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Mary Elvira PIERCE
 1900 - 1974

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Generation: 1
  1. Mary Elvira PIERCE b. 18 Sep 1900, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; d. 17 May 1974, Putnam , Windham , Connecticut.

    Notes:
    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of sixth cousin 3 times removed
    Mary Rogness's - Seventh cousin twice removed

    1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr 1910, page 6A,Dwelling #2, Family #2.
    PIERCE, Mary E., daughter, W, F, 9, S, CT, CT, CT, English, None, yes,yes, yes.

    Mary m. Ray Earnest WILLCOX 30 Sep 1916, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut. Ray b. 30 Jun 1893, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jan 1951, New London,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Sadie Avis WILLCOX b. 5 Jun 1924, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; d. 16 Apr 1992, New London , New London , Connecticut.
    2. Ernestine May WILLCOX
    3. Minnie WILLCOX
    4. Ray Earnest WILLCOX
    5. Goldie WILLCOX
    6. WILLCOX
    7. WILLCOX

Generation: 2
  1. Chester Latham PIERCE b. 27 Feb 1880, Stonington , New London , Connecticut; d. 5 Feb 1946.

    Notes:
    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of sixth cousin 3 times removed

    1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182B,Dwelling #223, Family #252.
    PIERCE, Chester L., head, W, M, Feb, 1880, 20, M, 1 year, CT, CT, CT,Farmer, 0, no, no, yes, Rents a farm, 165.
    PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, Apr 1878, 22 M, 1 year, 0 children, CT, CT,CT, yes, yes, yes.
    PIERCE, Zachery, father, W, M, Apr, 1848, 52, Divorced, CT, CT, CT,carpenter, yes, yes, yes.

    1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr 1910, page 6A,Dwelling #2, Family #2.
    PIERCE, Chester L., head, W, M, 30, M1, 10, CT, CT, CT, English, Farmer,General Farm, Employer, yes, yes, Own Mortgaged Farm, 2.
    PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, 32, M1, 10, 6 children, 5 living, CT, CT,CT, English, None, yes, yes.
    PIERCE, Mary E., daughter, W, F, 9, S, CT, CT, CT, English, None, yes,yes, yes.
    PIERCE, Gertrude M., daughter, W, F, 6, S, CT, CT, CT, English, None,yes, yes,
    PIERCE, Clara J., daughter, W, F, 4, S, CT, CT, CT, English, None, no,no,
    PIERCE, Lucy A., daughter, W, F, 3, S, CT, CT, CT, English, None, no, no.
    PIERCE, Mildred A., daughter, W, F, 7/12. S, CT, CT, CT, None, no, no.
    PIERCE, Zachery T., father, W, M, 62, D, CT, CT, CT, English, Our farm,W, no, 0, yes, yes,
    PIERCE, Horatis S., cousin, W, M, 45, W, NY, NY, NY, English, Our farm,W, no, 0, yes, yes.

    1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #232, Family #246.
    PIERCE, Chester L., head, Own, Farm, M, W, 39, M, yes read, yes write,yes, Farmer, General Farm, O. A., 139.
    PIERCE, Mary, wife, F, W, 41, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.
    PIERCE, Gertrude M., daughter, F, W, 16, S, no school, yes read, yeswrite, none.
    PIERCE, Clara, daughter, F, W, 13, S, yes school, yes read, yes write,none.
    PIERCE, Lucy, daughter. F, W, 12, S, yes school, yes read, yes write,none.
    PIERCE, Mildred, daughter, F, W, 10, S, yes school, yes read, yes write,none.
    PIERCE, Chester, son, M, W, 4, S, no read, no write, none.

  2. Chester m. Mary Stanton MAIN 15 Nov 1899, Stonington , New London , Connecticut. Mary (daughter of George Park MAIN and Sarah Eliza BROWN) b. 4 Apr 1878, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Nov 1931, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Mary Stanton MAIN b. 4 Apr 1878, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Nov 1931, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182B,Dwelling #223, Family #252.
    PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, Apr 1878, 22 M, 1 year, 0 children, CT, CT,CT, yes, yes, yes.

    1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr 1910, page 6A,Dwelling #2, Family #2.
    PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, 32, M1, 10, 6 children, 5 living, CT, CT,CT, English, None, yes, yes.

    1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #232, Family #246.
    PIERCE, Mary, wife, F, W, 41, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

    Children:
    1. 1. Mary Elvira PIERCE b. 18 Sep 1900, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; d. 17 May 1974, Putnam , Windham , Connecticut.
    2. Sadie PIERCE b. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    3. Mildred Annis PIERCE b. 4 Sep 1909, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 17 Oct 1987, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Avery Stonar , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
    4. Chester Zachery PIERCE b. 5 Jun 1910, Ledyard,New London,Ct; d. 27 Feb 1966.
    5. Gertrude Maria PIERCE
    6. Clara Jean PIERCE
    7. Lucy Alma PIERCE

Generation: 3
  1. George Park MAIN b. 11 Jun 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1929, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    BROWN & MAINE GENEALOGY., p. 248.
    THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page215.

    1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
    MAIN, George P., head, W, M, 61, M1, 42, CT, CT, CT, Farmer, GeneralFarmer.
    MAIN, Sarah E., wife, W, F, 63, M1, 42, 13, 10, CT, CT, CT,
    MAIN, Annis, daughter, W, F, 17, S, CT, CT, CT,
    MAIN, Violet, granddaughter, W, F, 9, S, CT, CT, CT,
    MAIN, Otis, grandson, W, M, 3, S, CT, CT, CT,

    1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #222, Family #230.
    MAIN, George P., head, M, W, 72, M, Rents, yes read, yes write, yes,Farmer, General Farm, O.A., 128.
    MAIN, Sarah, wife, F, W, 72, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.
    MAIN, Elmer O., son, M, W, 38, S, yes read, yes write, Laborer, Farmhand, W.W.
    MAIN, Otis, grandson, M, W, 13, S, yes school, yes read, yes write, yes,none.
    MAIN, Violet, grandson, F, W, 17, S, yes school, yes read, yes write,yes, none.

  2. George m. Sarah Eliza BROWN 25 Mar 1868, Preston,New London,Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of Avery Wilbur BROWN and Annis HOLDRIDGE) b. 27 Feb 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Oct 1939, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Sarah Eliza BROWN b. 27 Feb 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Oct 1939, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
    BROWN, Sarah E., 3, F, CT

    1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
    MAIN, Sarah E., wife, W, F, 63, M1, 42, 13, 10, CT, CT, CT,

    1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #222, Family #230.
    MAIN, Sarah, wife, F, W, 72, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

    OBIT FROM NEWSPAPER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
    Mrs. Sarah B. Maine, 92, Oldest Resident, Expires.
    Mrs. Sarah Brown Maine, 92 years old, widow of George P. Maine whodied yesterday morning at her home here was the oldest resident of thisvillage, having held the honor since the death of Mrs. Q. Eldridge.
    Mrs. Maine was born in Ledyard, Feb. 27, 1847, the daughter of Averyand Annis Holdredge Brown and had spent all her life in Ledyard untilthree years ago when she moved to Old Mystic to a house owned by herson-in-law, Herbert B. Pierce. She was remarkably active for one of heryears. She did her own sewing and other needlework, and last year knittedsix pairs of mittens, as well as piecing a quilt. When she was 21 yearsold she was married to George P. Maine and there were 13 children born ofthis union.
    A brother, Erastus John Brown, with whom she lived, preceded her indeath a short time ago. Surviving are the following children: Erastus,Avery, Amos, Mrs. Chester Pierce and Mrs. Joseph Williams, all ofLedyard; Mrs. Herbert Pierce of Old Mystic, Allen Maine of Fitchville,and a brother, William, of Rockville.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at theHarry O. Williams' funeral home in Mystic with interment in Peckhamcemetery in Ledyard.

    OBITUARY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
    Mrs. George P. Main
    Sarah Eliza Brown, widow of George Park Maine, died at her home in OldMystic early Monday morning at the age of 92 years. She was born inLedyard, the daughter of Avery W. and Anna Holdredge Brown and spent mostof her life in Ledyard, having come to the village of Old Mystic a fewyears ago.
    She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Williams of Ledyard, Mrs.Herbert Pierce and Mrs. Chester Pierce of Old Mystic; four sons, ErastusMain, Avery Main, Amos Main and Allyn Main, all of Ledyard; a bortherWilliam Brown of Norwich and tow nephews, John Godfrey and Frank Godfreyof Mystic.

    Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed
    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fifth cousin 4 times removed

    Children:
    1. Addie Anise MAIN b. 9 Dec 1868, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Oct 1884, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    2. Timothy Burrows MAIN b. 9 Jul 1873, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jun 1907, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    3. Erastus John MAIN b. 21 Aug 1874, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 Aug 1960, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    4. Allyn Thomas MAIN b. 7 Jun 1876, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jan 1955, Bozrah,New London,Connecticut.
    5. Avery Wilbur MAIN b. 2 Mar 1880, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Feb 1973, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    6. Elmer Otis MAIN b. 4 Feb 1882, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Feb 1930, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    7. Amos Gay MAIN b. 23 Oct 1883, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1946, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    8. Maria Hewitt MAIN b. 19 Nov 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1964, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    9. Jennie Stoddard MAIN b. 3 Aug 1887, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Sep 1923, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
    10. Daniel Palmer MAIN b. 29 Jan 1890, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 31 Jan 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    11. Annis Brown MAIN b. 29 Nov 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Feb 1965, Norwich,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery,Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
    12. George Edwin MAIN b. 22 Aug 1870, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 May 1928, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    13. 3. Mary Stanton MAIN b. 4 Apr 1878, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Nov 1931, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

Generation: 4
  1. Timothy MAIN b. 17 Dec 1810, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 13 Sep 1889, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.

    Notes:
    The Cameron and Paige Report, http://wc.rootsweb.com/~laplante

    THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995.pages 130 & 215.
    Timothy Main, son of Thomas & Lois Main, born 1810, died 1889 inLedyard, married Mary E. Gay born 1808, died 1901. Timothy was a farmer,they are buried in the Thomas Main cemetery.

  2. Timothy m. Mary E. GAY Abt 1839, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut. Mary b. 1808; d. 20 May 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  3. Mary E. GAY b. 1808; d. 20 May 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    1900 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 26 Jun 1900, byJas. T. Brown, Jr, page 136A, Dwelling #289. Family #296.
    MAIN, Mary A., mother, W, F, Sept, 1896, 93, Widowed, 65 years, 9children, 2 living, CT, CT, CT.

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann MAIN b. Abt 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    2. Abby A. MAIN b. 1841, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    3. Timothy Burrows MAIN b. 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    4. Thomas G. MAIN b. Abt 1845, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    5. 6. George Park MAIN b. 11 Jun 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1929, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    6. Jedediah MAIN b. 1850, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 28 Feb 1878.
    7. Dwight Webster MAIN b. 21 Aug 1853, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 12 Mar 1937, Preston,New London,Connecticut.
  4. Avery Wilbur BROWN b. 5 Dec 1805, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Aug 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New Lodnon Co.,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT, Dwelling #117, Family #135BROWN,
    Avery, 46, M, Farmer, $1000, CT
    Annis, 36, F, CT
    Cynthia, 14, F, CT
    Elias S., 12. M, CT
    Daniel, 10, M, CT
    Nancy 7, F, CT
    James A., 6, M, CT
    Sarah E., 3, F, CT
    William F., 1, M CT

    CENSUS OF 1860 can not read too light

    CENSUS OF 1870

    1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
    BROWN, Avery W, M, W, 76, Farmer, CT, CT, CT
    Anis, W, F, 68, Wife, CT, CT, CT
    John, W, M, 26, Son, CT, CT, CT

    BROWN CEMETERY, Near Peckham Meeting-house Ledyard, New London Co., CT
    BROWN, AVERY, W. b. Dec. 5, 1805, d. Aug. 8 1885.


    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

  5. Avery m. Annis HOLDRIDGE 21 Jul 1833, Groton,New London,Connecticut. Annis (daughter of Nathan HOLDRIDGE and Hannah BROWN) b. 8 Jul 1812, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Jun 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  6. Annis HOLDRIDGE b. 8 Jul 1812, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Jun 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

    Notes:
    IGI FILES, Page 19,024.
    HOLDREDGE, ANISE SPOUSE: AVERY WILBUR BROWN/F B 08JUL 1812 NEWLONDON,
    OF LEDYARD
    GROTON CT. VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, p. 44.
    New London County for Groton July 21st 1833
    This certifies whom it doth or may concern that
    on this day Mr. Avery Brown and Miss Annis Holdridge
    both of said Groton were united together in
    the marriage covenant administered By;
    Recorded August John Spicer Justice of the Peace
    14th 1832
    (ALL OTHER RECORDS ON THIS PAGE WERE RECORDED IN 1833)

    LEDYARD VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, page 53. Family Bible Records.
    Avery W Brown born December 5th 1805
    Annis Holdridge born July 8th 1812
    & were married July 21st 1834
    Children's Names
    Nathaniel Brown born August 5th 1835
    Hannah Brown born July 11th 1836
    Cynthia Brown born May 22d 1836 (this is what was recorded)
    Elias S. Brown born August 27th 1838
    Daniel H. Brown born October 11th 1840
    Nancy A Brown born April 29th 1843
    James A. Brown born March 25th 1845
    Sarah E. Brown born February 27th 1847
    William N. Brown born March 27th 1849
    Fanny F. Brown born March 28th 1851
    Erastus J. Brown born April 4th 1854
    Lillie A Brown born August 30th 1858
    Rec'd & Recorded May 15th 1874
    By James A Billings. Town Clerk

    1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
    BROWN,
    Annis, 36, F, CT

    CENSUS OF 1860 - can not read too light

    CENSUS OF 1870

    1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
    BROWN, Anis, W, F, 68, Wife, CT, CT, CT

    CENSUS OF 1900

    CEMENTARY RECORDS, Brown Cementery, near Peckham Meeting-house.
    GET COMPLETE RECORD.

    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

    Children:
    1. Nathaniel BROWN b. 4 Aug 1835, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. his youth.
    2. Hannah F. BROWN b. 11 Jul 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. her youth.
    3. Cynthia BROWN b. 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    4. Elias S. BROWN b. 27 Aug 1838, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1877, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    5. Daniel H. BROWN b. 11 Oct 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    6. Nancy Annis BROWN b. 29 Apr 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Jun 1900, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Evergreen Cemetery,Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
    7. James A. BROWN b. 25 Mar 1845, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    8. 7. Sarah Eliza BROWN b. 27 Feb 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Oct 1939, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    9. William N. BROWN b. 27 Mar 1849, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    10. Fanny Frances BROWN b. 28 Mar 1851, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    11. Erastus John BROWN b. 4 Apr 1853, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
    12. Lillie A. BROWN b. 30 Aug 1858, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 21 Dec 1891, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

  
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