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 | 1840 US Census, Grant county, Kentucky James Pierce listed as head of household, which included himself (1 male ages 20-29), wife Nancy (1 female ages 20-29) sons Peter, James and William (2 males under 5, 1 male ages 5-9) and daughters Sarah and Martha(1 female under 5, 1 female ages 5-9). |
 | 1850 US Census, Grant county, Kentucky James Pierce, Sr, listed as head of household, which included wife Nancy, sons William H., Peter I., James Jr., George and Andrew, and daughters Sarah J. and Mary M. James' occupation listed as carpenter. Real estate is valued at $1000. William's occupation listed as farmer. |