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Celeste B. <I>Merrihew</I> Pierce

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Celeste B. Merrihew Pierce

Birth
Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
2 Mar 1892 (aged 89)
Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section O, Lot 5
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Daughter of Peter Merrihew and Sarah Andrews.

She as married to David Pierce on September 21, 1823 in Fairhaven, Mass.

David and Celeste Pierce had eight children:
Sarah Ann (Pierce) Braley (1824–1917)
Maria A. Pierce (1828-1899)
Charles H. Pierce (1830–1876)
Alexander Omey Pierce (1836–1905)
George W. Pierce (1838–1898)
Elizabeth J. (Pierce) Wilson (1841–1917)
John W. Pierce (1843–1921)
Cynthia T. (Pierce) Chase (1848–1878)

On the marriage record to David Pierce, her name was was recorded as Calista. On the U.S. Federal Census records for years 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880, her name was recorded as Celesta. On the grave marker, her name was engraved as Celeste B. Pierce.
Daughter of Peter Merrihew and Sarah Andrews.

She as married to David Pierce on September 21, 1823 in Fairhaven, Mass.

David and Celeste Pierce had eight children:
Sarah Ann (Pierce) Braley (1824–1917)
Maria A. Pierce (1828-1899)
Charles H. Pierce (1830–1876)
Alexander Omey Pierce (1836–1905)
George W. Pierce (1838–1898)
Elizabeth J. (Pierce) Wilson (1841–1917)
John W. Pierce (1843–1921)
Cynthia T. (Pierce) Chase (1848–1878)

On the marriage record to David Pierce, her name was was recorded as Calista. On the U.S. Federal Census records for years 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880, her name was recorded as Celesta. On the grave marker, her name was engraved as Celeste B. Pierce.


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  • Created by: J.Bosworth
  • Added: Aug 13, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74865031/celeste_b-pierce: accessed ), memorial page for Celeste B. Merrihew Pierce (15 Dec 1802–2 Mar 1892), Find a Grave Memorial ID 74865031, citing Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by J.Bosworth (contributor 47406424).