Pearson Family Line

Pearson Family Line

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Grandy's Great-Grandmother:

My 3x Great-Grandmother:

Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 4x Great-Grandmother:

Family

Spouse:

Isabella [unknown]

1782-1858

Isabella Pearson

Birthdate: July 21, 1782

Birthplace: Virginia

Denomination: (probably) Baptist

Date of Marriage: March 31, 1807

Place of Marriage: Burke County, North Carolina

Death: December 28, 1858 in Salt River Township, Audrain County, Missouri

Burial: Double Branch Cemetery, Butler, Bates County, Missouri

Immediate Family:

Daughter of [unknown parents]

Children:

1. Richmond Pearson 1808–1875

2. James Washington Pearson 1816–1884

3. Mary Jane Pearson 1818–1860

4. John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820–1876

5. Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822–1879

6. Sarah Rachel Pearson 1824–1918

About William Pearson

William's parents were:

Stephen Pearson 1770–1830

Mary Potts 1770–1850

William & known siblings:

Joseph Pearson 1796–1855

Judge John Andrew Pearson 1797–1880

NOTE:

Thanks to Cynthia (Pearson) Du Four for the following information: William was buried on his farm in Audrain Co, MO. Cindy, after receiving a newspaper article about the death of William's daughter, Sarah DeJarnett, has indicated that this proves that William was the brother of her ggg-grandfather, Judge John Andrew Pearson, and his brother, Joseph Pearson. Speculation about the relationship of the three brothers has been a family puzzle for many years - mystery now solved!

Rufus Pearson was the son of John Andrew.

Mexico Missouri Message (Mexico, MO)

Thursday, January 24, 1918

"Mrs. Sarah R. DeJarnett, cousin of Mr. Rufus Pearson of Mexico, an early settler of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Tomson, in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 13th."

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The following Federal Census records have helped provide a brief glimpse into his life.

Home in 1800 - Burke, NC

Stephen Pearson

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 -2

Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15 -2

Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 - 1

Number of Slaves - 1

Number of Household Members Under 16 - 6

Number of Household Members Over 25 - 2

Number of Household Members - 9

William married Isabella (maiden name unknown) in Burke Co, NC on March 31, 1807.

William & Isabella's children were:

1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875

B - Jan. 21, 1808 in Burke, NC

D - 1875 in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO

2 James Washington Pearson

B - March 19, 1816 in Burke, NC

D - April 7, 1884 in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO

3 Mary Jane Pearson

B - March 21, 1818 in Howard Co, MO

D - MO

Married William Brown in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on July 25, 1839.

4 John Oliver Perry Pearson

B - Sept. 30, 1820 in Howard Co, MO

D - Jan. 6, 1876 in Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR

Married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846.

5 Thomas Shelton Pearson

B - Sept. 8, 1822 • Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO

D - 1879 in Klondike, Delta Co, TX

Married Eliza Jane Wilburn in Callaway co, MO on March 23, 1843.

6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson

B - Oct. 28, 1824 in Boone Co, MO

D - Jan. 13, 1918 in Dallas, TX

Married John Buckley DeJarnatt in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on June 26, 1845.

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An except from an article shown below:

Liberty church was organized the third Sunday in August 1839. The ten charter members were Barbara Collins, Martha Collins, John T. Dillard, Wm. Pearson, Isabella Pearson, Richard Pearson, Mary Hall, Polly read, Wm. R. Douglass and Lucy Douglass. ...

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On August 14, 1850,

Wm. & Isabella Pearson, ages 65 & 67, lived in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. William was a Miller owning real estate valued at $550. Their daughter, Sarah, & her family lived with them.

Household Members

Wm Pearson 65 (born in NC)

Isabella Pearson 67 (VA)

S R Degernett 23 (their daughter, Sarah Rachel, born in MO - Married to John Degernett)

John Degernett 28 (Farmer - born in KY)

B H Degernett 4 (Sarah & John's son, born in MO)

Lucy J Degernett 2 ((Sarah & John's daughter, born in MO)

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The date William & Isabella, his son, John Oliver Perry & his wife, Martha & family, along Martha's parents & their family moved to Bates Co, MO is unknown.

Isabella died in Bates County on December 28, 1858.

In the late spring of 1860 William was living with the Evans family.

On June 6, 1860,

M.P. & Lucinda Evans, ages 53, lived in Lone Oak, Bates Co, MO. Their post office was in Pappinville.

Household Members

M P Evons 53 (farmer, land & personal estate valued at $1200 & $200)

Lucinda Evans 53

Joseph Evans 22 (farmer - land valued at $200)

Mary Evans 19

W Pearson 75 (John's father, William Pearson, born in NC - Gentleman, land & wealth valued at $400 & $200)

Martha Clen 7 (born in MO)

W B Youngs 38 (born in KY - Merchant - land & wealth valued at $2000 & $200)

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The date William moved back to Audrain County is unknown. He died on November 23, 1869, & was buried on his farm.

Warrenton Banner

(Warrenton, MO)

Tuesday, December 7, 1869

"William Pearson, an old citizen of Audrain County died near Mexico on the 23 ult. Mr. Pearson came to the west in 1819, when Missouri was yet a Territory. He was in the 85th year of his age and was said to be, as nearly all old citizens are, an excellent member of society."

The Lincoln County Herald

(Troy, MO)

Thursday, December 9, 1869

"Wm. Pearson, an old and esteemed citizen of Audrain county, died on the 23 ult. He moved to the Territory of Missouri in 1817, and settled in what is now Boone county; from there he moved to Callaway county; and in 1837 removed to Audrain."

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Mexico Missouri Message

(Mexico, MO)

Thursday, July 11, 1912

OLD CHURCH TO BE RAZED

STANDS OVER THE LINE IN CALLAWAY COUNTY

One of The Early Established Churches in Central Missouri

Old Liberty Christian church, one of the early established churches of that denomination in Central Missouri, southeast of Benton City, over the line in the Kingdom of Callaway, built 40 years ago, is soon to be torn down and a new concrete edifice 32X24 feet, will be erected in its stead. More than $3,000 has been subscribed for the new building. On a recent Sunday an old-time love feast and big dinner was held at the church as a farewell to the old structure. Eld. Dameron, of Centralia, preached a stirring address on the occasion.

Liberty church was organized the third Sunday in August 1839. The ten charter members were Barbara Collins, Martha Collins, John T. Dillard, Wm. Pearson, Isabella Pearson, Richard Pearson, Mary Hall, Polly read, Wm. R. Douglass and Lucy Douglass. ...

The first church house, erected in 1839 in Audrain county, about three miles northwest of the present site, was of hewd logs and during the first few years the building was heated by a large open fire-place. About 1853 a carpenter named W.O. Austin built the second house, a frame, on the present church site. This building was used about twenty years, and was followed by the house soon to be sold, which was erected by Douglass & Thompson. At the time the third house was built, in 1873, the congregation numbered about 170 persons. ... ."

References:

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/MS3D-1H9

https://www.geni.com/people/William-Pearson/6000000008901244494

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163889054/william-pearson

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Grandy's 4x Great-Grandfather:

My 6x Great-Grandfather:

Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 7x Great-Grandfather:

Stephen Pearson (1765 - 1832)

Steven Pearson

Birthdate: bet. 1755-1765

Birthplace: Burke County, North Carolina

Denomination: (probably) Baptist

Death: 1832 in Burke County, North Carolina

Burial: Cremated

Parents:

Thomas Pierson

1722-1806

Jane Bothrill

1725-

Family

Spouse:

Mary Potts

1770-1850

Mary Pearson

Birthdate: 1770

Birthplace: North Carolina

Denomination: (probably) Baptist

Date of Marriage: [date unknown]

Place of Marriage: Burke County, North Carolina

Death: July 1850 in White County, Tennessee

Burial: Cremated

Immediate Family:

Daughter of William Potts and [unknown mother]

Children:

1. Nathaniel Pearson (1785–)

2. William Pearson (1785–1869)

3. Margaret Pearson (1790–) wife of Richard Compton

4. Elizabeth "Betsy" Pearson (1793–) wife of Allen Smith

5. Joseph Pearson (1796–1859)

6. John Andrew Pearson (March 9, 1797–1880)

7. Sarah "Sally" Pearson 1801–1880 wife of Joseph Tatum

About Stephen Pearson

Stephen's parents were claimed to be:

Thomas Pearson 1720–1762

Jane Bothrill

Stephen married Mary Potts in Burke Co, NC.

Their children all born in Burke Co, NC:

Nathaniel Pearson(1785–)

William Pearson(Feb. 14, 1785–1869)

Margaret Pearson(1790–) wife of Richard Compton

Elizabeth "Betsy" Pearson(1793–) wife of Allen Smith

Joseph Pearson(1796–1859)

John Andrew Pearson(March 9, 1797–1880)

Sarah "Sally" Pearson 1801–1880 wife of Joseph Tatum

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Very little is known about Stephen & Mary. The following excerpt from the book listed below verifies that they were from Burke Co, NC.

The History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri part 2, page 408, by William S. Bryan and Robert Rose:

"Stephen Pearson of Burch (Burke) County, North Carolina married Mary Potts and they had two sons, John A., born in 1798, and Joseph, born in 1796, both of whom settled in Audrain County, Missouri in 1835."

Why their brother, William, the oldest, was omitted from the history shown above is unknown. However, he was a prominent & esteemed citizen, like his brothers.

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Stephen & Mary's children were:

William Pearson 1785–1869

Joseph Pearson 1796–1855

Judge John Andrew Pearson 1797–1880

The following Federal Census records show that they had three more children: another son & two daughters.

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In 1800 there were 9 members of the Pearson household: Stephen & Mary, 4 males & 2 females 15 years or younger, and 1 slave.

Home in 1800 - Burke, NC

Stephen Pearson

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 - 2

Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15 - 2

Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 - 1

Number of Slaves - 1

Number of Household Members Under 16 - 6

Number of Household Members Over 25 - 2

Number of Household Members - 9

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By 1820 there were 5 people in the Pearson household: Stephen & Mary, 1 male 10 years or younger, & 2 slaves.

August 7, 1820, Burke Co, NC

Stephen Pearson

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 - 1

Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over - 1

Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25 - 1

Slaves - Males - 45 and over - 1

Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture - 1

Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures - 1

Free White Persons - Under 16 - 1

Free White Persons - Over 25 - 2

Total Free White Persons - 3

Total Slaves - 2

Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other - 5

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In 1830 there were 7 people in the Pearson household: Stephen & Mary, 1 male age 15 to 19, & 4 slaves.

Home in 1830 Burke Co, NC

Name - Stephen Pearson

Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 - 1

Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79 - 1

Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69 - 1

Slaves - Males - 55 thru 99 - 2

Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 - 2

Free White Persons - Under 20 - 1

Total Free White Persons - 3

Total Slaves - 4

Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) - 7

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The will for Stephen Pearson of Burke County, North Carolina indicates he died in 1832.

It lists his children as William, Nathaniel, Margaret (married to Richard Compton), Elizabeth (married to Allen Smith), Joseph, John Andrew, and Sarah (married to Joseph Tatum).

References:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164097392/stephen-pearson

https://www.geni.com/people/Stephen-Pearson/6000000008901211491

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH5Y-K9C

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Grandy's 5x Great-Grandfather:

My 7x Great-Grandfather:

Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 8x Great-Grandfather:

Children:

1. Mary Pearson 1716 -

2. William Pearson 1718 - 1780

3. Rose Pearson 1720 - 1725

4. Samuel Pearson 1724 - 1790

5. Enoch Pearson 1726 - 1797

6. Thomas Pearson 1722 - 1806

7. Benjamin Pearson

8. Abel Pearson

9. John Pearson

10. Joseph Pearson

11. Sarah Pearson

12. Mary Pearson

13. Margery (Pearson) Squibb

14. Abel Pearson

About Enoch Pearson, Sr.

Enoch was a Friend (Quaker)

Biography

Enoch was born 12 May 1690.[1] He married Mary Margaret Smith in 1712 for which multiple marriage intentions are recorded.[2][3][4] He passed away in 1749. [5]

In 1749 Mary Pearson applied for administration of Enoch's estate.[6]. 7 July 1752 Frederick County Court records state: Mary Pearson having returned the appraisement of the Estate of Enoch Pearson deceased the same is admitted to record.

Sources

↑ Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Births 1677; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph 99, Chester Monthly Meeting

↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol 2, pp 1021

↑ Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1683-1892; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph 309

↑ Pennsylvania Marriage Records. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Archives Printed Series, 1876. Series 2, Series 6. Falls Monthly Meeting, Fallsington, 1700-1800

↑ Entered by Robert Ward, Nov 20, 2011

↑ Winchester, Virginia Court Records, Book 3, Page 128

Find A Grave Memorial 124214687

BOOK "THE PEARSON FAMILY TREE FROM ENGLAND TO AMERICA" (PAGES 85-89).

The Pearson Family History by Ralph E. Pearson 929.273 P317a found through Family Search>Books>Pearson Family History https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE920139 [Note: the document is very difficult to follow and is an assemblage of quite a number of different sources but does contain useful information on the Pearson family]

Research Notes

The honorific Reverend originally attached to this profile seems to be incorrect and has been removed. It appears to come from "Ancestors of Benjamin Pearson" by George M. Pearson where after discussing this Enoch Pearson who is known to have died not later than 1749, he immediately jumps to a discussion of another Enoch Pearson (the son?) who is recorded as a traveling minister in 1754 Hopewell Monthly Meeting records, five years after this Enoch's death.

It is frequently read that he married in 1719 outside the approval of the church and then wrote an apology in 1720. This story appears in the Pearson Family History by Ralph E Pearson which is being repeated from an earlier source (believe to be "Ancestors of Benjamin Pearson" by George M. Pearson). However, Enoch's marriage intention is recorded at least three different times in two different Monthly Meeting records in 1712. It would seem that the story would apply to a different Enoch Pearson of which there are many. Or, it is possible the story is true and that Mary Smith and Margaret Smith are two entirely different people who married different men named Enoch Pearson.

It may be read that he changed the spelling of his name to Enock. This is nowhere documented.

References:

https://www.geni.com/people/Enoch-Pearson/6000000033697292645

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124214687/enoch-pearson

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Pearson-901

http://www.ronsgen.com/getperson.php?personID=I2785&tree=RAS

https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~jaburkart/genealogy/pearsonchart.htm

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Grandy's 7x Great-Grandfather:

My 9x Great-Grandfather:

Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 10x Great-Grandfather:

Thomas Pearson (1653 - 1734)

Thomas Pearson Sr.

Thomas Pearson, of Marple

Also Known As: "Thomas Person", "Thomas Pierson"

Birthdate: September 5, 1653

Birthplace: Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England

Denomination: (probably) Quaker

Arrival: July 29, 1683 on the ship 'Endeavor' of London

Public Service: was Supervisor of Highways in 1684, Member of Council in 1687, in 1690 was one of those tasked with receiving subscriptions for the new meeting house in Chester, and member of Assembly in 1708.

Death: May 27, 1734 in Marple Twp., Chester, Pennsylvania Colony, Colonial America

Burial: Springfield Friends Burial Ground, Springfield, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Parents:

Lawrence Pearson

1620-1673

Elizabeth Janney

1620-1662

Family

Spouse:

Margery Smith

1658-1747

Margery Pearson

Margery Ellen Smith

Also Known As: "Ellen"

Birthdate: February 1, 1658

Birthplace: Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England

Denomination: (probably) Quaker

Death: 1747 in Marple, Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania

Place of Burial: Springfield Friends Burial Ground, Old Sproul Rd & Springfield Rd, Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Immediate Family:

Daughter of Robert Smith, I and Ellen Williamson

Children:

1. Robert Pearson 1683–1753

2. Thomas Pearson, II 1685–1705

3. Lawrence Pearson 1687–1754

4. Enoch Pearson 1690–1749

5. Alice Pierson 1695–1765

6. Abel Pierson 1695–1744

7. Sarah Pearson 1697–1756

8. Susannah Pierson 1697–1756

9. Benjamin Pearson 1698–

10. Benjamin Pearson 1699–1735

11. Mary Pearson 1701–1784

12. Margery Pierson 1703–1747

About Thomas Pearson

Biography

Thomas Pierson is believed to have been born about 1653 in Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England. He married Margery Smith in 1683.[1][2] Both marriage records show his wife's name as simply Margery Smith, the additional name Ellen is not found. Ellen was the name of Margery's mother. From the second marriage citation we also learn that Thomas is a mason and that the marriage occurred in the house of Thomas Janney.

Thomas and Margery sailed from Liverpool to the Delaware River on the ship Endeavor, under master George Thorp, with his brother John and Margery's sister Mary landing 29 Jul 1683.[3] Some genealogies state Thomas came to the Pennsylvannia Colony with William Penn on the Welcome and that five years later he was joined by other members of his family. Known dates do not align for that particular suggestion. Ralph Pearson[4] makes the argument that the Thomas Pearson William Penn refers to as his friend is this Thomas Pearson and that Chester County was named at the request of Thomas Pearson. This would indicate that Thomas had made a trip to Pennsylvania prior to bringing his family in 1683 (we know that his brother had probably made an earlier trip in 1681 due to property records although the purchase might not have been made in person).

Thomas bought the following tracts of land in what was then Chester County, Pa. It is now in Delaware County. It is probable that Thomas first moved on to the land which his brother, John, bought from William Penn in 1681. On 29 Dec 1697 he bought 300 acres of land. It adjoins the lot on which the Springfield meeting house stands. On 28 Feb 1703 he bought 250 acres from his brother John. This was the tract John bought from William Penn in 1681. On 12 Apr 1703 he bought another tract of 300 acres north of the second tract. Later Thomas and Margery deeded this tract to their oldest son Robert. On 20 Jan 1723 he bought a tract of 50 acres lying between the first and second tracts. This made a farm of 900 acres. In 1731 he and Margery deeded, to their oldest son Robert, 300 acres of land being a part of the first, second and fourth tracts of land which he bought.[5][6]

Thomas Pearson was Supervisor of Highways in 1684, Member of Council in 1687, in 1690 was one of those tasked with receiving subscriptions for the new meeting house in Chester, and member of Assembly in 1708.[7]

Thomas Pearson died in 1734. His Will was written 16 Oct 1730 and filed 24 Mar 1734.[8] Thomas left his Estate as follows: "to son John £15. To son in law John West and my daughter Sarah his wife £10. To son in law Nicholas Rogers and my daughter Mary his wife £15. To son in law Peter Thompson and my daughter Margery his wife £15. To son Robert £10 of the money owing by him to me. To 4 sons, viz Robert, Lawrence, Enoch and Abel 5 shillings each. Remainder real and personal estate to wife Margery."[9] He nominated Bartholomew Coppock, and Saml. Levis, Jr. as his Executors.

Research notes

Another Thomas Pierson (who married Rose) was the father of two girls, Susannah (1691-1765) and Rose (1693-1771). A profile for another Susannah (1697-1756), periodically gets attached to him or his wife, but she is more likely a daughter of this Thomas.

There were two Thomas Pearson (Pierson) families in Chester County, Pennsylvania. A great deal of information has been generated on both and frequently mixed together. One lived in Marple Township (son of Lawrence and Elizabeth Janney Pearson, married Margery Smith and a mason) while the other lived in Caln Township (unsure about parentage, married Rose Dixon and a surveyor).

The Bulletin of Friends Historical Association published an extensive article about Thomas and Margery Pearson's daughter, Sarah (Pearson) West, entitled Benjamin West's Mother, Sarah Pearson, and Her Family. It includes extensive information regarding Thomas Pearson, Margery Smith and their parents and other family members. [13]

Sources

↑ Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials. Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, RG 6. The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England. Piece 1256: Quarterly Meeting of Cheshire and Staffordshire: Cheshire (1667-1721), Frame 54

↑ Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials. Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, RG 6. The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England. Piece 1036: Monthly Meeting of Cheshire, formerly Morley (1655-1741), Frame 38

↑ https://www.chester.pa-roots.com/misc/individual_ships_of_penn.htm

↑ The Pearson Family History by Ralph E. Pearson 929.273 P317a found through Family Search>Books>Pearson Family History https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE920139 This document can be difficult to read but has a great deal of information, generally with documentation.

↑ See Chester County Deed Book E, Vol. 5, Page 282.

↑ All other Deed references: The Pearson Family History by Ralph E. Pearson 929.273 P317a found through Family Search>Books>Pearson Family History

↑ Smith & Cope, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, LH Everts, Philadelphia, 1881. Note that Thomas' name appears spelled both Pearson and Person in this book and he is usually identified as "of Marple" to distinguish him from others named Thomas Pearson.

↑ Pennsylvania. Chester County. Estate Papers, 1700–1820. Gale Cengage Learning. Microfilm, 85 rolls. Chester County Archives, West Chester, Pennsylvania. Wills 496-624

↑ Abstract of Will, Thomas Pearson, Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills and Probate, Book A:407 Available on Ancestry here

↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Births 1677; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph 99

↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Register Book, 1681; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 92

↑ Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Genealogy of Berks; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR-PH 170

↑ Meyers, A.C., Benjamin West's Mother, Sarah Pearson, and Her Family,Bulletin of Friends Historical Association Vol. 18, No. 2 (Autumn 1929), pp. 71-77 (8 pages) Available here

References:

https://www.geni.com/people/Thomas-Pearson-of-Marple/6000000004688659369

https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LR4Z-195/thomas-pierson-1653-1734

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172671175/thomas-pearson

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Pearson-393

http://www.ronsgen.com/getperson.php?personID=I2787&tree=RAS

https://www.genealogieonline.nl/en/schleicher-family-tree/P5455.php

https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~jaburkart/genealogy/pearsonchart.htm

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Grandy's 8x Great-Grandfather:

My 10x Great-Grandfather:

Laila Laemmel-Gordon's 11x Great-Grandfather:

Lawrence Pearson (1620 - 1673)

Lawrence John Pearson

Also Known As: "Peersonne", "Peirson", "Person", "Lawrence Pearson pierson", "Lawrence Pearson Pierson", "Lawrence John* Pearson", "Lawrence Pearson", "Lawrence Peirson"

Birthdate: May 4, 1620

Birthplace: Alsager, Cheshire East, England

Denomination: (probably) Anglican / Quaker

Death: February 24, 1674 in Mobberley, Cheshire East, England

Place of Burial: Quaker Burying Ground, Mobberley, Cheshire, England

Parents:

Lawrence Edward Pearson

1575-1648

Sarah Anne North

1574-1680

Family 1

Spouse:

Anne Worth

1620-1645

Anne Pearson

Also known as: "Peersonne"

Birthdate: 1610

Birthplace: Prestbury, Cheshire, England

Denomination: (probably) Anglican / Quaker

Date of Marriage: April 2, 1643

Place of Marriage: Prestbury, Cheshire, England

Death: 1648 in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, England

Immediate Family:

Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

Children:

1. Mary Pearson 1647-

Family 2

Spouse:

Elizabeth Janney

1620-1662

Elizabeth Pearson

Elizabeth Barnhill Pearson

Also Known As: "Elizabeth Barnhill Janney AKA Pearson", "Elizabeth Pearson", "Elizabeth Janney", "Elizabeth Barnhil", "Elizabeth Barnhil Janney", "Elizabeth Barnhill Janney", "Elizabeth Pierson"

Birthdate: June 7, 1620

Birthplace: Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England

Denomination: (probably) Anglican / Quaker

Date of Marriage: December 3, 1645

Place of Marriage: Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England

Death: August 13, 1662 in Mobberley, Cheshire, England

Place of Burial: Quaker Burying Ground, Mobberley, Cheshire, England

Children:

1. Mary Pearson 1620–1747

2. Sarah Pearson 1620–1747

3. Mary Pearson 1647–1700

4. Edward Pearson 1648–1697

5. Martha Pearson 1649–1658

6. Thomas Pierson 1653–1734

7. John Pearson 1654–1709

8. Robert Pearson 1656–1656

9. Sarah Pearson 1659–1689

10. Margaret Pearson 1662–1728

11. Angela Pearson 1662–1730

About Lawrence Pearson

Lawrence Pearson was, together with William Penn one of the founders of the Society of Friends (Quakers).

Lawrence Pearson (1620-1673) lived at Pownall-Fee, Wilmslow Parish, County Cheshire, England, near Mobberly where the manors of the early Pearsons were located.

He married Elizabeth Janney about 1645. He and Elizabeth were the parents of seven children: Mary, Martha, Edward, Thomas (companion of William Penn), John, Sarah, and Robert.

Lawrence was an associate of George Fox. According to tradition, he became one of the founders of the Society of Friends, known as Quakers.

Lawrence died in February of 1673 in Pownall-Fee, near Wilmslow and Mobberly, at the age of 53. He is interred with his wife in the Friends Burying Ground, Mobberly, County Cheshire, England.

References:

https://www.geni.com/people/Lawrence-Pearson/6000000000006763134

https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/98R9-DXS/lawrence-john-pearson-1620-1673

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34832356/lawrence-pierson

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Pearson-5018

http://www.ronsgen.com/getperson.php?personID=I2789&tree=RAS

https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~jaburkart/genealogy/pearsonchart.htm

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Pearson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the Pearson family first reached the shores of England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Their name is derived from the French given name Pierre, which is equivalent to the English Peter.

Name Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Piers ( see Pierce ). The surname is also quite common in Ireland, where it has been established for many centuries.2 Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Ashkenazic Jewish surnames.

Early Origins of the Pearson Family

The surname Pearson was first found in Berwickshire where the name was derived as "son of Pier." Walter Pierson of Berwickshire rendered homage to King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. However, some of the family were found at early times in Lancashire, specifically at the township of Shevington where "Crook Hall was the seat of the Pearsons."

Pearson Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Pearson, Peerson, Pierson, Peirson and others.

Pearson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary Pearson, who settled in Virginia in 1646

Thomas Pearson, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1683