Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:42:06 -0500
From: Edward Peirce <epeirce@access.mountain.net>
Subject: Edward C. Peirce
Hi Michael, I sent you a letter several months back. There is ANOTHER Ed
Peirce. I noticed that he was on the site But I was not. I am Edward C.
Peirce, President of Advanced Computer Technologies College of West
Virginia. I would like to be added to your Peirce Page.Ý Thank you in
advance
Edward C. Peirce
From: Peirceesq@aol.com
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:42:34 EST
Subject: The "Peirce" page
Hey, Its another peirce, Matthew J. Peirce, esq., that is....
I'm an attorney in Las Vegas and the brother of the "Ben Peirce" on your web
page that is listed as from University of Wisconsin....he has moved on and is
now in Houston, soon to move to Baltimore in Feb.....
I'd like to correspond with you more about geneology of the Peirce name. Our
search has "ended" with my great (3) grandfather, a Thomas Peirce, who was
originally from Ireland and came to Canada. I don't have the exact dates as
to his birth, marriage, and death, but that is back in Wisconsin with my
parents at their house.
You can email me on here or call at (702) 385-7383 (work) or (702) 862-4347.
Work is the easiest to get me.
Take care,
Matt Peirce
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:40:58 -0600
From: Sue Mandel <suezeeq@uswest.net>
Subject: peirce info
Hi I am the granddaughter of Jack Sherman Peirce, I am
trying to start our geneology, you mentioned San Jose, and I
know that my great grandfather and grandmother are both
buried and lived in San Jose Maude Augusta Gregorius Peirce
and Roy Ezekiel Peirce. However most of the family was born
and raised in Nebraska. I dont even have a clue where to
start and thought you might be of some assistance.
Thanks for your time.
Sue Mandel
From: Incorig1@aol.com
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:12:02 EST
Subject: Another Pierce
Hi,
I have a g.g. grandmother- Lucinda Rose Pierce who married a Myron
Gage. All I know about these two is they were married prior to 1882 and had 5
children. Most of my family is in or from Ohio. Let me know if this is a link.
Thanks Nancy
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:53:20 -0500 (EST)
From: Edward Peirce <epeirce@mailer.fsu.edu>
Subject: I before e
hehe I always said I before E except after C or when spelling Peirce.
Edward Peirce
From: "nfschas" <nfschas1@home.com>
Subject: about peirces
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:32:36 -0400
Hi, im Charles E Peirce. Just like to know there is other peirces
besides the ones i know.
email me if you have any questions.
nfschas1@home.com
From: BosEnigma@cs.com
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:38:59 EDT
Subject: More Peirces
Hello Mike,
My name is Carl Peirce, I am from eastern Massachusetts where Peirces have
resided since the 1620's. I have a copy of a geneology of the Peirce Family
written by an Ebenizer Peirce in the 19th century detailing Peirces all the
way back to Abraham Peirce arriving at Plymouth on the second voyeage of the
Mayflower in the 1620's.
Hope to hear from you.
Carl Peirce
From: Mcgirouard62098@aol.com
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 10:00:45 EDT
Subject: Peirce Family History
Dear Michael:
I believe I have the most in depth "Peirce" family information.
I was just browsing your site and realized I have information of the Peirce family
dating back to the 1600s.
Soloman Peirce was born in Lexington, Mass. June 15th, 1742, the sixth child of
Jonas and Abigail (Comee) Peirce. He was a descendant in the sixth generation of
"John Pers", of Norwch (Norwich), England, who settled in Watertown 1637.
I have a copy of John Pers' last will and testament. My grandfather was fourth
generation of Solomon Peirce.
My interest in your site has come because of the death of my father this past
June, Thomas Robinson Peirce, Senior. I miss him terribly. He was survived
by his two brothers Richard Charles Peirce, and William Laurence Peirce, and
by a half brother (never known) Robert Peirce, a son from my Grandfather's
first marriage. I have a lot more information, if you are interested let me
know.
Sincere Regards,
Catharine Peirce Girouard
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 23:15:56 -0700
From: Michael Quakenbush <quakemk@open.org>
Subject: Name Peirce
My maiden name is Peirce, my father is now deceased. I was once told
anyone with the last name spelled Peirce was related to me. Is that
true? My dad was a great man, well educated, any information you can
give me I'd be happy to reciprocate.
From: bren343@webtv.net (just me)
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 23:22:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Peirce History
Hello Michael.
My name is Brenda . I am not related to any Pierce's. I do live on
Peirce Street. It is in a town called East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
I became quite interested in the origin of the spelling. I inquired at
the town hall and the "Peirce Free Public Library". The librarian was
able to help, just a bit. He stated that Daniel Albert Peirce owned the
surrounding land. Daniel also founded and built the library. He
dedicated an area of the library to his daughter. The children's area
was dedicated because his daughter died young.
This is the only information that they had. I found it peculiar that
there would not be more than this. Especially, knowing he was the
founder of the library. I believe he was born in the 1800's. His
library was built in the early 1900's.
I would appreciate any further information you may have. It will be
nice to explain why the address on my license is spelled this way. So
many people try to correct me. I am sure you have encountered this all
of your life.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
Brenda
From: "L&K Knighten" <L&K@whitneytx.net>
To: <mRpeirce@peircesw.com>
Subject: genealogy
I am doing my familys genealogy and my great grandfather was Stephen Peirce he
married Jenny Belle Young; His father was L.E. Peirce;wife was from England
?name unkn; stephen was born in IL. his father L.E. was born in VA. ?
this is all I know about these people would you be related this is why I am on
your site from the family tree maker on line;
thank you kathy k.
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:40:33 -0400
From: Robert Peirce <peircer@mail.pisces.net>
Subject: Another Peirce Page
Thanks to my son-in-law, John Boyle, I have found out a lot about my
particular line of Peirces. Our family tree contains some very
interesting stuff, and a lot of memorabilia is still around. Therefore,
I have organized it into a page that may make interesting browsing for
some of our namesakes. You may check out the following page, and if you
like, post it on your Peirces page.
Incidentally, on this page, you will find the location for Garry Peirce
at the University of Maine. He is my son, and not really missing as
your page would suggest!
I hope you find this page interesting.
http://client.pisces.net/peirces/
Of course, I welcome E-Mail with comments, suggestions, or just hellos.
Bob Peirce
Date: 4 Sep 99 14:29:26 -0600
Subject: Peirce genealogy books
From: "Judy Arndt" <jarndt@powersurfr.com>
Hello Michael Peirce!
Thanks for the interesting Peirce Page on your website. I had written to
you a couple of years ago and found my note posted on your feedback page. I
have since moved and have a new email address, so the old contact
information is useless. (My old message is quoted below.)
I have a reprint of this book about my own Peirce family's line:
Title: The Peirce Family of the Old Colony: or The Lineal Descendants of
Abraham Peirce, Who Came to America as Early as 1623
Author: Ebenezer W. Peirce, of Freetown, Mass.
There are hundreds of Peirce families listed in the 510 pages. It has a
good index and best of all, it includes many delightful stories about the
lives of this line of Peirces in early New England. It's well worth looking
into for anyone who has traced their Peirce family back to the 1860's or
earlier.
The original was published in Boston, printed for the author by David Clapp
& Son, 334 Washington St., 1870. Reprints of this and other Peirce, Pierce
and Pearce genealogy books are available from:
Higginson Book Company
148 Washington Street
PO Box 778
Salem MA 01970
http://www.higginsonbooks.com/
The Peirce surname books are on this page:
http://www.higginsonbooks.com/p.htm#pat
The New England Historic Genealogical Society <http://www.nehgs.org/>, has
Peirce books, including the one mentioned above, in their collection.
I hope this is helpful.
Judy Arndt (nee Peirce)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
jarndt@powersurfr.com
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 1999 15:51:17 -0400
From: hank <revhank@tka.com>
Subject: Me too!
Hello Michael,
Its great to see so many Peirces out there and know that all of us have
had to correct people who correct the way we spell our names. How many
times have all of us heard "that's not the way you spell it." Sorry,
just had to get that out.
I have two comments the first is about the Peirce family in
Massachusetts. There are at least two lines of Peirces. One being of the
Charles Sanders Peirce and S.S. Peirce (yes the original spelling). They
are of the Boston Brahman Peirce tree. The others are the Quaker Peirces
who arrived to settle in what is now South Eastern Mass and RI, this is
my family and I am quite proud to identify us as some of the original
Swamp Yankees.
The other comment is about how we pronounce our name. I'm sure most of
you could rhyme fierce with your name. However in true New England style
it rhymes with curse.
How do you pronounce your name I would love to see what people have to
say.
Enjoy!
Rev. Hank Peirce
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 18:25:26 -0700
From: Dan Peirce <danp@kwantlen.bc.ca>
Subject: making connections through your web page
Dear Michael:
I came across Earl's posting (5/5/98) on your feedbackpage. I noticed
a possible connection when he got to the part about Robert Peirce moving
to Utah. My Great Grandfather moved from Utah to Alberta Canada.
It turns out Earl was able to send me information linking my own Grandfather
to Robert Peirce. So I now have a lot of history; it will take time to digest
it all.
Earl says he has information on several thousand descendants of George Pearce
(Peirce). Converted to hypertext that would be quite a web page!
From: "Daniel Peirce" <dpeirce@2xtreme.net>
Subject: My Name Is PEIRCE
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 13:42:48 -0700
Dear Michael,
My brother sent me your address so I wanted to let you know mine. My name
is Daniel Benjamin Peirce, son of David Nathaniel and Carol Peirce. I am 29
years old. I live in Richmond, California, which is directly across the San
Fransico Bay from San Fransico and just north of Berkeley, California. I am
beer brewer by trade.
My e-mail address is dpeirce@2xtreme.net.
Let me know if you would like any other information.
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 17:47:28 -0400
From: David Peirce <dconradp@home.com>
Subject: Peirce Family History
Dear Michael,
I was please to discover your website. I think and hope that I can be of
help to you in providing early historical Peirce family information.
Both my brother and I have been researching and maintaining Peirce
family historical data for a number of years. Preliminary indications
based on what I have read on your site, including an E-mail you received
from Earl Peirce (epeirce@itsnet.com), suggest that you and I have a
common ancestor, George Peirce (formerly Pearce) who was married to Ann
Gainer (or Gayner). I can tell you much of the history of George and Ann
and their descendants. One thing you must be aware of, that even in
1684, when George and Ann arrived in Chester, PA (near Philadelphia)
from Bristol, England and settled on their 410 acre land grand that they
received from William Penn in what is now Thornbury Township, Delaware
County, PA, there were already other Peirce families here in the New
World. Thus, you might have descended from one of those families. As
luck would have it, I am actually a descendant from two separate Peirce
families. My great, great, great grandfather, Cyrus Peirce, married Ruth
Sargent Peirce of a New England family of Peirce's descended from a
Daniel Peirce, the original settler for that family. Ironically, they
eventually moved to and settled in Bristol, PA where all succeeding
generations in that line are buried, including my mother and father.
George Peirce and Ann Gainer had a total of 10 children, most of whom
married and had offspring. Therefore the chances are great that your
lineage is traceable to one of them. To help me to help you, I need to
know everything you know about your Peirce ancestors, including as many
dates of birth, death, and marriage as well as names of spouses and
children. It's sort of like a nationwide jigsaw puzzle, and we each have
a few pieces. To hopefully help you, here is my list of Peirce ancestors
beginning with my grandfather.
George Peirce (b. 1883, Bryn Mawr, PA; d. 1919 NJ) married Ethel
Matthews Girdwood (b. 2/9/1880, Orange, NJ or Yonkers, NY; d. 4/1962,
Knoxville, TN)
Harold Peirce (b. 1856 Bristol, PA; d. 1933, Haverford, PA) married
Charlotte Augusta Converse
Charles Peirce (b. Bristol, PA; d. Bristol, PA) married Mary Vanuxem
Cyrus Peirce (Concord, PA; d. Bristol, PA) married Ruth Sargent Peirce
Joseph Peirce (b. 10/13/1761, Thornbury, PA; d. 10/5/1847, Concord, PA)
married (4/24/1785, Concord Monthly Meeting, PA) Sarah Pyle (b. ~1761)
Caleb Peirce (b. 10/31/1733, Thornbury, PA; d. 2/23/1815, Thornbury, PA)
married (5/1/1754, Concord Monthly Meeting, PA) Ann Mendenhall (b.
2/17/1737, Concord, PA; d. 2/27/1828, Kennett, PA)
Caleb Peirce (b. 12/21/1692 Thornbury, PA; d. 1/22/1797 Thornbury, PA)
married (4/15/1724 Concord Monthly Meeting, PA) Mary Walter (b.
1/5/1698 Concord, PA; d. 10/1753 Concord, PA)
George Peirce (b. 1655 Winscome, Somerset, England; d. 1/19/1733 East
Marlborough Twp.,PA) married (1/4/1697, Olivestone, Gloucester, England)
Ann Gainer (b. 1663, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England; d. ~1725,
Thornbury, PA)
George Peirce and Ann Gainer had the following children:
1.Betty Pearce (Peirce)
2.George Pearce (Peirce)
3.Joshua Pearce (Peirce)
4.Ann Peirce(Pearce)
5.Margaret Pearce (Peirce)
6.Mary Peirce
7.Caleb Pearce (Peirce Pierce)
8.Gainer Pearce (Peirce)
9.Hannah Pearce (Peirce)
10.John Pearce (Peirce)
Here are several sites that might assist you in tracing your ancestry:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/1356/fsgen/D0003/G0000027.html#I5150
http://conovergenealogy.com/Internet/d0002/f0000498.html#I31238
http://www.mendenhall.org/~hhm/cgi-bin/search-gendex.cgi?SearchString=peirce&DirectorySpec=*
http://199.72.15.191/Sites/Gen/Chet2/scripts/ListCem.asp?denom=Quaker
http://199.72.15.191/Sites/Gen/Chet2/scripts/Townships.asp?TOWN=44
The following URLs are about the Longwood Gardens/Peirce's Park Property
in Kennett Square, East Marlboro Twp, PA. I can give you additional
information about this that is not included in these URLs. It was
actually George Peirce (Joshua'a father) who purchased the property from
William Penn. The original property was 408 acres. At the time of his
daughter Betty's wedding, he divided the property in half. Keeping 204
acres for himself. At his death, his 204 acres want to Joshua. These two
parcels remained separately owned until Dupont bought the Peirce's Park
property. At that time he also bought the other 204 acres and rejoined
the two properties into one. If you ever come to this part of PA, you
should be sure to go to Longwood Gardens. When there, locate the
Peirce-Dupont House and the Heritage Exhibit. Ask for the curator, and
identify yourself as a Peirce descendant. You will be treated to the
"grand tour," being permitted to see the rooms in the house and
artifacts not accessible to the public. When this house was acquired by
Dupont, nearly all of the contents still remained and were included in
the sale. Some of these artifacts date back to 1684 and earlier. It's a
piece of family history you will never forget.
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/History.html
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/HeritageExhibit/TextSummary.htm
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/HeritageExhibit/Tour.html
I do have all of the dates and places for the above, but not easily
available at the moment. As soon as I can access these dates as well as
additional and more detailed information, I will update this list and
send it to you. In the mean time, I hope this might help you.
Regards,
Dave Peirce
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:19:06 -0400
From: William Peirce <bernard@freewwweb.com>
Subject: Peirce Homepage
Michael Peirce,
Interesting site. I believe I can help. I have some info regarding
my own grandparents. From what I gather my line descends from those who
reached America with William Penn. I will send what I have on this (not
much but something) and also . . . I have a copy of the history of the
Pierces as done by a man who traced the family back 31 generations! This
booklet is very well done and I would be happy to send you a copy.
Please provide your mailing address as I don't wish to retype it again
via e-mail.
Thanks,
William B. Peirce
Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)
604 Wells Landing Drive
Orange Park, FL 32073-5929
(904) 264-8728
e-mail: lighthouse_32073@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 06:43:48 +0800
From: Jonathan MN Peirce <jpeirce@ionet.ionet.net.tw>
Subject: peirces!!!
hi michael!
love the page...
my name is jonathan michael nathaniel peirce, musician,
presently on tour in asia and a MAC Fanatic!!
my family on the web:
david and carol peirce: cpeirce@capital.net [mac!]
jeanne peirce: jpeirce@capital.net [mac!]
eric peirce: cobweb@gis.net [mac!]
alyson peirce: apeirc@co.fairfax.va.us
daniel peirce: dpeirce@2xtreme.net
william peirce: lighthouse_32073@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 08:16:06 -0700
From: j peirce <jpeirce@capital.net>
Subject: The Peirce Page
Hello!
I know where there are more Peirce people. I married into a family from
the Albany, New York area of the same name. It took me years to remember
to spell it with an "e" before the "i". (Sometimes I still slip up.)
My name is Jeanne Peirce. Under my maiden name of French I recorded an
album for Columbia Records, wrote a song for Dolly Parton, and sang on a
number of albums and sound tracks. I'm still an obscure artist with a
small following who owns a design and typesetting company, and I still
perform (although I haven't toured in about 3 years).
My husband Jonathan is currently in Taipei. He is a professional sound
engineer and musician (primarily drums and percussion) who toured for 6
(I think) years with Chubby Checker.
If you are interested, I would be happy to collect information on
everyone else (with their permission) and forward the material to you.
I am delighted to learn that there are more "Peirces" out there, and who
they are. I will forward your page to my husband today.
~]~ Jeanne
`
From: "Duncan Weddington" <dwedd@ficom.net>
Subject: Peirce Page
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 07:08:54 -0500
Looking for information concerning my grandmother's family, Julia Brown
Weddington. Recent information ties her to the New Bedford Peirce family.
Her father was Sanford Brown. Sanford's parents were Stephen Brown and Mary
Peirce, Mary's parents were Eben Peirce and Charity Hinds.
Don't have dates at this time.
My grandmother was born in 1878 and passed away about 1973.
Any information appreciated. Great page!
Duncan Weddington
Winchester, TN
dwedd@ficom.net
From: "Family Peirce" <peirce@gledswood.freeserve.co.uk>
To: mpeirce
Subject: Peirces in UK
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 23:16:27 +0100
Hi!!!!!
I seem to be the only English Peirce featuring on this page. I'm sorry but I
wasn't born a Peirce - I married one. He is from a large family of Peirces who
originated from Greenwich, London. His great great grandfather was Charles
Darwin's chief gardener ( so his great Aunt Freda tells us). Even though his
family is big there are only two Peirces who will carry on the name - my sons
Arthur and Zach.
Sam at peirce@gledswood.freeserve.co.uk
From: "Family Peirce" <peirce@gledswood.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Peirces in England
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 22:58:06 +0100
My name is Samantha Peirce.
I married Tim Peirce seven years ago. He has four brothers and sisters.
I have never, in my life, encountered anybody else called Peirce (outside
his family) spelt the same way.
My husbands Aunt, who died four years ago, told us about their ancestor, from
Greenwich, London, England, who was Charles Darwin's gardener. I don't
know his first name unfortunately. We all reside in the South West of
England and are the only Peirces that I have ever heard of.
Yours - Sam Peirce
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 10:30:40 -0500
From: "Francis J. Peirce" <fpeirce@swbell.net>
Subject: Peirce page
Michael, please add my name to the Peirce page. Thank you.
Francis J. Peirce
Professor, Emeritus
School of Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Home: Shawnee, Oklahoma
fpeirce@swbell.net
From: "Steve" <pearcefamily@heathhayes.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: pierce/pearce
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 23:43:20 +0100
Hi,
Just thought I'd pass on some info I have found on the origin of both
spellings of the name obtained whilst tracing my line.
The pierce/pearce name comes originally from the French "Piers", it is
beleived that after the second crusades a French noble bearing the name
came back to England with the returning armies. Due to poor spelling
etc the name was corrupted and became the two versions we have today.
I do have a coat of arms which are a mixture of French and English
heraldry.
Hope this is of use.
Steve Pearce
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 00:30:59 -0400
From: Jeff Peirce <ffej@netrover.com>
Subject: Ontario, Canada Peirce's
Hi.
I'm looking for any information on my family who came from England to
Montreal Canada in the early 1900's. His name was George Fredrick
Peirce, his wife was Maude Hariet White. They came from the Brighton
area of England.
If some one could give me a link to his parents or relatives in England
it would be appreciated.
It's great to see so many other Peirce's out there.
Thanks
John F. (Jeff) Peirce
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:57:25 -0400
From: "Nathaniel E. Peirce" <bountifulberry@pivot.net>
Organization: Bountiful Berry inc.
Subject: Peirce
Hi. my name is Nathaniel Peirce and I live in Bridgton Maine.
I own and operate a wholesale granola bakery, Grandy Oats.
Just wondering if you pronounce your last name the traditional way
"purse". This pronounciation has been a hastle all my life, but I
stick with it.
I have a brother, Benjamin Peirce who lives in Madison WI. Oddly
enough he got a degree in math!!
Keep up the good work.
Nat.
From: deirdreharper@mindspring.com
Subject: Peirce's /Pierce's
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 23:59:31 -0500
I ran into this page: We hail from the MD NH and MA circa 1600. In my DAR. They
have this down as Pierce. Which to my knowledged was not changed until a few
generarions ago. Why the change. I don't know. All I know is Humphrey Peirce
married Hanna Proctor. Family Bible/ and the LDS. Then there was Humphrey jr.
Sarah Andrew in1748. Asa and Humphry and Levi are prominate names in our line.
We also have old family letters dated back to the 1700,s from Dr Humphrey Peirce
who Married Cordelia America Blackwell. But as hard as we try we can't get past
the first Humphry(thats how it was spelled in census and for another Humphreey
that lived in same place. We can trace it to the Mayflower and to the
Revolutionary war. I know from the letters they skippered the Mayflower, the
Goodspeed. the Desire and the friendship the Ann and another sloop I can't
recall at this time. But cannot find the one who jumped the pond , this has
been going on almost all my life and then some Florance Pierce Peck. Started
this project many many years ago. It was to be her second book to be published.
We have most of the manuscript and copys of wills and probates. And of course
the Book started out with the name where it came from Galfred of northumberland
et. I', Sure you must know that Story well. She gave up this project in 1952
the year of my birth. There are parts missing here and there but as I contact
new cousins that have copies not full we have been able to fill in some of the
blanks. It is our family desire to set this family line straight and get it
published as that was her wish. Though to you I say Hello and goodnight, hope
you can help.
Deirdre Pierce Harper.
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 14:54:38 -0400
From: Sheila Mcmahon <ginlu@bellsouth.net>
Subject: JOHN KING PEIRCE
Hi,
Enjoyed your page.....so glad to see Peirce spelled right---it's a
struggle, even my father-in-law's tombstone was misspelled!!
We are a Texas family, living in Georgia at this time. We spend quite a
lot of time doing the old genealogy search, and will list our Peirce
line---different from any other I saw:
Capt John King Peirce, b. 1789, Cork Ireland, d. 1855, Columbus, MS,
marr.1821, Newport, RI, Mrs Sarah Oldham FINCH Rockwell, (her father
Capt James Finch.)
Capt John K. Peirce was captain of the vessel The Governor Woolford,
out of Barbados. He came to Montreal, Canada about 1819, settled there
until he met Sarah Finch in Baltimore, she was the widow of Orlando Rockwell.
They were married in Newport RI, and moved to Tuscaloosa MS, where he went
into business. About 1838-40, the family removed to Columbus MS, where they
remained and raised their family. They had 2 sons, Robert William and John King,
and 3 daughters, Mary, Julia, and Sophia. Their sons both came to Texas
in the early 1850's, and were successful in their endeavors.
Robert William Peirce became a Methodist minister and located in Luling, TX.
He died in 1909, leaving his wife and 5 children.
John King Peirce married 3 times, and fathered 11 children. He was a businessman,
surveyor, and worked with the railroad bringing it into far west Texas.
He was my husband's great-grandfather.
The descendants of this family have spread far and wide, and we always
check when we see the name spelled "our way".
I'd sure like to find some more of our line of Peirces. Hope to link
with others eventually.
Doris Peirce <ginlu@bellsouth.net>
From: "Delia Landstrom" <dland@gateway.net>
Subject: Your last name
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 21:33:46 -0500
Hi, you don't know me but my maiden name is Peirce and since it is not
a very common name , I was kind of curious about where your family is
from. My father was Kenneth Allen Peirce he was born in Kentucky.
He had a son by the name of Kenneth Allen Peirce, Jr. born in Florida.
He is my half-brother ( I have never met him but would like to). If
any of this rings a bell or even if it doesn't please e-mail me back .
Just curious about my family name, and if there are undiscovered relatives
out there.
Thank you,
Delia Landstrom (Peirce) My e-mail address is dland@gateway.net.
From: JBensen5@aol.com
Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 07:01:05 EDT
Subject: The Pierce Family
Hi Michael
Have you any connection to the Pierce Family in Upstate New York? My
Grandmother was a Pirece. Mariah born 1883 to William Pierce and Catherine
Oliver.We have a long history in the New York and the New England area.
Email address jeanbensen@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 12:54:57 -0400
From: Meg Torbert <mtorbert@cisunix.unh.edu>
Subject: Re: Peirce Island
Thanks!
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm a university magazine editor trying to find out if it's Peirce
>> Island or Peirce's Island near Portsmouth, N.H.
>>
>> Happen to know?
>>
>> Meg Torbert
>> University of New Hampshire
>> mtorbert@cisunix.unh.edu
>
>I'm not 100% sure, but it looks like it's Peirce Island.
>
>I found a few things on the internet that lead me to belive this:
>
> "The Peirce Island Enhancement Committee was created
> by the Portsmouth City Council..." Sound official, see:
>
> http://portsmouthnh.com/jazznight/peirce.html
>
>
>--
>Michael Peirce Java 2D Engineering Manager
>Sun Microsystems Inc., JavaSoft Email: mpeirce@eng.sun.com
>901 San Antonio Road, CUP02-301 Phone: +1.408.863.3480 (x53480)
>Palo Alto, CA 94303 Fax: +1.408.255.2959
From: CPe1163579@aol.com
Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 02:19:13 EDT
Subject: Oh,No More Peirce's
Listen, I just typed a huge fan letter to you,and I ran out of room before I
got to the point.
My late grandfather who I'm very proud of George Gilbert Peirce,was for a
time the head of the Division of Oil and Gas in Kern County California. He
worked in both the Taft and Bakersfield California offices and was the Deputy
in Charge.
If anyone has any info regarding this,I am currently compiling info for a
possible book on the subject, Please contact me at cpe1163579@aol.com it
would be GREATLY appreciated!
Sincerly Chris Peirce.
P.S. God Bless the Peirce line.
From: CPe1163579@aol.com
Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 02:05:49 EDT
Subject: Comin' out of the woodwork,another Peirce
I just can't believe it! I came across your website and almost had a
heart-attack.
I'm a fellow pEIrce,Chris Peirce to be exact,it's was a real hoot to read
those replies from all over the globe.
My ancestors were nothing to sneeze at either;My great-great grandfather
George Peirce served in the Civil War as a private with the Illinois
Infantry Volunteers,enrolling on May 16th 1864 and served 100 days. He was
engaged in action at Memphis Tennessee on August 21st 1864.
My great-grandfather Benjamin Peirce working as 'prospector' near the town of
Hanford in Northern California enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 16th 1898
and went to Manila to fight in the Spanish American War in the Phillipines.
Ben was a private in Company 'F' 14th Regiment he fought valiently recieving
a personal letter from his company. And why not? He was a tough and
street-wise what would now be called a 'drifter' using the alias of 'Charley'
(as not to add discrace to the family name should he be caught) he would move
with the gold strikes drifting from town to town doing his 'prospecting'. As
a side note during his physical at the Presidio in San Francisco the Army
Physician noted on his Preliminary Exam that he had several tattoos along
with numerous stab, slash and puncture wounds and that's BEFORE he joined
the Army!
Anyway, if any Peirce has any thing on said material they can contact me at
cpe1163579@aol.com,thanks again for such a peircy kinda site!
Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 19:35:49 -0400
From: Barbara Ransdell <bramsdell@mediaone.net>
Subject: Pierce Geneology
I am a descendant of Solomon Pierce who was born in Lexington, MA June
14, 1742. Sixth generation of "John Pers", of Norwich, England who
settled in Watertown, MA in 1637. I do have a genealogy book that
begins with Solomon and follows six generations. Please let me know if
you are interested in information from this area.
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 20:40:09 -0700
From: Dc <dikota@cyberportal.net>
Subject: peirce
ever see the name: george alfonzo peirce jr.?????
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:41:50 -0700
From: Your Name <JAWELTY@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Found your web site
Hi Michael, I am not a Peirce but found your site while looking for an
artist named, Gerry Peirce. He was an art teacher in southern Arizona in
the early 1940's. I found one of his paintings in an antique store and
I'm just curious about the artist.
I am not at my own computer at this time but would like any info you may
have.
carjac@idcomm.com.
Thanks, Jack Claton (notice the spelling, guess someone in my family
couldn't spell.)
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 17:15:58 -0500
From: Garry Peirce <peirce@maine.edu>
Organization: University of Maine
Subject: Some more Peirce info
In doing a family search I found your page and my name at the end
under missing.
My page is now at www.saturn.caps.maine.edu/~peirce
But we have recently uncovered detailed documentation/pictures dating
back to 1600's, beginning with John Peirce of England.
We are just beggining to put some web pages together.
see http://209.61.41.106/peirces/famtree.gif
and http://209.61.41.106/peirces/
happens to be protected at this time.
user: peirces password:family
other related links I've found.
Watertown geneaology:
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/watertown/RR01/RR01_022.htm#P15691
Peirce Patent:
http://members.aol.com/mayflo1620/peircepatent.html
Peirce project (marriges)
http://members.aol.com/SueG476/MAmarriages.html
--
Garry Peirce
Senior Communications Specialist
University of Maine System
Orono, ME 04469
1-207-581-3539
From: HLPreacher@webtv.net (Mrs. H. L. Preacher)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:12:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Peirce
Dear Sur,
You stated your Peirce family came from England.
My great grand father came from Susex Brigton.
He was a MD & served in the civill war confederate.
Do you have any history of where your ancestor lived?
Would like to hear from you.
Thanks.
Veronica
When I enter the portals of glory
I want to meet you there.
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 21:10:54 -0500
From: "Michael R. Peirce, Ed.D." <mpeirce@sympatico.ca>
Organization: Peirce Educational Consulting
Subject: Isn't the Internet bizarre!
Hi Michael,
I was searching the WWW and found your web page. It just so happens that
I published my web page today and have just posted it with Yahoo. It
hasn't been registered yet but I went looking for it and found your's
instead. You might notice the similarity in names.It's not often you
find the name spelled Peirce. If you'd like, you can check out my web
site at http://www3.sympatico.ca/mpeirce.
Take care,
Michael R. Peirce
Oakville, Ontario Canada
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 19:46:07 +0200
From: James Ashforth <jashf@mweb.co.za>
Subject: Peirce History
Dear Michael
According to Swyrich's Surname Origins the name "Peirce" means son of
Peter. It is an Anglo-Saxon name and variations include Pearce, Pearse,
Pierce, etc
When I get more info I will pass it on!
Best wishes
James Ashforth
From: Judiciary@aol.com
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 20:05:04 EST
Subject: No Subject
The ancestral home of the Peirce family is located in Pennsylvania and
can be seen at this website:
Longwood Gardens - Heritage Exhibit Tour
Thought this might interest you,cousin.
Here is my relationship to the family:
Ann Baldwin Martin was the youngest of four children. Her father John
Baldwin was a tinplate worker and farmer, who settled in East Caln
Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, about 1751 on land received from
his grandfather. He had been born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on 22 December
1719 and married Ann Peirce 9 September 1743. They removed their certificate
of membership from Concord Meeting of Friends (Quaker) to Goshen Meeting in
1751, which set forth that they have been of an orderly life and conversation,
and frequenters of our religious meetings; and as to his worldly affairs,
they are settled to general satisfaction as far as we know.
Ann Baldwin Martin was wife of Aaron Martin, and they had three children, one
of whom was Thomas Martin. This Thomas Martin had a son Aaron, who had a son
Edwin Seal Martin. Edwin Seal Martin was my grandfather.
Tom Martin
http://members.aol.com/Judiciary/A.html
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 20:29:14 -0500
From: Jessica Senula <sirna731@bellatlantic.net>
Subject: Peirce history
I know its probably a long shot but my great-great-grandfather's name
was Ray Peirce. He was also from Ohio but I'm not sure of the town. His
wife's name was Daisy (Cashner) Peirce. I also know the names of my
great-great-great grandparents (William and Minnie Peirce). If any of
these names are familiar too you, feel free to email me. We can compare
geneology.
Jessica
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 06:08:09 -0800
Subject: Love your page!
From: "Peirce, Ben J., CLKCEL/US"<BJPeirce.ClearLake@Celanese.com>
Hi Michael,
I've been a fan of your Peirce page for about 4 years now ever since
I first typed in the word "Peirce" on Yahoo. Just thought I'd give you some
updated information. Having graduated from UW-Madison May of '97 I have
been able to maintain a homepage there through friends of mine working at
the engineering computer lab. Anyhoo, I am now working as an
Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer at the Celanese Chemical Company in
Houston, Texas. I have several Peirce relatives, none of which have
homepages though. Just for the record, they are:
James C. Peirce (my dad) -> Jim.Peirce@wemail.wisenergy.com (works
at Wisconsin Electric)
Pam Peirce (my mom) -> ppeirce@juno.com (Artist/Nurse)
Kelly Peirce (my sister) -> kmpeirce@students.wisc.edu (student at
UW-Madison)
Matt Peirce (my brother) -> don't know (lawyer in Las Vegas, NV)
Marianne Peirce (my new wife) (UW-Madison grad also)
Carole Peirce (my aunt) -> agacarole@aol.com
I hope business at Peirce Software is going well. Do you know the
history of your Peirce surname? I was recently told that we used to be
Pearce until the late 1800's when somebody decided to change it to Peirce.
I supposedly have relatives in Canada and out East (but don't we all).
Thanks again!
Ben Peirce
Ben Peirce
I & E Engineer
Celanese Chemical Company
Houston, Texas
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 18:22:52 -0800
Subject: Howdy!
From: "Robert Pierce"<Pierce@RobertPierce.com>
Michael,
Spotted your site on the WEB. My last name is really spelled "Peirce,"
but I had to change it a few years ago for business reasons. So, just
for your information, there IS a "Peirce" out there who's made his mark
in the acting world! (And many of my old credits still retain the "ei"
spelling.) You can check out my web site at: Robert Pierce.com
All the best to you in '99!
Robert
January 2000