PIERCE FAMILY

Samuel PIERCE. Born 6 Oct 1797 in Rockingham, Windham, VT. Died 28 Jun 1872 in ??, Essex Co., NY. Buried in
Riverside Cemetery, Wadhams, NY. Occupation Farmer. 

Samuel Pierce owned property in Langdon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire which he sold March 5, 1824. In May of 1826
he accompanied his father, mother, and siblings to Essex County, New York where he purchased property. 
According to my great uncle, Raymond PIERCE (15 February 1908 - 30 October 1984), "When Samuel PIERCE bought
the homestead, the man he bought it from went out to the road to leave. Before leaving, he turned back to get one last drink of
water because he liked it so well." [Ref.: Interview with Raymond PIERCE, Wadhams, Essex County, New York. 22 May
1982] 
"Samuel PIERCE owned a great deal of land around here -- it has been in the family for four generations!" [Ref.: Interview
with Raymond PIERCE, Wadhams, Essex County, New York. 22 May 1982] 

*The 1850 U.S. Census, Westport, Essex, NY, page 81 lists the following: 
Samuel Pierce, age 53, male, Farmer, born in New Hampshire 
Harriett, age 49, female, born New York State 
Josiah, age 28, male, born New York State 
Orrin, age 23, male, born New York State 
Harriett, age 24, female, born New York State 
Francis, age 19, male, born New York State 
Samuel, age 17, male, born New York State 
Martin, age 14, male, born New York State 
Roswell, age 12, male, born New York State 
Mary, age 3, female, born New York State 


*The 1855 New York State Census, Westport, Essex Co. lists the following: 
Samuel, age 57, born New Hampshire, in residence for 1 yr. 
Harriett, his wife, age 54, born in New Hampshire, in residence for 1 yr. 
Orren, son, age 27, born in New Hampshire, in residence for 1 yr. 
Samuel W., son, age 22, born in Essex County, in residence for 1 yr. 
Martin, son, age 19, born in Essex County, in residence for 1 yr. 
Roswell, son, age 16, born in Essex County, in residence for 1 yr. 
Cordelia, daughter, age 8, born in Essex County, in residence for 1 yr. 

*The 1860 U.S. Census, Westport, Essex, NY lists the following: 
Smauel, age 62, born Vermont, Farmer 
Harriet, age 59, born New Hampshire, age 59 
Mary C., age 13, born New York 

*The 1865 New York State Census, Westport, Essex Co. lists the following: 
Samuel, age 67, born in Vermont 
Harriett, his wife, age 64, born in New Hampshire 
Martin, son, age 28, born in Essex County 
Mary Cordelia, daughter, age 18, born in Essex County 
Rosel, grandson, age 4, born in Essex County 

*The 1870 U.S. Census, Westport, Essex, NY lists the following: 
Samuel, age 72, male, Farmer 
Harriett, age 69, female, keeping house 

*Vermont Vital RecordsBirths 
Samuel PIERCE was born 6 October 1797 at Rockingham, VT. His mother, Hannah, resided in Rochingham, VT. His father
was Levi PIERCE. 

*Estate of Samuel PIERCE, Letters Testamentary C353, recorded 26 Dec. 1S2 

*History & Genealogical Register of the town of Langdon by F. Kingsbury, 1932, p.614 

He married Harriet HOADLEY, daughter of Ithiel HOADLEY Jr. & Sarah BROWN, 9 Nov 1820 in Langdon, Sullivan,
NH. Born 3 May 1801 in Langdon, Sullivan, NH. Died 9 Aug 1888 in ??, Essex Co., NY. Buried in Riverside Cemetery,
Wadhams, NY. Occupation Housewife. They had the following children: 

i. Josiah H. PIERCE 
ii. Harriet PIERCE 
iii. Orrin W. PIERCE 
iv. Francis I. PIERCE 
v. Samuel Wilson PIERCE 
vi. Martin Van Buren PIERCE 
vii. Roswell W. PIERCE 
viii. Mary Cordelia PIERCE 

Respond to author - Joyce Ranieri

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