Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Pearson, Charles M.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
New Britain Township


   CHARLES M. PEARSON farmer, P.O. Chalfont.  The pioneer 
from whom the Pearson families in this country are 
descended, came from England with William Penn.  It is said 
that he christened "Chester" county in this state.  His son 
Jesse married Hannah, daughter of Gideon and Hannah Vore, of 
Chester county.  Nine children were born to this couple, of 
whom John was the sixth child.  He married Martha Miller, of 
Reading, Pa., and had thirteen children, of whom seven are 
now living.  Charles M. was the youngest.  He attended the 
High school till 17 years of age, and was also a student in 
a business college three years.  After leaving school he was 
employed as a clerk, and for three years was engaged in 
manufacturing.  In 1859 he married Lizzie, daughter of John 
and Elizabeth Rockafellow, of New Jersey.  They have had 
four children:  Martha, deceased; Clara N., deceased; Bessie 
H. and Charles E.   For eighteen years Mr. Pearson has owned 
the property where he now resides, which is beautifully 
situated along the Neshaminy creek.  During the summer 
months sojourners from the city find the house a resort 
second to none in the locality.  Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are 
members of the Baptist church, and he is a republican.