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Benjamin R. Pierce

Birth	:	1809 New York, USA
Death	:	1876 Davis County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Tiverton Cemetery, Tiverton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.2704180, -81.5416430
Description	:	Pierce, Benjamin R. Age 51. Residence Floris, nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 19, 1862, as Eighth Corporal. Mustered Nov. 6, 1862. Promoted Fourth Corporal Oct. 20, 1863. Mustered out May 24, 1865, Davenport, Iowa. See Company E, Seventeenth Infantry; see also Company C, Seventh Cavalry. Benjamin R. Pierce (First_Last) Regiment Name 37 Iowa Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Notes Film Number M541 roll 21 1860 Census: Salt Creek twp., Davis co., Iowa Pearse, Benjamin R age 52 farmer... Read More	Pierce, Benjamin R. Age 51. Residence Floris, nativity New York. Enlisted Sept. 19, 1862, as Eighth Corporal. Mustered Nov. 6, 1862. Promoted Fourth Corporal Oct. 20, 1863. Mustered out May 24, 1865, Davenport, Iowa. See Company E, Seventeenth Infantry; see also Company C, Seventh Cavalry. Benjamin R. Pierce (First_Last) Regiment Name 37 Iowa Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Notes Film Number M541 roll 21 1860 Census: Salt Creek twp., Davis co., Iowa Pearse, Benjamin R age 52 farmer b. New York Elisha 52 wife New York Sarah A 16 Ohio Benjamin 13 Indiana Farah E 8 Indiana 1870 Census: Salt Creek twp., Davis co., Iowa Pierce, Benjamin E age 60 farmer b. New York Lydia 62 New York Sarah A 26 Ohio Benjamin 23 Indiana Helen 21 Ohio Frank E 18 Indiana Cora M 6/12 Iowa Benjamin not on 1880 census, Lydia living in household of son, Frank E Pierce. Info from K.L. Bonnett - The 37th Iowa Infantry has a unique place in history. It was the only regiment of its kind ever recruited in the United States. It mustered near Muscatine, Iowa. It was made up of men over the enlistment age which at that time was 45. Some were as old as 80 years. Its nickname was "The Greybeard Regiment". Its purpose was to guard prisons and arsenals in order to free young men for active combat duty. Even though it was not supposed to be under combat conditions, the regiment did see active service. The Regiment guarded the Pacific Railroad from St Louis to Jefferson City,Mo May-Jul 1863. Moved to Alton & Rock Island, IL to guard military prisons until Jan 1864. Then to Memphis,TN Jun 1864. On Aug 31 1864 the notorious Confederate troops of Forrest launched a surprise attack on the city of Memphis. The 8th Iowa who had provost duty at Memphis required the help of the Greybeards in repulsing this strong attack. The 37th then guarded military prisons at Cincinnati, Columbus and Gallipolis,OH until muster out.(Info from "The Union Army" Vol 4 published in 1908.)

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Where is Benjamin R. Pierce's memorial?
Benjamin R. Pierce's memorial is located at: Tiverton Cemetery, Tiverton, Bruce County, Canada.
When did Benjamin R. Pierce death?
Benjamin R. Pierce death on 1876 in Davis County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin R. Pierce's memorial?
Latitude: 44.2704180
Longitude: -81.5416430

Family Members:

Spouse

Lydia Sager Pierce

(1808 - 1892)

Children

Cordelia D. Pierce Cheetham

(1842 - 1919)

Benjamin Robert Pierce Jr.

(1847 - 1911)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Tiverton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2704180, -81.5416430

2. Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2814000, -81.4736000

3. Inverhuron Cemetery
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4. Port Bruce Cemetery
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5. Armow Methodist Cemetery
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6. Shiloh Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2606000, -81.4205000

7. Reid Family Cemetery
Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1749000, -81.6146000

8. McLean Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2287950, -81.3965030

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Coordinate: 44.1736000, -81.6328600

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Coordinate: 44.2223220, -81.3790800

11. Kincardine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1613350, -81.6461868

12. Queen Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3480400, -81.3774700

13. Bervie Anglican Church Cemetery
Bervie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1283220, -81.4960130

14. Bervie Methodist Church Cemetery
Bervie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1278100, -81.4965700

15. Lovat Cemetery
Lovat, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2677800, -81.3360400

16. Smith Farm Cemetery
Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3370278, -81.3502222

17. Smith Farm Cemetery
Bruce Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3370000, -81.3502000

18. Bervie Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Bervie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1229730, -81.4827040

19. Purdy Cemetery
Brockton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2194000, -81.3393000

20. Jackson Family Cemetery
Brockton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2745000, -81.2893000

21. Starkvale Cemetery
Paisley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2964640, -81.2868987

22. Sanctuary Park Cemetery
Port Elgin, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4352188, -81.3782654

23. Ripley Huron Cemetery
Ripley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0691000, -81.5868000

24. Paisley Cemetery
Paisley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3115201, -81.2559943