (Source: (1) Obituary, clipping, unknown newspaper, had dated 30 January 1968, of John F. Hamby., (2) SSDI.); died 29 January 1968 in Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: (1) SSDI, JOHN HAMBY 23 Mar 1890 Jan 1968 64831 (Anderson, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 512-05-7367 Kansas., (2) Obituary, clipping, unknown newspaper, had dated 30 January 1968, of John F. Hamby.).
35 iv. James Leonard Brown, born 06 December 1887 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: Family record); died June 1970 in Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas (Source: SSDI, JAMES BROWN 06 Dec 1887 Jun 1970 72768 (Sulphur Springs, Benton, AR) (none specified) 429-52-8509 Arkansas.). He married (1) Mae Shellman 10 December 1914; born 11 February 1895 in Arkansas (Source: (1) 1920 McDonald County, MO Census., (2) Ronda Lipe Holly, noted 23 June 2001.). He married (2) Katie [Unknown] Aft. 1930.
36 v. William Matthew "Will" Brown, born 10 September 1890 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.); died May 1971 in Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, WILLIAM BROWN 10 Sep 1890 May 1971 81526 (Palisade, Mesa, CO) (none specified) 523-40-5752 Colorado.). He married Ona [Unknown]; born 27 July 1896; died August 1984 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, Guess: ONA BROWN 27 Jul 1896 Aug 1984 81501 (Grand Junction, Mesa, CO)(none specified) 523-64-7271 Colorado.).
37 vi. Catherine Ethel "Ethel" Elizabeth Brown, born 07 September 1893 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.); died November 1966 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com, ETHEL ROMANS 07 Sep 1893 Nov 1966 98901 (Yakima, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 478-01-1341 Iowa.). She married (1) Will Brown Abt. 1910 in Probably Missouri. She married (2) Guy E. Romans Aft. 1921; born 02 July 1888 (Source: SSDI.); died November 1970 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com, GUY ROMANS 02 Jul 1888 Nov 1970 98901 (Yakima, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 505-14-7166 Nebraska.).
38 vii. Claude McKinley Oscar Brown, born 27 February 1897 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.); died June 1974 in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri (Source: SSDI, CLAUDE BROWN 27 Feb 1897 Jun 1974 64854 (Noel, Mcdonald, MO) (none specified) 351-10-5926 Illinois.). He married Esther Eldridge.
39 viii. Stella Teresa Brown, born 19 April 1900 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.); died June 1979 in Delta, Delta County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, STELLA ZEILINGER 19 Apr 1900 Jun 1979 81416 (Delta, Delta, CO) (none specified) 522-76-2239 Colorado.). She married Joseph A. "Joe" Zeilinger 15 May 1927 in Baldwin, Gunnison County, Colorado (Source: Kenneth Smith, nephew of Joe Zeilinger, noted 24 Sept. 2001.); born 15 March 1896 (Source: SSDI); died 07 July 1985 in Veterans Hospital, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado (Source: (1) SSDI, JOSEPH ZEILINGER 15 Mar 1896 Jul 1985 81416 (Delta, Delta, CO) (none specified) 522-28-3004 Colorado., (2) Kenneth Smith, nephew of Joe Zeilinger, noted 24 Sept. 2001.).
40 ix. Raymond Bert "Bert" Brown, born 26 May 1904 in McDonald County, Missouri (Source: "A True Story Concerning a Baby Born in Poverty" by Alice Brown Wiley.); died September 1980 in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado (Source: SSDI, sites.rootsweb.com, BERT BROWN 26 May 1904 Sep 1980 81425 (Olathe, Montrose, CO) 81005 (Pueblo, Pueblo, CO) 490-20-1694 Missouri.). He married (1) Maude Miller. He married (2) Alma Lipe. He married (3) Virgie Estes.