Wednesday, February 20, 2008

More on William Pierce (Peirce)

One of the very cool benefits of putting research on the Internet is the instant gratification of input. Collaborating in this effort is my beautiful cousin Char whom I am indebted for her copious collection of census information on the many Pierces of Delaware County.

The following is info she had about William Henry Pierce and I'm happy to add to his profile. The end result of neatly written biographical accounts, accompanied by sources for information, will make a nice booklet.

Willam Henry is listed on the 1850 census living with his uncle Thomas Forsythe.

1850 PA Delaware Co. Borough of Chester p64

Thomas Forsythe 31 M Painter PA
Susannah Forsythe 24 F PA
Anna J. Forsythe 8 F PA
Eliza Forsythe 7 F PA
Thomas Forsythe 5 F PA
Henry Pearce 17 M Painter PA

On the 1860 he is listed in the household of his Mother in law Arcadia Harris

1860 PA Delaware Co. Chester Twp. PO: Chester p106

Arcadia Harris 56 F NJ
Susannah Harris 27 F PA
Zilby? Harris 20 M PA
Wm Harris 18 M PA
Louisa Harris 15 F PA
Joshua F Harris 7 M PA
Wm. H. Peirce 27 M House Painter PA

Arcadia Harris died in 1869......

Delaware Co. Republican
Dec. 3, 1869

Death on the 30th ult. Arcadia Harris, 70 yrs, at the home of her son in law Wm H. Pierce Front St. between Fulton and Parker.

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