Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Pierce, William 1815 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Deb Haines ddhaines@gmail.com February 26, 2006, 12:53 am Author: History Grundy County 1882 William Pierce, farmer, P. O. Verona, is a native of New York, born in Monroe County, that State, in 1815; his father moved into Genesee County, N. Y., when subject was but seven years old. In 1838, Mr. Pierce came to Kane County, Ill., and when he moved to his present farm, taking his family with him. This farm consists of 320 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Pierce was raised on a farm, and has made farming his occupation ever since coming to the State. He is the oldest settler in the township, and has always taken an active part in its affairs. He received his education in the schools of his native State. He was married in New York in 1833. Mrs. Pierce was born in Genesee County, N. Y., to which place her parents had emigrated from Vermont. Her maiden name was Julia Burr; she is the daughter of Salmon and Azuba (Thomas) Burr; her grandfather Thomas served seven years as musician in the Revolutionary war. Gen. Thomas, of rebellion fame, is Mrs. Pierce's cousin. Seth Thomas, of world- wide reputation as a clock manufacturer, was her great-uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce have had twelve children, five of whom are still living. The eldest son was killed in the army. Of the children now living, there are three in McPherson County, Kan., one is living in Joliet, Ill., and one is at home. When Mr. Pierce came to this county, it was in its wild state, deer, wolves and other wild animals being plentiful. In politics, Mr. Pierce is a Republican. Additional Comments: Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/grundy/bios/pierce460nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb