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Obit of Mrs.William (Maggie Harmon) Piercy 1925

MaryRunyonHanshew — 2012-03-28 17:44:49Z

From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

MRS. WILLIAM PIERCY
JANUARY 1, 1925

Mr. William R. Piercy passed away at her home, three-fourths of mile west of Chatsworth, Monday evening, December 21. Death resulting from cancer of the liver. The body was taken to Darlington, Indiana, Tuesday afternoon, for burial.
Maggie E. Harmon was born Aug. 21, 1867, in Gibson county, Indiana and was the daughter of Alvin and Mary (Carter) Harmon. She was united in marriage with William R. Piercy Nov. 6, 1889. To their union four children were born, namely; Paul, who preceded her in death; Frank, of Eldora, Iowa; Louis, of Peru, Ill., and Mrs. Howard Read, of Piper City, Ill. In her early girlhood she was united with M.E. church of Rockwell, Ind., and had always lived in consistency with its teachings.
The funeral was held there on the afternoon of Dec. 24.
Mrs. Piercy's last illness was five weeks duration. She had suffered from cancer of the breast about two years but after an operation seemed to recover and the past summer enjoyed excellent health.
The family moved to Chatsworth from Piper City a year or so ago and the deceased was highly esteemed as a wife, mother and friend.

Obit of Mrs. James (Jane Gordon) Piercy 1897

lilmar1942 — 2011-12-29 02:42:47Z

From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

MRS. JAMES PIERCY
JUNE 25, 1897

Mrs. James Piercy passed away at the home of her husband, on the south side of town, on Sunday evening, June 2, of heart disease. For a long time she had been in poor health, and during the past winter had at times been in a very precarious condition. Her death was very sudden, as she had been enjoying as good health as usual up to a few minutes before her death.
Jane Gordon was born at Works, England, on June 9, 1829, and was married to James Piercy on March 4, 1848, coming to America in May of the same year. The family has resided in this vicinity for many years, having lived near Piper City prior to coming to this village a number of years ago. Mrs. Piercy leaves to mourn her death her husband, six children, one brother and many friends.
The funeral was held from the residence on Wednesday morning, Rev. Allison of the Presbyterian church at Piper City, assisted by Rev. I.W. Kimberling, of the Baptist church of this city, officiating, and the interment took place at the Piper City cemetery.

Re: Elizabeth Piercy in Flintshire

northambott — 2011-12-14 01:55:51Z

Elizabeth
I realize I am replying to a very old post but have lots of information on this line as I am descended from Benjamin an older brother of Elizabeth.

On a recent trip to the UK I met a descendant of Elizabeth's line who is also very interested in the family.

Jan

PIERCY Ruby Lucille 1900 1990

t42BoldSprings_McLennanCoTX — 2011-11-04 19:29:07Z

PIERCY Ruby Lucille 1900 1990

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PIERCY Julia Emma 1869 1954 in loving memory

t42BoldSprings_McLennanCoTX — 2011-11-02 12:07:35Z

PIERCY Julia Emma 1869 1954 in loving memory

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PIERCY James Arthur 1866 1954 in loving memory

t42BoldSprings_McLennanCoTX — 2011-11-01 21:01:07Z

PIERCY James Arthur 1866 1954 in loving memory

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Looking for the parents of George J Piercy a.k.a. Pearcy

jimmysr55 — 2011-08-29 17:46:35Z

George J. Piercy , B. 1837 Tenn.. D. Bef 1865 Unknown Where
Wife - Carilla L Fine, they marry in 1859 Marshall Co. Ark
Dau - GeorgeAnn J Piercy, B. 1862 Ark
George was in the 34th Arkansas Infantry and died during Civil War....His wife remarries in Jan 1865 in Lamar County, Texas...using last name Piercy. His daughter marries in McLennan Co, Texas in Dec 1882 using last name Piercy....Any help would be greatly appreciated

Re: Piercy, Richard died abt 23 Dec 1879, Chicago, IL

ripriprip — 2011-08-28 05:22:34Z

Howdy,

I had these dates

Jane/Jean Piercy (b 1788 Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, North Ireland). Her and her brothers (Thomas b. abt 1796; James b 1801; Francis 1804).

Since the date of my first post, Thomas's dates changed to this:

Thomas Piercy
Birth 18 Aug 1796 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, North Ireland
Death 08 Apr 1880 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

James Percy, married Margaret Smith. I guess on that record they didn't put her maiden name. ??

I think it better if you just email me, I work tomorrow, but I'll email you back a link to my ancestry tree.

If you have ancestry you can find me my member name is ripriprip there also.

Thanks for contacting us
(Hi Dick)
Tammy
ancestry at ripandrevmedia.ca

Re: Piercy, Richard died abt 23 Dec 1879, Chicago, IL

DickClark10 — 2011-08-27 18:20:10Z

Erin, Tammy is a MUCH better researcher than I am but I do have a suggestion regarding James Piercy's birthdates between 1770 & 1801. Is it possible that these were 2 different individuals? James may have had a son named after him or a sibling could have had a son and named him James? God knows that generation mixing is not unheard of.....even in official government records. I've run down blind alleys for years because some census taker mispelled a name and/or had such sloppy penmanship that it was impossible to decipher. It sounds like you surely know what you're doing with the research. One other thing that popped into my mind is that I corresponded briefly with a descendant of Archibald's. He ended up in St. Louis and I believe that some of his descendants may still be there. It's also possible that my memory had failed me (again :) Best of luck and let us know if you make any new discoveries!
Regards,
Dick

Re: Piercy, Richard died abt 23 Dec 1879, Chicago, IL

E_Havrilko — 2011-08-27 17:51:38Z

Hi Dick and Tammy,

I have been researching my Piercy ancestors adding members and information as I confirm it through records.

I am related through the Thomas Piercy line. He is my 4th great grandfather.
Joseph Edward Piercy is my great grandfather.

Thomas married Diantha (Dianthy, Doratha) Blakley in 1835 Iberville, Canada
I find it strange that they had their first child 4 years before this in 1831, but that's what the records show. All names have been confirmed through church and census records.

I have their children listed as

Mary b. 16 Feb 1831 in Canada
Archibald b 14 Jan 1833 " "
Richard b 1836 " "
James b 4 Apr 1840 " "
Jane b 1840 " " married John Broughton 1876
Margaret b 1842 in Vermont
Elizabeth b Mar 1844 " " married John Bingham 1864
Thomas W b 1846 in New York
(Sarah) Permillia b 1850 " " married James Rothwell 1875
John b Mar 1852 " "

Permilla was listed as "Sarah" on the 1850 census, but from 1860 on as "Permillia". Her name is clearly recorded on the marriage certificate as "Permillia Percy". Harder to read on 1860 and 1880 census forms.

Thomas' parents names are listed on his death certificate as
James Piercy and Margaret Piercy.

Diantha was listed on the 1880 census as "Dorathea or Doratha" living with her daughter Elizabeth and her husband John Bingham.

Tammy - I have seen James Piercy's dates listed as "1770 - 1801" and wonder where these dates come from? If his death date is correct then Francis Percy birth date of 1804 would be inaccurate. Francis Percy is listed on both Mary Piercy and Archibald Piercy's christenings as a sponsor so I am pretty confident he is their uncle and Thomas's brother.

Thomas' siblings:
Jean/Jane 2 Nov 1788 Enniskillen, Ireland
James 1801-1884 -these dates are per cemetary records of grave stones
Francis 1804 - 1888 "
you also had Francis listed as born in "1793" I'm wondering where this date came from - it would match better as it comes before what you have for his father's death date.
Also all the other siblings birth dates are 13+ years after Jean's dob, which seems unlikely unless there were several other siblings in between or one of the parents remarried?

Any further information you have collected is appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Erin Havrilko

Re: Piercy/Pearcy

JLomshek — 2011-08-19 02:25:38Z

I have conducted extensive research on a Civil War skirmish near my home that occurred in Oct. 1864. Andrew Jackson Piercy was the leader of the Confederates at that skirmish. I have much information about him. I recently returned from a week in West Virginia researching the remainder of his life after the war. Would be glad to share any info. with others.

Wiley Piercy (Piercey) North Carolina/Kentucky

manda0788 — 2011-08-10 02:16:30Z

Hi, I have been researching my paternal family and I am TRYING to start with Wiley Piercey born 1770 in North Carolina. I have a list of his children, and am unable to trace about half of them.

If anybody has any relation to Wiley and wants to share information, feel free to e-mail me, I am at a dead end!

manda0788@hotmail.com

I have seen no other posts that seem related to my line otherwise.

Aaron Piercy

MaryMarrs77 — 2011-04-24 17:37:53Z

I am researching my husbands family. Aaron Piercy married Sophoria Boone . THey had many children, one being Alfred Piercy. I am looking for information on their parents.

Re: PIERCY, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1900's

kylemca — 2011-04-01 12:48:52Z

Hi Trena,
Yes, I am still here.
Forgive my ignorance but where is PEI,where she was born ?
Have you got a name and date ?
Please use my email kylem@tesco.net.
Regards
Kyle

Re: PIERCY, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1900's

Trena_Heater — 2011-03-29 19:38:17Z

Hello Kyle,

It's been a few years since your last post, but am hoping you are still around. I have many of the same surnames as you do, within my REIDFORD tree. Majority originating from NE Scotland. As you no doubt know families moved about within the surrounding parishes, so have to give each person's BMD place when giving data. Our REIDFORDs have been traced back to Corski Farms, Marnoch pre-1700, eventually spreading out from there.

I do have JOSS within my tree; in fact I'm in contact with 4 of my Mum's 2C whose granny was a JOSS, wed to a REIDFORD. 3 of the 4 still live in the Cullen to Banff (town) area. Their sister who also has JOSS within her name (as did their Mum), now lives in England.

My great-gran was Annie RITCHIE b.1862; daughter of James RITCHIE & Jane DONALDSON. Also have DUNCAN & DINGWALL connections. None directly to surname NEISH, but do have a connection of sorts to NEISH House in St Fillans Perthshire. House still stands, now a B&B.

An aside: I was born in Halifax NS & my father's grandmother was a MATHESON born in PEI. Keen to know if your MATHESON may have been from there as well.

Warm regards,
Trena

Staff Sgt. Brian F. Piercy of Clovis, Calif., died July 19, 2010

RIP_10 — 2010-07-23 11:57:34Z

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13739

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 648-10
July 21, 2010
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

              The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

              Staff Sgt. Brian F. Piercy, 27, of Clovis, Calif., died July 19 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

              For more information related to this release, the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at 910-432-0661 or 910-432-0662.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

********
Not related. Posted for genealogical purposes only.

Updates from 2004

DanaB13 — 2010-07-05 05:19:10Z

Has anyone gone beyond John Lewis Piercy or have any pictures of John Piercy son of Jacob Piercy John L's son?

Be glad to share what I have as well.
Dana

PIERCY, Mary - Born abt 1810/1811

aussie_soul_pop — 2010-06-16 02:28:14Z

Top of the Day to You,
This is one of those on a wing and a prayer, almost last ditch attempts, on past when all hope has definately gone, sort of Posts. I'm running out of everthing, including possibles, time, money, and patience trying to get several Persons nailed down.

First was there ever back in about 1810 / 1811 or earlier in County Down, a Village or Place called >>>"Harley"<<< (or close Variant) ?

Personally I think "Harley" is a misspelling, unless it was in the Irish, and the English Tongue or Ear, couldn't get around it !

But I'm looking for a Mary Piercy (or close Variant) who was Born in abt 1810 / 1811 "possibly", but only possibly, in Harley, County Down, Northern Ireland or somewhere else in County Down with a similar Name in the same year range 1810 / 1811.

Her parents at this time are sadly both Unknowns.

We know that "if" she was Born Mary Piercy, in County Down, She did leave County Down, and Northern Ireland, and headed for England. Possibly with Her Parents or other Sibling Brothers and Sisters (if any), and ended up in, or about, the Area of Saint Mary's Newington London, England in the 1870's possibly earlier.

I have so little to offer with this Lady, and she may possibly still be a total nobody. I note that there were Piercys in Ireland though, almost at the 24th Hour when I was ready to chuck in the sponge, I tumbeled over these two :

SEAPATRICK in the diocese of Dromore, in the County of Down in the Year >>1766<<:

They were PROTESTANTS

William Piercy
Gilbert Piercy

I wonder if either of the above, were Mary's Male Parent, probably not !

I have to be absolutely Scriptual about this, I'm very negative, I have serious doubts she existed, well, in Ireland, North or South, but it's worth a try !

Any help, would be a Blessing.

kind regards
john.

Re: Hello Louise

DarlenePorter26 — 2010-03-17 19:46:49Z

Hello Louise
I may or may not be related. My grandfather is Homer Pierecy does he connect with any one. Seems to be possibly a miss spell as time went on. This is my first time making any contact regarding tracing my family members. Came from a long list of Bailey. Pierecy is my maiden name. Would love to hear from you.

Darlene Pierecy Porter

Re: James Nosler and Nancy Ann Bryant in George's will

sleuthesthedead — 2009-07-02 02:14:32Z

George Piercy's will raises several areas of interest in my search for more information on his wife Sally, who has been recorded elsewhere by various names: Sally Moore, Sally Case Moore. In researching George's reference to his brother in law James Nosler I found a marriage record for James Nosler and Jemima Moore, and later a deed in which Thomas and Ann Moore deeded land "with love and affection" to James and Jemima Nosler. Sounds like Jemima and Sally could have been sisters. But then there's also the reference to his stepdaughter Nancy Ann Bryant, which makes it sound like Sally had been married before. But then the term stepdaughter wasn't always used to mean the same thing. The reference to the Bryant and Moore farms is intriguing. Would welcome any comments or insights people might have. Connie Norheim

Will George Piercy, son of Jacob Piercy and Abby McDowell

sleuthesthedead — 2009-07-02 02:06:44Z

Will George Pearcy/Piercy at Putnam County, Indiana
Probate Order Book B, Jan 1839-Aug 1844 p. 321,22,23

Copy of Will:
"I George Piercy of the County of Putnam and state of Indiana do make and publish my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all my former wills by me at any time heretofore made.

First I direct that my body be decently interred and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same in the following manner to wit: I direct first that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible and after the first moneys that shall come to the hands of my executors from any portion of my estate real or personal;

2nd To my beloved children to wit: Jacob Allen, Abbey Ellen, Thursa Ann, Hannah Elizabeth, Joseph Thomas, Sally Evaline, Mandy Lavica to each of which said heirs I wish my estate personal and real, equally share and share alike divided amongst my children as before named with the following exceptions, before the dividend of my goods and chattels, moneys and effects as before specified to my loving children before named I will and bequeath to my son Jacob Allen my bay mare called Heeb, one [?cany] plow, one pare of gears, one hoe, new ax, one coller, one bline bridle, one saddle and riding bridle and one english heifer. I will and bequeath my step daughter Nancy Ann Bryant one red cow named Cherry also three head of sheep.

I will also to my son Jacob Allen the use and benefit of the farm I now reside on also the use and benefit of the farm I purchased of Barrisford Robinson six years on condition he stay with and take care off the rest of my children only on noncomplyance of the foregoing clause shall he the said Jacob Allen be disposed, my will is that my brothers John Piercy and Jacob Piercy be and they are hereby constituted the executors of this my last will and testament, my will is that my brother in law James Nosler, and my brothers John Piercy and Jacob Piercy be and the same is hereby constituted a board of control to see and attend to the education and tuition of my children, and they are hereby authorized to make sale of property even to real estate for the education of my children. as far as they the said board may deem necessary. My will is that the law regulating wills and testaments be and they are hereby set aside and that my executors is hereby athorised when and where they may think proper without without valuation or appraisement to make of my property and if it should become necessary to make sale of real estate the privilege is hereby extended to my executors to sell and convey the same with this restriction only that they sell the Bryant or Moore farm and that they the said executors sell to the best advantage, this my last will and testament. I ordain and establish revoking all others heretofore by me made signed with my hand and seal this the twenty fourth of January one thousand eight hundred and forty two, George Piercy (seal) James Gilmore, Samuel Martin"

And the said proof publication is now here recorded in these words and figures to wit: "State of Indiana Putnam County Sct Probate Court February Term A.D. 1842 This day came in open court James Gilman and Samuel Martin, and after being first duly sworn state on their oaths that they signed and subscribed the foregoing will of George Pearcy at his request as witnesses thereto on the day the same bears date in the presence of the said George Pearcy that the said George Pearcy signed and sealed the same , at the same time in the presence of these deponants as his last will and testament and declared it to be so at the time, that at the time of signing the said will, the said George Piercy was of sound mind, memory and discretion, that the said will was read over to the said George Pearcy before he signed the same, and that at the time of the signing the same the said George Pearcy was fully acquainted with its contents and the disposition which it made of his property, and that he was under no restraint whatever" (signed) James Gilmore Samuel Martin

Subscribed and sworn in open court this 16th Day of February 1842
A. McGaughey Clk. And thereupon the said Jacob Pearcy as such executed as aforesaid took the oath prescribed by law and filed his bond as such executor in these words and figures to wit. and this cause is continued.

Will George Piercy, son of Jacob Piercy and Abby McDowell

sleuthesthedead — 2009-07-02 01:57:59Z

I transcribed George's will last week at the Putnam County courthouse from the Probate book. It raises several areas of interest in my search for more information on his wife Sally, who has been recorded elsewhere by various names: Sally Moore, Sally Case Moore. In researching George's reference to his brother in law James Nosler I found a marriage record for James Nosler and Jemima Moore, and later a deed in which Thomas and Ann Moore deeded land "with love and affection" to James and Jemima Nosler. Sounds like Jemima and Sally could have been sisters. But then there's also the reference to his stepdaughter Nancy Ann Bryant, which makes it sound like Sally had been married before. But then the term stepdaughter wasn't always used to mean the same thing. The reference to the Bryant and Moore farms is intriguing. Would welcome any comments or insights people might have. Connie Norheim

Will George Pearcy/Piercy at Putnam County, Indiana
Probate Order Book B, Jan 1839-Aug 1844 p. 321,22,23

Copy of Will:
"I George Piercy of the County of Putnam and state of Indiana do make and publish my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all my former wills by me at any time heretofore made.

First I direct that my body be decently interred and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same in the following manner to wit: I direct first that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible and after the first moneys that shall come to the hands of my executors from any portion of my estate real or personal;

2nd To my beloved children to wit: Jacob Allen, Abbey Ellen, Thursa Ann, Hannah Elizabeth, Joseph Thomas, Sally Evaline, Mandy Lavica to each of which said heirs I wish my estate personal and real, equally share and share alike divided amongst my children as before named with the following exceptions, before the dividend of my goods and chattels, moneys and effects as before specified to my loving children before named I will and bequeath to my son Jacob Allen my bay mare called Heeb, one [?cany] plow, one pare of gears, one hoe, new ax, one coller, one bline bridle, one saddle and riding bridle and one english heifer. I will and bequeath my step daughter Nancy Ann Bryant one red cow named Cherry also three head of sheep.

I will also to my son Jacob Allen the use and benefit of the farm I now reside on also the use and benefit of the farm I purchased of Barrisford Robinson six years on condition he stay with and take care off the rest of my children only on noncomplyance of the foregoing clause shall he the said Jacob Allen be disposed, my will is that my brothers John Piercy and Jacob Piercy be and they are hereby constituted the executors of this my last will and testament, my will is that my brother in law James Nosler, and my brothers John Piercy and Jacob Piercy be and the same is hereby constituted a board of control to see and attend to the education and tuition of my children, and they are hereby authorized to make sale of property even to real estate for the education of my children. as far as they the said board may deem necessary. My will is that the law regulating wills and testaments be and they are hereby set aside and that my executors is hereby athorised when and where they may think proper without without valuation or appraisement to make of my property and if it should become necessary to make sale of real estate the privilege is hereby extended to my executors to sell and convey the same with this restriction only that they sell the Bryant or Moore farm and that they the said executors sell to the best advantage, this my last will and testament. I ordain and establish revoking all others heretofore by me made signed with my hand and seal this the twenty fourth of January one thousand eight hundred and forty two, George Piercy (seal) James Gilmore, Samuel Martin"

And the said proof publication is now here recorded in these words and figures to wit: "State of Indiana Putnam County Sct Probate Court February Term A.D. 1842 This day came in open court James Gilman and Samuel Martin, and after being first duly sworn state on their oaths that they signed and subscribed the foregoing will of George Pearcy at his request as witnesses thereto on the day the same bears date in the presence of the said George Pearcy that the said George Pearcy signed and sealed the same , at the same time in the presence of these deponants as his last will and testament and declared it to be so at the time, that at the time of signing the said will, the said George Piercy was of sound mind, memory and discretion, that the said will was read over to the said George Pearcy before he signed the same, and that at the time of the signing the same the said George Pearcy was fully acquainted with its contents and the disposition which it made of his property, and that he was under no restraint whatever" (signed) James Gilmore Samuel Martin

Subscribed and sworn in open court this 16th Day of February 1842
A. McGaughey Clk. And thereupon the said Jacob Pearcy as such executed as aforesaid took the oath prescribed by law and filed his bond as such executor in these words and figures to wit. and this cause is continued.

PIERCY Eva Mae 1914-1997

t42Moore — 2008-11-16 21:37:13Z

PIERCY Eva Mae 1914-1997

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PIERCY Harl C 1909-1991

t42Moore — 2008-11-16 21:37:01Z

PIERCY Harl C 1909-1991

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Re: Piercy, Richard died abt 23 Dec 1879, Chicago, IL

ripriprip — 2008-10-28 06:28:38Z

Hi, (Kansas mentioned at bottom)

I find this thread a little confusing, because there are not too many dates accompanying the names here. I will post what I think might be relevant. Please contact me if you want to share more info or have questions. (Hi Dick, we have connected !!)

Percy's in my tree who I have researched.

As far back as I have been able to go (so far), my Percy's were born in Ireland, mid 1780's, Jane/Jean Piercy (b 1788 Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, North Ireland). Her and her brothers (Thomas b. abt 1770; James b 1801; Francis 1804) all moved to Ary, Scotland between 1812-ish to 1823-ish. The lot of them moved to Quebec in 1823, Jane at that time was Jane Ewing, as she married James Ewing prior to moving to Canada. When the family was in Ireland and Scotland, the last name was spelled on documents Piercy. Once they came to Canada, the name was spelled Percy, and is spelled that way on Jane's Gravestone.

Where do I go with this, do I tell you who each brother married, or do I tell you where some of my various Percy's died?

Both I guess:
(brother 1)
Thomas married Diantha Blakely in Quebec 1835.
1850's find them in Essex, New York. 1860,70 & 80's finds them in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thomas died in Milwaukee April 1880.
Their children:
-May Percy
1831 –
-Archiebald Percy
1835 –
-Richard Piercy
1836 – 1879-(the one who died in the elevator shaft, 23 Dec 1879, Chicago)
-Jane Percy
1838 –
-James Percy
1840 –
-Margaret Percy
1842 – 1930
-Elizabeth Percy
1844 –
-Thomas Percy
1846 –
-Pamela Sarah Percy
1850 –
-John Piercy
1852
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(next brother)
James Percy married Mary B Buck
They always lived in Quebec.
Their chidren:
-James Richard Percy
1829 –
-Sarah Percy
1832 – 1841
-William L Percy
1834 – 1841
-Henry Percy
1838 –
-Cyrus John Percy
1840 – 1841
-Thomas Percy
1842 –
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(next brother)
Francis Percy married Sophronia Boomhower. This family lived in Quebec all their lives.
Their children:
-Margaret Percy
1831 –
-Hannah Mary Percy
1833 –
-Francis Jr. Percy
1835 – 1893
-Sophronia Percy
1845 –
Francis died in Pike River, Missisiquoi County, Quebec in 1888.
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Places of some of these Percy's, when not in places already mentioned.

- Elizabeth Percy b. 1844 Vermont.
(married John Bingham, their first child Thomas born in Wisconsin)
- Margaret Percy b. 1842 Vermont.
(Married Anthony Hammond, first child Ella born in Wisconsin 1865)
- Thomas Percy abt. 1868 Illinois
(married Mary ?, their first child Joseph born in 1896 Illinois.)
Lived in Chicago.

- Archibald Percy born 26 Dec 1835 Noyan Quebec.
1850 finds him in Willsboro, Essex, New York
1860 & 70 finds him in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1910 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Lets chat!!
Tammy

Re: Piercy, Frederick A., 1843-1903

pjcrim — 2008-10-28 04:25:33Z

My husband is a great-grandson of Frederick Henry Piercy & his first wife Amelia. We still live in the Kansas City area and my mother-in-law knows where their graves are. Do you have any pictures of them? Paula

Re: Piercy, Richard died abt 23 Dec 1879, Chicago, IL

pjcrim — 2008-10-28 04:08:44Z

My husband is also a great-grandson of Frederick Piercy. He is the son of Mabel Clare Piercy, the daughter of Elmer Piercy, who was a son of Frederick Piercy. Do you happen to have any pictures of Frederick? My mother-in-law has worked on the geneology, but can't find anything further back than Frederick, either. Paula

Well known Piercys: Samuel Kempton Piercy

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-18 09:08:48Z

Clergyman; born NY City Mar. 17, 1877; son of William J. and Louise (Pikel) Piercy; educated Boys High School of Brooklyn; graduated Hamilton College, A.B. (Phi Beta Kappa salutatorian), 1898, A.M.; Princeton Theological Seminary, B.D. (with New Testament Fellowship), 1901; Leipzig University, 1 year. Pastor Union Presbyterian Church of Newburgh, NY, since Jan 1903; Member Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Phi Beta Kappa Society. Address: Newburgh, NY
source Who's Who in New York City and State, 1907

Well known Piercys: Michael H. Piercy

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-18 09:03:01Z

Treas., manager. born in Yorkshire, England Dec. 1857; son of William Piercy; educated in grammar schools and English colleges; married London, England Jan. 1886, L. L. Fowler of NY City; one son, Lorenzo F. Fowler (14). Manager L. N. Fowler & Co., London several years; now treas. & manager of Fowler & Wells Co., established 1835. Toured around the world as manager for Miss J. A. Fowler, phrenologist. Sec. & treas. American Institute for Phrenology. Membership: M. E. Church. Recreation: Horticulture. Address: 24 E. 22nd Street, NY City.
source: Who's Who in New York City and State, 1907

Well known Piercys: Albert I. Piercy

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-18 08:55:33Z

Contractor; born New York City Sept. 2, 1873; son of Henry Clay and Amelia L.(de Clue) Piercy; educated public schools, College City NY, Columbia Univ., NY Law School; married in Boston Jan 1897, Mary Agnes Leonard. Engaged in contracting business in NY City, now v.p. and treas. H. C. and A.I. Piercy Contracting Co. Republican. Member Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Club: Republican. Address: 422 W. 15th Street, NY City.
source: Who's Who in New York City and State, 1907

Well known Piercys: Frederick Piercy, artist

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-18 08:45:47Z

Frederick Piercy was born 27 Jan 1830. He was the eighth of nine children of George and Deborah Adams Piercy of Portsea, Hampshire, England. By the time he was twenty-three, Piercy was already an accomplished artist, specializing in both portraits and landscapes. Piercy joined the Church of the Latter Day Saints in 1848, and in 1849 was married to Angelina Hawkins.

On February 5, 1853, Piercy, along with about 300 other immigrants, set sail from Liverpool on the Jersey, bound for the port of New Orleans, and eventually to Salt Lake City. This journey resulted in the publication of the illustrated travel book, "Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley". It was first published in fifteen monthly parts from July 1854 to September 1855 to encourage British Mormons to emigrate to Utah. Piercy skillfully sketched immigration in the American West; his works and writings are most often used to represent the time period.

It is believed that Piercy returned to London after his journey and worked the rest of his life as an artist and teacher. He and Angelina had a total of eleven children, including a son, Frederick Hawkins Piercy, who was a sculptor and art master at Bedford College. Angelina died in 1881, and in 1884 Frederick married Catherine Agnes Wornum, a fellow artist. They had a son, Selden in 1886. Piercy reportedly suffered from paralysis the last ten years of his life, dying on 10 June 1891 in London.

Well known Piercys: Marge Piercy, author

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-17 03:18:41Z

Marge Piercy was born March 31, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Bert Bernice Bunnin and Robert Douglas Piercy. As of 2004 she is author of seventeen volumes of poems, among them The Moon is Always Female (1980, considered a feminist classic) and The Art of Blessing the Day (1999), as well as fifteen novels, one play (The Last White Class, co-authored with her third and current husband Ira Wood), one collection of essays (Parti-colored Blocks for a Quilt), one nonfiction book, and one memoir (Sleeping With Cats). In 2004, she was living on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Her father, Robert Douglas Piercy grew up in a small town in the soft coal mining region of Pennsylvania. He died in 1985.

Amanda Appling Piercy obituary, abt. 1981 - March 29, 2008

mad_genealogist — 2008-09-17 02:38:02Z

THOMSON, Ga. - Amanda Appling Piercy, 27 of Lincolnton Hwy, Thomson, GA entered into rest March 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Amanda was born in Valdosta, GA but lived in Thomson, GA most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Fort Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: sons: Krystain Piercy, Liberal, Kansas, Devon Barrow, Thomson, GA; daughter: Heidi Barrow, Thomson, GA; mother: Rhonda Jackson, Sulfur, LA; father: Pat Wilson, Americus, GA; sister: Kelly Appling, Thomson, GA; grandparents: Robbie and James Appling, Thomson, GA; fiance': Timothy Barrow, Thomson, GA. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, GA. 706- 595-4100.

The Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, GA), April 1, 2008

I have no further information, and am not related.

Re: New admin for Piercy mail list

ripriprip — 2008-09-12 16:05:44Z

I'm sending this thru the message board.

I have noticed that messages posted here to the board -DO go thru the mail list! That's GREAT!

However I have noticed that mail sent thru the mail list is not actually being mailed out, but it is getting posted to the mail list archives at
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/PIERCY/

I have sent in a ticket to support to have this addressed.

I have also changed the digest so that it will be mailed out after it collects about 6-9 messages instead of 3. It is my understanding that people who want the digest usually do that because they don't want so much mail.

Comments/Feedback always welcome.

Tammy

New admin for Piercy mail list

ripriprip — 2008-09-12 03:20:06Z

Hi, I just signed up as the new administrator for the Piercy Mailing list. I have come here to introduce myself, and to create a 'test' post here on the message board, to see if the two are connected.

My name is Tammy, I have Piercy's in my family tree, who I have traced back as far as about 1788 in Ireland. Jean Piercy married James Ewing. They went to Scotland around 1812-1823 then to Quebec Canada by 1823, where they settled in Henryville, and Pike River areas. Once in Quebec, her name was spelled Jane Percy. That is how it is written on her headstone.

I will come back and comment more about them.

I am testing the board/list connection, if there is any.

Re: Aaron P. Piercy married Fronnie Boone, their dau Hattie

sleuthesthedead — 2008-09-05 20:59:48Z

I'm having trouble following the line. How does John Boone connect to Daniel Boone?

Re: Aaron P. Piercy married Fronnie Boone, their dau Hattie

landskrieg — 2008-09-04 20:37:36Z

Looking for information on this Piercy/Boone line also. My great grandmother was Martha Ann Boone Pearcy Green and her father was Aron Piercy and Sophronia Boon. Martha Green had a hotel in Charlotte NC for awhile called the Green Hotel. Any information on this Piercy family or old pictures would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

Re: Piercy Bible Found, no location, includes surnames Piercy, Piersol & Smith

PPearsey — 2008-08-06 19:30:53Z

Would you mind me asking where geographically this Bible was purchsed? It might help narrow down who these people were. I had a great Uncle named James Pearsey who died sometime in the 1840's. His wife was named Jane as far as I know.

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-08 22:18:23Z

Liann,

No,, I'm afraid I don't feel any differently at all Liann. As a matter of fact, I admire people that help other people, and especially those who keep their promises made from past conversations. What we do for one another in this life is much more important than most peop[le think. I thought we had a family connection going there, but it don't matter if you're related or not. I'll do all I can to assist you in your Geneology search.
I spoke to my Newfound Sister about you this morning by phone and related the story about the Flea Market Piercy Family Bible. She's checking with our cousin that handles our Family background History to see if any of the names in the Bible makes a link with her existing information. Whatever I can learn, I will share with you and assist you with whatever Might help you keep your promise to that lady.
When I get something, I'll e-mail you and we'll see if it connects. Hope I answered your questions. Good Day, songwriter1.

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

CDuaneH — 2008-07-08 21:36:19Z

Songwriter1,
Here goes my story about the Piercy relations. I am not personally related to the Piercy family. In 1982 I met one of the kindest most wonderful woman I have ever met. We became very dear friends. Her name was Ruth Ann Piercy Edler. They had a seasonal home in my area. I met them at a restuarant I worked at while getting ready to attend college.
They were retired and they would eat out quite regularly. Harold Edler became very sick and passed away in the fall of 1982. Ruth and I would discuss family and the big important picture that families play. I have always had a love for geneology. I have researched my own lines back about 7 generations. My 87 yr old grandpa is actually my husbands grandpa. (but he is like my own.) He loves geneology also. I have helped him do a lot of research. Anyway, back to Ruth. I made her a promise that I would help her link her family together. She passed away in 1995.
Even though she has been gone for 13 years I must keep my promise. I almost feel like she was a foster grandma or at least kin to me. Ruth is the youngest child of William B. and Josephine Piercy. Now you know the rest of the story.

If you don't mind sharing the extensive Piercy records with me I would appreciate it so much. You may feel differently now that you know I am not related. Hope not.
Have a wonderful day.
Leiann

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-07 22:32:46Z

Liann, I'm not absolutely sure yet about the connections with William B. and Josephine Piercy of Vigo, In.

As I related to you earlier, I just Located my Lost Relatives on July 5. Our First phone contacts took place only Yesterday, and today I spoke to my Youngest Sister from North Carolina.
We have not yet met in person, but I already know we have a cousin from Ga that has EXTENSIVE RECORDS on the Piercy Family of Flat Creek, Buncombe.
As soon as I get my hands on what she has,(haven't spoken to her yet, but I did speak to her mom), I will look into your connection. Meanwhile, go ahead and quizz your G.pappy and find all you can to swap out with me.
At this point, I don't believe there is a Piercy in North America that is not somehow connected to the originals that migrated from Europe. We just have to build a GIANT TREE and put them all on it to see where they all filtered down from and went to and are now. It'll take some work and some perserverances, but it CAN BE DONE. Like your Granddad said, "They all leave a trail"!! will let you know what I find out when I can get with that other cousin of mine. c-ya! songwriter1

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-07 22:09:49Z

Leiann,

Recieved your thanks note you sent my web-site. You are certainly most welcome.
Would you mind telling me "just how" you are related to the Flat Creek Buncombe County Piercy FamilyYou have mu curiosity up and running here girl! I'm still digging Backgrounds up too. Is your 87 year old Grandfather Related to the Piercy's?
We may need to spend a Little time on the web and compare some more info when you have the Time and I do too. I don't know yet when I will have ample time to go thru ALL my records, but There MAY BE a connection here somewhere along the Flat Creek Piercy Lines, so both of us would be a little on the silly side if we ignored it. Think upon this. Talk with your Grandpappy, and find out ALL YOU CAN. He may have even known about my Grandpappy Herbert A. Piercy. He lost a leg somehow and was a one legged man. See what your G.pappy says then get back to me on web, n we'll go from there. Have a Good Evening. Sincerely, songwriter1

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

CDuaneH — 2008-07-07 19:46:20Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me. I am excited about the names in the Piercy Family Bible.

I am also happy for your success story. You have searched
long and hard for your family. My 87 yr. old grandfather said, "They always leave a trail." If we look hard enough we will find them.

Thanks again,
Leiann

Patrick Piercy

lottsahugs — 2008-07-07 17:22:04Z

Looking for information on Patrick Piercy who m. Catharine Fahey in Lee, MA 18 Jan 1858. There is a Patrick and Catharine in PA. in 1870 with first two children b. MA and three children b. PA. Names of children are John, Catharine, Thomas, James and William.

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-07 02:14:25Z

Pardon my mistake. I forgot to give the posting code for person with the Family Bible, just in case this contains the info you needed.
This lady was; hlahman from the Piercy,Piersol & Smith files.
Look for the "THREAD SECTION" at screen top and keep clicking forward till you find her posting. Good Hunting!
Have you seen MY SUCCESS STORY posted today? I located my family after almost 61 years of COMPLETE DIVISION AND SEPERATION!! Hope you find what you need. songwriter1 (Robert).

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-07 02:05:08Z

Please Pardon the Delay. Had to search my Records.
I Positively AM related to Flat Creek, Buncombe Piercy Family. The Head of Household was my Grandfather, Mr. Herbert Albert Piercy Sr. (His Daughter is my Mother.
Herbert Albert's Dad was WILLIAM H. Piercy, and HIS wife was Dora Putman Piercy from Yancy, N.C.

A lot of info about us is on the 1930 Census Boards. Go thru those, then switch any info you selected off that to BIRTH/DEATH RECORDS. You may get results that way. I have a contact person on this same web-site who bought a "PIERCY BIBLE" at a yard sale and a "William B. Piercy",Born;Dec 1843, Died;22 Jan 1863. Hope I helped you. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. songwriter1 (Robert).

Re: old Piercy home; Adolphus, Blake, Ethyl Piercy from East Tennessee

CDuaneH — 2008-07-07 00:22:50Z

Sharron,
I was excited to see your posting on Ancestry.com. I am searching my Piercy line which I think links to yours. Did your Tennessee Piercy's originate in North Carolina and Indiana? Do your records show that William E. Piercy (who is the son of Ephriam) have a son named William B. Piercy of Vigo, Indiana. William B.Piercy was married to Josephine
Dunham of Vigo Indiana. I have tried so hard to locate Williams parents. There is a record showing that his father was William E.Piercy and Locky Horton but I am not sure that is correct. Can anyone help me? Josephine was buried in the Stephens Cemetery in Lewis Indiana. I thought I might be able to find William B. there also. The cemetery must have changed names. I can not find a trace of William B. or his parents. Thank you for your help.
Leiann

Re: Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

CDuaneH — 2008-07-07 00:09:49Z

I have read your posting where you are searching the Piercy line. Does your Piercy line connect with a William B. and Josephine Piercy of Vigo, Indiana? I am searching for William B.Piercy's father and mother. I have come to a stand still. Some of my Piercy's come from Buncombe co., NC. I wonder if they are related. Please advise. Thank you for your help.
Leiann

Piercy Family of Flat Creek,(Buncombe co) N.C.

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-04 10:27:44Z

Birth Mother and Sibling Sisters Search. Would appreciate anyone with info to contacting Lorena Gudger Piercy. May be AKA Lena Gudger Piercy. She has 2 daughters, Alberta Lorraine Andrew and Shirley Ann Andrew. Doubt Lorena Married to Mr. Andrew. Girls were Born New Hannover Co. N.C.
Near Wilmington,N.C.
She has 2 Brothers, Vernon Hix Piercy and Herbert P. Piercy.
Her Mother was Effie B. Piercy, Her Father was Herbert A.Piercy. Lorena gave Birth to a son in Knoxville tn 8-2-1947. Thats me. New to web, but searching 60+ Yrs. Need help!

Re: "old Piercy home"

songwriter1142 — 2008-07-04 10:03:04Z

The Piercy Family of which Herbert A. Piercy Sr. was head of household was located in Flat Creek district of Buncombe Co. N.C.
Take Hwy 19/23 North from Ashville. 19/23 hwy is old road for new I-26 West towards Johnson City Tn. Exit atHwy 197
Which is Jupiter rd./AKA Barnardsville Hwy.
Flat Creek School Rd. intersects Jupiter Rd.
Ask around, You may Locate my Grandfathers old "PIERCY HOME
PLACE".
Go to live search maps on web. will verify above. Luck-2-u.