Pierce, C. W.

PIERCE, BROWN

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/23/2013 at 07:58:25

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

PEARCE, C.W.—Grinnell Twp—pg 917. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P.O. Grinnell. Was born in Bartholomew county, Indiana, March 22, 1839. Removed with his parents to Illinois at an early age where his father, P.S., resided until 1848, when he came to Iowa with his family, among whom was C.W., locating in Poweshiek county, being among the pioneers. Mr. Pearce’s farm consists of 320 acres. He makes a specialty of stock-raising and has breeds that will compare favorably with any in the township. His home is pleasantly situated and his orchard, which contains 150 apple trees, is in a thrifty condition. Mr. Pearce was married, in 1864, to Miss Matilda G. Brown, of England. By this union they have five children: George G., Franklin H., Seth J., Nellie M., Herbert J.