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Lieut Andrew J. Pierce

Birth	:	7 Jul 1834 Richland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	17 Apr 1918 Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7588060, -91.1505830
Inscription	:	Co. C 24th Ia. Vol. Inf.
Description	:	Son of Dennis Kline Pearce and Mary Pollock. Both parents born in Ohio. The Pierce family migrated to Cedar Co., Iowa in 1853/1854. In 1855 Dennis Pearce, father of Andrew, died and Mary was left to raise her 9 children with the help I am sure of the Pierce families. She later remarried to Heston C. Paxson. Andrew served in the Civil War: Co. C 24th Ia. Vol. Inf. Married to Julia Mary Lyle in 1865 in Cedar Co., Iowa. Father to: Jessie Mae 1866-1867, Franklin Lyle 1868-1934,Infant 1869-1869, Charles Kline 1870-1931, Bessie... Read More	Son of Dennis Kline Pearce and Mary Pollock. Both parents born in Ohio. The Pierce family migrated to Cedar Co., Iowa in 1853/1854. In 1855 Dennis Pearce, father of Andrew, died and Mary was left to raise her 9 children with the help I am sure of the Pierce families. She later remarried to Heston C. Paxson. Andrew served in the Civil War: Co. C 24th Ia. Vol. Inf. Married to Julia Mary Lyle in 1865 in Cedar Co., Iowa. Father to: Jessie Mae 1866-1867, Franklin Lyle 1868-1934,Infant 1869-1869, Charles Kline 1870-1931, Bessie R. 1875-1948, William 1880-1955, Clara B. 1882-1971. NEWSPAPER OBITUARY PROBABLY FROM THE TIPTON ADVERTISER [FURNISHED BY JACIE THOMSEN] Andrew Pierce, eldest son of Dennis and Mary Pierce, was born twelve miles south of Mansfield, in Richland county, O., July 7, 1834, and passed to his reward at his home in Tipton April 17, 1918, having lived almost four years beyond the allotted four-score years of life. For nineteen years Mr. Pierce lived and labored in his native state, but in 1853 his father caught the spirit of westward ho! and with his family journeyed as far as Bloomington, Ill., and the following year, 1854, pushed farther west into town, locating in Cedar county, of which Andrew remained a resident until his death. An ardent patriot, Mr. Pierce heeded the call of his country and on Aug. 8, 1862, became a member of Company C Twenty-fourth Iowa volunteer infantry and went to the front, where he spent three years in valiant service proving himself a most efficient and capable soldier, and being sergeant. He was sent home for recruiting service during one winter, and on Oct. 19, 1864, in the battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia, received a gunshot wound in the hip and was in the hospital for five months. Notwithstanding these forced absences from the ranks he took part in all the battles in which his company was engaged. He was in the Vicksburg campaign; and accompanied Banks expedition to New Orleans and up the Red River. He was also with Sheridan in his sweep up the Shenandoah, in which the rebels were literally swept from the entire valley. In all this service for the old flag he was ever at his post of duty, and gave a splendid account of himself in every engagement. On May 4, 1865, at Davenport, Ia., he received his honorable discharge from the service and returned home, taking up the occupation of farming on York Prairie. On July 3 of that year he was united in marriage to Miss Julia M. Lyle, who was also a native of Ohio, having been born in Greene county Aug. 26, 1846. To this union were born eight children - Jessie May, deceased; Franklin L., Charles K., Bessie R., William, Clarissa B. Phillips, and a son and daughter who died in infancy. In 1875, Mr. Pierce was converted at the York Prairie chapel and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at that place. He was a loyal member of the William Beaver post, No. 110, G.A.R., since its organization. Some ten years ago Mr. Pierce quit farming and moved to Tipton, where he has since resided. He has been in failing health for some time and the early part of last week became rapidly worse. The thread of life snapped and he entered into the rest that remaineth for the people of God. Besides the faithful wife of these many long years and the family mentioned above, he leaves to mourn his loss a large host of friends who will always cherish his memory. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. Will Kerwin, and interment was made at Masonic cemetery. Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Hannah Bolton and son James of Carson, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Long, the latter a sister, of Tiffin, Ia., and Grant Lyle of Primghar, Ia.

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Lieut Andrew J. Pierce's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA.
When did Lieut Andrew J. Pierce death?
Lieut Andrew J. Pierce death on 17 Apr 1918 in Cedar County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7588060
Longitude: -91.1505830

Family Members:

Parent

Dennis Kline Pearce Sr.

(1814 - 1855)

Mary Jane Pollock Pearce Paxson

(1811 - 1901)

Spouse

Julia Mary Lyle Pierce

(1846 - 1924)

Siblings

Esther Pearce Williams

(1836 - 1860)

Hannah Marie Pearce Bolton

(1838 - 1923)

Pvt Aaron Washington Pearce

(1840 - 1925)

James Harrison Pearce

(1840 - 1908)

Sarah Jane Pearce Bolton

(1843 - 1887)

Dennis Kline Pearce Jr.

(1848 - 1942)

Margaret Catherine Pearce

(1851 - 1854)

Children

(1866 - 1867)

(1868 - 1934)

(1870 - 1931)

(1875 - 1948)

(1880 - 1955)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Masonic Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7588060, -91.1505830

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7552986, -91.1508026

3. Kizer-Burns Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7559130, -91.1854800

4. Mount Zion Church Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7343000, -91.1790000

5. County Home Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7938600, -91.1370690

6. Goodale Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219380, -91.1567400

7. Sand Hill Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7905998, -91.1817017

8. Bradley Family Plot
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7389115, -91.1029340

9. Bolton Burial Site
Center Township, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7333600, -91.0834130

10. Woodbridge Cemetery
Buchanan, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7644005, -91.2294006

11. Virginia Grove Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7211685, -91.0834427

12. Red Oak Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8365000, -91.1575000

13. Wright Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7569008, -91.0353012

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Valley, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7295000, -91.2667000

15. Rochester Cemetery
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6656200, -91.1395800

16. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

17. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

18. York Prairie Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7714005, -91.0250015

19. Centreville Cemetery
Lime City, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6805796, -91.0779322

20. South Bethel Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6727829, -91.0814667

21. Ocheltree Family Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6875242, -91.0557094

22. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

23. Hanna Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7136002, -91.0261002

24. Howard Cemetery
Plato, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7486303, -91.2918299