PIERCE: Pierce Genealogy, Being the Record of the Posterity of John Pers, an Early Inhabitant of Watertown, in New England 1880
by Frederick Clifton Pierce. 1880. 278p
This volume presents a comprehensive genealogy of the descendants of John Peirce, an early settler in Watertown, New England. Compiled over six years through extensive research, correspondence, and travel, the author details the challenges faced in distinguishing between numerous individuals with similar names. The work not only chronicles the lineage but also highlights the contributions of notable family members, emphasizing their roles in shaping New England's character and history.