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THE PIERCE FAMILY IN DELAWARE COUNTY
Submitted by Dick Dodge

MICHAEL J PIERCE

First Generation

1. CaptainMichael J1 Pierce was born in St George, Dorsetshire, England 1615. Michael died 26 March 1676 in Narragansett, Massachusetts, at 60 years of age.

He married Persis Eames Scituate, Massachusetts, 1645. Persis was born in St George, Dorsetshire, England 28 October 1621. Persis died 31 December 1662 Scituate, Massachusetts, at 41 years of age. Michael appears to have been a resident of Hingham between 1645 and 1666. In 1647 he purchased lands in the Conihasset. His first wife, died in Hingham 31 December 1662. A few years after he removed to Scituate and took a second wife whose name was Ann.

The following is excerpted from "Pierce Genealogy":

Captain Michael Pierce, who was born in England, emigrated to America not far from 1645. Locating first in Higham in 1646, the following year he removed to Scituate, where he resided when he met his untimely death. Savage says of Higham, 1646. Farmer locates him in Scituate in 1647.

In Scituate he purchased land in the Conihassett in 1647. His house was on the Cohasset road, one mile from the present North Meeting-house, at the well-known place formerly owned by Elijah Pierce, of the sixth generation that has possessed it. There is no record of Captain Pierce's family in Scituate. Hobart's journal records, "Persis, daughter of Michael Pierce, baptized 1646," also, "Michael Pierce's daughter born 1662, and Michael Pierce's wife died 1662." His first child may have been born at Higham. Persis married Richard Garrett, 3d, 1695, Abigail married Samuel Holbrook, 1682. He had a son Ephraim, who removed. Benjamin married Martha, daughter of James Adams, 1678, and succeeded to his father's residence. His children, Martha, Jerusha, Benjamin, Ebenezer, Persis, Caleb, Thomas, Madams, Jeremiah, Elisha, born from 1679 to 1699. John (also son of Captain Michael) settled north of the Conihassett burying-ground. He married Patience, daughter of Anthony Dodson, 1683; his children, Michael, John, Jonathan, Ruth, Joel, David, Clothier, born from 1684 to 1698. Hayward Pierce, Esq., late of Scituate, descended from Captain Michael, through Benjamin (who married Martha Madams), Benjamin (who married Mary Cowen and Elizabeth Perry), Benjamin, who married Charity Howard, and Jane Howard of Bridgewater, 1742 and 1750, daughters of Thomas. The sons of Hayward, Esq., were Hayward, of New Orleans; Waldo and Bailey, of Frankfort (Maine); Elijah of Scituate (on the paternal residence); Silas of Boston, - and his daughters, the wives of Mr. Lincoln of Cohasset, Mr. Nathaniel Cushing, and Mr. Walter Foster of Scituate. Benjamin and Jonathan, brothers of Hayward, Esq., removed to Chesterfield. Captain Michael has left evidence on record, in the town of his usefulness in public affairs. But his memory is to be forever honored for the brave manner in which he fell in defense of his country.

He was in the Narragansett fight in Dec. 1675, and escaped with his life, but to fall in a more terrible conflict in Mar. following. His will is dated 1675, and the preamble is in these impressive words: " Being, by the appointment of God, going out to war against the Indians, I do ordain this my last will and Testament: and first, I commit my ways to the Eternal God," &c. He then gives "to wife Ann [she was a second wife] the house which I last built, etc. To son Benjamin my present dwelling-house. To son John all my lands in Higham; to son Ephraim, £5; to daughter Abigail Holbrook, £5; to daughters Elizabeth, Deborah, Ann, Abiah, Ruth, Persis, £50 each." [Deane's History of Scituate.]

Captain Michael Pierce of Scituate was a brother of Captain William Pierce of London. [Drake's Indian Chronicle, pp. 307, in News from New England, 1676.]

The Narragansetts early in the spring of 1676 had committed ravages in Rhode Island; parties had even penetrated to Plymouth and killed a number of inhabitants. On this alarm, Capt. Michael Pierce of Scituate, with a company of fifty Englishmen and twenty friendly Indians from Cape Cod, was ordered to pursue the Indians toward Rhode Island. He proceeded without any rencounter near to Pawtucket, in that part which has been called Attleboro Gore, when he discovered that there were Indians near him, but not suspecting that Canonchett was there. He, therefore,


ventured to cross the river and commence the attack, but soon found himself in the presence of an overwhelming force. To fly was impossible, and to retreat in order, before such an enemy was equally desperate. His only resource was to fall back to the river's bank, in order to avoid being surrounded, and make the sacrifice of himself and of his brave men as costly as possible to the foe. But the Indians, having a large force, soon sent a party across the river to attack in the rear. This surprise only induced the captain to change the front of his company, and place them back to back and in this position they fought until nearly every man fell, and with a bravery like that at Thermopylae, and deserving of as great success.

Capt. Pierce fell earlier than many others; and it is due to the honor of one of his friendly Indians, called Amos, that he continued to stand by his commander and fight, until affairs were utterly desperately, and that then he escaped by blacking his face with powder as he saw the enemy had done, and so passing through their army without notice. Mather and others relate also pleasing anecdotes of two or three other of Capt. Pierce's friendly Indians, who escaped by equally curious artifices and presence of mind. One who was flying and closely pressed by a hostile Indian sought the shelter of a large rock. Thus the two waiting in awful suspense to shoot each other. Capt. Pierce's Indian putting his cap on the end of a stick or his gun, gently raised it to the view of his enemy, who immediately discharged his gun at the cap, and the next moment was shot dead by the friendly Indian. Another in his flight pretended to pursue an Englishman, with hostile demonstrations, and thus escaped; this was a disastrous blowto Scituate. It was generally believed that every Englishman was killed, but such was not the case.

CaptainMichael J Pierce and Persis Eames had the following children:

2 i. Abigail2 Pierce was born Hingham, Massachusetts. Abigail died 29 September 1723 Scituate, Massachusetts. She married John Holbrook Weymouth, Massachusetts, 1670. John was born Weymouth, Massachusetts 1650. John was the son of John Holbrook and Elizabeth Stream. John died 3 May 1731 Scituate, Massachusetts, at 80 years of age.

3 ii. Ephraim Pierce. Ephraim died 14 September 1719 in Warwick, Rhode Island. He married Hannah Holbrook.

4 iii. Elizabeth Pierce.

5 iv. Deborah Pierce.

6 v. Abiah Pierce.

7 vi. Ruth Pierce.

8 vii. Persis Pierce was born Hingham, Massachusetts 7 January 1645/6. She married Richard Garrett 3 December 1695.

She was baptized 1646. Religion: religion unknown.

+ 9 viii. John Pierce was born abt 1650.

10 ix. Benjamin Pierce was born Hingham, Massachusetts c 1658. Benjamin died 3 May 1730 Scituate, Massachusetts, at 71 years of age. He married twice. He married Martha Adams Scituate, Massachusetts, 5 February 1678. Martha was born c 1665. Martha was the daughter of James Adams. Martha died 29 December 1717 Scituate, Massachusetts, at 52 years of age. He married Elizabeth Adams Scituate, Massachusetts, 23 July 1718. She married Perry before 1718. George Lincoln in the History of Hingham indicates that Benjamin's birth year is 1647.

11 x. Anna Pierce was born Hingham, Massachusetts 9 May 1665.

Second Generation

9. John2 Pierce (CaptainMichael J1) was born Scituate, Massachusetts abt 1650. John died before 6 November 1750 in Swansea, Massachusetts, at approximately 100 years of age.

He married Patience Dodson Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 12 December 1683. Patience was born Scituate, Massachusetts c 1660. Patience was the daughter of Anthony Dodson and Mary Williams.

John Pierce and Patience Dodson had the following children:

12 i. Mial3 Pierce was born 24 September 1684. He married Mary Wood.

13 ii. John Pierce was born 12 April 1686. He married Abigial Vinton.


14 iii. Jonathan Pierce was born 24 February 1688.

15 iv. Ruth Pierce was born 6 September 1689. She married Stephen Cornell 18 June 1719.

16 v. Jael Pierce was born 24 February 1692. She married Hezekiah Chace 24 July 1717.

17 vi. David Pierce was born 1 January 1695. He was not in his father's will.

18 vii. Clothier Pierce was born 5 May 1698. He married Hannah Sherman.

19 viii. Mary Pierce was born c 1699. She married Norton.

+ 20 ix. Samuel Pierce was born abt 1702.

Third Generation

20. Samuel3 Pierce (John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born abt 1702.

He married Polly Barber before 1742. Samuel is mentioned in John Pierce's will.

Samuel Pierce and Polly Barber had the following child:

+ 21 i. Daniel T.4 Pierce (R) was born 1742.

Fourth Generation

21. Daniel T.4 Pierce (R) (Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 1742. Daniel died 20 April 1812 at 69 years of age. His body was interred 21 April 1812 in Pauling, New York.

He married Mehetable Carver (m) 1768. Mehetable was born 12 December 1753. Mehetable was the daughter of Timothy Carver and Rebecca Washburn(m). Mehetable died 16 April 1837 in Putnam County, New York, at 83 years of age. Her body was interred 19 April 1837 in Putnam County, New York, Carver Yard. The older Timothy Carver and his wife Rebecca Washburn were early settlers in the vicinity of Carmel, New York. Five children reached maturity; Rebecca, wife of Jeremiah Hughson; Mehetable, wife of Daniel Pierce; Timothy (1753- 1825); Thankful, wife of ——— Abbott; Barnabas (1761-1831), who left no descendants. (Pelletreau, William, History of Putman County, New York, pp. 357-359).

Timothy5 Carver (Eleazer4-3, John2, Robert1) came to New York from eastern Massachusetts. Rebecca Washburn is a descendant of a Mayflower passengers, Francis Cooke and James Chilton.

Daniel T. Pierce(R) and Mehetable Carver(m) had the following children:

22 i. Orpha5 Pierce was born 19 June 1769. Orpha died 1836 at 67 years of age.

23 ii. Ruth Pierce was born 21 June 1771. Ruth died 3 September 1848 at 77 years of age. She married Benjamin Fuller about 1791. Benjamin died 21 February 1870.

24 iii. Cloe Pierce was born 1 June 1773. Cloe died 1854 at 81 years of age.

+ 25 iv. Timothy R. Pierce(m) was born 8 February 1775.

26 v. Samuel Pierce was born 8 February 1775. Samuel died 1863 at 88 years of age.

27 vi. Daniel Pierce was born 1779.

28 vii. Abizer Pierce was born 1 December 1779. He married Jane Hopkins about 1799.

29 viii. Jonathan Pierce was born 1781. He married Betsey Crossman about 1801.

30 ix. William Pierce was born 22 February 1783. He married Elizabeth Badeau about 1803.

31 x. Hester Pierce was born 1786.

32 xi. Barnabas C Pierce was born 30 September 1792. He married Nancy P Wildman about 1811.

33 xii. Polly Pierce was born 11 September 1795. She married Barnabas Carver about 1815.

34 xiii. Metitable Pierce was born after 1795. She married Jones.


Fifth Generation

25. Timothy R.5 Pierce (m) (Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Pauling, Dutchess County, New York 8 February 1775. Timothy died 30 April 1839 in Putnam County, New York, at 64 years of age. His body was interred 1 May 1839 in Putnam County, New York, Carver Yard.

He married Katie MacDonald before 1795. Katie was born in Scotland. Her body was interred after 1795 in Pauling, New York. Katie MacDonald was a native of Scotland. She is buried in Pauling, New York. Timothy married a second time, and to this union were born nine sons and one daughter, after that they moved to western New York and we know nothing more of them.

Timothy R. Pierce(m) and Katie MacDonald had the following children:

35 i. Mary6 Pierce. She married Daniel Wooden in Pauling, Dutchess County, New York.

+ 36 ii. Daniel PierceII(m) was born 1795.

Sixth Generation

36. Daniel6 Pierce II(m) (Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 1795. Daniel died about 1873 in Hamden, New York. His body was interred after 1873 in Hamden, New York, Walton, New York.

He married twice. He married Mary Reynolds in Dutchess County, New York, 1821. Mary was born in Dutchess County, New York 1800. Mary was the daughter of James Reynolds and Sarah Campbell. Mary died after 1839. Her body was interred after 1839 in Andes, New York, Wolf Hollow. He married Elizabeth Betsy Lockwood after 1840. Elizabeth was born in Columbia County, New York 1804. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Lockwood and Jane Sanders. Daniel Pierce was brought up as a farmer, residing with his grandfather until he came of age, his mother having died when he was quite small. He then started out in the world for himself, first working by the month. Being frugal and saving turn of mind, he was soon enabled to purchase a farm in Andes, upon which he resided for some years, then moving to Meredith, where he rented a farm. He spent his last years with his son, James W., dying at the advanced age of seventy-eight. He married Miss Mary Reynolds, a daughter of James and Sarah (Campbell) Reynolds, and a native of Dutchess County. He moved to Andes, Delaware County, New York in about 1832. He resided in Hamden according to the 1850 census. The 1870 census has him living with his son, James Washington Pierce in Hamden.

Daniel PierceII(m) and Mary Reynolds had the following children:

+ 37 i. James Washington7 Pierce was born 8 August 1822.

+ 38 ii. Elizabeth Pierce was born 1824.

39 iii. Timothy Pierce II was born in Dutchess County, New York after 1824. Timothy died 1842 at 17 years of age. He was killed when he was eighteen years old. He was unmarried. He is buried in Wolf Hollow.

+ 40 iv. William R Pierce was born 1828.

+ 41 v. Robert Pierce(m) was born December 1830.

+ 42 vi. Daniel Pierce III was born after 1830.

+ 43 vii. Lavina Pierce was born after 1831.

+ 44 viii. Marcus P Pierce was born 1838.

Seventh Generation

37. James Washington7 Pierce (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 8 August 1822.


He married Francis Clark c 1850. Francis was born c 1832. PIERCE, James W. . . . At age 43, a married man, born in Dutchess County, he is included in Fam.#59 as a farmer & head of a household. He entered military service on Sept. 3, 1864 as a Private. At present, he is a Private in the 144th NYV, with 3 months of unexpired service. He served the last eleven months of the war. It is indicated that he is buried in Hollywood, California.

James Washington Pierce and Francis Clark had the following children:

45 i. Mary8 Pierce was born in Hamden, New York before 1851. Died in infancy.

+ 46 ii. Edward T. Pierce was born c 1851.

47 iii. Robert W. Pierce was born in Hamden, New York c 1853. He married Helen Hastings.

+ 48 iv. Herbert A. Pierce was born November 1855.

49 v. Charles C. Pierce was born in Hamden, New York c 1858. He married Mary Fitch.

+ 50 vi. William H. Pierce was born c 1859.

51 vii. Dr.Marcus A. Pierce was born c 1862. He married Cordelia Johnson.

+ 52 viii. Kate B. Pierce was born c 1864.

+ 53 ix. Frederick E. Pierce was born c 1867.

+ 54 x. Frank O. Pierce was born c 1869.

+ 55 xi. Dr.Clarence W. Pierce was born c 1871.

56 xii. James R. Pierce was born in Hamden, New York c 1873.

38. Elizabeth7 Pierce (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 1824.

She married Valorus Chilson c 1841. Valorus was born in Massachusetts c 1823. She is buried in Minnesota.

Elizabeth Pierce and Valorus Chilson had the following children:

+ 57 i. Harriett R.8 Chilson was born 23 June 1844.

+ 58 ii. Ellen Chilson was born c 1846.

+ 59 iii. Frederic H. Chilson was born c 1847.

60 iv. Alice Chilson was born in Dutchess County, New York c 1848.

61 v. Jay Chilson was born in Dutchess County, New York c 1850.

40. William R7 Pierce (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 1828.

He married Isabel MacLaughlen before 1860. Isabel was born in Scotland c 1835. No children. Buried in Hamden.

William R Pierce and Isabel MacLaughlen had the following children:

62 i. Marietta8 Pierce was born c 1860.

63 ii. Elsworth Pierce was born c 1863.

41. Robert7 Pierce (m) (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York December 1830. Robert died 11 November 1905 in Walton, New York, at 74 years of age. His body was interred 12 November 1905 in Walton, New York.

He married twice. He married Janette Chambers in Walton, New York, 1 November 1854. Janette was born in Scotland 24 May 1832. Janette died 1 March 1859 in Walton, New York, at 26 years of age. Her body was interred 4 March 1859 in Hamden, New York, Harrower Cemetery. She and Robert had four daughters, three died in infancy.

He married Laura Minerva Fish in Hancock, Delaware County, New York, 9 January 1861. Laura was born in Hamden, New York August 1838. Laura was the daughter of Charles C. Fish and Laura Ann Hotchkiss. Laura died 15 January 1921 in Walton, New York, at 82 years of age. Charles Fish lived in Hamden according to the 1850 and 1880 census. Robert, a native of Dutchess County, NY, came to Andes, Delaware County in 1832 with his parents when he was two years old. Robert resided in Hamden according to the 1850 & 1870 census. The 1880 census indicates that he resided in Walton.


Robert Pierce(m) and Janette Chambers had the following child:

+ 64 i. Nettie8 Pierce was born before 1860.

Robert Pierce(m) and Laura Minerva Fish had the following children:

+ 65 ii. Addie E. Pierce(m) was born 28 October 1861.

+ 66 iii. George S Pierce was born August 1862.

+ 67 iv. August H Pierce was born July 1867.

+ 68 v. Albert T Pierce was born May 1869.

69 vi. Lewis Pierce was born in Hamden, New York 1869.

+ 70 vii. Charles F Pierce was born October 1873.

42. Daniel7 Pierce III (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York after 1830. Daniel died 1867 in Walton, New York, at 36 years of age.

He married Ellen Wakeman before 1859. Ellen was born c 1842.

Daniel Pierce III and Ellen Wakeman had the following children:

71 i. Flora8 Pierce. She married Otis Beardsley. They had five children, names unknown.

+ 72 ii. Norman Pierce.

73 iii. Ellworth Pierce. He married Jennie Layman.

74 iv. Maryette Pierce was born in Walton, New York c 1859.

43. Lavina7 Pierce (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Andes, Delaware County, New York after 1831.

She married George I. Foster. She is buried in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Lavina Pierce and George I. Foster had the following children:

+ 75 i. Judson8 Foster.

+ 76 ii. Rose Foster.

77 iii. Charles Foster.

78 iv. Albert Foster. He married twice. He married Rosa Bradish. He married Josephine Cameron.

79 v. Mary Foster.

80 vi. Fred Foster.

44. Marcus P7 Pierce (Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Andes, Delaware County, New York 1838.

He married Adelaide Cramer before 1866. Adelaide was born c 1845. He served one year and six months with the 144th New York volunters, then was discharged for failing health. The 1860 census indicates that he is living with his brother, Daniel. The 1870 census indicates that he was living in Franklin, Delaware County, New York. He is buried near Mankato, Minnesota.

Marcus P Pierce and Adelaide Cramer had the following children:

+ 81 i. Lavinia J.8 Pierce was born c 1866.

+ 82 ii. Lewis G. Pierce was born c 1869.

+ 83 iii. Anna E. Pierce was born c 1871.

+ 84 iv. Marcus L. Pierce was born c 1874.

+ 85 v. Daniel PierceIV was born October 1879.


Eighth Generation

46. Edward T.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York c 1851.

He married Isabel Wooden. Granddaughter of Mary Pierce.

Edward T. Pierce and Isabel Wooden had the following children:

+ 86 i. Vora9 Pierce.

87 ii. Harold Pierce.

88 iii. Hilda Pierce.

48. Herbert A.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York November 1855.

He married twice. He married Mary J. Moot. He married Sarah P. Tingier.

Herbert A. Pierce and Mary J. Moot had the following children:

+ 89 i. James W.9 Pierce.

90 ii. Mno. Pierce. He married Mary Cutting.

91 iii. Nellie Pierce. She married Hiram Brown.

92 iv. Lillie Pierce. She married A. Hardy Fuller.

50. William H.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York c 1859.

He married Mary Newton.

William H. Pierce and Mary Newton had the following children:

+ 93 i. Sterling H.9 Pierce M.D..

94 ii. Percy Pierce. Died in infancy.

+ 95 iii. Gertrude Pierce.

+ 96 iv. Helen Pierce.

52. Kate B.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1864.

She married Frank I. Wheat.

Kate B. Pierce and Frank I. Wheat had the following child:

+ 97 i. Charles I.9 Wheat.

53. Frederick E.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1867.

He married Alice Parmentier.

Frederick E. Pierce and Alice Parmentier had the following child:

+ 98 i. Lena9 Pierce.


54. Frank O.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1869.

He married Lillian Cook. Lillian was born October 1874. She is living with her brother-in-law, Herbert A. Pierce in Hamden in the 1900 census. Apparently her husband Frank has died.

Frank O. Pierce and Lillian Cook had the following children:

+ 99 i. Francis9 Pierce was born September 1895.

+ 100 ii. Everett Pierce was born June 1897.

+ 101 iii. Florence Pierce was born April 1899.

55. Dr.Clarence W.8 Pierce (James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1871.

He married Florence Cook.

Dr.Clarence W. Pierce and Florence Cook had the following children:

+ 102 i. Lorna9 Pierce.

103 ii. James R. Pierce. James died 1897. Unmarried Baptish minister.

104 iii. Clarence Pierce.

57. Harriett R.8 Chilson (Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York 23 June 1844. Harriett died 16 March 1891 at 46 years of age.

She married Andrew Nelson.

Harriett R. Chilson and Andrew Nelson had the following children:

+ 105 i. Fred J.9 Nelson.

+ 106 ii. Mary Nelson.

+ 107 iii. Annie Nelson.

+ 108 iv. Sarah Nelson.

+ 109 v. John A. Nelson.

+ 110 vi. Rose Nelson.

58. Ellen8 Chilson (Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Dutchess County, New York c 1846.

She married Dayton.

Ellen Chilson and Dayton had the following children:

+ 111 i. Hattie9 Dayton.

+ 112 ii. George Dayton.

59. Frederic H.8 Chilson (Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in New York c 1847.

He married Eliza Ann Ferguson. Eliza was born in Canada c 1855.

Frederic H. Chilson and Eliza Ann Ferguson had the following child:


+ 113 i. Harley9 Chilson was born c 1875.

64. Nettie8 Pierce (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born before 1860.

She married Alfred Twadell.

Nettie Pierce and Alfred Twadell had the following children:

114 i. Leroy9 Twadell.

115 ii. May Twadell.

65. Addie E.8 Pierce (m) (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York 28 October 1861. Addie died 1 January 1941 in Walton, New York, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred 4 January 1941 in Walton, New York, Walton Cemetery.

She married George Salton about 1882. George was born in Terry Clove, New York 1852. George was the son of David Salton and Harriet Elliott. George died 1915 in Walton, New York, at 63 years of age. His body was interred 1915 in Walton, New York, Walton Cemetery.

Addie E. Pierce(m) and George Salton had the following children:

+ 116 i. Howard D.9 Salton was born August 1884.

+ 117 ii. Edith Minerva Salton(m) was born 7 June 1887.

+ 118 iii. George Salton was born December 1894.

+ 119 iv. Lillian Salton was born July 1896.

66. George S8 Pierce (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York August 1862.

He married Minnie Taylor 1891. Minnie was born May 1868.

George S Pierce and Minnie Taylor had the following children:

120 i. Howard9 Pierce.

+ 121 ii. Robert T. Pierce was born January 1893.

+ 122 iii. Earl H. Pierce was born January 1897.

67. August H8 Pierce (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York July 1867.

He married Alice Ellis 1898. Alice was born May 1873.

August H Pierce and Alice Ellis had the following children:

123 i. Ellis9 Pierce was born September 1899.

124 ii. Ada Pierce was born c 1901. She married Raymond Budine.

68. Albert T8 Pierce (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3 , John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Hamden, New York May 1869.

He married Alma Taylor 1896. Alma was born August 1871.

Albert T Pierce and Alma Taylor had the following children:

+ 125 i. Pearl9 Pierce was born October 1896.

126 ii. Gertrude Pierce was born 1905. She married Everett Doag.

70. Charles F8 Pierce (Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born


in Hamden, New York October 1873.

He married Estella Benedict. Estella was born c 1877.

Charles F Pierce and Estella Benedict had the following children:

127 i. Laura9 Pierce.

128 ii. Harold Pierce was born January 1905.

72. Norman8 Pierce (Daniel7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Cook.

Norman Pierce and Cook had the following child:

129 i. Norman9 Pierce.

75. Judson8 Foster (Lavina7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Matilda Arkebaur.

Judson Foster and Matilda Arkebaur had the following children:

130 i. George9 Foster.

131 ii. Elsa Foster. She married Charles N. Jones.

76. Rose8 Foster (Lavina7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Oliver R. Terrell.

Rose Foster and Oliver R. Terrell had the following children:

+ 132 i. Charles9 Terrell.

133 ii. Mary Terrell. She married Fred F. Sturtevant.

81. Lavinia J.8 Pierce (Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1866.

She married Albert Swartout.

Lavinia J. Pierce and Albert Swartout had the following children:

+ 134 i. Marcus9 Swartout.

+ 135 ii. Josephine Swartout.

136 iii. John Swartout. He married Sophia Oilka.

+ 137 iv. Harley Swartout.

+ 138 v. Ethel Swartout.

139 vi. Harold Swartout.

+ 140 vii. Lavina Swartout.

82. Lewis G.8 Pierce (Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1869.


He married Bertha Moore.

Lewis G. Pierce and Bertha Moore had the following children:

+ 141 i. Clayton9 Pierce.

+ 142 ii. Elsa Pierce.

+ 143 iii. Edward Pierce.

144 iv. Ray Pierce. He married Lillian Weaver.

145 v. Lewis Pierce.

146 vi. Lester Pierce.

83. Anna E.8 Pierce (Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1871.

She married John Griffin.

Anna E. Pierce and John Griffin had the following child:

+ 147 i. Adelaide9 Griffin.

84. Marcus L.8 Pierce (Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born c 1874.

He married Margaret Woods.

Marcus L. Pierce and Margaret Woods had the following children:

+ 148 i. Helen9 Pierce.

149 ii. Robert Pierce. He married Matilda Zmek.

150 iii. Daniel Pierce.

151 iv. Mary Pierce.

85. Daniel8 Pierce IV (Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born October 1879.

He married Alta Belinger. He is living with his brother-in-law, Colefax Merridth (?), in Hamden in the 1900 census.

Daniel PierceIV and Alta Belinger had the following children:

152 i. Lee9 Pierce.

153 ii. Dwight Pierce.

154 iii. Beatrice Pierce.

155 iv. Evelyn Pierce.

Ninth Generation

86. Vora9 Pierce (Edward T.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.


She married William Maull.

Vora Pierce and William Maull had the following child:

156 i. Catherine10 Maull. She married Laurence Oldfield.

89. James W.9 Pierce (Herbert A.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Dorothy Ries. He was a counselor-at-law.

James W. Pierce and Dorothy Ries had the following children:

157 i. Herbert F.10 Pierce.

158 ii. Robert R. Pierce.

93. Sterling H.9 Pierce M.D. (William H.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Gladys Rich.

Sterling H. PierceM.D. and Gladys Rich had the following child:

159 i. Claire10 Pierce.

95. Gertrude9 Pierce (William H.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Dr. Wendell Blake.

Gertrude Pierce and Dr. Wendell Blake had the following child:

160 i. Mary10 Blake.

96. Helen9 Pierce (William H.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Harry Humm.

Helen Pierce and Harry Humm had the following child:

161 i. Sterling10 Humm.

97. Charles I.9 Wheat (Kate B.8 Pierce, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Helen Millspaugh. He was an attorney.

Charles I. Wheat and Helen Millspaugh had the following children:

162 i. Francis10 Wheat.

163 ii. Richard Wheat.

98. Lena9 Pierce (Frederick E.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Joseph Doane.

Lena Pierce and Joseph Doane had the following children:


164 i. Margaret10 Doane.

165 ii. Frederic Doane.

99. Francis9 Pierce (Frank O.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born September 1895.

She married Ruben Jump. She is living with her uncle, Herbert A. Pierce in Hamden in the 1900 census.

Francis Pierce and Ruben Jump had the following children:

166 i. Frank10 Jump.

167 ii. Bertis Jump.

168 iii. Clarence Jump.

169 iv. Lillian Jump.

170 v. Robert Jump.

100. Everett9 Pierce (Frank O.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born June 1897.

He married Elizabeth Marsh. He is living with his uncle, Herbert A. Pierce in Hamden in the 1900 census.

Everett Pierce and Elizabeth Marsh had the following child:

171 i. Barbara10 Pierce.

101. Florence9 Pierce (Frank O.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born April 1899.

She married Harry Rider. She is living with her uncle, Herbert A. Pierce in Hamden in the 1900 census.

Florence Pierce and Harry Rider had the following child:

172 i. Robert F.10 Rider.

102. Lorna9 Pierce (Dr.Clarence W.8, James Washington7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1 ) birth date unknown.

She married Herbert Heubner. Attoney-at-law

Lorna Pierce and Herbert Heubner had the following child:

173 i. Harlan10 Heubner.

105. Fred J.9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Vera H. Hosich.

Fred J. Nelson and Vera H. Hosich had the following child:

174 i. Violet10 Nelson.

106. Mary9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Louis A. Roth.


Mary Nelson and Louis A. Roth had the following children:

175 i. Gordon10 Roth.

176 ii. Stanley Roth.

107. Annie9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Howard H. Hosich.

Annie Nelson and Howard H. Hosich had the following children:

177 i. Evelyn10 Hosich.

178 ii. Arthur Hosich.

108. Sarah9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Harry E. Gilbert.

Sarah Nelson and Harry E. Gilbert had the following children:

179 i. Dorothy10 Gilbert.

180 ii. Norman Gilbert.

181 iii. Floyd Gilbert.

182 iv. Vivian Gilbert.

109. John A.9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Hazel Madill.

John A. Nelson and Hazel Madill had the following children:

183 i. Ruben10 Nelson.

184 ii. Wallace Nelson.

185 iii. Retta Nelson.

186 iv. Netta Nelson.

187 v. Francis Nelson.

188 vi. Rose Nelson.

110. Rose9 Nelson (Harriett R.8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Marshall O. Nelson.

Rose Nelson and Marshall O. Nelson had the following children:

189 i. Marion10 Nelson.

190 ii. Harrietta Nelson.

191 iii. Elva Nelson.

111. Hattie9 Dayton (Ellen8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.


She married Alpha Woodhouse.

Hattie Dayton and Alpha Woodhouse had the following children:

192 i. Charles10 Woodhouse. He married Amy Wyant.

193 ii. Jesse Woodhouse. He married Lou Selden.

194 iii. Hazel Woodhouse. She married twice. She married Sam Armer. She married Grover Thomas.

195 iv. Ellsworth Woodhouse.

196 v. Alice Woodhouse.

112. George9 Dayton (Ellen8 Chilson, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Maggie Huff.

George Dayton and Maggie Huff had the following children:

197 i. Slyvia10 Dayton.

198 ii. Leroy Dayton.

199 iii. Roscoe Dayton.

200 iv. Robert Dayton.

113. Harley9 Chilson (Frederic H.8, Elizabeth7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Minnesota c 1875.

He married Eva J. Henderson.

Harley Chilson and Eva J. Henderson had the following children:

201 i. George10 Chilson.

202 ii. Eliza Chilson.

203 iii. Mabel Chilson.

204 iv. Nellie Chilson.

116. Howard D.9 Salton (Addie E.8 Pierce, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Terry Clove, New York August 1884.

He married Hazel Holley in Walton, New York, 18 October 1909.

Howard D. Salton and Hazel Holley had the following child:

205 i. Jack10 Salton. He married Genevieve McCall.

117. Edith Minerva9 Salton (m) (Addie E.8 Pierce, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Terry Clove, New York 7 June 1887. Edith died 28 June 1979 in Southern Pines, North Carolina, at 92 years of age. Her body was interred 3 July 1979 in Walton, New York, Walton Cemetery.

She married Ray DeLos Churchill (m) in Walton, New York, 20 March 1907. Ray was born in Walton, New York 20 April 1885. Ray was the son of Charles Augustus Churchill(m) and Julia Persons(m). Ray died 7 December 1961 in Walton, New York, at 76 years of age. His body was interred 10 December 1961 in Walton,

Edith Minerva Salton(m) and Ray DeLos Churchill(m) had the following children:

206 i. Mary Elizabeth10 Churchill (m) was born in Walton, New York 1 July 1916. Mary died 23 August 1998 Pinehurst, North Carolina, at 82 years of age. She married Richard Bartlett Dodge (m) in Walton, New York, 18 April 1936. Richard was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts 7 April 1915.


Richard was the son of Milo Clifford Dodge and Marjorie Agnes Holmes (m). Richard died 30 March 1991 Pinehurst, North Carolina, at 75 years of age.

207 ii. Robert Augustus Churchill(m) was born in Walton, New York 15 November 1920. He married Marjorie M Christofferson in Gloversville, New York, 15 June 1946. Marjorie was born in Gloversville, New York 21 January 1921.

118. George9 Salton (Addie E.8 Pierce, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Terry Clove, New York December 1894.

He married Lucy Klingenburg about 1914. George moved to Michigan.

George Salton and Lucy Klingenburg had the following children:

208 i. Laura Jean10 Salton was born 1926. She married Charles R Lykins.

209 ii. Mary Cecelia Salton was born 1927.

210 iii. Ada Salton was born 1929.

119. Lillian9 Salton (Addie E.8 Pierce, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born in Terry Clove, New York July 1896. Lillian died 1939 in Walton, New York, at 42 years of age.

She married Ralph Kent in Walton, New York, 7 December 1923. Ralph was born in Hamden, New York 13 February 1898. Ralph was the son of James Kent and Elizabeth M Auld. He married Elma Howland in Walton, New York, after 1939. Ralph died 2 July 1958 in Walton, New York, at 60 years of age.

Lillian Salton and Ralph Kent had the following children:

211 i. James Salton10 Kent was born in Walton, New York 15 December 1929. He married Ann Burrhus in Walton, New York, 15 August 1953.

212 ii. Katherine Joyce Kent was born in Walton, New York 29 March 1934.

121. Robert T.9 Pierce (George S8, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born January 1893.

He married Marion Bennett.

Robert T. Pierce and Marion Bennett had the following children:

213 i. Lowana M.10 Pierce.

214 ii. Robert T. Pierce.

122. Earl H.9 Pierce (George S8, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born January 1897.

He married Barbara Grant.

Earl H. Pierce and Barbara Grant had the following children:

215 i. Charlotte10 Pierce.

216 ii. Clara Pierce.

217 iii. Caroll Pierce.

125. Pearl9 Pierce (Albert T8, Robert7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) was born October 1896.

She married Harland Budine.


Pearl Pierce and Harland Budine had the following child:

218 i. Irving10 Budine.

132. Charles9 Terrell (Rose8 Foster, Lavina7 Pierce, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Louise Ross.

Charles Terrell and Louise Ross had the following children:

219 i. Sarah10 Terrell.

220 ii. William Terrell.

134. Marcus9 Swartout (Lavinia J.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Jessie Peterson.

Marcus Swartout and Jessie Peterson had the following children:

221 i. Lorraine10 Swartout.

222 ii. Marcella Swartout.

135. Josephine9 Swartout (Lavinia J.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Hans Hansen.

Josephine Swartout and Hans Hansen had the following children:

223 i. Lilian10 Hansen.

224 ii. Grace Hansen.

225 iii. Wilma Hansen.

137. Harley9 Swartout (Lavinia J.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Bula Haley.

Harley Swartout and Bula Haley had the following children:

226 i. Robert10 Swartout.

227 ii. Donald Swartout.

228 iii. Harley Swartout.

229 iv. Gloria Swartout.

138. Ethel9 Swartout (Lavinia J.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Arthur Johnson.

Ethel Swartout and Arthur Johnson had the following children:

230 i. Donald10 Johnson.

231 ii. Beverly Johnson.

140. Lavina9 Swartout (Lavinia J.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.


She married Stanley Swanson.

Lavina Swartout and Stanley Swanson had the following child:

232 i. Shirley10 Swanson.

141. Clayton9 Pierce (Lewis G.8, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Luverne Thomas.

Clayton Pierce and Luverne Thomas had the following child:

233 i. Katherine10 Pierce.

142. Elsa9 Pierce (Lewis G.8, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Walter Ateherson.

Elsa Pierce and Walter Ateherson had the following children:

234 i. Helen10 Ateherson.

235 ii. Hazel Ateherson.

143. Edward9 Pierce (Lewis G.8, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

He married Olive Planikow.

Edward Pierce and Olive Planikow had the following children:

236 i. Patrica10 Pierce.

237 ii. Jerry Pierce.

147. Adelaide9 Griffin (Anna E.8 Pierce, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Herbert Hudson.

Adelaide Griffin and Herbert Hudson had the following children:

238 i. Sidney10 Hudson.

239 ii. Margaret Hudson.

148. Helen9 Pierce (Marcus L.8, Marcus P7, Daniel6, Timothy R.5, Daniel T.4, Samuel3, John2, CaptainMichael J1) birth date unknown.

She married Lewis Thedinger.

Helen Pierce and Lewis Thedinger had the following children:

240 i. Mary10 Thedinger.

241 ii. Robert Thedinger.

242 iii. Thelda Thedinger.


The information for generation 6 and beyond largely came from a fragile, yellowed, four page printed pamphlet that I believe came from my grandmother, Edith Minerva Salton (#117). There is allot of vital record data missing as the document from my grandmother contained no vital record dates.

Direct questions to:

Dick Dodge
Dallas, TX
rdodge@charter.net

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